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.