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Exclav is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Syrup. Exclav also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Exclav. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Exclav can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Exclav go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Exclav has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Exclav related warnings talks about Exclav's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Exclav is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Exclav are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Exclav may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Exclav is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Exclav 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 Exclav is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Exclav safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Exclav without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Exclav safe during breastfeeding?
Exclav is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Exclav on the Kidneys?
Exclav can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Exclav on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Exclav. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Exclav only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Exclav on the Heart?
Exclav is rarely harmful for the heart.
Exclav 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 Exclav unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Exclav habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Exclav has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Exclav as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Exclav should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Exclav for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Exclav
You can take Exclav with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Exclav
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Exclav and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Exclav can treat the sinus infection. However, a combination of Exclav 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.
Exclav is a brand name for amoxicillin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called penicillin antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of the number of bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and infection of ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract. It is also used in combination with other antibiotic medications such as clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Discontinuing Exclav on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
Exclav can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, you can take Exclav 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amoxil (amoxicillin)
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Prescribing Information [Internet]: AUGMENTIN® (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) Powder for Oral Suspension and Chewable Tablets . GlaxoSmithKline