Amoxiclav belongs to the group of antibiotics of antibacterial action. Its constituent substances are amoxicillin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, and clavulanic acid.
Amoxiclav - indications for use:
- ENT infections;
- diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract;
- urinary tract infection;
- skin infections and soft tissue infections;
- odontogenic infections;
- gynecological infections;
- gonorrhea;
- orthopedic practice;
- infection of bones and joints;
- biliary tract infections;
- postoperative abdominal infections.
Amoxiclav - release form
- Amoxiclav tablets 400 mg, in a film shell, in a package - 15 pieces.
- Amoxiclav tablets 1000 mg, in a film shell, in a package - 14 pieces.
- Amoxiclav Quiktab tablets - before consumption dissolve in half a glass of water, then the resulting suspension is well stirred or chewed before swallowing the tablet. In the package - 10 pieces.
- Powder for the preparation of suspension for ingestion Amoxiclav - in the package 1 bottle for the preparation of 100 ml of suspension.
- Amoxiclav for intravenous administration - in one bottle 600 mg or 1.2 g, in the package 5 bottles.
How to take Amoxiclav?
Antibiotic amoxiclav in the form of tablets take 3 times a day for 1 tablet at a dosage of 400 mg and 2 times a day for 1 tablet at a dosage of 1000 mg. Assign adults and children weighing more than 40 kg.
Tablets Amoksiklav Quiktab should be taken 1 tablet 3 times a day.
To prepare the suspension, 86 ml of water is added to the vial, then the vial is shaken well. The dose of the drug is calculated for the patient, taking into account the mass of his body. To take an antibiotic, the package provides a measuring spoon, which contains 5 ml of the drug.
Parenteral amoxiclav antibiotic is administered to children over 12 years of age and adults to 1.2 grams every 8 hours, and in severe cases - every 6 hours.
When taking the drug is recommended to use a large amount of fluid, as well as to monitor the status of the liver, kidneys and hematopoiesis.
An overdose of antibiotic Amoxiclav is unlikely, but nevertheless, with increased doses of this medication, insomnia, dizziness, nausea, and, in rare cases, convulsions, can occur.
Amoxiclav is contraindicated for use in cases of hepatitis or cholestatic jaundice, which are caused by taking antibacterial drugs in an anamnesis. And also, with individual hypersensitivity to any of the constituent components of the drug.
Amoxiclav - side effects
The side effect is usually of a transient nature and a low degree of severity. Most often found on the part of the digestive system: vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, rarely when - gastritis, stomatitis, discoloration of the tongue. Perhaps the development of side effects from the nervous system - it's headache, anxiety, dizziness, hyperactivity.
To reduce the risk of side effects from the digestive system, it is recommended to take an antibiotic while eating.
In case of any side effects, it is necessary to rinse the stomach and take activated charcoal, due to which the absorption of the drug decreases. The patient must be under the supervision of a physician, who, if necessary, should conduct symptomatic therapy. In such cases, you can quickly achieve the desired result due to hemodialysis.
Remember that before using antibiotic Amoxiclav you should consult a doctor.