Novamox CV 200 mg/28.5 mg Dry Syrup

Novamox CV 200 mg/28.5 mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic suspension made with amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Each bottle contains a dry powder that is reconstituted into a syrup delivering 200 mg of amoxicillin and 28.5 mg of clavulanic acid per dose unit as directed. It belongs to the penicillin-type antibiotic class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Novamox CV 200 mg/28.5 mg Dry Syrup is often chosen when a liquid antibiotic is needed, especially for children or anyone who has trouble swallowing tablets.

How it works: Amoxicillin works by stopping bacteria from building the cell wall they need to survive. Clavulanic acid helps protect amoxicillin from bacterial enzymes that would otherwise break it down, so the syrup can work against more types of bacteria.

Novamox CV 200 mg/28.5 mg Dry Syrup is a lower-strength liquid option, so it is commonly suited to younger patients or people who need flexible, weight-based dosing. Compared with tablet or capsule forms, this syrup can be easier to swallow and easier for a doctor to adjust to the exact dose needed for the infection being treated. Because it is an antibiotic combination product, a clinician may choose this strength when a standard amoxicillin-only medicine may not be enough.

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

• Shake the reconstituted syrup well before each dose.
• Measure Novamox CV 200 mg/28.5 mg Dry Syrup with an oral syringe or dosing spoon, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes, and finish the full course even if symptoms improve.
• This liquid antibiotic is usually taken with food or right after a meal to help reduce stomach upset.
• If a dose is missed, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Use the syrup only for the infection your doctor diagnosed; do not share it with others.

Novamox CV 200 mg/28.5 mg Dry Syrup provides 200 mg of amoxicillin plus 28.5 mg of clavulanic acid in the prescribed syrup amount, and the exact milliliter dose depends on the reconstituted concentration and the patient’s weight or age. It may be taken 2 or 3 times a day depending on the infection and the prescriber’s plan, but the maximum daily amount is set by the doctor based on the child’s or adult’s needs. Do not change the dose or stop early unless the prescriber tells you to.

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
• Mild stomach pain
• Loose stools
• Rash
• Diaper-area irritation in children

• Tell the prescriber if you have a penicillin or cephalosporin allergy before using Novamox CV 200 mg/28.5 mg Dry Syrup.
• This syrup may contain sugar or sweetening agents, which matters if you or your child has diabetes or needs to limit sugar intake.
• Use caution if there is a history of liver disease, jaundice, or hepatitis with past amoxicillin-clavulanate use.
• Take extra care if severe diarrhea develops, since antibiotics can sometimes trigger Clostridioides difficile infection.
• Use only the exact dose prescribed, because this 200 mg/28.5 mg strength is meant for weight- and infection-specific dosing.
• Alcohol is not usually recommended during antibiotic treatment if it worsens stomach upset or liver concerns.
• If the child has vomiting, dehydration, or cannot keep doses down, contact the doctor for advice.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Allopurinol
• Probenecid
• Oral live bacterial vaccines

Store the reconstituted Novamox CV 200 mg/28.5 mg Dry Syrup as directed on the label, keep it tightly closed, and do not use it past the discard date after mixing.