Can Clavam 625 cause a rash in children?

Dear Reader,

If your child develops a rash while taking Clavam 625 (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid), it’s important to take it seriously. A rash can sometimes be a mild reaction, but it may also signal an allergic response to the medicine. Because it can be difficult to tell the difference at home, it’s safest to pause the medication and contact your doctor right away for advice.

What You Should Do-

• Stop the medicine and call your doctor immediately: Since Clavam 625 belongs to the penicillin group, and a rash can be an early sign of an allergy, your doctor needs to assess whether it’s safe to continue or if an alternative antibiotic is needed.
• Observe and describe the rash for your doctor: Take note of what the rash looks like and when it appeared, Capture clear images of the rash
• Watch for serious symptoms and seek emergency care if they have:
  1. Difficulty breathing, wheezing, or persistent coughing
  2. Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
  3. Fever accompanying the rash
  4. Blistering, peeling, or painful skin

Your doctor will examine your child, determine whether the rash is mild or allergic, and decide the safest next step. They may either stop the medicine completely or switch to another antibiotic to continue treating the ear infection effectively.

Wishing your child good health.