It is an antibiotic used for short-term treatment of infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria.
It will not work against infections caused by viruses such as the common cold or flu.
It is an antibiotic that belongs to a group of medicines called penicillin.
These antibiotics work by killing the bacteria causing the infection.
How to use:
Follow your doctor's instructions about how and when to take the medication.
If you have any concerns about how to take your medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Doses may depend on the type and severity of the infection.
Dosages:
Children from 3 to 9 months: 25 ml of (amoxicillin + clavulanic acid) 125 three times daily.
Children 9 months - 2 years: 5 ml of (amoxicillin + clavulanic acid) 125 three times daily.
Children 2-6 years: 5 ml of (amoxicillin + clavulanic acid) 125 three times a day. In cases of severe infection, it may be increased to 10 ml (amoxicillin + clavulanic acid) 125 three times a day.
Children 7-12 years: 5 ml of (amoxicillin + clavulanic acid) 250 three times a day. In cases of severe infection, it may increase to 10 ml of (amoxicillin + clavulanic acid) 250 three times a day.
Warnings and precautions:
Shake well before each dose.
Make sure to measure the dose accurately.
Your pharmacist will be able to recommend a good measure to use.
Screw the cap back onto the bottle tightly after measuring your dose.
Taking the medication at the beginning of a meal makes it less likely to cause stomach discomfort.
Store it at room temperature.
The components:
Each 5 ml contains:
97 mg amoxicillin trihydrate is equivalent to 250 mg amoxicillin.
45 mg clavulanate potassium equivalent to 62.5 mg clavulanic acid.