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Joyclav is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Joyclav have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Joyclav. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Joyclav can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Joyclav are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Joyclav's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Joyclav related warnings talks about Joyclav's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Joyclav is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice are examples of such conditions. The section on Joyclav contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Joyclav have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Joyclav, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Joyclav is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Joyclav is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Joyclav safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Joyclav without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Joyclav safe during breastfeeding?
Joyclav is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Joyclav on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Joyclav. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Joyclav on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Joyclav. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Joyclav on the Heart?
Joyclav may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Joyclav 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 Joyclav unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Joyclav habit forming or addictive?
Joyclav is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Joyclav you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Joyclav is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Joyclav in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Joyclav
You can take Joyclav with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Joyclav
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Joyclav with alcohol will be.
Yes, Joyclav is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, bleeding, irregular bleeding, trouble sleeping, and weight changes. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Joyclav 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.
Joyclav 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.
Joyclav works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infections.
Rarely Joyclav causes weight gain or loss. However, If you feel your weight is fluctuating after taking this medicine then inform to doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amoxil (amoxicillin)
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Prescribing Information [Internet]: AUGMENTIN® (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) Powder for Oral Suspension and Chewable Tablets . GlaxoSmithKline