Description
Amoxicillin & clavulanate Oral Suspension is a syrup that has two types of antibiotics together. Amoxicillin is a type of medicine that kills germs in the body. Clavulanate potassium stops some bacteria from getting stronger and resisting amoxicillin.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate suspension help to treat infections caused by bacteria like sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and skin infections. This medicine stops bacteria from growing. It only helps with bacterial infections. It won’t help for illnesses caused by viruses like the common cold or flu.
How To Use Amoxicillin & Clavulanate Oral Suspension?
- Follow your doctor’s instructions and do not give more of this medicine to your kid, do not take it more often, and do not give it for a longer time than prescribed for your child
- You can give this suspension to your child with or without eating. But it’s better to give this medicine with a meal or a snack to prevent stomach discomfort.
- Some flavours can be added to the liquid medicine to make it taste nicer. If your child doesn’t like the medicine’s taste, ask the pharmacist about adding flavours.
- Mix the liquid well before using it. Use the spoon or dropper that comes with the medicine to measure the liquid dose. The regular teaspoon at home might not hold the correct amount of liquid. Clean the measuring spoon or dropper with water every time you use it.
- Continue taking this medicine for the entire treatment period, even if your child starts feeling better after the first few doses. If you stop giving the medicine too early, your infection might not go away.
Benefits Of Amoxicillin & Clavulanate Oral Suspension
Fights many types of bacteria: Amoxicillin and clavulanate can help with various infections because they work against lots of different bacteria.
Working Together: Clavulanate makes amoxicillin stronger by protecting it from bacteria that can break it down. This helps amoxicillin work better against bacteria that don’t respond to it alone.
Treats different infections: Doctors use this medicine for infections in the lungs, ears, sinuses, skin, bladder, and other bacterial infections in children
Easy to take: The liquid form is good for kids who can’t swallow tablets easily. It makes taking the medicine simpler.
Well-tolerated: Most people can take amoxicillin and clavulanate without many side effects. However, some people might feel sick, nauseous, or have an allergic reaction.
Effective against tough bacteria: Clavulanate helps to stop bacteria from resisting amoxicillin, making the medicine work better against them.
Combination therapy: Using both amoxicillin and clavulanate together helps treat a wider range of bacteria compared to using just one antibiotic.
Side Effects Of Amoxicillin & Clavulanate Oral Suspension
Common amoxicillin and clavulanate oral suspension side effects may include:
- vaginal itching or discharge
- diaper rash.
- nausea, vomiting; diarrhea
- rash, itching
Precautions Of Amoxicillin & Clavulanate Oral Suspension
- Your doctor will make sure you or your child is doing well when taking this medicine. This will help your doctor check if the medicine is working and decide if you should keep taking it. Doctors may need to test your blood and urine to make sure you are not having any bad reactions.
- If your child still feels sick or gets sicker after a few days, see your doctor.
- This medicine can make your child feel very allergic and may need urgent medical help because it can be life-threatening. Contact your doctor immediately if you or your child experience itching, hives, hoarseness, difficulty breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of the hands, face, or mouth after taking this medicine.
- See your doctor immediately if you or your child experience any of these symptoms while taking this medicine: black, tarry stools, blistering or peeling skin, chest pain, chills, cough, diarrhoea, fever, itching, joint or muscle pain, painful urination, red irritated eyes, red skin lesions, sore throat, sores or ulcers in the mouth or on the lips, swollen glands, unusual bleeding or bruising, or unusual tiredness or weakness.
- Amoxicillin and clavulanate together can give you diarrhoea, and sometimes it can be very bad. It might happen 2 months or longer after you stop using this medicine. Before taking any medicine for diarrhoea, ask your doctor first. Diarrhea medicines could make the diarrhea worse or make it last longer. If you have any questions or if you have mild diarrhea that keeps going or gets worse, ask your doctor.
- Some children’s teeth may change colour when they take this medicine. The teeth might look brown, yellow, or grey and have stains on them. To stop this from happening, brush and floss your teeth often or go to the dentist for teeth cleaning.
- Before your child has any medical tests, let the doctor know if you are taking this medicine. This medicine can change the results of some tests.
- Don’t take any other medicines unless you talk to your doctor about them first. This includes both prescribed and non-prescribed medicines (OTC) and herbal or vitamin supplements.
