Before taking Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg 250/125mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics; or if you have any other allergies.
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: a history of liver problems (e.g., cholestatic jaundice) associated with prior use of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg 250/125mg.
Before using Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, a certain type of viral infection (infectious mononucleosis).
Kidney function declines as you grow older. Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg is removed by the kidneys. Therefore, elderly people may be more sensitive to Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg.
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Caution is advised if Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg is given before delivery for a certain condition (premature rupture of fetal membranes) due to a possible increased risk of harm to the newborn. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Store at or below room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Take Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg by mouth with a meal or snack, usually every 8 or 12 hours, or as directed by your doctor.
Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg at evenly spaced intervals.
Continue to take Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.
Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting may occur during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. Take with food to minimize stomach upset. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact the doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: easy bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat or fever, dark urine, persistent nausea or vomiting, severe stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes or skin.
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (pseudomembranous colitis) due to a resistant bacteria. This condition may occur weeks after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop: persistent diarrhea, severe abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, or blood/mucus in your stool.
Use of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (oral or vaginal fungal infection). Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms.
A very serious allergic reaction to Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
The amoxicillin in this combination medication can commonly cause a mild rash that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe allergic reaction. Therefore, seek immediate medical attention if you develop any rash.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
If you miss a dose of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
Before using Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg, tell the doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: allopurinol, live bacterial vaccines, methotrexate, tetracyclines.
Before taking Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg 250/125mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are also taking probenecid. Probenecid slows down the removal of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg 250/125mg from your body, resulting in higher levels of this antibiotic in your bloodstream. For certain types of difficult-to-treat infections, your doctor may prescribe these 2 medications together in order to achieve this effect. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg may decrease the effectiveness of combination-type birth control pills. This can result in pregnancy. You may need to use an additional form of reliable birth control while using Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
This antibiotic may cause false positive results with certain diabetic urine testing products (cupric sulfate-type). Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg may also affect the results of certain lab tests. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid 250/125mg.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.