Clarithromycin

11 DESCRIPTION Clarithromycin is a semi-synthetic macrolide antimicrobial for oral use. Chemically, it is 6- 0 ‑ methylerythromycin. 96.

The structural formula is: Clarithromycin is a white to off-white crystalline powder. It is soluble in acetone, slightly soluble in methanol, ethanol, and acetonitrile, and practically insoluble in water. Clarithromycin tablets, USP are intended for oral administration and contain 250 mg or 500 mg of clarithromycin, USP.