Amoxicillin + Clavulanate potassium is the generic of Clavulin®, which is manufactured by several pharmaceutical laboratories such as SEM-Sigma Pharma, Eurofarma, Mepha and Glaxo Smith Klone. This medicine can be found in pharmacies as tablets and oral suspension.
Indications
It is indicated for the treatment of infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract, of the genitourinary tract and of infections of the skin and soft tissues
Price
The price of Clavulin with 21 tablets ranges from 70 to 105 reais depending on the region where it is purchased.
How to use
Oral use
Adults and children over 12 years
- Tablet: Administer 500 mg of the medicine, 3 times a day (every 8 hours), for a period of 5 to 10 days.
- Oral Suspension: 25 mg / kg / day, 3 times daily (8 hours).
Children under 12 years
- Administer the equivalent of 25 to 50 mg of the drug per kg of body weight daily. Treatment should last 5 to 10 days.
Side effects
Diarrhea; indigestion, nausea, vomiting and mucocutaneous candidiasis; colitis; nausea. Learn how to fight off diarrhea caused by this antibiotic.
Contraindications
Pregnancy risk B; women in the lactation phase; individuals allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin.
