Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid is a broad spectrum antibiotic, indicated for the treatment of a wide range of infections caused by sensitive bacteria, such as tonsillitis, otitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea or urinary infections, for example.
This antibiotic belongs to the group of penicillins and is therefore effective in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid.
Price
The price of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid varies between 20 and 60 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores, requiring a prescription. This antibiotic can be sold in 500 + 125 mg and 875 + 125 mg tablets.
How to take
Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid as an antibiotic remedy, should only be taken under medical guidance, and the following doses are generally recommended:
- Adults and children over 40 kg: it is generally recommended to take 1 tablet of 500 + 125 mg or 875 + 125 mg, every 8 hours or every 12 hours.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of this antibiotic can include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty digesting, dizziness, headache or candidiasis. See how to fight diarrhea caused by taking this medication.
Contraindications
Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid is contraindicated for patients with a history of allergy to beta-lactam antibiotics, such as penicillins and cephalosporins and for patients with allergies to Amoxicillin, clavulanic acid or any of the components of the formula.
In addition, before starting treatment, you should talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Because although this medicine is safe to take during pregnancy and lactation, it should only be used under medical advice. See: Amoxicillin is safe in pregnancy.
