You may be at higher risk than you think from bacteria that can lead to pneumonia, bacteremia, and meningitis. Amoxi-Clav is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada. For brands that may still be available, search under amoxicillin - clavulanic acid.
This article is being kept available for reference purposes only. If you are using this medication, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for information about your treatment options. There are important differences between the two pneumococcal vaccines for adults available in Canada.
The recommended adult dose of amoxicillin - clavulanic acid depends on the infection being treated. The usual recommended adult doses include mg every 8 or 12 hours or mg every 12 hours. The children's dose of amoxicillin - clavulanic acid is based on body weight, as prescribed by the doctor.
Depending on the infection being treated, the dose will range between 20 mg and 45 mg per kilogram of body weight per day, taken in divided doses. Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
The medication may be taken with or without food, but taking it with food may reduce side effects such as upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Amoxicillin - clavulanic acid is usually taken for a period of 7 to 10 days. In some cases, it may be necessary to take this medication for a longer period.
If using the suspension form, use an oral syringe to measure each dose to get a more accurate measurement than household teaspoons. It is very important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by the doctor for the full duration of treatment, even though you may feel better before the medication is finished.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Store the tablets at room temperature, protect them from light and moisture, and keep them out of the reach of children. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e.
Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
If this happens to you, do not drive a car, ride a bike, or use tools or machinery until you feel OK again. Page last reviewed: 12 September Next review due: 12 September Co-amoxiclav On this page About co-amoxiclav Key facts Who can and can't take co-amoxiclav How and when to take it Side effects How to cope with side effects Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions.
About co-amoxiclav Co-amoxiclav is a combination antibiotic used for bacterial infections. It is used in adults and children to treat: middle ear and sinus infections throat or lung respiratory tract infections urinary tract infections skin and soft tissue infections dental infections joint and bone infections The medicine is only available on prescription.
Help us improve our website Can you answer a quick question about your visit today? For most infections, you'll start to feel better within a few days. Usually you take co-amoxiclav 3 times a day. The most common side effects of co-amoxiclav are diarrhoea, thrush and feeling or being sick. Co-amoxiclav liquid can stain teeth. This is not permanent and brushing your teeth will remove any stains.
Co-amoxiclav is also called by the brand name Augmentin. Co-amoxiclav can be taken by children. Information: Recommended reading Giving co-amoxiclav to children: information on Medicines for Children website. To make sure co-amoxiclav is safe for you, tell your doctor if you: have had an allergic reaction to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin or any of the other ingredients have had a severe allergic reaction to any other antibiotic. This can include a skin rash or swelling of the face and throat have ever had liver problems or jaundice yellowing of the skin when taking antibiotics have or think you may have glandular fever have liver or kidney problems are not peeing regularly.
Important Co-amoxiclav liquid is not suitable for people with a rare inherited condition called phenylketonuria. Important Carry on taking this medicine until you've completed the course, even if you feel better. How to take it Take co-amoxiclav with a meal or snack. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. What if I forget to take it? What if I take too much? Common side effects These common side effects happen in around 1 in 10 people.
Keep taking the medicine but talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don't go away: diarrhoea itching, redness and discomfort in or around your mouth , armpits, vagina, penis or groin area — these are symptoms of thrush a yeast infection feeling or being sick nausea or vomiting , especially when taking high doses of co-amoxiclav Serious side effects Serious side effects are not common and happen in less than 1 in people.
Tell a doctor straight away if you have: a skin rash which may blister, and looks like small targets central dark spots surrounded by a paler area, with a dark ring around the edge — these are signs of a skin reaction called erythema multiforme watery diarrhoea — usually with blood and mucus stomach pain, possibly with a high temperature — these are signs of inflammation of the large intestines pale poo with dark pee, yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes — these are warning signs of liver or gall bladder problems.
This can happen even after you have finished taking this medicine. Serious allergic reaction In rare cases, co-amoxiclav can cause a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis. Information: You can report any suspected side effect to the UK safety scheme. What to do about: diarrhoea — drink plenty of fluids, such as water or squash to avoid dehydration. Signs of dehydration include peeing less than usual or having strong-smelling pee. Do not take any other medicines to treat diarrhoea without speaking to a pharmacist or doctor thrush — ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice if this happens to you feeling or being sick — stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.
Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. For details see our conditions. In this article About co-amoxiclav Before taking co-amoxiclav How to take co-amoxiclav Getting the most from your treatment Can co-amoxiclav cause problems?
How to store co-amoxiclav Important information about all medicines. Co-amoxiclav for infections Augmentin In this article About co-amoxiclav Before taking co-amoxiclav How to take co-amoxiclav Getting the most from your treatment Can co-amoxiclav cause problems? Very common co-amoxiclav side-effects these affect more than 1 in 10 people What can I do if I experience this?
Diarrhoea Drink plenty of water to replace any lost fluids. If the diarrhoea continues, becomes severe, or contains blood, let your doctor know straightaway Common co-amoxiclav side-effects these affect fewer than 1 in 10 people What can I do if I experience this? Feeling sick nausea or being sick vomiting You can reduce this by taking your doses at a mealtime Redness and itching in the mouth or vagina thrush Speak with your doctor for advice about treatment.
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It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanic acid is in a class of medications called beta-lactamase inhibitors. It works by preventing bacteria from destroying amoxicillin.
Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment. The combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid comes as a tablet, a chewable tablet, an extended-release long-acting tablet, and a suspension liquid to take by mouth. The tablets, chewable tablets, and suspension are usually taken at the start of a meal every 8 hours three times a day or every 12 hours twice a day.
The extended-release tablets are usually taken with a meal or snack every 12 hours twice a day. To help you remember to take amoxicillin and clavulanate, take it around the same times every day.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take amoxicillin and clavulanic acid exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. The chewable tablets should be chewed thoroughly before they are swallowed.
The other tablets should be taken with a full glass of water. The mg and mg tablets of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid contain the same amount of clavulanic acid.
Do not substitute two mg tablets for one mg tablet. The mg regular tablet and the mg chewable tablet contain different amounts of clavulanic acid. They also should not be substituted. Take amoxicillin and clavulanic acid until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better.
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