Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid 625mg 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.