What is Co-amoxiclav 625 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 are Co-amoxiclav used to treat?
Co-amoxiclav is used in adults and children to treat the following infections: • middle ear and sinus infections • respiratory tract infections • urinary tract infections • skin and soft tissue infections including dental infections • bone and joint infections.
Is co-amoxiclav a strong antibiotic?
Co-amoxiclav is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it can treat infections caused by a wide variety of bacteria. However, it does not kill viruses and will not work to treat viral infections, such as colds, flu and most coughs and sore throats.
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) |
Do co-amoxiclav make you sleepy?
Although it’s rare, some of the antibiotics that may have a side effect of tiredness or weakness include: amoxicillin (Amoxil, Moxatag)
What should I avoid when taking Amoxiclav?
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Can I take co-amoxiclav on an empty stomach?
Co-amoxiclav is usually taken three times a day, but follow the instructions given by your doctor. Space the doses evenly over the day. Co-amoxiclav can be taken either with or without food, on a full or empty stomach. If you find it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
Can I drink milk after taking antibiotics?
It’s recommended that dairy products such as cheese, milk, butter, and yogurt should not be consumed until 3 hours after a dose of antibiotics is taken. Likewise, juices or supplements containing calcium may also reduce effectiveness.
What food is best to take with antibiotics?
Eat Fermented Foods Fermented foods are produced by microbes and include yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi, among others. They contain a number of healthy bacterial species, such as Lactobacilli, which can help restore the gut microbiota to a healthy state after antibiotics.
Can you drink water on antibiotics?
The directions on antibiotics often advise you to take every dose with water and warn against consuming dairy products and fruit juices.
What foods to avoid while taking antibiotics?
What’s more, eating high-fiber foods, fermented foods and prebiotic foods after taking antibiotics may also help reestablish a healthy gut microbiota. However, it is best to avoid grapefruit and calcium-fortified foods during antibiotics, as these can affect the absorption of antibiotics.
Can you have eggs with antibiotics?
Eggs from hens treated with antibiotics cannot enter the food supply until they are totally safe. It’s important to know eggs can only be labeled as antibiotic-free if egg farmers choose not to use any antibiotics in feed or water as the pullets (young hens) are growing or when hens are laying eggs.