Amoxiclav 875 mg/125 mg (Alkem) TM
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Active ingredients: amoxicillin + clavulanic acid
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ALKEM-AMOXICLAV 875mg/125mg amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 875 mg and clavulanic acid (as potassium) 125 mg tablets bottle packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ALKEM-AMOXICLAV Tablets are indicated for short term treatment of bacterial infections at the following sites when caused by sensitive organisms (refer to Microbiology):,Urinary Tract Infections (uncomplicated and complicated), Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, including community acquired pneumonia and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, such as sinusitis, otitis media and recurrent tonsillitis.Skin and Skin Structure Infection.,Appropriate culture and susceptibility studies should be performed to identify the causative organism(s) and determine its (their) susceptibility to ALKEM-AMOXICLAV Tablets. 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 amoxycillin susceptible organisms and beta-lactamase producing organisms susceptible to ALKEM-AMOXICLAV Tablets should not require the addition of another antibiotic due to the amoxycillin content of these products.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off white capsule shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with AM and CL separated by break line on one side and 1000 on other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 20 tablets 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
