Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Bactoclav can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of the gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Bactoclav with paracetamol. No clinical drug-drug interactions have observed between them. However, if you feel any side effects after consuming these two medicine at the same time then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Bactoclav is a brand name for amoxicillin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called penicillin antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of the number of bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and infection of ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract. It is also used in combination with other antibiotic medications such as clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria.

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Bactoclav can treat the sinus infection. However, a combination of Bactoclav and clavulanic acid is given as the first-line drug for the treatment of sinus infection. Please consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for sinus infection.

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Bactoclav can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.