Acuclav 625 Tablet

• If you are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid or any other ingredients of Acuclav 625 tablet.
• If you have a history of severe allergic reactions to any other antibiotic like cephalosporins, monobactam, carbapenem.
• If you have a history of liver disease or jaundice.

• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Fungal infection

Other General Warnings

• You ever had allergic reactions to penicillin, cephalosporins.
• You are an elderly patient.
• You have liver problems.
• You have a kidney problem as you may experience fits.
• You experience redness of the skin followed by eruptions.
• You are taking oral birth control pills
• You experience fatigue, fever (glandular fever), rash and swollen glands.
• You have diarrhoea and abdominal pain even after stopping treatment with Acuclav 625 tablet.
• You have difficulty passing urine.
• You develop any allergic reaction after taking Acuclav 625 tablet.
• You should let the doctor, or the laboratory person know that you are using this medicine while going for a lab test

• Store Acuclav 625 tablet at or below 25° in the original packaging.
• Protect it from heat and moisture.
• Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

Overdose

• Symptoms of overdose include stomach disturbances, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness and fluid retention.
• If you think you have taken too much of Acuclav 625 tablet, 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 result in failure of the therapy.
• If you have missed taking any dose of Acuclav 625 tablet 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.

How Does It Work?

• Acuclav 625 tablet acts by inhibiting the growth and multiplication of the bacteria, thus killing the bacteria responsible for infections.
• However, bacteria make the enzyme (beta-lactamases) which can destroy Amoxicillin.
• Clavulanic acid inactivates this enzyme and hence helps Amoxicillin to function optimally.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Acuclav 625 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 you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking blood thinners, oral contraceptive pills, medicines to treat cancer, gout, medicines used to modify immune response during organ transplant.
• Increased risk of bleeding when taken with medicines used to thin the blood like warfarin, acenocoumarol. There is a need to check blood tests like PT-INR.
• Increased side effects when taken with methotrexate (used in the treatment of cancer).