Moxclav 375 Tablet

Moxclav 375 Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains amoxicillin and clavulanic acid in each tablet, as labeled, with this product commonly referred to as a 375 mg strength tablet. It belongs to the penicillin-class antibiotics combined with a beta-lactamase inhibitor, which helps treat certain bacterial infections. Moxclav 375 Tablet is used for infections such as sinus, ear, throat, chest, skin, urinary tract, and some dental infections when a doctor decides it is appropriate. It only works against bacteria, not viruses like the common cold or flu.

How it works: Amoxicillin kills susceptible bacteria by stopping them from building strong cell walls, so the bacteria break apart and die. Clavulanic acid helps protect amoxicillin from bacterial enzymes that would otherwise break it down, and the tablet form makes it easy to take by mouth for whole-body treatment.

Moxclav 375 Tablet is a standard tablet strength that can suit adults or older children who can swallow tablets and whose prescribed dose fits this strength. Compared with lower-strength tablets or pediatric forms, this 375 mg tablet may be chosen when a doctor wants a convenient tablet dose rather than smaller divided doses. Because the exact amoxicillin/clavulanate ratio is fixed in this tablet, the doctor decides whether Moxclav 375 Tablet is the right match for the infection and the patient’s age, weight, and kidney function.

• Bacterial sinus infection
• Ear infection
• Throat infection
• Chest infection
• Skin infection
• Urinary tract infection

• Swallow the Moxclav 375 Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, and try to keep doses evenly spaced.
• Taking the tablet with food or at the start of a meal may help reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better before it is done.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; ask your pharmacist what to do.
• If you cannot swallow tablets well, ask your doctor or pharmacist about a different amoxicillin/clavulanate form instead of crushing it on your own.

Each Moxclav 375 Tablet provides the labeled amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid dose in one tablet. How often it is taken depends on the infection and the prescriber’s plan; this tablet is commonly used in divided daily doses rather than as a single one-time dose. Your doctor determines the exact schedule, the maximum amount per day, and whether this strength is appropriate for you.

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

Common side effects of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Loose stools
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Mild rash
• Yeast infection

• Do not use Moxclav 375 Tablet if you have a known penicillin or cephalosporin allergy unless a clinician specifically approves it.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had liver problems from amoxicillin/clavulanate or other antibiotics.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because dose timing or dose strength may need adjustment.
• Take extra care if you have a history of severe diarrhea after antibiotics, since this tablet can cause antibiotic-associated colitis.
• Alcohol is not known to have a direct dangerous interaction, but it can worsen stomach upset and dehydration while you are sick.
• This tablet can affect certain lab test results, so tell the lab and your clinician you are taking amoxicillin/clavulanic acid.
• If you drive or operate machinery and feel dizzy or unwell after a dose, avoid those activities until you feel normal.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Allopurinol
• Methotrexate
• Probenecid
• Live oral typhoid vaccine

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