Co-amoxiclav is an antibiotic and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It contains two di erent medicines called amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxicillin belongs to a group of medicines called “penicillins” that can sometimes be stopped from working (made inactive). The other active component (clavulanic acid) stops this from happening. Co-amoxiclav is used in adults and children to treat the following infections:
• severe ear, nose and throat infections
• respiratory tract infections
• urinary tract infections
• skin and soft tissue infections including dental
infections
• bone and joint infections
• intra-abdominal infections
• genital organ infections in women.
Co-amoxiclav is used in adults and children to prevent infections associated with major surgical procedures.
Dosage
The usual doses are:
Adults and children weighing 40 kg and over
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Standard dose |
1000 mg/200 mg every 8 hours.
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To stop infections during and after surgery
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1000 mg/200 mg before the surgery when you are given your anaesthetic.
The dose can di er depending on
the type of operation you are
having. Your doctor may repeat
the dose if your surgery takes
longer than 1 hour.
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Children weighing less than 40 kg
• All doses are worked out depending on the child’s body weight in kilograms.
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Children aged 3 months and over |
25 mg/5 mg for each kilogram of body weight every 8 hours.
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Children aged less than 3 months or weighing less than 4 kg every 12 hours.
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25 mg/5 mg for each kilogram of bodyweight
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Patients with kidney and liver problems
• If you have kidney problems you may be given adi erent dose. A di erent strength or a di erent medicine may be chosen by your doctor.
Warning:
You will not be asked to store your medicine. It will be brought to you ready to be administered straight away. It will be stored below 30°C and kept in the outer carton.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children
Do not use Co-amoxiclav after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. |
