Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin

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

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Molecule Description

Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin 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 Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin 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

Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin is used to treat various types of infections caused by bacteria such as sinus infection, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infection, bone, tooth and joint infections.

Contraindications

When should one not use Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin

If you are allergic to amoxicillin or clavulanic acid or any of the ingredients of Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin.
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, 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 Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin 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 Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin 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 you have taken Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin as it may cause dizziness, fits and allergic reactions.

Alcohol

It is advisable to avoid the consumption of alcohol during the treatment with Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin, 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 above 60 years.
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 Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin 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 and hence helps Amoxicillin to function optimally.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin 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 herbals 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, acenocoumarol, it is advised to monitor the 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 like allopurinol or probenecid and medicines used to modify an immune response during an organ transplant like mycophenolate mofetil should be used cautiously with Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin.

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 it can fail therapy. If you have missed taking any dose of Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin, take it as soon as you remember. If it's 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 Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin but contact your doctor immediately if you have diarrhoea with blood and mucus along with stomach pain and fever. It can be a sign of inflammation of the large intestine.

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

The exact frequency of consumption of Lactobacillus+Clavulanic Acid+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin depends upon your infection or disease. Your doctor will decide this after assessing the problem. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor, kindly refrain from self-medication of any antibiotics and do not take it in excess or less.

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