I have a history of pnuemonia before. And now I am currently 10weeks pregnant. I am taking clariget clarithromaycin for my cough my ob-gyn recommend me to take half of the tablet 2x a day. Is it safe for my unborn baby?

Yes, this is safe. Please take it exactly as directed and don't stop as soon as you feel better. Take the whole course until the meds are gone.

Why some of the information in the internet regarding Clarithromycin say it can affect the baby. Could you please explain this statement further?

Category C: Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the foetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus.

Use in pregnancy & lactation: Clarithromycin is excreted into human breast milk, therefore, clarithromycin should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless the potential benefit justifies a potential risk to the fetus.
If clarithromycin pediatric suspension is considered for patients of postpubertal age, the physician should carefully weigh the benefits against the risk when pregnancy is either suspected or confirmed.

It will be a great relief if if I get much information on taking this med. I get this information on MIMS.COM

Thank you.