Description

Amoxicillin & Potassium Clavulanic Acid Oral Suspension – The medicine belongs to a group of medications known as penicillin-type antibiotics, It is primarily used for the treatment of bacterial infection. The suspension is indicated for short-term treatment of certain bacterial infections such as genito-urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin, soft tissue, bone, joints, and tooth among others. Amoxicillin & Potassium Clavulanic Acid Oral Suspension helps treat a wide variety of bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance. The length and total duration of the treatment on factors like the patient’s age and how the severity of their bacterial infection. Take the medicine with proper consultation with the doctor to rule out any possibilities of side effects.

Working Mechanism of Amoxicillin & Potassium Clavulanic Acid Oral Suspension

The medication is an amalgamation of two medicines Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid. Amoxicillin is known as an antibiotic. This antibiotic works by stopping the bacteria from forming a protective layer that is essentially required by the bacteria in order to survive. On the other hand, Clavulanic Acid works as a beta-lactamase inhibitor. This inhibitor helps in lowering the resistance and increasing the action of the antibiotic i.e Amoxycillin against bacteria. Therefore, the medicine works simultaneously to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Take the medication for as long as it is prescribed for its best result, as stopping the medication mid-way through your treatment can cause the bacteria to come back quicker and harder to treat.

Usage

As stated before, the dose and duration of the patient will depend on their medical condition and the severity of the infection. It is preffered to take the medication with food to avoid any further stomach issues such as an upset stomach. Shake the bottle of the oral suspension well before opening it. Consuming the prescribed dose of the Amoxicillin & Potassium Clavulanic Acid Oral Suspension with the mouth using the measuring cup or dosing syringe provided by the pack.

Side Effects of the Oral Suspension

The consumption of dry syrup is proven to be highly safe and hasn’t shown any significant side effects so far. However, in some rare cases, the usage of the syrup may lead to some unpleasant after-effects. The side effects of this oral suspension are highly unlikely and resolve on their own after some time, in case they appear. But do consult your doctor, if you experience that the side effects are getting worse over time and are bothering you much.

Some of the common side effects of Amoxicillin & Potassium Clavulanic Acid Oral Suspension may include:

Skin rashes
Vomiting
Bloating
Nausea
Diarrhea

Important Points to Remember

Some of the precautions and warnings to keep in mind about Amoxicillin & Potassium Clavulanic Acid Oral Suspension are:

Complete the prescribed course of treatment, even if you feel like you are getting better. Stopping the medication early may cause the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect of this oral suspension. Taking probiotics along with the medication may help. Notify your doctor if you experience any bloody stools or develop any stomach cramps.
Take the dry syrup with food and plenty of fluids such as water or juice whatever suits you best, to avoid an upset stomach.
Stop taking the dry syrup and consult the doctor immediately if you experience an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat, or tongue, or any breathing difficulties while taking it.