Acticlav 500/125mg Strip Of 6 Tablets
Acticlav 500/125mg Strip Of 6 Tablets Description
Acticlav Tablet is used for the treatment of various bacterial infections such as infection of lungs, airways, ears, urinary tract, skin, bone, joints, soft tissue and tooth. It is a combination medi
cine containing amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, which belongs to the class of antibiotics. Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to antibiotics or have experienced any allergic reaction after taking antibiotics. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹153.12 |
You Save | ₹20.88 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin(500.0 Mg) + Clavulanic Acid(125.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses of Acticlav 500/125mg Strip Of 6 Tablets
Contraindications of Acticlav 500/125mg Strip Of 6 Tablets
- If you are allergic to amoxicillin or clavulanic acid or any of the ingredients of Acticlav Tablet.
- 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 of Acticlav 500/125mg Strip Of 6 Tablets
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings of Acticlav 500/125mg Strip Of 6 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- 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 Acticlav Tablet.
Mode of Action of Acticlav 500/125mg Strip Of 6 Tablets
How Does It Work?
- Acticlav Tablet 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.
Directions for Use of Acticlav 500/125mg Strip Of 6 Tablets
Interactions of Acticlav 500/125mg Strip Of 6 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Acticlav Tablet 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 your child is 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 Acticlav Tablet....
Storage and disposal of Acticlav 500/125mg Strip Of 6 Tablets
Dosage of Acticlav 500/125mg Strip Of 6 Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
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Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
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Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does Acticlav Tablet cause diarrhoea?
Q: How long does it take for Acticlav Tablet to show its effects?
Q: How many times should I take Acticlav Tablet in a day?
References
- Augmentin Tablets USP [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022 [cited 26 April 2022]
- Augmentin 625 mg Capsules - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 26 April 2022]
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid - CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 26 April 2022]
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