Product Description
Find answers to common questions about our product, including dosage, storage, and side effects.
- Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic.
- It is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.
- The antibiotic works by halting the growth of bacteria.
- It is effective only against bacterial infections, not viral ones like the common cold or flu.
- Using antibiotics unnecessarily can reduce their effectiveness for future infections.
- Shake the bottle well before each dose.
- Use a special measuring device/spoon to carefully measure the dose; avoid using a household spoon.
- Take the medication with a meal or snack as directed by the doctor.
- Depending on the specific product, the medication is usually taken every 8 or 12 hours.
- Dosage is determined by age, weight, medical condition, and treatment response.
- Take the antibiotic at evenly spaced times for optimal effectiveness.
- To aid in remembering, take the medication at the same time(s) every day.
- Continue taking the medication until the full prescribed amount is finished.
- Do not stop the medication early, even if symptoms improve, to prevent the return of the infection.
- Possible side effects include diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.
- Inform the doctor or pharmacist if these effects persist or worsen; taking the medication with food can reduce stomach upset.
- The medication is prescribed because its benefits outweigh potential side effects.
- Serious side effects may include signs of liver disease, easy bruising/bleeding, and unusual tiredness.
- Rarely, the medication may cause a severe intestinal condition (C. difficile) with symptoms like persistent diarrhea and abdominal pain.
- Do not use anti-diarrhea or opioid products if experiencing these symptoms.
- Prolonged use may lead to oral thrush or a new yeast infection; contact the doctor for symptoms like white patches in the mouth or changes in vaginal discharge.
- A rare but serious allergic reaction may occur; seek immediate medical help for symptoms like fever, lymph node swelling, rash, itching/swelling of the face/tongue/throat, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing.
- Amoxicillin can cause a mild rash, but it may be challenging to distinguish from a rare severe allergic reaction. Seek immediate medical help for any rash.
- This is not an exhaustive list of possible side effects; contact the doctor or pharmacist for any other observed effects.
- Inform your doctor or pharmacist about any allergies to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin, cephalosporin antibiotics, or other allergies before taking this product.
- Discuss your medical history, especially liver disease, kidney disease, or infectious mononucleosis, with the doctor or pharmacist.
- Check for the presence of aspartame in the medication, and if you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or need to limit/avoid aspartame in your diet, consult your doctor or pharmacist for safe use.
- Before surgery, disclose all products you use, including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products, to your doctor or dentist.
- This product may impact the effectiveness of live bacterial vaccines; inform your healthcare professional before immunizations/vaccinations.
- During pregnancy, use this medication only when clearly needed; discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- The medication passes into breast milk; consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
| Generic name: | Amoxicillin/Clavulanate, Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanic, Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid, Amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium, Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Potassium |
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| Formulation: | Tablet |
| Strength(s): | 250/125mg, 500/125mg, 875/125mg |
| Quantities Available: | 30, 60, 90, 100 |
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