Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid are combined to treat some bacterial infections, including those of the lungs, skin, sinuses, ears, and urinary tract. Amoxicillin belongs to a group of drugs known as penicillin-like antibiotics. It acts by preventing bacterial development. Clavulanic acid belongs to the group of drugs known as beta-lactamase inhibitors. It functions by stopping bacteria from breaking down amoxicillin. Colds, the flu, and other viral diseases cannot be treated with antibiotics.

Colds, the flu, and other viral diseases cannot be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotic overuse raises the likelihood that you’ll get an infection later on that is resistant to antibiotic therapy.

Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid are available as tablets, chewable tablets, extended-release (long-acting) tablets, and oral suspensions (liquids). The tablets, chewable tablets, and suspension are typically taken every eight or twelve hours (three times daily) at the beginning of a meal (twice a day). Every 12 hours, the extended-release tablets are often taken with food or a snack (twice a day). Take amoxicillin and clavulanate at roughly the same times each day to help you remember to do so. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any instructions on your prescription label that you are unsure about following. Take clavulanic acid and amoxicillin precisely as prescribed. Never take it in larger or less amounts or more frequently than directed by your doctor.

Do not chew or crush the extended-release pills; instead, swallow them whole.

Before each usage, give the beverage a good shake to evenly distribute the medication.

Before swallowing the chewable tablets, they should be fully chewed. With a full glass of water, the other pills should be taken.

The amount of clavulanic acid in the amoxicillin and clavulanic acid 250 mg and 500 mg tablets is the same. Never swap out one 500 mg pill for two 250 mg tablets. The amount of clavulanic acid differs between the chewable 250 mg tablet and the conventional 250 mg tablet. They shouldn’t be replaced either.

Additionally, clavulanic acid and amoxicillin are occasionally used to treat specific STIs (STD). Discuss the potential dangers of using this medication for your illness with your doctor.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details if you believe this drug should be used for something else.

Before taking amoxicillin and clavulanic acid,

• Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox, Wymox), clavulanic acid, penicillin, cephalosporins, any other drugs, or any of the substances in amoxicillin and clavulanic acid preparations should all be disclosed to your doctor and pharmacist if you have any of these allergies. Request a list of the components from your pharmacist.
• Inform your physician and pharmacist about all prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, dietary supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Make sure you include either of the following: warfarin, probenecid, or allopurinol (Aloprim, Lopurin, or Zyloprim) (Coumadin, Jantoven). Your physician might need to adjust the dosage of your drugs or keep a close eye on you for side effects.
• Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had mononucleosis, allergies, asthma, hay fever, or kidney or liver illness.
• You should be aware that using clavulanic acid and amoxicillin together may make oral contraceptives less effective (birth control pills). While taking clavulanic acid and amoxicillin, make a plan to use another kind of birth control.
• If you are breastfeeding a child or intend to become pregnant, let your doctor know. Call your doctor if you become pregnant while taking clavulanic acid and amoxicillin.

Keep eating normally unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.

If you miss a dosage, take it as soon as you recall. If the next dose is soon due, skip the missed one and carry on with your regular dosing plan. To make up for a missing dose, do not take a second one.

Side effects are possible with clavulanic acid plus amoxicillin. If any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away, let your doctor know right once:

• Diarrhea
• Uneasy stomach
• Vomiting
• Slight skin rash

Some adverse effects can be very harmful. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms:

• Severely itchy skin
• Itching
• Hives
• Breathing or swallowing challenges
• Wheezing
• Itching and discharge in the vagina
• The skin or eyes turning yellow

Other adverse effects from clavulanic acid and amoxicillin are possible. If you experience any strange issues while taking this medicine, contact your doctor right away.

You or your doctor can submit a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting programme online or by phone if you have a serious side event (1-800-332-1088).

Keep this medication tightly closed in the original container and out of the reach of children. Store the pills away from excessive heat and moisture at room temperature (not in the bathroom). Dispose of any unused liquid medication after 10 days and keep it tightly wrapped in the refrigerator. Avoid freezing.

As many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers) are not child-resistant and are simple for young children to open, it is crucial to keep all medications out of sight and out of reach of children. Always lock safety caps and promptly stash medication up and away from young children where it is out of their sight and reach to prevent poisoning. http://www.upandaway.org

Unused prescriptions must be disposed of carefully to prevent pets, kids, and other people from ingesting them. You should not, however, dispose of this medication in the toilet. Instead, utilising a medicine take-back programme is the easiest approach to get rid of your medication. To find out about take-back programmes in your area, speak with your pharmacist or the garbage/recycling department in your city. If you do not have access to a take-back programme, see the FDA’s Safe Disposal of Medicines website at http://goo.gl/c4Rm4p for additional information.

Call the poison control hotline at 1-800-222-1222 in the event of an overdose. Additionally, information can be found online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. Call 911 right once if the person has collapsed, experienced a seizure, is having difficulty breathing, or cannot be roused.

Overdose signs could include the following:

• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Rash
• Hyperactivity
• Drowsiness

Keep all of your appointments with your physician and the lab. To determine how your body is responding to amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, your doctor may request specific lab tests.

If you have diabetes, test your urine for sugar while taking this medication using Clinistix or TesTape (not Clinitest).

No one else should take your medication. It’s likely that your prescription cannot be renewed. Call your doctor if you continue to experience infection symptoms after finishing the amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.

You should keep a written record of every medication you take, including any over-the-counter (OTC) items, prescription drugs, and dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals. This list should be brought with you whenever you see a doctor or are admitted to the hospital. You should always have this information with you in case of emergencies.