Votclav Tablet

Votclav Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid in the exact strength labeled on the pack. It belongs to the penicillin-class antibiotic combination called an aminopenicillin plus beta-lactamase inhibitor. Votclav Tablet is used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as infections of the sinus, ear, throat, lungs, skin, urinary tract, and some dental infections, when the bacteria are likely to respond to this combination.

How it works: Amoxicillin kills susceptible bacteria by blocking the building of their cell walls, which weakens and destroys them. Clavulanic acid helps protect amoxicillin from being broken down by certain bacteria, so the tablet can work against a wider range of infections.

Votclav Tablet is the tablet form and is meant for patients who can swallow tablets and need the labeled strength prescribed by a doctor. Because this product is sold only in this strength and form, the tablet itself represents the full dose per unit, so it should not be split or used as a substitute for a lower-strength product unless your prescriber specifically directs it. Doctors choose this strength when they want the amoxicillin/clavulanate amount in a convenient tablet that may be taken once or more often each day depending on the infection.

• Bacterial sinus infections
• Ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Bronchitis and other respiratory infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Swallow Votclav Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time(s) each day to keep a steady level in your body.
• Taking it with food often helps reduce stomach upset and improves tolerance.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you feel better before it is done.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a clinician or pharmacist confirms the tablet is suitable for that use.

Each Votclav Tablet provides the exact amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid strength printed on the label, and the right dose depends on the infection being treated and the patient’s age, kidney function, and medical history. Depending on the prescribed regimen, it may be taken once, twice, or more often per day; there is no one-size-fits-all maximum for every patient because the prescriber sets the total daily amount based on the infection and the labeled strength. Always follow the exact directions on your prescription and do not self-adjust the dose.

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
• Headache
• Mild rash
• Yeast infection

• Do not use Votclav Tablet if you have a history of serious allergy to penicillins or cephalosporins unless a clinician says it is safe.
• Tell your prescriber if you have had liver problems or antibiotic-associated jaundice, since this medicine can affect the liver.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease; dose and timing may need to be adjusted for this tablet strength.
• Taking the tablet with food may reduce stomach upset, but follow the directions given on your prescription.
• Use caution if you drink alcohol, especially if it worsens stomach upset or liver concerns.
• Tell your doctor if you take blood thinners, because antibiotic treatment can change bleeding risk.
• If you develop severe diarrhea, do not take anti-diarrheal medicine without medical advice.

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Methotrexate
• Allopurinol
• Probenecid
• Oral typhoid vaccine

Store Votclav Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat, and keep it out of reach of children.