Clavulanic Acid Benefits & Uses

Clavulanic Acid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis

Other Benefits

Clavulanic Acid 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
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Clavulanic Acid Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clavulanic Acid is used -

Mild

Diarrhoea
Rash
Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Vaginal inflammation

Clavulanic Acid Related Warnings

Is the use of Clavulanic Acid safe for pregnant women?

Clavulanic Acid is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Clavulanic Acid safe during breastfeeding?

Clavulanic Acid does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Clavulanic Acid on the Kidneys?

Clavulanic Acid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Clavulanic Acid on the Liver?

Clavulanic Acid is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Clavulanic Acid on the Heart?

You can take Clavulanic Acid without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Clavulanic Acid with Other Drugs

Clavulanic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiloride

Methotrexate

Moderate

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Mild

Allopurinol

Clavulanic Acid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clavulanic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Clavulanic Acid

Is this Clavulanic Acid habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Clavulanic Acid.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Clavulanic Acid. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Clavulanic Acid should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Clavulanic Acid in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Clavulanic Acid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clavulanic Acid

When consumed with certain foods, Clavulanic Acid may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Clavulanic Acid

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Clavulanic Acid.

Unknown