MOXICLAV 375 Tablet
Therapeutic Class
Antibiotics (penicillin combination with beta-lactamase inhibitor)
Indications
Middle ear and sinus infections, Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections, Skin and soft tissue infections including dental infections, Bone and joint infections, Odontogenic infections.
Chemical Composition
Each film-coated tablet contains 250mg of Amoxicillin as Amoxicillin trihydrate and 125mg Clavulanic Acid as Potassium Clavulanate
Packaging
2 x 8 film-coated tablets
Dosage & Administration
Adults and children weighing 40kg and over : the usual dose is 1 tablet three times a day. Children weighing less than 40 kg: Children aged 6 years or less should preferably be treated with Moxiclav oral suspension and tablets are not recommended.
Contraindications
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid; penicillin or any of the other ingredients, if you have ever had a severe allergic (hypersensitive) reaction to any other antibiotic. this can include a skin rash or swelling of the face or neck. if you have ever had liver problems or jaundice.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects are allergic reactions, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion and loss of appetite.
Drug Interaction
Probable allergic reactions with allopurinol. Blood levels may be increased and prolonged blood levels with probenecid. Affects efficacy of MTX. May affect efficacy of mycophenolate mofetil.