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compositionComposition:CLAVULANIC ACID-125MG
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Clavitoss-625mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in children. It contains Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid, which work by killing infection-causing bacteria. This medicine may cause side effects like indigestion, diarrhoea, nausea, and stomach pain. Inform your doctor if your child is taking any other medicines or has pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CLAVULANIC ACID-125MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Kentossa Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

NPPA :

Regulated

About Clavitoss-625mg Tablet

Clavitoss-625mg Tablet is a prescription medication, available as both a standard tablet and a disintegrating tablet, used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections in children. It is commonly prescribed for infections of the ears, sinuses, throat, lungs, and skin. By targeting and eliminating the bacteria responsible for these illnesses, it helps your child recover safely and comfortably.

For this medicine to work effectively, it must be given at consistent times every day as directed by your doctor. Giving each dose with a meal or a light snack helps protect your child's stomach and improves how the medicine is absorbed. To support your child's recovery, ensure they get plenty of rest and stay well-hydrated throughout the treatment course.

While taking Clavitoss-625mg Tablet, some children may experience mild side effects like loose stools, nausea, or a mild diaper rash. These are typically temporary and resolve on their own once the treatment is finished. However, you should contact your doctor immediately if your child develops severe watery diarrhoea, a high fever, or signs of liver damage such as yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Do not give this medicine if your child has a known allergy to penicillin-type antibiotics or has previously experienced liver issues when taking this medication. Talk to your doctor before starting if your child has a history of kidney disease, liver problems, or glandular fever.

This medication can interact with certain other treatments, such as medicines for gout or live vaccines, which may reduce their effectiveness or increase side effects. If the patient is a teenager who is pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use to ensure it is safe.

Uses of Clavitoss-625mg Tablet

Clavitoss-625mg Tablet is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections in children. The detailed uses of Clavitoss-625mg Tablet are as follows:

  • Middle ear infections (Otitis Media): Relieves ear pain and swelling by clearing the bacterial infection behind the eardrum.
  • Sinus infections (Sinusitis): Helps drain blocked nasal passages and relieves facial pressure by stopping bacterial growth in the sinuses.
  • Throat and tonsil infections (Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis): Reduces throat soreness and difficulty swallowing by targeting the bacteria causing the infection.
  • Chest and lung infections (Bronchitis/Pneumonia): Eases coughing and breathing difficulties by clearing bacteria from the airways.
  • Skin and soft tissue infections: Reduces redness, warmth, and swelling in skin infections by stopping bacterial spread.

Key Benefits

Clavitoss-625mg Tablet helps treat bacterial infections by eliminating the bacteria causing the illness and supporting a faster recovery. Its combination formulation is designed to work effectively against bacteria that may resist some standard antibiotics.

  • Treats the Infection at the Source: By targeting and killing susceptible bacteria, Clavitoss-625mg Tablet helps relieve fever, pain, and other symptoms of infection.
  • Provides Effective Treatment Against Resistant Bacteria: The added protective component helps prevent certain bacteria from inactivating the antibiotic, improving treatment effectiveness in many infections.
  • Supports Faster Recovery: As the infection improves, Clavitoss-625mg Tablet helps restore energy levels and overall wellbeing, allowing your child to return to normal daily activities more comfortably.
Side effects of Clavitoss-625mg Tablet

Directions for Use

  • Clavitoss-625mg Tablet can be given to your child with or without food. However, giving it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration.
  • Dissolve Clavitoss-625mg Tablet in the prescribed amount of water and have your child consume it immediately.
  • Do not crush, chew, or let your child swallow the medicine whole.
  • Do not handle Clavitoss-625mg Tablet with wet hands.

How Clavitoss-625mg Tablet Works

This medicine contains two active parts that work together to defeat bacterial infections. The first active part, amoxycillin, is a penicillin-type antibiotic that directly targets the bacteria causing the illness. It works by preventing the bacteria from building their protective outer walls, which ultimately causes them to break down and die. However, some advanced bacteria produce a special enzyme that can destroy standard antibiotics before they can work. The second active part, clavulanic acid, of this medicine acts as a shield. It binds to and blocks this destructive enzyme, preventing the bacteria from inactivating the antibiotic. Together, these two components ensure the infection is cleared effectively, ensuring the antibiotic part can do its job without interference.
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Alcohol

Not applicable

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

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Driving

Not applicable

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if your child has a liver impairment or if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if your child has kidney impairment or if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Clavitoss-625mg Tablet is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. Your paediatrician will decide the dose of the medicine. Do not give your child more than the recommended dose.

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Heart

Caution

Avoid giving Clavitoss-625mg Tablet to a child with heart problems without a doctor’s approval. Though generally safe, underlying cardiac conditions may require adjusted dosing or alternative antibiotics.

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Geriatrics

Not applicable

Clavitoss-625mg Tablet is specifically for children use and is not meant for geriatric patients.

