Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP

Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP

Doctors prescribe the combination of Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP to patients with urinary tract infections, ear infections, respiratory tract infections, or tissue infections. The medicine is prescribed to kill the bacteria that are causing the infection. Doctors recommend it when amoxicillin alone cannot kill the bacterial infection, and they must give it in combination. The combination of Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP will cover a broader spectrum of bacteria and will provide relief from the infection.

Why is this medicine prescribed by the doctor?

The combination of Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP covers a wide range of bacteria that produce the beta-lactamase enzymes that cause infections in different areas of the body. These are very effective in inhibiting the action of the enzyme and help in the recovery from the infection.

How does Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP work in the body?

Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type of antibiotic that prevents the infection from spreading by not allowing the formation of the cell walls of bacteria, which is important for their survival. Bacteria also produce enzymes that can counter the medicines. So that they do not counteract the medicine, potassium clavulanate will inhibit their action and will not let them work against the medicine.

The combination of Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP is very beneficial against the infection and provides relief in 1-2 days.

What are the precautions to take when you consume Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP?

• Get yourself checked by the doctor, and then if they prescribe the medicine, you can use it. Do not use it on your own and consult the doctor.
• If you have an allergy to the compounds present in the medicine, you should change the medicine by consulting the doctor.
• If you have any issues related to the liver or kidneys, you should consult the doctor and then take it if prescribed.
• Doctors recommend that pregnant or breastfeeding women consult them before taking it.
• Do not stop taking the medication in between and complete the full course. If stopped in between, it may not be able to kill the bacteria completely.
• Do not consume alcohol as it will have side effects and will hamper the effect of the medicine on the infection.
• Always store the medicine in a dry place so that it does not get contaminated.
• If you are taking any other medicine, tell your doctor about it as two medicines might react with each other.

Do Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP have any side effects?

Antibiotics are very strong and can cause stomach upset, nausea, or vomiting. These are common side effects that one can face when they take these medicines. It cna also cause headaches, or allergies, and more. These are not severe symptoms. If you face any severe symptoms, you must talk to the doctor and do what they prescribe.