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Amoxiclav 500/100 (Juno) TM

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Active ingredients: amoxicillin + clavulanic acid

Brand name

(ARTG)

: AMOXICLAV JUNO 500/100 amoxicillin (as sodium) 500 mg and clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) 100mg powder for injection vial

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

AMOXICLAV JUNO is an antibiotic alternative to narrow spectrum and broad-spectrum antibiotics for the treatment of polymicrobial infections; especially in mixed Gram negative and Gram positive infections, and situations where microbial confirmation has not yet been obtained. Infections caused by amoxicillin susceptible organisms are amenable to AMOXICLAV JUNO treatment due to its amoxicillin content. Infections caused by ß-lactamase producing amoxicillin resistant organisms are also amenable to AMOXICLAV JUNO due to its clavulanic acid content. Susceptibility to AMOXICLAV JUNO will vary with geography and time. Local susceptibility data should be consulted where available, and microbiological sampling and susceptibility testing performed where necessary. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid should be used in accordance with local official antibiotic-prescribing guidelines and local susceptibility data. AMOXICLAV JUNO is indicated for the short term treatment of serious bacterial infections such as: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (including ENT): e.g. mastoiditis, tonsillitis, otitis media, epiglottitis and sinusitis when accompanied by severe signs and symptoms Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: e.g. acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, lobar, broncho-pneumonia and community acquired pneumonia Genito-urinary Tract Infections: e.g. cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, , female genital infections Gastrointestinal infections e.g. intra-abdominal sepsis, peritonitis. Skin and skin structure infections, in particular cellulitis, animal bites, diabetic foot infections, vascular surgery infection/ischaemic soft tissue infection, severe dental abscess Other Infections e.g. septic abortion, puerperal sepsis, post-surgical infections. AMOXICLAV JUNO is indicated for prophylaxis against infection in major surgical procedures that may be associated with higher risk of infectious complications eg. gastrointestinal surgery.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, powder for
  • Intravenous
  • white to off-white sterile powder

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 pack
  • 10 pack
  • 20 pack
  • 5 pack
  • 50 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

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