Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid)

Uses	Bacterial infections
Therapy	Antibiotic
Side Effects	Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache

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Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid) is used to treat various bacterial infections, including those of the lungs, airways, ears, urinary tract, skin, bones, joints, soft tissue, and teeth. This combination medicine contains amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, both of which belong to the class of antibiotics. Please notify your doctor if you are allergic to antibiotics or have had any allergic reactions after taking them. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, and provide details about your medical history. You should take Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid) as directed by your doctor for the prescribed duration. It is advisable to take this medicine with meals to prevent stomach upset. Always complete the entire course of treatment with this medicine, as incomplete treatment may result in treatment failure and increase the risk of re-infection. Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotic medications, are taking any other medications, or have an existing medical condition.

Uses

Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid) is used to treat various types of bacterial infections, including sinus infections, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and infections affecting bones, teeth, and joints.

Contraindications

When should one not use Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid)

If you are allergic to amoxicillin or clavulanic acid or any of the ingredients of Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid).
If you have experienced liver problems & jaundice with this medicine before.
If you have a history of severe allergic reactions to any other antibiotic like cephalosporins, monobactam, or carbapenem.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

It is advised not to take Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid) during pregnancy unless it is considered essential by your doctor. It is essential to always consult a doctor before starting any medicine during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

It is advised not to breastfeed when you are taking Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid) as its components pass into the breastmilk & are known to cause fungal infections of the mouth and diarrhoea in your baby.

Driving

It is advised not to drive or use machines when taking Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid), as it may cause dizziness, fits, and allergic reactions.

Alcohol

It is advisable to avoid the consumption of alcohol during the treatment with Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid), as it may worsen the side effects like dizziness and fits.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have liver problems.
You are over 60 years old.
You have difficulty passing urine.
You have a kidney problem, as you may experience fits.
You experience fatigue, fever, rash and swollen glands.
You experience redness of the skin followed by eruptions.
You ever had allergic reactions to penicillin, cephalosporins.
You have diarrhoea and stomach pain even after stopping treatment with Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid).

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid) works by the combined action of its two components.
Amoxicillin kills the bacteria responsible for infections. However, the bacteria make an enzyme (beta-lactamases) that can destroy amoxicillin.
Clavulanic acid inactivates this enzyme, thereby allowing amoxicillin to function optimally.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid) works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbal products you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
There is an increased risk of bleeding when taken with medicines used to thin the blood, like warfarin and acenocoumarol; it is advised to monitor blood tests like PT-INR regularly.
Increased side effects when taken with methotrexate which is used in the treatment of cancer.
Medicines used to treat gout, such as allopurinol or probenecid, and those used to modify an immune response during an organ transplant, like mycophenolate mofetil, should be used cautiously with Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid).

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose include stomach disturbances, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness and fluid retention. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

It is advised not to miss any dose of antibiotics, as this can lead to therapy failure. If you have missed taking any dose of Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid), take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, diarrhoea is a common side effect of Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid). However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience diarrhoea with blood and mucus, along with stomach pain and fever. It can be a sign of inflammation of the large intestine.

Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid) can start showing its effect approximately 1 hour after consumption. However, it varies among individuals and can also vary due to an individual's physiology and the severity of the infection. As it is an antibiotic medicine, the complete effect towards the infection can be seen after you complete the course of antibiotic treatment.

The exact frequency of consumption of Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin+Potassium Clavulanate(Clavulanic Acid) depends upon your infection or disease. Your doctor will decide this after assessing the problem. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. Please refrain from self-medicating with antibiotics and do not take them in excess or less than the recommended dose.