Amoxycillin And Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension

Amoxycillin And Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension

Amoxycillin+ Potassium Clavulanate is an antibiotic that assists your body in fighting bacterial infections. It is utilized to treat lung infections (e.g., pneumonia), ear, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue infections. It will not treat viral infections like the common cold.

Amoxycillin+ Potassium Clavulanate can be taken better with food to avoid the possibility of a stomach disturbance. Take it at regular intervals as prescribed by your physician, evenly spaced in between. You will remember more easily to take it if you take it at the same time every day. The amount will vary according to what you are taking the treatment for, but you must always take a full course of this antibiotic as instructed by your doctor. Do not discontinue it until you have finished, even if you have improved. Some bacteria could survive if you discontinue taking it and cause the infection to recur or get worse.

Benefits:

• It is used to overcome antibiotic resistance in bacteria due to the beta-lactamase enzyme.
• This drug contains Clavulanic acid, which safeguards amoxycillin from being degraded by the bacterial enzyme, thereby enhancing its effectiveness.
• It acts by inhibiting the development of the bacterial protective coating that is necessary for the survival of bacteria.

Uses:

Amoxycillin + Clavulanic Acid is administered in bacterial infection treatment. It is used in the short-term treatment of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, genito-urinary tract, skin, bone, tooth, and others.

Direction to use:

• Take this medicine after the consultation with your healthcare expert.
• Read all the instructions carefully before taking this medicine.
• Do not take this medicine on an empty stomach.
• Place this medicine out of the reach of pets.

Storage:

Store this medication in a cool and dry condition. Do not expose this drug to direct sunlight.

Dosage:

Your Healthcare professional prescribed you the dose of this medicine according to your current health condition. Do not take excessive doses of this medicine otherwise, you have to suffer from adverse effects of this medicine.

Side Effects:

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion

Precautions:

• You have been prescribed this combination drug to manage bacterial infections even if they are resistant.
• Complete the course you have been given, even if you begin to feel better. Stopping it early can cause the infection to return and more difficult to cure.
• Diarrhea can be a side effect. Probiotics taken with Amoxycillin + Clavulanic Acid can be helpful. Inform your doctor if you have blood in the stool or develop cramping in the abdomen.
• Have it with a meal and plenty of liquids to prevent stomach upset.
• Discontinue Amoxycillin + Clavulanic Acid and report to your doctor at once if you experience an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat, or tongue, or difficulty in breathing while on this medication.
• Don't use leftover medication to treat any future infection. Always seek the advice of your doctor before consuming any antibiotic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q. Is it safe to take Amoxycillin + Clavulanic Acid?

Amoxycillin + Clavulanic Acid can be used safely if taken according to the prescription of the physician. It will cause common side effects in certain patients such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, allergic reaction and other rare or unusual side effects. If you feel any recurring issue during your course of treatment, report to your doctor immediately.

Q. Are there any particular warnings related to the use of Amoxycillin + Clavulanic Acid?

The administration of Amoxycillin + Clavulanic Acid is thought to be unsafe in patients with a history of known allergy to penicillins or any other component of the drug. It must not be administered in patients with a history of liver disease. Thus, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs.