Amoxyclav 625 Tablet

Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains amoxicillin 500 mg plus clavulanic acid 125 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the penicillin-class antibiotics with a beta-lactamase inhibitor, and it is used to treat a range of bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is commonly prescribed for infections of the ear, throat, chest, sinuses, skin, teeth, and urinary tract when the bacteria are likely to respond to this combination.

How it works: In Amoxyclav 625 Tablet, amoxicillin kills susceptible bacteria by blocking the formation of their protective cell wall. Clavulanic acid helps by stopping certain bacterial enzymes from breaking down amoxicillin, so the tablet can work better against resistant germs.

Amoxyclav 625 Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is generally used when a doctor wants a full adult-strength dose in one tablet rather than a lower-strength option. This strength may be chosen for moderate to more stubborn infections because the clavulanic acid helps protect amoxicillin from bacterial resistance.

• Bacterial sinus infections
• Ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Chest and lung infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Dental infections

• Swallow the Amoxyclav 625 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is okay.
• Take it at the time(s) prescribed, usually at evenly spaced intervals to keep antibiotic levels steady.
• Taking the tablet with food or right after a meal may help reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• Do not skip doses; if you miss one, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• Do not use it for a viral infection, because Amoxyclav 625 Tablet only treats bacterial infections.

Each Amoxyclav 625 Tablet provides 500 mg of amoxicillin and 125 mg of clavulanic acid. Depending on the infection and your medical history, a doctor may prescribe it once, twice, or three times daily, but the exact schedule and duration are individualized. Do not take more than prescribed; the maximum daily amount depends on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s instructions.

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 clavulanate-containing strength
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Loose stools
• Mild rash

• Do not take Amoxyclav 625 Tablet if you have had a serious allergy to penicillins or cephalosporin antibiotics unless your doctor specifically approves it.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of jaundice after taking amoxicillin-clavulanate.
• This tablet may cause diarrhea; seek medical advice if diarrhea is severe, persistent, or contains blood.
• Use caution with alcohol if it upsets your stomach or worsens side effects, although alcohol does not directly block the antibiotic.
• Tell your doctor if you have infectious mononucleosis, because amoxicillin can cause a rash in some people with mono.
• Complete the prescribed course to reduce the risk of treatment failure and antibiotic resistance.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician before using Amoxyclav 625 Tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Allopurinol
• Probenecid
• Other antibiotics or medicines that may affect the gut flora or your bleeding risk

Store Amoxyclav 625 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and children.