Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Syrup, Injection, Drops. Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate in conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. The section on Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate safe for pregnant women?
Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate.
What is the effect of Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate on the Kidneys?
Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate on the Liver?
Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate 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.
What is the effect of Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate on the Heart?
Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate habit forming or addictive?
Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate
You can take Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate with alcohol will be.
Yes, Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate can cause yeast infection especially in women. You are recommended to inform doctor/gynaecologist if you are experiencing symptoms of yeast infections after taking this medicine.
Yes, Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate can treat the sinus infection. However, a combination of Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate 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.
Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate does not help in preventing cold, because the common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can be used in the treatment of cold, if it is associated with bacterial infection. You are recommended to consult your doctor for the best possible medicines to treat the common cold.
Yes, you can take Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate 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.
Yes, Amoxycillin + Potassium Clavulanate can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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References
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Prescribing Information [Internet]: AUGMENTIN® (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) Powder for Oral Suspension and Chewable Tablets . GlaxoSmithKline
