Clavam 80 mg/11.4 mg Drop

Clavam 80 mg/11.4 mg Drop is an antibiotic medicine that contains amoxicillin 80 mg plus clavulanic acid 11.4 mg per dose form, supplied as oral drops. It belongs to the penicillin-type antibiotic class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. This Clavam 80 mg/11.4 mg Drop is designed for patients who need a liquid drop formulation, especially when swallowing tablets is difficult.

How it works: Amoxicillin kills susceptible bacteria by blocking the proteins they need to build strong cell walls, which causes the bacteria to break apart. Clavulanic acid helps protect amoxicillin from bacterial enzymes that would otherwise deactivate it, and the drop form allows the medicine to be given in a small measured liquid dose.

Clavam 80 mg/11.4 mg Drop is a pediatric-style drop strength, so it is suited to smaller, carefully measured doses rather than adult tablet-style dosing. Compared with higher-strength tablet or suspension forms, this drop formulation lets a doctor fine-tune the amount more precisely for body weight and infection type. A clinician may choose Clavam 80 mg/11.4 mg Drop when a lower-volume liquid is needed for easier administration and dose adjustment.

• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Throat infections
• Bronchitis
• Skin infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Shake the bottle well before measuring each dose of Clavam 80 mg/11.4 mg Drop.
• Measure the drops exactly as prescribed using the supplied dropper or measuring device; do not guess the dose.
• Give the dose at the times your doctor prescribed, and finish the full course even if symptoms improve.
• Clavam 80 mg/11.4 mg Drop may be taken with food to reduce stomach upset.
• Do not mix the drops into a large bottle of milk or formula unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• If a dose is missed, give it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

This product provides 80 mg amoxicillin and 11.4 mg clavulanic acid in the prescribed drop dose, so it is a lower-dose liquid strength made for precise measurement. Depending on the infection and the child or adult’s weight, it may be taken once, twice, or three times daily, but the exact schedule is decided by the prescriber. The maximum daily amount is set by the doctor based on the total amoxicillin/clavulanate dose needed and should not be exceeded.

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

Common side effects of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Loose stools
• Mild diaper rash or skin irritation in children

• Do not use Clavam 80 mg/11.4 mg Drop if you have a known allergy to penicillins or cephalosporin antibiotics unless a clinician says it is safe.
• Because this is a liquid drop antibiotic, the dose must be measured carefully; inaccurate measuring can lead to underdosing or side effects.
• Tell the prescriber about any history of liver disease, jaundice, or hepatitis, since clavulanic acid can raise liver risk in some people.
• Use extra caution if the patient has kidney disease, because dose adjustments may be needed.
• Taking the drops with food may help limit stomach upset, but do not change the prescribed schedule without advice.
• Alcohol is not a direct interaction with this medicine, but illness-related dehydration can worsen stomach side effects, so fluids are important.
• Clavam 80 mg/11.4 mg Drop should not be used to treat viral infections, and unnecessary antibiotic use can promote resistance.

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

Store Clavam 80 mg/11.4 mg Drop as directed on the label, keep it tightly closed, and protect it from heat and moisture; if a reconstituted liquid is supplied, follow the pharmacy’s instructions for refrigeration and discard timing.