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Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid

Latest prescription information about Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid
Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics
ICD Code : Y40.0
Trade Name(s): 
India- Ac-2 Dry Syr, Ac-2 Tab, Aceclave Inj, Aceclave Tab, A-Clas Dry Syr, Aclav Dry Syr, Aclav Tab, Acticlav Dry Syr, Acticlav Tab, Adclav Dry Syr, Adclav Vial, Adpax Tab, Adpax Vial, Advent Drops, Advent Dry Syr, Advent Tab, Advent Vial, Afymox-Clav Dry Syr, Afymox-Clav Tab, Afymox-Clav Vial, Alepam Dispertab, Alepam Dry Syr, Alepam Tab, Alepam Vial, Alexi Tab, Alexi Vial, Alnos-Cv Dry Syr, Alnos-Cv Tab, Amclaid Tab, Ament Tab, Amo-C Plus Dry Syr, Amoclavs Vial, Amoclavs-Lb Syr, Amo-Nate Tab, Amo-Nate Vial, Amonit Plus Vial, Amoxytek Tab, Amstar-Clav Dry Syr, Amstar-Clav Tab, Amstar-Clav Vial, Arclav Kid-Tab, Arclav Susp, Arclav Tab, Ariclav Dry Syr, Ariclav Tab, Ariclav Vial, Atmox-Cl Dry Syr, Atmox-Cl Tab, Augclav Tab, Augmentin Dry Syr, Augmentin Duo Syr, Augmentin Duo Tab, Augmentin Tab, Augmentin Vial, Augmexx Vial, Augnic Dispertab, Augnic Inj Vial, Augnic Susp, Augnic Tab, Augpen Susp Ds-Susp, Augpen Susp Hs-Susp, Augpen Tab Tab, Augpen Vial, Augpen-Hs Susp, Augpen-Lb 375 Tab, Augpen-Lb 625 Tab, Augpen-Lb Tab, Aulanic Tab.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for susceptible infections.   It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 
Penicillin allergy.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Dosage & When it is to be taken : 
Adult: Dosage is based on amoxicillin dose. PO- Susceptible infections 250-500 mg 8 hourly.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a capsule, tablet or syrup to take by mouth with or without food. It also comes as solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider.
Warnings and Precautions : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of allergy, diabetes, infectious mononucleosis, diarrhea, severe kidney and liver impairment, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* Patient may develop with severe life threatening allergic reactions, if it so contact your doctor immediately.
Side Effects : 
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, rash, hives and super infection.
Other Precautions : 
*Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Oral: Tablets: Store it at room temperature 25°C and in airtight container.
Liquid: Store it in refrigerator, do not freeze it. Keep away from children.


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