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Verclav (500/125 mg) Tablet

Manufactured byKarnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsAmoxycillin (500 mg) + Clavulanic Acid (125 mg)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Verclav (500/125 mg) 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. Verclav (500/125 mg) 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. Verclav (500/125 mg) 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. Verclav (500/125 mg) 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. Verclav (500/125 mg) 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.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Verclav (500/125 mg) Tablet

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Verclav (500/125 mg) 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

Uses of Verclav (500/125 mg) 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. Verclav (500/125 mg) 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. Verclav (500/125 mg) 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. Verclav (500/125 mg) 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. Verclav (500/125 mg) 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. Verclav (500/125 mg) 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. Verclav (500/125 mg) 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. Verclav (500/125 mg) 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. Verclav (500/125 mg) 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. Verclav (500/125 mg) Tablet is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and/or pharyngotonsillitis (when both, the throat and tonsils are infected).
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The effect of Verclav (500/125 mg) Tablet can be observed within 1-2 hours after taking it.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The effect of Verclav (500/125 mg) Tablet lasts for an average duration of 6-8 hours.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

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

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Verclav (500/125 mg) Tablet.

  • Can this medicine be taken during 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 Verclav (500/125 mg) Tablet only if prescribed by your doctor.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Verclav (500/125 mg) Tablet passes into breast milk and may cause diarrhoea in your breastfed infant. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.

Allergy

Avoid taking Verclav (500/125 mg) 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

Verclav (500/125 mg) 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.

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 Verclav (500/125 mg) Tablet only if prescribed by your doctor.

Breast-feeding

Verclav (500/125 mg) 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 Verclav (500/125 mg) 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

Verclav (500/125 mg) 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 Verclav (500/125 mg) Tablet suspension or paediatric sachets.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Verclav (500/125 mg) 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 Verclav (500/125 mg) Tablet.
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

Doxycycline

Methotrexate

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Live vaccines

Disease interactions

Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis is a viral infection that may result in a sore throat, fever, fatigue, rash, etc. Verclav (500/125 mg) 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

Verclav (500/125 mg) 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

Verclav (500/125 mg) 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)

Report the use of Verclav (500/125 mg) 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.
Take Verclav (500/125 mg) 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. Verclav (500/125 mg) Tablet may cause diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you experience a severe worsening of your condition. Do not give Verclav (500/125 mg) Tablet to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. Do not drive or operate machines after taking Verclav (500/125 mg) Tablet, if you experience dizziness.

Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Verclav (500/125 mg) 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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Related Questions

Question:
Is it safe to use amoxyclav 625 while breast feeding. Will it affect the baby. If so please suggest ...more
Answer from Dr. Lalit Mohan Kaushik
is safe for the baby and is secreted in breast milk ;you need to change it if it...more
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