Amoxicillin (Megaclav) is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called penicillins. Amoxicillin (Megaclav) fights bacteria in the body.
Clavulanate potassium is a form of Clavulanic Acid (Megaclav), which is similar to penicillin. Clavulanate potassium fights bacteria that is often resistant to penicillins and other antibiotics.
The combination of Amoxicillin (Megaclav) and clavulanate potassium is used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and infections of the skin.
Amoxicillin (Megaclav) and clavulanate potassium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Prescription: Yes
Warnings: Before taking MEGACLAV 625MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have fits, inflammation of the large intestine, or allergic reactions as this medicine may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, a history of jaundice (yellowing of the skin) with antibiotics, glandular fever (fever with a sore throat, swollen glands, and extreme tiredness), and urination problems. Your symptoms may improve before the bacterial infection is completely cured. Therefore, it is always advised to complete the course of therapy.
Medicine Interaction: MEGACLAV 625MG TABLET may interact with other antibiotics, anti-gout medications (probenecid and allopurinol), blood thinners (warfarin), a medication that suppresses the immune system (mycophenolate mofetil), anticancer medication (methotrexate), and steroid medicines (prednisone, dexamethasone, and methylprednisolone, etc.)
Drug Schedule: Schedule H Prescription Drug
Side Effects: Signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it,
pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness,
easy bruising or bleeding,
skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness,
agitation, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior, seizure (convulsions),
Nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) or
severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Less serious side effects may include:
mild diarrhea, gas, stomach pain,
Nausea or vomiting,
headache,
skin rash or itching,
white patches in your mouth or throat or
vaginal yeast infection (itching or discharge).
How to Store it: Store at a temperature not exceeding 25C, protected from moisture.
Over Dose: Store at a temperature not exceeding 25C, protected from moisture.
Precautions: Store at a temperature not exceeding 25C, protected from moisture.
Missed Dose: Store at a temperature not exceeding 25C, protected from moisture.
