V Clav Information
V Clav is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Tablet, Syrup. V Clav also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of V Clav. 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.
Some other side effects of V Clav have been listed ahead. Such side effects of V Clav normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, V Clav's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on V Clav related warnings talks about V Clav's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice must refrain from the use of V Clav since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the V Clav contraindications section.
Additionally, V Clav may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that V Clav is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
V Clav Benefits & Uses
V Clav is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
V Clav Dosage & How to Take
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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V Clav Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when V Clav is used -
Severe
- Diarrhoea
- Anaphylactic reaction
- Steven-johnsons syndrome
- Angioedema
- Erythema
- Hypersensitivity
- Convulsion
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rash
- Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
- Vaginal inflammation
V Clav Related Warnings
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Is the use of V Clav safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of V Clav in pregnant women.
Safe -
Is the use of V Clav safe during breastfeeding?
V Clav does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
Safe -
What is the effect of V Clav on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking V Clav. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Moderate -
What is the effect of V Clav on the Liver?
V Clav may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of V Clav on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of V Clav on the heart have been reported.
Mild
Severe Interaction of V Clav with Other Drugs
V Clav should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
V Clav Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take V Clav unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
- Hepatitis
- Kidney Disease
- Jaundice
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
Frequently asked Questions about V Clav
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Is this V Clav habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that V Clav is addictive.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking V Clav you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take V Clav only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking V Clav for mental disorders.
No
V Clav Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and V Clav
Taking V Clav with food is safe.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and V Clav
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of V Clav and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Unknown
Frequently asked Questions about V Clav
Question almost 7 years ago
Can I take V Clav with paracetamol.
Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician
Yes, you can take V Clav 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.
Question over 6 years ago
Does V Clav treat sinus infection?
Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician
Yes, V Clav can treat the sinus infection. However, a combination of V Clav 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.
Question over 6 years ago
Can I buy V Clav over-the-counter?
Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery
No, you can not buy V Clav over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Question about 7 years ago
Does V Clav cause diarrhea?
Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery
Yes, V Clav 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.
Question about 7 years ago
How long can I safely take V Clav?
Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician
V Clav can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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