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About Clavicid 500mg Tablet

AMOXICILLIN+CLAVULANIC ACID+LACTOBACILLUS belongs to the class of medications called ‘antibiotics’ used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. AMOXICILLIN+CLAVULANIC ACID+LACTOBACILLUS doesn’t treat infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Uses of Clavicid 500mg Tablet

Bacterial infections, Infectious diarrhea

Medicinal Benefits of Clavicid 500mg Tablet

AMOXICILLIN+CLAVULANIC ACID+LACTOBACILLUS is a combination of three medicines: Amoxicillin, Clavulanic acid, and Lactobacillus. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic and shows bactericidal (kills bacteria) activity. It works by preventing bacterial cell covering (protective cell wall) necessary for their survival. It works by preventing bacterial cell covering (protective cell wall) necessary for their survival. Clavulanic acid boosts the efficacy of Amoxicillin. Lactobacillus is used as a probiotic. It helps in balancing the number of beneficial bacteria (E Coli) in the digestive tract (gut) to manage water loss (diarrhoea) occurred due to antibiotic or infections. It also helps treat diarrhoea (water loss) and cramps caused by harmful E. Coli bacteria. Together, AMOXICILLIN+CLAVULANIC ACID+LACTOBACILLUS helps treat bacterial infections and cope with the antibiotic's side effect, i.e. infectious diarrhoea. 

Directions for Use

AMOXICILLIN+CLAVULANIC ACID+LACTOBACILLUS is available in the form of tablets and syrup. Tablet: The tablet form of AMOXICILLIN+CLAVULANIC ACID+LACTOBACILLUS should be swallowed as a whole; do not crush or chew the tablet. The dose and duration of AMOXICILLIN+CLAVULANIC ACID+LACTOBACILLUS can vary depending upon your condition, and the severity of the infection. Syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed syrup dose with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup, followed by water or milk. Do not use a household spoon to measure the syrup. Discard the unused medicine (if any) after the completion of the course of therapy. Note: AMOXICILLIN+CLAVULANIC ACID+LACTOBACILLUS is usually taken with food to prevent stomach upset.

Side Effects of Clavicid 500mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Bloating
• Gas

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before taking AMOXICILLIN+CLAVULANIC ACID+LACTOBACILLUS, inform your doctor if you have fits, inflammation of the large intestine, or allergic reactions as this medicine may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, a history of jaundice (yellowing of the skin) with antibiotics, glandular fever (fever with a sore throat, swollen glands, and extreme tiredness), and urination problems. Your symptoms may improve before the bacterial infection is completely cured. Therefore, it is always advised to complete the course of therapy. 

Drug-Drug Interaction:

AMOXICILLIN+CLAVULANIC ACID+LACTOBACILLUS may interact with other antibiotics, anti-gout medications (probenecid and allopurinol), blood thinners (warfarin), a medication that suppresses the immune system (mycophenolate mofetil), anticancer medication (methotrexate), and steroid medicines (prednisone, dexamethasone, and methylprednisolone, etc.)