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Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid is a prescription medicine. Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice must refrain from the use of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid safe for pregnant women?
Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid.
What is the effect of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid on the Heart?
Side effects of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid rarely affect the heart.
Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid habit forming or addictive?
Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid
You can take Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amoxil (amoxicillin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 657, 658, 702, 712, 721, 722, 723, 762
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 148-150
Prescribing Information [Internet]: AUGMENTIN® (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) Powder for Oral Suspension and Chewable Tablets . GlaxoSmithKline
