Clavam 375 Tablet

Clavam 375 Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains amoxicillin 250 mg plus clavulanic acid 125 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the penicillin-type antibiotic class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like the common cold or flu. Doctors may prescribe Clavam 375 Tablet for infections of the ear, throat, sinus, chest, skin, urinary tract, or dental area when the bacteria are likely to respond to this combination.

How it works: In Clavam 375 Tablet, amoxicillin attacks the bacteria’s cell wall so the bacteria cannot survive and multiply. Clavulanic acid helps block bacterial enzymes called beta-lactamases, which protects amoxicillin and makes the tablet work better against some resistant bacteria.

Clavam 375 Tablet is a lower-strength tablet compared with Clavam 625 Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller antibiotic dose or a milder step in treatment. This strength is meant for people who have been assessed by a clinician and whose infection can be managed with the 250 mg/125 mg tablet rather than a higher-strength product.

• Bacterial ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Dental infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Swallow Clavam 375 Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at evenly spaced times as prescribed so the medicine level stays steady.
• Taking Clavam 375 Tablet with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Do not skip doses, even if you start feeling better, unless your prescriber tells you to stop.
• Finish the full course prescribed for this tablet to help prevent the infection from returning and resistance from developing.

Each Clavam 375 Tablet provides amoxicillin 250 mg plus clavulanic acid 125 mg. The exact dose, how many times per day to take it, and the total daily maximum depend on the type and severity of the infection, so your doctor must decide the schedule for this strength. Do not increase the number of tablets on your own, and do not use Clavam 375 Tablet more often than prescribed.

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 amoxicillin/clavulanic acid tablets
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Mild rash
• Headache

• Do not take Clavam 375 Tablet if you have had a serious allergy to penicillins or cephalosporin antibiotics unless your doctor specifically approves it.
• Tell your prescriber if you have liver disease, jaundice, or a history of liver problems with amoxicillin/clavulanate.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because dosing may need adjustment for this tablet strength.
• Take this tablet only for bacterial infections; it will not help with viral colds, flu, or COVID-19.
• Alcohol is not a direct interaction, but it may worsen stomach upset or make it harder to tolerate antibiotics.
• Tell your doctor if you use blood thinners, because antibiotics can sometimes affect bleeding risk.
• Stop and seek help right away if you get hives, swelling, or breathing trouble after taking Clavam 375 Tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Allopurinol
• Probenecid
• Other antibiotics or medicines that may increase stomach upset or affect the gut

Store Clavam 375 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.