What if I have taken an overdose of Clavitoss-625mg Tablet

If you suspect your child has taken too much of this medicine, seek immediate emergency medical care.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Offer your child plenty of fluids, such as water or clear broths, to prevent dehydration, especially if they experience mild diarrhoea.
  • Give your child age-appropriate probiotic foods like yoghurt (spaced at least two hours apart from the medicine) to help support healthy gut bacteria.
  • Ensure your child gets plenty of sleep and rest to help their immune system fight off the infection.
  • Always give this medication with a meal or a small snack to protect your child's stomach lining and reduce nausea.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Clavitoss-625mg Tablet to start to work: Clavitoss-625mg Tablet ideally shows its action within 1 to 2 hours after administration.

The time for which the effects of Clavitoss-625mg Tablet last: The effect of Clavitoss-625mg Tablet lasts for 6 to 8 hours.

What if you forget to take Clavitoss-625mg Tablet

If you miss giving a dose, give it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

•Store both standard tablets and disintegrating tablets at room temperature, below 25°C (77°F).•Keep the medication in its original packaging to protect it from light and moisture.

Drug Warnings

  • Check the expiration date on the packaging before giving any dose to your child.
  • Always finish the entire prescribed course of treatment, even if your child feels completely better, to prevent the infection from returning.
  • For disintegrating tablets, ensure your hands are completely dry before handling the tablet, and give it immediately after taking it out of the foil.
  • Stop giving the medication and seek medical help immediately if you notice any sign of a skin rash or hives.
  • Do not share this medicine with other children, even if they have similar symptoms.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Gout medications (like allopurinol): May increase the risk of developing a skin rash when taken together.
  • Blood thinners (like warfarin): May require closer monitoring, as this antibiotic can alter how your blood clots.
  • Oral typhoid vaccine: This antibiotic may reduce the effectiveness of live bacterial vaccines.
Clavulanic acid + AmoxicillinBCG vaccine
Severe
Clavulanic acid + AmoxicillinCholera, live attenuated
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Clavulanic acid + AmoxicillinBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clavitoss-625mg Tablet:
Co-administration of BCG vaccine with Clavitoss-625mg Tablet may reduce the action of BCG vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking BCG vaccine with Clavitoss-625mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Clavulanic acid + AmoxicillinCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clavitoss-625mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Clavitoss-625mg Tablet and Cholera vaccine, live attenuated may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clavitoss-625mg Tablet and Cholera vaccine, live attenuated together can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. It is advised to take cholera vaccine, live at least 14 days after stopping Clavitoss-625mg Tablet dose. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Clavulanic acid + AmoxicillinMethotrexate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clavitoss-625mg Tablet:
Co-administration of methotrexate with Clavitoss-625mg Tablet can increase the levels and side effects of methotrexate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and Clavitoss-625mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, mouth ulcers, pale skin, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
Clavulanic acid + AmoxicillinDoxycycline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clavitoss-625mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Clavitoss-625mg Tablet with doxycycline may reduce the effectiveness of amoxicillin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clavitoss-625mg Tablet and Doxycycline, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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  • While there are no major food restrictions, taking this medication with high-fat meals may slightly alter its absorption. Giving it with a light meal is highly recommended.
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS]

FAQs

Clavitoss-625mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections in children.
Clavitoss-625mg Tablet contains amoxycillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxycillin works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) and causing damage to the bacterial cell wall. This eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell and thus prevents the growth of bacterial infections. Clavulanic acid inhibits the beta-lactamase enzyme, which prevents bacteria from destroying the efficacy of amoxycillin.
No, Clavitoss-625mg Tablet is not used to treat viral infections. It is an antibiotic used only to treat bacterial infections.
No, you must complete the entire course prescribed by your doctor. Stopping early can allow surviving bacteria to multiply, causing the infection to return and potentially become resistant to antibiotics. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
You can place the disintegrating tablet directly on your child's tongue, where it will quickly dissolve so they can swallow it. Alternatively, you can dissolve the tablet in a small spoonful of water before giving it. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need help.
If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking a dose, you may need to give the dose again. If they vomit more than 30 minutes after, wait until the next scheduled dose. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for specific guidance.
No, do not give Clavitoss-625mg Tablet to your child if they have a known allergy to penicillin, as it can cause a severe and potentially dangerous allergic reaction. Talk to your doctor to find a safe alternative treatment.
This medicine can affect the natural bacteria in your child's gut, which often leads to mild diarrhoea. Keep your child well-hydrated. If the diarrhoea becomes severe, watery, or contains blood, stop the medicine and talk to your doctor immediately.
Disintegrating tablets should only be dissolved in a small amount of water. It is best to avoid mixing the medication into a large bottle of milk or juice, as your child may not drink the whole amount and will miss part of their dose. Talk to your pharmacist for advice.
Some antibiotics can temporarily reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. If your teenager is taking oral contraceptives, it is advised to use an additional barrier method of protection during treatment and for seven days after finishing. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalised advice.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

F/4, Palak-Ii, Opp. Shriji Enclave, Above Sbi Bank, Anandnagar Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad - 380015
Other Info - CLA0340
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