Clarithromycin Er Coupons & Prices

Looking for a clarithromycin ER coupon? Clarithromycin extended-release is the once-daily generic form of the macrolide antibiotic once sold as Biaxin XL (a brand largely discontinued in the US). Because it is already available as a low-cost generic, you usually do not need a brand-name savings card — but the cash price still varies widely from one pharmacy to the next, so comparing matters. Rx.com checks prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can find a lower price near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies in your area.

What is clarithromycin ER and how does it work?

Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. The extended-release (ER) tablet releases the medicine slowly so it can be taken once a day instead of twice. It is FDA-approved for certain mild-to-moderate bacterial infections in adults, including acute maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial worsening (exacerbation) of chronic bronchitis, and community-acquired pneumonia caused by bacteria that respond to it.

Antibiotics like clarithromycin only work against bacteria. They do not treat viral infections such as the common cold or the flu. Your provider decides whether an antibiotic is appropriate and which one fits your infection.

How much does clarithromycin ER cost without insurance?

Clarithromycin ER is a generic, so it is generally inexpensive compared with brand-name antibiotics. Even so, the cash price for the same tablet strength and quantity can differ a lot between pharmacies, which is why it pays to compare before you fill. A discount price from Rx.com is a cash price and does not use your insurance — some people find it lower than a copay, but it is worth checking both.

To see what you would actually pay today, enter your ZIP above. Rx.com compares more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can pick the lowest price near you. There is no manufacturer savings card for clarithromycin ER; because it is a generic, a coupon price at the pharmacy counter is the practical way to save.

Clarithromycin ER vs. other antibiotics

Clarithromycin ER is the once-daily version of clarithromycin. The regular (immediate-release) form is taken twice a day and is also used for H. pylori and certain other infections that the ER form is not indicated for. Your provider chooses the form that matches your infection and dosing needs.

Other antibiotics your provider may consider depending on the infection and your history include the macrolides azithromycin and erythromycin, or the penicillin-class antibiotic amoxicillin. Which one is right depends on the type of bacteria, allergies, other medicines you take, and your medical history — not on price alone. You can compare prices on each of those drug pages once your provider selects one.

Safety and drug interactions to know

This is general information, not medical advice — always follow your provider's and pharmacist's instructions. Clarithromycin can prolong the QT interval (a change in heart rhythm), so it is generally avoided in people with a history of QT prolongation, certain irregular heartbeats, low potassium or magnesium, very slow heart rate, or who take certain heart-rhythm drugs. It can also, though uncommonly, cause liver injury, C. difficile-associated diarrhea, and serious skin or allergic reactions. In people with existing coronary heart disease, providers often choose an alternative when one is available.

Clarithromycin is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor and has many important drug interactions. It should not be combined with certain cholesterol statins such as lovastatin and simvastatin (risk of severe muscle breakdown), ergot medicines, pimozide, cisapride, lomitapide, or with colchicine in people who have kidney or liver problems. Tell your provider and pharmacist about every medicine and supplement you take, and do not start clarithromycin if you had liver problems or cholestatic jaundice from it before. It is generally not recommended in pregnancy unless there is no alternative.