Generic Name
Co AmoxiclavPacks Price
- Susp 156.25 mg(017217): 60 ml: 42.50: 50.00
- Susp DS 312.5 mg: 60 ml: 68.00: 80.00
- Tab 625 mg(038410): 6: 80.75: 95.00
Clavumox
Therapeutic Group
Beta-Lactam Anti-bacterials, PenicillinsIndication Dosage
Infections Due To Beta-lactamase-producing Strains(where Amoxicillin Alone Not Appropriate), Including Respiratory Tract Infections, Bone And Joint Infections, Genito-urinary And Abdominal Infections, Skin And Soft Tissue Infection, Cellulitis Andanimal Bites
Oral Tab:
- Adult & Children 12-17 Yrs: 250/125 Mg Every 8 Hours; Increased To 500/125 Mg Every 8 Hours, Increased Dose Used For Severe Infection
By IV Inj, Or By IV Infusion:
- Adult: 1.2 G Every 8 Hours
- Children 1-2 Months: 30 Mg/kg Every 12 Hours;
- 3 Months - 17 Years: 30 Mg/kg Every 8 Hours (max per Dose 1.2 G Every 8 Hours)
Oral Susp 125/3:
- Children 1-11 Months: 0.25 Ml/kg 3 Times A Day, Dose Doubled In Severe Infection;
- 1-5 Years: 0.25 Ml/kg 3 Times A Day, Alternatively 5 Ml 3 Times A Day, Dose Doubled In Severe Infection
Oral Susp 250/62:
- Children 6-11 Years: 0.15 Ml/kg 3 Times A Day, Alternatively 5 Ml 3 Times A Day, Dose Doubled In Severe Infection
Oral Susp 400/57:
- Children 2 Months-1 Year: 0.15 Ml/kg Twice Daily, Doubled In Severe Infection;
- 2-6 Years (body weight 13-21 Kg): 2.5 Ml Twice Daily, Doubled In Severe Infection;
- 7-12 Years (body weight 22-40 Kg): 5 Ml Twice Daily, Doubled In Severe Infection;
- 12-17 Years (body weight 41 Kg And Above): 10 Ml Twice Daily; Increased If Necessary To 10 Ml 3 Times A Day, Increased Frequency To Be
Used In Severe Infection:
- Adult: 10 Ml Twice Daily; Increased If Necessary To 10 Ml 3 Times A Day, Increased Frequency To Be Used In Severe Infection
Severe Dental Infection With Spreading Cellulitis, Dental Infection Not Responding To First-line Antibacterial:
Oral Tab:
- Adult & Children 12-17 Years: 250/125 Mg Every 8 Hours For 5 Days
Surgical Prophylaxis:
By IV Inj, Or By IV Infusion:
- Adult: 1.2 G, To Be Administered Up To 30 Minutes Before The Procedure, Then 1.2 G Every 8 Hours For Up To 2-3 Further Doses In High-Risk Procedures
Content
- Susp 156.25mg: Per 5 ml: Clavulanic Acid 31mg, Amoxicillin 125mg; Powder For Reconstitution.
- Susp 228.5mg: Per 5 ml: Clavulanic Acid 28.5mg, Amoxicillin 200mg; Powder For Reconstitution
Pregnancy
No Evidence Of Risk
Stability
- Beta-lactamase Inhibitor
- Broad-spectrum Penicillin
Contra Indications
- Penicillin Hypersensitivity, History Of Coamoxiclav-associated Or Penicillin Associated Jaundice Or Hepatic Dysfunction.
Precautions
- Penicillin Hypersensitivity, History Of Coamoxiclav-associated Or Penicillin Associated Jaundice Or Hepatic Dysfunction.
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic Jaundice
- Convulsions (particularly With High Doses Or In Renal Impairment)
- Superficial Staining Of Teeth With Suspension
- Phlebitis At Injecction Site
- Erythema Multiforme (including Stevens-johnson Syndrome)
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- Exfoliative Dermatitis
- Vasculitis
- Rarely Prolongation Of Bleeding Time
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif