Amoclav Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 375 mg tab Amoxicillin 250 mg, clavulanic acid 125 mg. Per 625 mg tab Amoxicillin 500 mg, clavulanic acid 125 mg. Per 1 g tab Amoxicillin 875 mg, clavulanic acid 125 mg. Per 600 mg vial Amoxicillin 500 mg, clavulanic acid 100 mg. Per 1.2 g vial Amoxicillin 1 g, clavulanic acid 200 mg

Indications/Uses

Lower resp tract infections, otitis media, sinusitis, skin & soft tissue infections, UTI, pre & postsurgical procedures, bone & joint, O & G infections, dental infections.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult & childn >12 yr Mild to moderate or in dental infection 375 mg tid. Severe infection 625 mg tid or 1 g bid. Inj Adult & childn >12 yr 1.2 g 8 hrly. Severe infection 6 hrly. 3 mth-12 yr 5/25 mg/kg 8 hrly, 0-3 mth 5/25 mg/kg 12 hrly. May increase to 8 hrly.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Best taken at the start of meals for better absorption & to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

History of penicillin hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Superinfections involving Pseudomonas or Candida. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea, nausea, skin rashes & urticaria, vaginitis, abdominal discomfort, flatulence & headache.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant administration of probenecid may result in increased & prolonged blood levels of amoxicillin. Increased incidence of skin rashes w/ allopurinol. Do not give the drug together w/ disulfiram.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Penicillins

ATC Classification

J01CR02 - amoxicillin and beta-lactamase inhibitor ; Belongs to the class of penicillin combinations, including beta-lactamase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Amoclav 1.2 g powd for inj

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Amoclav 600 mg powd for inj

Packing/Price

(vial) 1's

Form

Amoclav 1 g tab

Packing/Price

10's

Form

Amoclav 375 mg tab

Packing/Price

30's

Form

Amoclav 625 mg tab

Packing/Price

15's

Amoclav

amoxicillin + clavulanic acid

Manufacturer:

UNILAB, Inc

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc