Polyclav 625mg Tablet

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

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Skin rashes and irritation

How Does It Work?

• Polyclav 625 mg 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 Polyclav 625 mg 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.
• 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).
• Especially if you are taking medicines to treat gout like allopurinol or probenecid, medicines used to modify the immune response during an organ transplant like mycophenolate mofetil.

• Store Polyclav 625 mg 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.

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