Product Description
Amoclav®
Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid
Tablet, Powder for Suspension and Injections
Description
Amoclav® is an antibacterial combination consisting of the antibiotic Amoxicillin
and the β-lactamase inhibitor Clavulanic Acid.
Indication and Usage
Amoclav® is indicated for short-term treatment of bacterial infections at the
following sites:
- URTI (including ENT); e.g., tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media.
- LRTI; e.g., acute and chronic bronchitis, lobar and bronchopneumonia.
- Genito-urinary tract infections; e.g., cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis.
- SSTI.
- Bone and joint infections; e.g., osteomyelitis.
- Other infections; e.g., septic abortion, puerperal sepsis, intra-abdominal
sepsis, etc.
Dosage and Administrations
Dose of Tablets
Adults and children over 12 years:
The usual adult dose is one Amoclav® 625 Tablet every 12 hours or one Amoclav®375 Tablet every 8 hours.
Dose of Powder for Suspensions
Amoclav® Powder for Suspension:
1–6 years: 5 ml 3 times daily or 0.25 ml/kg 3 times daily
6–12 years: 10 ml 3 times dailyAmoclav® bid Powder for Suspension:
Dose of Injections:
Adults
Usually 1.2 g every 8 hours, increased in more severe infections to 1.2 g
every 6 hours.
Precautions
Amoclav® should be used with care in patients on anti-coagulation therapy or
with severe hepatic dysfunction.
Contraindications
History of Penicillin hypersensitivity.
Side Effects
Urticarial and erythematous rashes sometimes occur.
In common with other beta-lactam antibiotics angioedema and anaphylaxis have been reported.
Use in Pregnancy and Lactation
Amoclav® in pregnancy is not recommended unless considered essential by the physician. During lactation, trace quantities of Amoxicillin can be detected in breast milk.
Drug Interaction
Prolongation of bleeding time and prothrombin time has been reported in
some patients receiving Amoclav®.
Amoclav® 1 g Tablet: Each box contains 6 tablets in 1X6’s Alu-Alu form packs.
Each film coated tablet contains Amoxicillin 875 mg and Clavulanic Acid125 mg.
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