Amoxyclav 400/57 TM
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Active ingredients: amoxicillin + clavulanic acid
Pack: Amoxyclav 400/57 powder for oral liquid, 60 mL, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DEVA-AMOXYCLAV 400/57 amoxicillin 400mg (as trihydrate) and clavulanic acid 57mg (as potassium clavulanate) powder for oral suspension bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
DEVA-AMOXYCLAV 400/57 (amoxicillin and clavulanic acid) oral suspension is indicated in the short term treatment of the following bacterial infections when caused by sensitive organisms (see Microbiology):,Skin and Skin Structure Infections,Urinary Tract Infections (complicated and uncomplicated),Upper Respiratory Tract Infections including sinusitis and otitis media,Lower Respiratory Tract Infections including acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis and community acquired pneumonia,Appropriate culture and susceptibility studies should be performed to identify the causative organism(s) and determine its (their) susceptibility to DEVA-AMOXYCLAV 400/57. However, when there is reason to believe an infection may involve any of the beta-lactamase producing organisms listed above, therapy may be instituted prior to obtaining the results from bacteriological and susceptibility studies. Once these results are known, therapy should be adjusted if appropriate.,The treatment of mixed infections caused by amoxicillin susceptible organisms and beta-lactamase producing organisms susceptible to DEVA-AMOXYCLAV 400/57, should not require the addition of another antibiotic due to the amoxicillin content of DEVA-AMOXYCLAV 400/57.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Suspension, powder for
- Oral
- White to cream coloured powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Reconstituted Solution see label for shelf life
- Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 60 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient amoxicillin + clavulanic acid
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
