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Clavam Bid Dry Syrup 30ml

Clavam Bid Dry Syrup 30ml

Infection Prescription (Rx) Required

AMOXICILLIN+CLAVULANATE(CLAVULANIC ACID) 228.5MG


NPR 96.76

Mfr: Alkem Laboratories Ltd

What is CLAVAM?

  • CLAVAM is an antibiotic and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It contains combination of two medicines called amoxicillin and clavulanic acid

What CLAVAM is used for?

CLAVAM is used in children to treat the following infections

  • middle ear and sinus infections
  • respiratory tract infections
  • urinary tract infections
  • skin and soft tissue infections including dental infections
  • bone and joint infections

Talk to your Doctor before using of this medicine If you,

  • are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
  • have ever had liver problems or jaundice (yellowing of the skin) when taking an antibiotic
  • have glandular fever
  • are being treated for kidney problems

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  • It can be used in children
  • CLAVAM can have side effects and the symptoms may make you unfit to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are feeling well

Talk to your doctor if you are taking prescription, nonprescription medicines or herbal medicines or any medicines such as

  • Allopurinol or probenecid medicines used for treating gout
  • Warfarin a medicine to stop blood clots
  • Methotrexate a medicine used to treat cancer or rheumatic diseases
  • Mycophenolate mofetil a medicine used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs
  • Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
  • Always shake the bottle well before each dose
  • Space the doses evenly during the day, at least 4 hours apart. Do not take 2 doses in 1 hour
  • Do not give your child this suspension for more than 2 weeks. If your child still feels unwell they should go back to see the doctor

If you give more CLAVAM

  • If you give your child too much CLAVAM, signs might include an upset stomach (feeling sick, being sick or diarrhea) or convulsions. Talk to their doctor as soon as possible. Take the medicine bottle to show the doctor

If you forget to give CLAVAM

  • If you forget to give your child a dose, give it as soon as you remember. You should not give your child the next dose too soon but wait about 4 hours before giving the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

If your child stops taking CLAVAM

  • Keep giving your child CLAVAM until the treatment is finished, even if they feel better. Your child needs every dose to help fight the infection. If some bacteria survive they can cause the infection to come back
  • skin rash
  • inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis)
  • fever, joint pain, swollen glands in the neck, armpit or groin
  • swelling, sometimes of the face or throat (angioedema), causing difficulty in breathing
  • collapse
  • inflammation of the large intestine, causing watery diarrhea usually with blood and mucus, stomach pain
  • diarrhoea
  • thrush (candida - a yeast infection of the vagina, mouth or skin folds)
  • feeling sick (nausea or vomiting especially when taking high doses)
  • skin rash, itching
  • indigestion
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • increase in some substances (enzymes) produced by the liver
  • skin rash, which may blister, and looks like small targets (central dark spots surrounded by a paler area, with a dark ring around the edge - erythema multiforme)
  • if you notice any of these symptoms contact a doctor urgently
  • low number of white blood cells

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Storage

  • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children

Dry powder

  • Store in the original package to protect from moisture
  • Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date

Liquid suspension

  • Store in a refrigerator 2°C - 8°C. Do not freeze
  • Once made up, the suspension should be used within 7 days
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