Amoxycillin 400mg/5ml + Clavulanic Acid 57mg/5ml

Amoxycillin 400mg/5ml + Clavulanic Acid 57mg/5ml — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in adults and children.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis, tonsillitis, and bronchitis
• Ear infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Dental infections
• Certain infections after surgery, as advised by the doctor

HOW IT WORKS

• Amoxycillin kills bacteria by stopping them from building their protective outer wall
• Some bacteria produce an enzyme that destroys Amoxycillin before it can work
• Clavulanic Acid blocks this enzyme, allowing Amoxycillin to work effectively even against resistant bacteria

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Viral infections such as common cold, flu, or most sore throats
• Preventing infections without a doctor's advice
• Self-treatment of fever without knowing the cause

How to Use Amoxycillin 400mg/5ml + Clavulanic Acid 57mg/5ml

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Shake the bottle well before every use
• Use the measuring cup or oral syringe provided, not a household spoon
• Take with food to reduce the chance of stomach upset
• Take at evenly spaced intervals as advised by your doctor
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early
• Do not stop the medicine on your own, as incomplete treatment can lead to resistant bacteria

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
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store the reconstituted suspension in a refrigerator, not in the freezer
• Keep the bottle tightly closed
• Discard any unused liquid after the period mentioned on the label, usually within 7 to 10 days
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date

Amoxycillin 400mg/5ml + Clavulanic Acid 57mg/5ml — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Skin rash

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Indigestion
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Vaginal itching or discharge
• Change in taste

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 (signs of liver problems)
• Severe or bloody diarrhoea
• Unusual bruising or bleeding

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

Amoxycillin 400mg/5ml + Clavulanic Acid 57mg/5ml — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be used only under a doctor's guidance.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to Amoxycillin, Clavulanic Acid, or any penicillin antibiotic
• Have had jaundice or liver problems after taking this medicine before

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney or liver disease
• Have a history of allergies, asthma, or hives
• Have mononucleosis (glandular fever)
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Are giving this to an infant or young child

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Blood thinners like warfarin
• Methotrexate used for cancer or arthritis
• Allopurinol for gout
• Other antibiotics
• Oral contraceptive pills, as effectiveness may be reduced

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can this medicine be given to infants?

Yes, but only in the dose and strength advised by a pediatrician based on the child's weight.

Will this medicine make birth control pills less effective?

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

Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

• It is best to avoid alcohol as it may worsen stomach side effects and slow recovery.
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