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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 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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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of V Clav safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of V Clav in pregnant women.
Is the use of V Clav safe during breastfeeding?
V Clav does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
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.
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.
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.
V Clav 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 V Clav unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this V Clav habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that V Clav is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take V Clav only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking V Clav for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and V Clav
Taking V Clav with food is 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.
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.
Yes, V Clav can treat ear infection caused by bacteria. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amoxil (amoxicillin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 657, 658, 702, 712, 721, 722, 723, 762
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 148-150
Prescribing Information [Internet]: AUGMENTIN® (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) Powder for Oral Suspension and Chewable Tablets . GlaxoSmithKline
