- Price
- What is it for
- How to take
- Main side effects
- Clavulin cuts the effect of the contraceptive?
- Who should not take
The combination of amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that eliminates various types of bacteria, helping to treat infections in the respiratory, urinary and skin systems, for example.
This antibiotic is produced by Glaxo Smith Kline laboratories, under the trade name Clavulin, and can be purchased in pharmacies in the form of pills, after presenting a prescription. In addition, it can also be used as an injection or oral suspension in the hospital.
Price
The price of Clavulin can vary between 30 and 200 reais, depending on the dosage of the medication and the quantity of the packaging.
What is it for
This antibiotic with amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate is indicated to treat:
- Infections of the upper respiratory tract, such as sinusitis, otitis media and tonsillitis; Infections of the lower respiratory tract, such as chronic bronchitis or bronchopneumonia; Urinary tract infections, especially cystitis; Skin infections, such as cellulite and animal bites.
Since this antibiotic is only effective for bacteria sensitive to amoxicillin or potassium clavulanate, its use should always be recommended by a doctor.
How to take
Clavulin should only be used by adults or children over 12 years, in the form of tablets. The recommended dose is usually:
- 1 500 mg + 125 mg tablet every 8 hours for the time prescribed by the doctor.
To avoid stomach upset, the tablets should be taken preferably during or after a meal.
The combination of amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate in the form of an oral suspension or injection should only be used in the hospital under the guidance of a healthcare professional, as there is a high risk of overdose.
Main side effects
The use of Clavulin can cause some side effects like candidiasis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, inflammation of the vagina, headache and poor digestion, as well as itching and redness of the skin.
Clavulin cuts the effect of the contraceptive?
This antibiotic decreases the absorption of some substances in the intestine and therefore decreases the effect of the birth control pill. Therefore, it is recommended to use other contraceptive methods, such as condoms, during treatment.
Who should not take
This combination of amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate should not be used by pregnant women in the first trimester of pregnancy, people with allergies to penicillin or patients with abnormal liver function.
