Ambiclave 500 mg/125 mg Tablet

Ambiclave 500 mg/125 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic that contains 500 mg of amoxicillin and 125 mg of clavulanic acid in each tablet. It belongs to the penicillin-class antibiotics with a beta-lactamase inhibitor, and it is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Ambiclave 500 mg/125 mg Tablet is commonly prescribed for infections of the ear, sinus, throat, lungs, skin, urinary tract, and some dental infections when the bacteria are likely to respond to this combination. Because it is a stronger tablet strength, it is typically chosen when a clinician wants a fixed-dose adult tablet for a specific infection and patient weight or severity.

How it works: Amoxicillin works by stopping bacteria from building a normal cell wall, which helps kill the bacteria causing the infection. Clavulanic acid protects amoxicillin from being broken down by certain bacterial enzymes, making Ambiclave 500 mg/125 mg Tablet effective against more types of bacteria.

Ambiclave 500 mg/125 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet that delivers a full treatment dose in one tablet, which can be convenient for adults who can swallow tablets and need a doctor-selected regimen. Compared with lower strengths, this tablet provides more amoxicillin and clavulanic acid per dose, so it is not a starter strength and should be used only exactly as prescribed.

• Bacterial sinus infections
• Ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Lower respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Swallow Ambiclave 500 mg/125 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water; do not chew or crush it unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Take it with food or at the start of a meal to reduce stomach upset and improve tolerance.
• Take the tablet at evenly spaced times if your doctor has prescribed it more than once daily.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better before the tablets are gone.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not use this tablet for a sore throat, cold, or flu unless a clinician has confirmed a bacterial infection.

Each Ambiclave 500 mg/125 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of amoxicillin and 125 mg of clavulanic acid. The tablet is commonly taken every 8 to 12 hours depending on the infection, but the exact schedule and the maximum number of tablets per day are determined by the prescriber and the patient's age, kidney function, and infection severity.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid may include:

• Diarrhea, which can be more noticeable with the clavulanic acid in this strength
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Mild rash
• Headache

• Tell your clinician if you have a penicillin or cephalosporin allergy before taking Ambiclave 500 mg/125 mg Tablet.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, because dose timing may need to change.
• This higher-strength tablet can cause more stomach upset or diarrhea, so taking it with food is usually important.
• Avoid using it for viral infections; unnecessary antibiotic use can promote resistance.
• If you have liver disease or a history of jaundice from amoxicillin/clavulanate, tell your prescriber before starting.
• Let your clinician know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking blood thinners.
• Use caution with activities that require alertness if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking it.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Allopurinol
• Methotrexate
• Mycophenolate mofetil
• Probenecid

Store Ambiclave 500 mg/125 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.