It is an antibiotic drug effective in treating bacterial infections in the nose, throat, urinary tract, ear, lungs, chest, teeth, and skin.
The medicinal has bacteria-killing properties that develop resistance to other therapies and thus also help in treating tuberculosis that does not seem to be treated with any other treatment procedure.
It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. Please consult your doctor.
Exercise caution when using it in individuals with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be required, so it's crucial to seek advise from a healthcare professional.
Effect of consumption of alcohol with this drug is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
It doesn’t hamper attention and thus is considered safe for activities requiring attention like driving.
It is generally considered safe during pregnancy, however seek advice from your doctor before starting the medication.
It is generally considered safe while you’re breastfeeding, consult your doctor for more specific information.
It is an antibiotic in which active ingredients Clavulanic acid and Amoxycillin are present. Amoxycillin prevents bacteria from forming a protective covering which is necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Clavulanic acid serves a special purpose by inhibiting the enzyme (beta-lactamase). The combination of clavulanic acid and amoxicillin has proven effective in treating many types of infections.
Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter your body and start to multiply, causing illness and related symptoms like fever, pain, and swelling. It affects different parts of the body like ear, nose, throat, chest, lungs, teeth, skin, and urinary tract.
Yes, Amoxyclav 200mg/28.5mg Syrup may cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that kills harmful bacteria. In addition to that, the medicine may also affect the helpful bacteria in your child’s stomach and cause diarrhea. In case of diarrhea, encourage your child to drink plenty of water or other fluids. Talk to your doctor if diarrhea persists and you notice any signs of dehydration, like less frequency of urination with dark-colored and strong-smelling urine. Do not give any other medicine to your child without consulting a doctor.
You must call your child’s doctor right away if your child experiences serious allergic reactions (breathing problems, skin rashes), gastrointestinal infections (diarrhea), and liver damage (weakness, paleness, vomiting). Though rare, these side effects are serious and need an expert’s attention.
Most of the time, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. In fact, giving antibiotics in viral infection can increase your child’s risk of developing side effects. So, use antibiotics only after consulting with your child’s doctor.
Amoxyclav 200mg/28.5mg Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Amoxyclav 200mg/28.5mg Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
No, do not stop giving this medicine to your child unless the full course of the treatment is complete, even if you feel better. The symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Hence, continue giving the medicine for the due course as it may still be showing beneficial effects.
With prolonged therapy, the doctor may monitor kidney and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
No, giving a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine can increase the risks of side effects. If your child experiences increased severity of symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During a common cold, it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. Symptoms often last for 7-10 days.
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