Clavulanic Acid

Clavulanic Acid helps in the treatment of bacterial infections. You must take clavulanic acid-containing antibiotics along with food and with plenty of fluids. Tak medical help if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Clavulanic Acid, penicillin, or any of the other ingredients of this drug.

Clavulanic Acid is usually prescribed in combination with either amoxycillin or ticarcillin, thus prevents the development of resistance against the drug and also enhances the therapeutic antibacterial effect of the co-administered drug.

If you are suffering from liver or kidney problems then do not consume this medication. Do not take the drug without consulting your doctor, if you have any serious allergic reaction (skin rash, inflammation of blood vessels, fever, joint pain, swollen glands in the neck, armpit or groin, swelling of face or mouth [angioedema], difficulty breathing, or collapse).

This drug must be administered to the individuals who have been confirmed or are highly likely to be bacterial susceptible. Do not take Clavulanic Acid, if you have had penicillin-associated jaundice or skin rash, kidney, or liver dysfunction.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

• Bacterial Infections

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

• Renal Impairment

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

• Vomiting

• Nausea

• Stomach Discomfort

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  It may differ from person to person. You should consult about it with the doctor to get the suitable dosage prescriptions.

• What is the onset of action?

  It is yet to be estimated.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before consuming this drug.

• Is it habit forming?

  No, the medicine is not habit-forming or addictive.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Lactating mothers are advised to take medical help before consuming this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is advisable that you do not indulge in driving while on this medication since there is a possibility of you experiencing drowsy or calm and thus affecting your driving skills.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No relevant information is available.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No relevant information is available.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  It is advisable that you do not miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, you must consult the doctor immediately.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

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• Japan

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Clavulanic Acid as ingredient

• Cepodem Xp 50 Mg/31.25 Mg/5 Ml Dry Syrup

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Acuclav Ds Syrup

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Sensiclav Ds 400 Mg/57 Mg Dry Syrup

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Sensiclav 625 Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Raxclav 625 Mg Tablet

  Signova Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Monk Cv 1000 Mg/200 Mg Injection

  Imed Healthcare

• Swich Cv 50 Mg Dry Syrup

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Hhamclav 625 Tablet

  Hegde and Hegde Pharmaceutical LLP

• Pexoclav 375 Tablet

  Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Moxclav Bd 228.5Mg Suspension

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

Clavulanic Acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme (beta-lactamase) produced by bacteria to inactivate antibiotics. This helps in reducing resistance and enhances the activity of antibiotics against bacteria. It does not have any antibacterial activity of its own.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Food

  Clavulanic Acid must be taken with food, as meal would reduce the gastric irritation caused due to this medicine.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patients suffering from liver or kidney related diseases must not consume this medication without consulting it first with a doctor, as it can cause some serious side effects.

• Ques : Is Clavulanic Acid safe for patients with Cholestasis?

  Ans : Clavulanic Acid should not be used in patients with Cholestasis.

• Ques : What is the route of elimination of Clavulanic Acid?

  Ans : Up to 40-60 % of Clavulanic Acid is eliminated as an unchanged drug in urine during the first 6 hours of indigestion. While 8% is eliminated via feces.

• Ques : What is the half-life of Clavulanic Acid?

  Ans : The half-life of Clavulanic Acid is 0.8 hours.

• Ques : Is Clavulanic Acid safe for patients with Mononucleosis?

  Ans : Clavulanic Acid is not safe for people suffering from Mononucleosis as this medication may cause rashes and bumps.

• Ques : Does Clavulanic Acid cause drug resistance?

  Ans : Usage of Clavulanic Acid should be avoided without an infection or a cause. Irrational usage might cause toxicity and increase the chances of drug resistance.

• Ques : How should Clavulanic Acid be stored?

  Ans : Clavulanic Acid should be stored below 25°C in its original packaging.