How It Works:
Amoxicillin is a semi-synthetic penicillin that kills bacteria by disrupting cell wall synthesis. Clavulanic acid inhibits β-lactamase enzymes that render bacteria resistant to amoxicillin. Together, they provide effective antibacterial coverage.
Recommended For:
Adults and adolescents with acute or chronic infections
Respiratory tract infections
Urinary tract infections
Skin and soft tissue infections
ENT-related bacterial infections
Acute and chronic bronchitis
Pneumonia
Sinusitis, tonsillitis, otitis media
Urinary tract infections
Skin and soft tissue infections
The tablets should be taken with food to minimise gastrointestinal side effects. A typical dose is one tablet two to three times daily as prescribed by a doctor. Duration of treatment depends on the severity of the infection.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to penicillins or any component of the formulation
Severe hepatic impairment
History of cholestatic jaundice or hepatitis associated with amoxicillin/clavulanate
Infectious mononucleosis
Side Effects:
Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting
Allergic reactions: rash, itching, angioedema
Elevated liver enzymes
Headache, dizziness
Dysbiosis, candidiasis
