Amoxycillin 1000mg + Clavulanic Acid 62.5mg

Amoxycillin 1000mg + Clavulanic Acid 62.5mg — Uses and Benefits

This combination is used to treat various bacterial infections affecting the respiratory tract, ear, sinus, skin, urinary tract and other parts of the body.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Respiratory tract infections like bronchitis and pneumonia
• Ear, nose and throat infections such as sinusitis and tonsillitis
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Dental infections
• Bone and joint infections in some cases

HOW IT WORKS

• Amoxycillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that kills bacteria by stopping them from building their protective cell wall
• Clavulanic acid blocks an enzyme that some bacteria use to destroy amoxycillin
• 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
• As a general painkiller or fever reducer
• Without proper diagnosis of a bacterial infection

How to Use Amoxycillin 1000mg + Clavulanic Acid 62.5mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually at evenly spaced intervals
• Can be taken with or without food, but taking it with food may reduce stomach upset
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless advised
• Complete the full course even if you feel better, unless your doctor tells you to stop
• Do not skip doses or take extra to make up for a missed one

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and continue as usual
• Do not double the dose

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• If a reconstituted syrup form is used, store as instructed on the label, usually in a refrigerator, and discard after the stated number of days

Amoxycillin 1000mg + Clavulanic Acid 62.5mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Stomach upset or indigestion

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Skin rash
• Itching
• Headache
• Vaginal itching or discharge
• Loss of appetite

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe skin reaction with blistering or peeling
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Severe or persistent diarrhoea, possibly with blood
• Unusual bleeding or bruising

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

Amoxycillin 1000mg + Clavulanic Acid 62.5mg — Safety Information and Precautions

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

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Have had an allergic reaction to penicillin or any antibiotic in the past
• Have had jaundice or liver problems caused by this combination before

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney or liver disease
• Have a history of allergies or asthma
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis)
• Have any bleeding disorders

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Methotrexate used for cancer or arthritis
• Allopurinol used for gout
• Oral contraceptive pills, as effectiveness may be reduced
• Other antibiotics being taken at the same time

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I stop taking it once I feel better?

No, stopping early can allow the infection to come back and may lead to antibiotic resistance.

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.

Is this medicine safe for children?

• It is used in children but only in doses and forms prescribed by a pediatrician based on their weight and condition.
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