Amoxyclav 1000 mg Tablet

Amoxyclav 1000 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic that contains amoxicillin 875 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the penicillin-class antibiotics, and the clavulanic acid helps protect amoxicillin from bacterial resistance. Doctors may prescribe Amoxyclav 1000 mg Tablet for certain bacterial infections such as respiratory, ear, sinus, skin, urinary tract, and dental infections.

How it works: Amoxicillin kills susceptible bacteria by stopping them from building the cell wall they need to survive. Clavulanic acid helps block certain bacterial enzymes that would otherwise break down amoxicillin, so the tablet can work better against some resistant bacteria.

Amoxyclav 1000 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a stronger adult-sized dose rather than a lower-dose option. Because this tablet contains 875 mg of amoxicillin plus 125 mg of clavulanic acid, it may be taken less often than lower-strength tablets, but it is not meant for everyone and should only be used when prescribed.

• Bacterial sinus infection
• Ear infection
• Chest or bronchial infection
• Skin and soft tissue infection
• Urinary tract infection
• Dental infection

• Swallow the Amoxyclav 1000 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it at the start of a meal to reduce stomach upset and improve tolerance.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically tells you to.
• Take doses at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even if you feel better.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not use this tablet for a viral illness such as a cold or flu.

Each Amoxyclav 1000 mg Tablet provides 1000 mg total, made up of 875 mg amoxicillin and 125 mg clavulanic acid. The exact dosing schedule depends on the infection and your kidney function, but this strength is commonly taken every 12 hours when prescribed for adults; the maximum daily amount must be set by your doctor, not by self-adjustment.

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 may be more noticeable with this higher-strength tablet
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Mild skin rash
• Headache

• Do not take Amoxyclav 1000 mg Tablet if you have a history of serious allergy to penicillin or other beta-lactam antibiotics unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because this higher-strength tablet may need dose adjustment.
• Use caution if you have had liver problems or jaundice after taking amoxicillin-clavulanate before.
• Take with food because this strength can be harder on the stomach and may cause more nausea or diarrhea.
• Avoid using it for conditions caused by viruses, because antibiotics do not treat colds or flu.
• Tell your clinician if you take blood thinners or have a history of C. difficile diarrhea.
• If you develop a rash, severe stomach symptoms, or breathing problems, stop the medicine and get urgent medical help.

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Allopurinol
• Methotrexate
• Probenecid

Store Amoxyclav 1000 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.