What is Amoxin used for?
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What is Amoxin used for?
About amoxicillin It is used to treat bacterial infections, such as chest infections (including pneumonia) and dental abscesses. It can also be used together with other antibiotics and medicines to treat stomach ulcers. It’s often prescribed for children, to treat ear infections and chest infections.
What is co Amoxiclav 500mg used for?
Co-amoxiclav is a combination antibiotic used for bacterial infections. It contains amoxicillin (an antibiotic from the penicillin group of medicines) mixed with clavulanic acid. The clavulanic acid stops bacteria from breaking down amoxicillin, allowing the antibiotic to work better.
What bacteria does amoxicillin cure?
Amoxicillin is one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics. It’s similar to penicillin and can kill a wide variety of bacteria including Streptococcus species, Listeria monocytegenes, Enterococcus, Haemophilus influenzae, some E. coli, Actinomyces, Clostridial species, Shigella, Salmonella, and Corynebacteria.
How long does it take for antibiotics to start working?
Antibiotics begin to work right after you start taking them. However, you might not feel better for 2 to 3 days. How quickly you get better after antibiotic treatment varies. It also depends on the type of infection you’re treating.
How many times a day should I take co-amoxiclav?
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| CrCl: 10-30 ml/min | 500 mg/125 mg twice daily |
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| CrCl < 10 ml /min | 500 mg/125 mg once daily |
| Haemodialysis | 500 mg/125 mg every 24 hours, plus 500 mg/125 mg during dialysis, to be repeated at the end of dialysis (as serum concentrations of both amoxicillin and clavulanic acid are decreased) |
What are the side effects of Amoxiclav?
Call your doctor right away if you or your child have itching, hives, hoarseness, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after taking this medicine. Amoxicillin and clavulanate combination may cause diarrhea, and in some cases it can be severe.
