This medication is a penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for certain bacterial infections.  It blocks the bacterial growth.

It is contraindicated in patients who have a known penicillin allergy.

The recommended dose is 1 to 2 tablets (382mg), 4 times daily.

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, stomach problem, blood disorder, any allergy, during pregnancy and breast feeding.

• Long – term of use of this medication may lead to secondary infection.

•  Gastrointestinal: Nausea, bad taste, diarrhea, vomiting, flatulence and tongue inflammation.
•  Skin: Allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives and itching.
•  Blood: Anemia, decrease in blood cells and eosinophilia
•  Metabolic: Abnormalities in liver enzyme.
•  Miscellaneous : Fever, headache, itchy eyes, inflammation vagina and loose stools.

Avoid use of birth control pills while taking this medication, because they may not work.

Store it at room temperature (25° to 30°C), and in an airtight container. Keep away from children.