FLEMICLAV KID DRY

Uses and Benefits of FLEMICLAV KID DRY (Amoxycillin 200mg + Clavulanate 28.5mg)

This medicine is used to treat various bacterial infections in the body.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Respiratory tract infections like sinusitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia
• Ear, nose, and throat infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Dental infections
• Infections after certain surgeries, as advised by doctor

HOW IT WORKS

• Amoxycillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that stops bacteria from building their protective cell wall, causing them to die
• Clavulanate blocks an enzyme some bacteria produce to destroy amoxycillin, so the antibiotic keeps working even against resistant bacteria
• Together they widen the range of bacteria this medicine can treat

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Viral infections like common cold, flu, or most sore throats
• Fungal infections
• Preventing infection when there is no bacterial cause identified
• Self-treatment without doctor's advice, even if past symptoms seemed similar

Side Effects of FLEMICLAV KID DRY (Amoxycillin 200mg + Clavulanate 28.5mg)

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Stomach upset or discomfort
• Skin rash

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Vaginal itching or discharge (due to yeast infection)
• Loss of appetite
• Bloating or indigestion

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe skin rash, blistering, or peeling
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Difficulty breathing or wheezing
• Severe or bloody diarrhea
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), dark urine, or unusual tiredness
• Signs of severe allergic reaction (dizziness, fainting, rapid heartbeat)

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use FLEMICLAV KID DRY (Amoxycillin 200mg + Clavulanate 28.5mg)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, at the dose and frequency advised
• Swallow tablets whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless instructed
• If using syrup, shake well and use the measuring cup or spoon provided
• Take at evenly spaced intervals to maintain steady levels in the body
• Taking with food can help reduce stomach upset
• Complete the full course even if you feel better before finishing it
• Do not stop early as it may lead to incomplete treatment or antibiotic resistance

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and continue as scheduled
• Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep syrup in a refrigerator if advised by the pharmacist, but do not freeze
• Keep out of reach of children
• Discard any unused reconstituted syrup after the period mentioned on the label

Safety Information and Precautions for FLEMICLAV KID DRY (Amoxycillin 200mg + Clavulanate 28.5mg)

This medicine is available only with a valid doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to penicillin, amoxycillin, clavulanate, or other antibiotics
• Have had jaundice or liver problems after taking amoxycillin/clavulanate before
• Have a history of severe allergic reaction to any beta-lactam antibiotic

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney or liver disease
• Have a history of glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis)
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Have a history of allergies or asthma
• Are on blood thinners or have bleeding disorders

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Methotrexate used for cancer or arthritis
• Allopurinol used for gout
• Oral contraceptive pills (effectiveness may be reduced)
• Probenecid

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

It is best to avoid alcohol as it may worsen stomach side effects, though it does not directly interact with the medicine.

Can children take this medicine?

Yes, but only in the dose and form prescribed by a pediatrician based on the child's weight and condition.

Will this medicine make my birth control pills less effective?

• It can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, so use an additional method of contraception during the course.
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