Clavam Bid 30 mL Dry Syrup

Clavam Bid 30 mL Dry Syrup is an antibiotic suspension made from amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid. This bottle contains 30 mL of the dry syrup once it is reconstituted with water, and it is used to treat bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or the flu. As a beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor combination, Clavam Bid 30 mL Dry Syrup is prescribed for infections such as ear, sinus, throat, chest, skin, and urinary tract infections when a clinician decides this formulation is appropriate.

How it works: Amoxicillin kills susceptible bacteria by blocking the proteins they need to build strong cell walls. Clavulanic acid helps protect amoxicillin from bacterial enzymes that would otherwise break it down, and the syrup form makes it easier to measure and take by mouth.

Clavam Bid 30 mL Dry Syrup is a liquid pediatric-style form that can be easier to swallow than tablets or capsules, especially for children or for adults who cannot take solid medicine. Because it is a 30 mL bottle of dry syrup, a doctor may choose it when a smaller, measured volume is needed and when flexible dosing is helpful; the exact dose depends on the patient’s age, weight, and infection severity. This is not a one-size-fits-all antibiotic, and the 30 mL bottle should be used only as directed after reconstitution.

• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Chest and lung infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Shake well after mixing the dry syrup with water as directed on the label or by your pharmacist.
• Measure each dose with an oral syringe or dosing spoon, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take Clavam Bid 30 mL Dry Syrup at evenly spaced times exactly as prescribed.
• Taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

This product is supplied as a 30 mL bottle of dry syrup, so the amount you take depends on the dose your doctor calculates from the prescription, not on the bottle size alone. It is commonly given twice daily in many treatment plans, but the exact frequency and maximum daily amount must be set by the prescriber for the infection being treated and the patient’s age or weight. Do not change the dose of Clavam Bid 30 mL Dry Syrup on your own.

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 or indigestion
• Mild rash
• Loose stools, which may be more noticeable with this antibiotic liquid

• Do not use if you have a known allergy to penicillins, cephalosporins, or any ingredient in Clavam Bid 30 mL Dry Syrup unless your clinician says otherwise.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
• Use caution if you have phenylketonuria or need to limit sugar-containing medicines; check the ingredient label and pharmacist instructions for the exact syrup preparation.
• Taking the medicine with food can improve stomach tolerance.
• Do not skip doses or stop early, because that can make the infection harder to treat.
• Alcohol is not a direct interaction, but it may worsen stomach upset or dizziness while you are ill.
• This medicine does not treat viral infections and should not be used for colds or flu.

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

Store the reconstituted Clavam Bid 30 mL Dry Syrup exactly as directed on the package insert or by your pharmacist, and keep it tightly closed and out of reach of children.