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Amoxyclav 625 Tablet

Amoxyclav 625 Tablet by Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
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Manufacturer
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Composition
Amoxycillin (500 mg) + Clavulanic Acid (125 mg)
Prescription
Required
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )
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10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )
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Description

Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is a combination of Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections that affect the ears, lungs, nose, urinary tract, skin, bones, etc. This medication is effective only for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria and not viruses. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is effective against a large number of bacteria. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell walls and killing the infection-causing bacteria. Clavulanic acid prevents bacteria from destroying Amoxycillin and ensures extended anti-bacterial activity. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet may cause some less common side effects such as skin rash, headache, dizziness, skin rash/itching, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. You will start to feel better in a few days. However, continue taking the medicine for the prescribed duration. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may result in decreased effectiveness of the medicine or increased risk of re-infection that would be difficult to treat in the future. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any kidney/liver problems before starting treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding if this medicine has been prescribed to you.

Uses of Amoxyclav 625 Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Community acquired pneumonia

    Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a lung infection that is acquired outside the hospital. CAP can be bacterial or viral. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is used in the treatment of CAP caused by bacteria like Haemophilus influenzae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, or Streptococcus pneumoniae.

  • Bronchitis

    Bronchitis is the swelling of the bronchial tubes, the passages which carry the air to and from the lungs. Common symptoms include cough and shortness of breath. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is used in the treatment of mild to moderate bacterial bronchitis.

  • Acute bacterial otitis media

    Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear. The common symptoms include ear pain and fever. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is used in the treatment of mild to moderate otitis media.

  • Pyelonephritis

    Pyelonephritis, also known as a kidney infection is a condition where one or both of your kidneys become swollen due to a bacterial or a viral infection. Symptoms commonly include fever, frequent urination, back pain, etc. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial pyelonephritis.

  • Sinusitis

    Commonly called a sinus infection, sinusitis is the swelling of the nasal passages and the surrounding cavities called sinuses. Symptoms include a stuffed nose, headache, and pain/pressure behind the eyes, nose, cheeks, or forehead. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial sinusitis.

  • Skin and Soft tissue infections

    Skin and soft tissue infections are bacterial infections of the skin and its supporting structures. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is used to treat mild to moderate uncomplicated skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.

  • Urinary Tract Infection

    Urinary Tract Infection is an infection in any part of your urinary system. It may affect the kidneys, bladder, or urethra. Symptoms may include increased urge to urinate, pain during urination, blood in the urine, back pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, etc. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is used in the treatment of urinary tract infection.

  • Osteomyelitis

    Osteomyelitis is an infection of your bones. It may be caused by bacteria or fungus. Symptoms commonly include pain in the affected bone, fever, and chills. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is used in the treatment of osteomyelitis.

  • Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis

    Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections that cause swelling and soreness in your throat and tonsils. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and/or pharyngotonsillitis (when both, the throat and tonsils are infected).

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Amoxyclav 625 Tablet

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Skin rash and itching
  • Indigestion
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Thrush (a yeast infection of the vagina, mouth or skin folds)
  • Joint pain
  • Heavy menstrual bleeding
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Amoxyclav 625 Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of Amoxyclav 625 Tablet can be observed within 1-2 hours after taking it.

Duration of effect

The effect of Amoxyclav 625 Tablet lasts for an average duration of 6-8 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Amoxyclav 625 Tablet.

Usage in pregnancy?

Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies in pregnant women, the risk to your developing foetus is not known. If you are pregnant, take Amoxyclav 625 Tablet only if prescribed by your doctor.

Usage while breast-feeding?

Amoxyclav 625 Tablet passes into breast milk and may cause diarrhoea in your breastfed infant. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Amoxyclav 625 Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Amoxyclav 625 Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
ADVENT 625MG TABLET
Cipla Ltd.
CURAM 625 mg TABLET
Novartis India Ltd.
SYMBIOTIK XL 625 TABLET
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Amoxyclav 625 Tablet

  • Allergy

    Avoid taking Amoxyclav 625 Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

  • Liver impairment

    Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is not recommended if you have a history of liver problems or jaundice (yellowing of the skin) with this medicine due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Try not to skip a dose of Amoxyclav 625 Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.

  • Overdose

    Do not take excess dose than prescribed by your doctor. Contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose with Amoxyclav 625 Tablet.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

  • Description

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Instructions

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Mononucleosis

    moderate
    Mononucleosis is a viral infection that may result in a sore throat, fever, fatigue, rash, etc. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is not recommended if you have been infected with mononucleosis as you may develop a maculopapular skin rash (flat and small raised bumps on the skin) 5-10 days after starting treatment with this medicine. The rash resolves within days of discontinuing this medicine.

  • Kidney Disease

    moderate
    Amoxyclav 625 Tablet should be used with caution if you have pre-existing kidney problems due to the increased risk of side effects. Periodic monitoring of your kidney function is recommended. You may require dose adjustments based on your clinical condition.

  • Colitis

    moderate
    Amoxyclav 625 Tablet can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore, use this medicine with extreme caution if you have colitis (swelling of inner lining of your colon).

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Urine Sugar Test (Benedict's or Fehling's reagent)

    moderate
    Report the use of Amoxyclav 625 Tablet prior to the test. This medicine may give a false-positive result for the presence of glucose/sugar in the urine. The urine sugar test should be performed with a different reagent in case you are receiving this medicine.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Amoxyclav 625 Tablet with or after food. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Complete your entire course of treatment and do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet may cause diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you experience a severe worsening of your condition. Do not give Amoxyclav 625 Tablet to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. Do not drive or operate machines after taking Amoxyclav 625 Tablet, if you experience dizziness.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies in pregnant women, the risk to your developing foetus is not known. If you are pregnant, take Amoxyclav 625 Tablet only if prescribed by your doctor.

  • Breast-feeding

    - Amoxyclav 625 Tablet passes into breast milk and may cause diarrhoea in your breastfed infant. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.

General warnings

  • Antibiotic resistance

    - Antibiotic resistance is a condition in which the antibiotic is not effective against the bacteria. This can be avoided by following the dose and duration of Amoxyclav 625 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Finish the entire course of treatment even if your symptoms get better. Alternatively, if your symptoms do not get better even after the prescribed duration, consult your doctor.

  • Driving or operating a machine

    - Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is not known to affect your ability to drive or operate machines. However, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience dizziness.

  • Use in children

    - Children below 6 years of age and/or weighing less than 25 kg should preferably be treated with Amoxyclav 625 Tablet suspension or paediatric sachets.

Other details

  • To be taken with food
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is a combination of Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell walls, the outer covering required for cells to stay alive and thereby effectively killing the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by preventing bacteria from destroying Amoxycillin. Thus, this combination is effective against an extended range of bacteria.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Beta-lactamase inhibitors, Aminopenicillins, Penicillin Beta-Lactam Antibiotics
Schedule
Schedule H

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