Description
Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension IP is a medicine that has two active ingredients: amoxicillin and clavulanate. This medicine is a kind of antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
This oral suspension is a liquid medicine that you drink. This medicine is usually given to children or people who have difficulty in taking pills or capsules.
This oral suspension of amoxicillin stops bacteria from growing, and the clavulanate helps to stop the bacteria from becoming unaffected by the medicine.
How To Use Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension
- Before you use it, shake the bottle very well to make sure the medicine is mixed properly.
- To know how much medicine to take, use a measuring spoon or a special syringe that comes with the medicine. Do not use a normal spoon from your kitchen at home because it might not give you the correct amount.
- Take the right amount of liquid medicine by chewing it. You have two options for giving it to the patient. You can either give it to them directly or mix it with a small amount of water, milk, formula, or soft food (like applesauce or yoghurt) to make it easier for them to swallow. Make sure you finish taking all of the medicine.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions and take the medicine at regular intervals throughout the day. It is really necessary to take all of the medicine, even if you start feeling better, to completely get rid of the infection.
- Store the liquid medicine at a comfortable room temperature, in a dry and not too hot area, away from direct sunlight. Make sure you read and follow the instructions on the medication label to store it correctly.
- You need to complete the entire treatment as your doctor instructs, even if you start feeling better before it’s finished.
Benefits Of Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension
Treatment Of Bacterial Infections: This medicine can help with many different types of bacterial infections, such as infections in the lungs, urine, skin, and sinuses.
Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic: Amoxicillin is a strong medicine that can kill a lot of different bacteria.
Combination therapy: Combination therapy is when you use amoxicillin and clavulanate together in a liquid medicine. It is more effective than using them separately.
Easy to take medicine: Medicine in liquid form is suitable for children or people who find it difficult to swallow pills or capsules. It helps make things easier to control and accurately measure.
Flexible dosing options: There are different amounts of medication that can be used. This helps doctors figure out how much medicine to give for the infection. It depends on how bad the infection is, as well as the patient’s age and weight.
Easy to use: The Amoxycillin and potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension is usually easy to use. Most side effects are not severe and go away on their own.
Helps to stop antibiotic resistance: Clavulanate helps to prevent antibiotic resistance. It works by stopping bacteria from making enzymes called beta-lactamases, which make them resistant to antibiotics. This helps the medicine to be effective against many types of bacteria.
Side Effects Of Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Abdominal discomfort
- Headache
Precautions Of Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension
- Tell your doctor if you have allergies to amoxicillin, clavulanate, penicillin, or other medicines. Allergies can cause different reactions, from a small rash on the skin to serious reactions that need urgent medical help.
- Tell your doctor about any health problems you have, especially if you have had issues with your liver, kidneys, mono, or any allergies.
- You must inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or currently breastfeeding. The medicine can mix with the mother’s milk and harm the baby.
- Inform your doctor about all the medications you are currently taking, including those prescribed by a doctor, over-the-counter medications, as well as any natural remedies you are using.
- If you had issues with your stomach or intestines before, such as colitis or inflammatory bowel disease, make sure to inform your doctor. This medicine might make you have loose poop, which could mean there is a bigger problem going on.
- Amoxycillin and potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension can affect how platelets work in your blood, which is necessary for blood clotting.
- It is very important to do what your doctor says about taking your medicine and how long to take it. Continue taking the medicine until you finish it, even if you begin to feel better.
- When you use this medicine, make sure to be cautious and watch out for any signs that your body may not respond well to it. These signs may show up as red, itchy bumps on the skin, trouble breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
