Clavam Dry Syrup (Amoxycillin 125mg / Clavulanic Acid 31.25mg)

What is CLAVAM?

CLAVAM is an antibiotic and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It contains combination of two medicines called amoxicillin and clavulanic acid

What CLAVAM is used for?

CLAVAM is used in children to treat the following infections

Middle ear and sinus infections
Respiratory tract infections
Urinary tract infections
Skin and soft tissue infections including dental infections
Bone and joint infections

Warning & Precautions

Talk to your Doctor before using of this medicine If you,

Are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
Have ever had liver problems or jaundice (yellowing of the skin) when taking an antibiotic
Have glandular fever
Are being treated for kidney problems

Interactions

Talk to your doctor if you are taking prescription, nonprescription medicines or herbal medicines or any medicines such as

Allopurinol or probenecid medicines used for treating gout
Warfarin a medicine to stop blood clots
Methotrexate a medicine used to treat cancer or rheumatic diseases
Mycophenolate mofetil a medicine used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs

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Directions & For Use

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
Always shake the bottle well before each dose
Space the doses evenly during the day, at least 4 hours apart. Do not take 2 doses in 1 hour
Do not give your child this suspension for more than 2 weeks. If your child still feels unwell they should go back to see the doctor
If you give more CLAVAM

If you give your child too much CLAVAM, signs might include an upset stomach (feeling sick, being sick or diarrhea) or convulsions. Talk to their doctor as soon as possible. Take the medicine bottle to show the doctor
If you forget to give CLAVAM

If you forget to give your child a dose, give it as soon as you remember. You should not give your child the next dose too soon but wait about 4 hours before giving the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If your child stops taking CLAVAM

Keep giving your child CLAVAM until the treatment is finished, even if they feel better. Your child needs every dose to help fight the infection. If some bacteria survive they can cause the infection to come back

Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The side effects below may happen with this medicine.

Skin rash
Inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis)
Fever, joint pain, swollen glands in the neck, armpit or groin
Swelling, sometimes of the face or throat (angioedema), causing difficulty in breathing
Collapse
Inflammation of the large intestine, causing watery diarrhea usually with blood and mucus, stomach pain