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.