Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP

Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets
Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate tablets are a type of medicine that contains two main ingredients: amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Amoxicillin is a medicine that fights bacteria, and clavulanate potassium helps make it more effective. This combination is used to treat different types of bacterial infections in various parts of the body like ears, lungs, sinuses, skin, and urinary tract.

The tablets come in different strengths, like amoxicillin 500 mg and potassium clavulanate 125 mg or amoxicillin 875 mg and potassium clavulanate 125 mg. 

Amoxicillin stops bacteria from growing, while clavulanate potassium stops the bacteria from becoming resistant to amoxicillin. This mixture makes the antibiotic work better and helps it fight against more types of bacteria.

How To Use Amoxicillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets

• The amount of Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate tablets you should take will be based on the type of infection you have, how old you are, how much you weigh, and how healthy you are overall. Always take the recommended amount and don’t take more without talking to your doctor.
• When you take the tablets, make sure to space them out evenly over time. This will help keep the amount of medication in your body the same throughout the day. This will make sure it works well. You can choose whether to take the tablets with or without food. However, it might be better to take them with a meal to reduce the chance of getting an upset stomach.
• To take the tablets, swallow them whole with water. Do not squash, bite, or divide the tablets unless your doctor tells you to do so.
• Keep taking all the prescribed medicine, even if you start to feel better before you finish. If you stop taking the medication too soon, your infection may come back or you may become resistant to antibiotic treatment.
• Keep the tablets in a cool and dry place, out of direct sunlight and away from moisture. Make sure kids can’t get them.

Benefits Of Amoxicillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets

Broad Spectrum: Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate tablets can fight many different types of bacteria because they work against a wide range of them. This means that they can be used to treat different kinds of infections in different parts of the body.

Combination Therapy: Combination therapy is when amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium are used together to make the antibiotic work better. Potassium clavulanate stops certain bacteria from inactivating amoxicillin. By stopping these enzymes, clavulanate potassium makes amoxicillin work for a longer time and helps fight against antibiotic resistance.

Treat Various Infections: Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate tablets are often used to treat different types of infections. These may include sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses), pneumonia (infection in the lungs), ear infections, bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), urinary tract infections, and skin infections. They can attack many different kinds of bacteria that are often linked to these infections.

Easy to tolerate: Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate tablets are usually well-tolerated by most people. Some common side effects are stomach problems like feeling sick, throwing up, having loose poop, or feeling uncomfortable in the stomach area. However, these unwanted effects are usually not serious and do not last long.

Convenient Dosage Forms: These tablets come in different strengths and forms, like regular tablets, chewable tablets, and extended-release tablets. This allows for adjusting the amount of medicine based on the infection type and individual requirements.

Side Effects Of Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets

• Gastrointestinal Effects
• Allergic Reactions
• Liver Problems
• Other Side Effects

Precautions Of Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets

• If you are allergic to penicillin or other similar antibiotics, like cephalosporins, make sure to tell your doctor. 
• People who have had liver diseases or have problems with their liver should be careful when taking Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate tablets.
• People with kidney problems or a history of kidney disease might need changes in their medication dose or need to be watched closely when they take Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate tablets. 
• If you have had problems with your stomach or intestines before, like colitis or inflammatory bowel disease, tell your doctor or nurse. 
• Some drugs may not work well or cause more side effects when taken with Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate tablets. 
• When you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should talk to your healthcare provider about using Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate tablets. 
• Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate tablets can make you more likely to get sick with a bacterial infection called Clostridium difficile.