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

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

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 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 about 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 over 5 years ago

Can V Clav treat ear infection?

Dr. Om Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, V Clav can treat ear infection caused by bacteria. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use V Clav?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

V Clav should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 3 - 7-day course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does V Clav help in preventing cold?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

V Clav 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.