Polyclav 625 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Polyclav 625 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Polyclav 625 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Polyclav 625 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Polyclav 625 Tablet 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.
Polyclav 625 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Polyclav 625 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Polyclav 625 Tablet 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Polyclav 625 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Polyclav 625 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Polyclav 625 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Polyclav 625 Tablet 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Polyclav 625 Tablet is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Polyclav 625 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Polyclav without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Polyclav 625 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Polyclav does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Polyclav 625 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Polyclav. 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 Polyclav 625 Tablet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Polyclav. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Polyclav 625 Tablet on the Heart?
Polyclav is rarely harmful for the heart.
Polyclav 625 Tablet 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 Polyclav 625 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Polyclav 625 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Polyclav 625 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Polyclav 625 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Polyclav 625 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Polyclav 625 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Polyclav 625 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Polyclav 625 Tablet
Taking Polyclav 625 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Polyclav 625 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Polyclav 625 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can take Polyclav 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.
Yes, Polyclav can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant or unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Rarely Polyclav 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.
Yes, Polyclav can treat the sinus infection. However, a combination of Polyclav 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.
Polyclav 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.
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Prescribing Information [Internet]: AUGMENTIN® (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) Powder for Oral Suspension and Chewable Tablets . GlaxoSmithKline