Clavox 375 mg 20 tablets

Scientific name: Amoxicillin 250 mg + clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets.

Uses:

It is used in adults and children to treat the following types of infections:

• Middle ear and sinus infections.
• Respiratory infection.
• Urinary tract infection.
• Skin and soft tissue infections including dental infections.
• Bone and joint infection.

How to use:

• Take the medicine with food.
• Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water.
• Adults and children weighing 40 kg and over The usual dose is: one tablet three times a day.
• Space doses evenly during the day, at least 4 hours apart. Do not take two doses in one hour.
• Do not take amoxicillin/clavulanic acid for more than two weeks.
• Children aged 6 years or younger should preferably be treated with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid oral suspension or effervescent sachets, as the tablets are not suitable for children weighing less than 25 kg.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.

Possible side effects:

These include allergies, convulsions (seizures) and inflammation of the large intestine.

These side effects are not common.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor before taking amoxicillin/clavulanic acid if:

• You have a fever.
• You have liver or kidney problems.

Or you are taking other medications such as:

• If you are taking allopurinol.
• If you are taking probenecid.
• If you are taking medicines to help stop blood clotting (eg warfarin).

Preservation method:

• Store at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not refrigerate the medicine in the refrigerator.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton.
• Must be stored in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.
• The tablets supplied in the pouches must be used within 30 days of opening the pouch.