Clavam 625 Tablet

Clavam 625 Tablet is an oral antibiotic tablet that contains amoxicillin 500 mg plus clavulanic acid 125 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the penicillin-type antibiotic combination class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Doctors may prescribe Clavam 625 Tablet for infections of the lungs, sinuses, ears, skin, urinary tract, or dental structures when this antibiotic combination is appropriate. This strength is a higher-dose tablet in the Clavam range and is intended for patients whose infection and medical history have been assessed by a clinician.

How it works: Amoxicillin kills susceptible bacteria by blocking the building of their cell wall, which stops the bacteria from growing and surviving. Clavulanic acid helps protect amoxicillin from certain bacterial enzymes that would otherwise break it down, and the tablet form delivers both medicines together by mouth.

Clavam 625 Tablet is the higher-strength sibling compared with Clavam 375 Tablet, so it delivers more amoxicillin and clavulanic acid in one tablet. A doctor may choose Clavam 625 Tablet when a stronger tablet dose is needed for the infection being treated, while still keeping the medicine in a standard tablet form for adults and older children who can swallow tablets. It is not the same as a lower-strength product and should not be used as a simple substitute without medical advice.

• Bacterial sinus infections
• Ear infections
• Chest or lung infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Dental infections

• Swallow Clavam 625 Tablet with a full glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically says it is okay.
• Take it at evenly spaced times as prescribed to keep antibiotic levels steady.
• Taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better early.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber tells you to; follow missed-dose instructions from your pharmacist or doctor.
• Use this tablet only for the infection your clinician diagnosed; it will not treat viruses.

Each Clavam 625 Tablet provides amoxicillin 500 mg plus clavulanic acid 125 mg. The exact dose and how often to take it depend on the type and severity of infection, kidney function, and your doctor’s judgment; this strength is commonly prescribed more than once daily rather than as a one-time dose. Do not exceed the daily amount your prescriber directs, because the appropriate maximum for Clavam 625 Tablet depends on your individual treatment plan.

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 this 625 mg tablet strength
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Mild rash
• Yeast infection or oral thrush

• Do not take Clavam 625 Tablet if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to penicillins or cephalosporin antibiotics unless a clinician specifically clears it.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of jaundice after taking amoxicillin-clavulanate products.
• Because this is a higher-strength tablet, stomach upset and diarrhea may be more likely than with lower-strength options like Clavam 375 Tablet.
• Take extra care if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating an older adult or child with kidney problems, since dosing may need adjustment.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens nausea or stomach irritation while you are taking the tablet.
• This medicine can affect your alertness only rarely, but if you feel unwell, dizzy, or weak, avoid driving until you know how you respond.
• Do not use it to treat viral infections, and do not share it with anyone else.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Allopurinol
• Probenecid
• Hormonal birth control may be less reliable if vomiting or severe diarrhea occurs, so use backup protection if advised by your clinician

Store Clavam 625 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.