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Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid 375mg Tablets*




What Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid is used
for:




Amoxicillin/Clavulanic
acid is an antibiotic and is used in adults and children to treat the
following infections:


• middle ear and sinus infections


• respiratory tract infections


• urinary tract infections


• skin and soft tissue infections including dental
infections


• bone and joint infections




Do not take Amoxicillin/Clavulanic
acid:




·        
If you are allergic
to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin or any of the other ingredients of
this medicine.


·        
If you have ever
had a severe allergic reaction to any other antibiotic.


·        
If you have ever
had liver problems or jaundice (yellowing of the skin) when taking an
antibiotic.




Warnings and
Precautions:




Talk to
your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin/Clavulanic
acid if you:


·        
have glandular
fever


·        
are being treated
for liver or kidney problems


·        
are not passing
water regularly




Possible side
effects of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid:


These include allergic reactions, convulsions (fits) and inflammation of
the large intestine.




Other medicines and
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid:




Tell your
doctor or pharmacist:


·        
If you are taking
allopurinol.


·        
If you are taking
probenecid.


·        
If medicines to
help stop blood clots (such as warfarin).


How to take Amoxicillin/Clavulanic
acid:




Adults and children weighing 40 kg and over The usual dose is: 1 tablet three
times a day




Children weighing less than 40 kg Children aged 6 years or less
should preferably be treated with Amoxicillin/Clavulanic
acid oral suspension or sachets.


·        
Take with a meal.


·        
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of
water.



How to
store Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid:




Keep
this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.


·        
Do not use this medicine after the expiry
date (EXP) which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last
day of that month.


·        
Do not store above 25oC.


·        
Tablets supplied in pouches should be used
within 30 days of opening the pouch.


·        
Store in the original pack to protect from
moisture.


·        
Do not use if the tablets are chipped or
damaged.


·        
Do not throw away any medicines via
wastewater or household waste.


 


* Dosage form and route of
administration of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid 375mg Tablets should be
prescribed according to therapeutic indication and disease severity of each
individual patient.