V Clav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

V Clav Information

V Clav is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Tablet, Syrup. V Clav 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 V Clav. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of V Clav have been listed ahead. Such side effects of V Clav normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, V Clav's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on V Clav related warnings talks about V Clav's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice must refrain from the use of V Clav since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the V Clav contraindications section.

Additionally, V Clav may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that V Clav is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

V Clav Benefits & Uses
V Clav Dosage & How to Take
V Clav Side Effects
V Clav Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of V Clav with Other Drugs
V Clav Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about V Clav
V Clav Interactions with Food and Alcohol

V Clav Benefits & Uses

V Clav is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Pneumonia
Tonsillitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)

Other Benefits

V Clav 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 875 mg amoxicillin and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 875 mg amoxicillin and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 875 mg amoxicillin and 125 mg clavulanic acid

V Clav Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when V Clav is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Anaphylactic reaction
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Angioedema
Erythema
Hypersensitivity
Convulsion

Mild

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

V Clav Related Warnings

Is the use of V Clav safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of V Clav in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of V Clav safe during breastfeeding?

V Clav does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of V Clav on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking V Clav. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of V Clav on the Liver?

V Clav 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of V Clav on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of V Clav on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of V Clav with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Probenecid

Allopurinol

Methotrexate

Moderate

Warfarin

V Clav Contraindications

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

Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Hepatitis
Kidney Disease
Jaundice
Hepatic Encephalopathy

Frequently asked Questions about V Clav

Is this V Clav habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that V Clav is addictive.

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

After taking V Clav you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take V Clav only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking V Clav for mental disorders.

No

V Clav Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and V Clav

Taking V Clav with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and V Clav

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of V Clav and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about V Clav

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take V Clav without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

V Clav is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Does V Clav treat sinus infection?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, V Clav can treat the sinus infection. However, a combination of V Clav 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue V Clav on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Discontinuing V Clav 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take V Clav for cough?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, V Clav can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. Please consult your doctor for the best treatment and diagnosis for cough.

Question about 6 years ago

What is V Clav?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

V Clav 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.