Composition:
Each 5 ml of reconstituted suspension contains:
- Amoxycillin – 400 mg
- Clavulanic Acid – 57 mg
Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension come under the branding Bioxtreme’s MT-CLAV. It is part of its class of penicillin antibiotics which are commonly used to treat many different bacterial infections in other parts of the body, including ear, lung, sinus, skin and urinary tract infections.
Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension is combined with two active ingredients named Amoxicillin (Broad-spectrum antibiotic) + Potassium Clavulanic (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Amoxicillin works by blocking synthesis of the cell walls of bacteria, causing susceptible bacteria to die. Amoxicillin resistance was inhibited by the presence of potassium clavulanate, an inhibitor of beta-lactamase enzyme activity from some bacteria that otherwise neutralize the activity of amoxicillin. Thus it decreases the bacteria in the body.
Uses Of Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension
Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension has been proven to be effective for the following conditions:
- Sinus infections
- Ear infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Urinary tract infections
- SKIN/SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS
Benefits Of Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension
Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension is a medicine that has multiple medical advantages. Continue treatment for the prescribed length of time and dosage even if you start feeling better.
- Highly effective in treating a wide range of bacterial infections.
- Somewhat broad coverage against broad variety of bacteria.
- Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Syrup is a good drug that can improve the clinical outcomes.
- The effect is an extension of the spectrum of activity of the antibiotic amoxicillin against beta-lactamase-producing bacteria thereby increasing its effectiveness.
- Symptoms of the infection, including fever, pain, inflammation, cough, nasal congestion, urinary discomfort and skin lesions should be treated.
- Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension help to prevent the progression of bacterial infections.
- Medication has been found not to be harmful for children.
Directions for Use and Dosing
Follow the Healthcare provider's prescription to take Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Syrup. It is usually prescribed by the doctor once or twice a day. Patients need to take medicines at the same time each:
- Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Syrup should be swallowed.
- Using cup for measurement.
- Shake bottle thoroughly before using.
Storage Instructions
Medicines must be kept in storage and stored in the package in the label as advised, general instructions for storing the medicine:
- Make sure that all medicines are kept away from children
- Store in a Cool Place
- Keep in a Dry place
- Away from sunlight
- Don't use medications that have come to the end of their expiration date or medications that contain particles or are discolored.
Precautions and Warnings
This Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension should be administered under the supervision and guidance of a knowledgeable health care expert:
- Do not give to breast-feeding mothers.
- It is not advised to drink alcohol while using this medication.
- Must not drive or operate machinery.
- If you have a liver impairment or any concerns consult your, doctor
- Consult your doctor, if you have kidney impairment or any concerns.
- Adverse effects that occur when Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension is taken.
- The dosage, the instructions and guidelines on administration, and side effects can differ from product to product and person to person, depending on the medical condition.
Side Effects
Typically the side effects pass away in time, yet should the side effects worsen, contact your health care provider/m-doctor.
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Allergic reactions
Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ )
1. What are the indications for the use of this oral suspension?
Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension treats a variety of bacterial infections of the head and neck, respiratory tract, urinary tract or infections of skin and other soft tissue.
2. What happens when you take this medicine?
This is done using Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension to make it more effective against resistant bacteria.
3. Is this suitable for children?
Yes, it is commonly prescribed to children because it comes in the easy-to-liquidize format of Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension and works well.
4. What are the precautions you need to take before using it?
Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension should be used carefully if the patient has liver disease, allergies, or other medicines in use.Patients should tell their doctor if they have any liver problems, allergies or other medicines before taking Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension.
5. Do they have any common side effects?
Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension may have side effects, but they usually affect a small number of people.As with any medicine, it can have side effects when taken with Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension.
6. Does it affect how easily the food is digested?
Generally, you should take it with food to help it be absorbed and to help prevent stomach upset with the use of Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension.
7. Why this combination is preferred over single antibiotics?
It is preferred due to its greater antimicrobial coverage and interacting properties that help overcome resistance problems with Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension.
8. May I drink alcoholic beverages during use?
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension as it could heighten certain side effects such as drowsy or dizzy sensations.
9. If a dose is missed what should it be given?
Take missed doses as soon as possible if a dose has been missed. If it is close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and make up the dose with the next one the following day on the same schedule of Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension.