Uses of Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR
Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infections caused by bacteria, such as Infections of the ear, nose, throat, genitourinary tract, skin and skin structure, and lower respiratory tract.
Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR is also used for the treatment of H. pylori infection and ulcer disease.
Side effects of Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR
The most common side effects of Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR are - Nausea, Vomiting, diarrhea, rash, changes in taste, headache.
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while taking Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR
Do not use Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR if you are allergic to - Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Dosage of Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR
Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR contains - Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid
Amoxicillin is an antibacterial drug, It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Clavulanic Acid works by preventing bacteria from destroying amoxicillin.
Overdose of Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR
The dosage of Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR is usually taken every 12 hours (twice a day) or every 8 hours (three times a day) with or without food.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR
If you forget to take a dose of Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
Symptoms of overdose with Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR - cloudy or bloody urine, decreased urination, swelling of any part of the body, confusion, nausea, vomiting.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Duration of Action of Clavam 1000 mg/62.5 mg Tablet XR
It takes about 1 to 2 hours to show the effect of the medicine.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
Not found any harmful side effects with alcohol consumption. However; consult your doctor before consumption.
Pregnancy
It is safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It is advisable to consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Breastfeeding
This medicine is safe to use during breastfeeding. It is advisable to consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Driving
Information is not available right now; consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Kidney
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Liver
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Interactions
Drug :-
allopurinol: Increased risk of rash.
chloramphenicol, erythromycins, sulfonamides, tetracyclines: Reduced bactericidal effect of amoxicillin.
methotrexate: Increased risk of methotrexate toxicity.
oral contraceptives with estrogen: Possibly reduced effectiveness of contraceptive.
probenecid: Increased amoxicillin effects.