Amoxiclav 400/57 mg 70 ml suspension powder

Amoxiclav, powder for suspension for oral use 400 mg/57 mg

Amoxiclav, international non-proprietary name: Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid

Composition of Amoxiclav

Active ingredient: In 5 ml of the ready-made solution there are 400 mg amoxicillin (in the form of amoxicillin trihydrate) and 57 mg clavulanic acid (in the form of potassium clavulanate).

Indications for use

Amoxiclav is used in infants and children for the treatment of the following infections:
– Acute otitis media and sinus infections
– Respiratory tract infections
– Urinary tract infections
– Infections of the skin and soft tissues, including infections of periodontal tissues
– Infections of bones and joints

Contraindications

High sensitivity to the active or excipients of the product; history of anaphylaxis to penicillins; history of jaundice and/or other liver damage during the use of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy it should be used only on the doctor’s instruction. Clavulanic acid and amoxicillin pass into breast milk. During lactation, diarrhea and a fungal infection may occur in the infant. A benefit/risk assessment should be carried out by the doctor.

Use in pediatrics

In children, doses for the treatment of infections are determined according to body weight. Recommended doses:
– from 25 mg/3.6 mg/kg/day to 45 mg/6.4 mg/kg/day, 2 times per day
– up to 70 mg/10 mg/kg/day for sinusitis, otitis media, and lower respiratory tract infections

Effect on the ability to drive vehicles and operate other potentially dangerous machinery

Unwanted effects that may affect the ability to drive vehicles and operate other potentially dangerous machinery (allergic reactions, dizziness, seizures) may occur. If these cases are observed, the activity should be stopped.

How to use Amoxiclav

For oral use. The suspension should be taken before meals. To dissolve the powder, the vial should be filled with water in two portions and shaken. Shake well before each use. The prepared solution should be stored in the refrigerator and used within 7 days.