Clavutil (125 mg+31.25 mg)/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

70 ml bottle: ৳ 285.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company Apex pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Clavutil 250 mg tablet Clavutil 500 mg tablet

Title

Clavutil 125 Suspension

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Cephalosporin

Description

Clavutil 125 Suspension is indicated for the treatment of infections, including pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, skin and skin-structure infections, urinary tract infections, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, typhoid fever.

Color Options

  • White

Dosage Form

Suspension

Packaging

Bottle

Volume

125 mg

Age Group

  • Pediatric
  • Adolescent
  • Adult

Mode of Action

Bactericidal - inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis

Active Ingredients

  • Cefuroxime
  • Clavulanic Acid

Formulation

Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid

Dosage Instructions

  • 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days (Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis)
  • 250 mg b.i.d. for 10 days (Acute Bacterial Maxillary Sinusitis)
  • 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days (Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis)
  • 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days (Secondary Bacterial Infections of Acute Bronchitis)
  • 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days (Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections)
  • 250 mg b.i.d. for 7-10 days (Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections)

Pediatric Dosage Instructions

  • 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 5-10 days (Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis)
  • 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days (Acute Otitis Media)

Interaction

Concomitant administration of probenecid with Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid increases serum concentration

Contraindications

  • Allergy to cephalosporin
  • Pseudomembranous Colitis

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Renal Dysfunction
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Angioedema

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safe for later pregnancy, excreted into breast milk in small quantities

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution with concurrent potent diuretics
  • Patients with history of colitis

Therapeutic Class

Second generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C, away from light and moisture

Commonly Asked Questions

  • What is Clavutil 125 Syrup?: Cefuroxime antibiotic with Clavulanic acid, indicated for sensitive bacterial infections
  • What is it used for?: Treatment of pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, skin and skin-structure infections, UTI, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, typhoid fever
  • Time to take effect: 2-3 hours
  • Duration of effects: 4-8 hours
  • Safety with alcohol: Unknown interaction, consult doctor
  • Habit forming: No habit-forming tendencies
  • Pregnancy safety: Safe in pregnancy, consult doctor
  • Breastfeeding safety: Safe, low levels in breast milk
  • Quick Tips:
    • Complete full course of treatment
    • Take with food to avoid upset stomach
    • Consult doctor if bloody stools or abdominal cramps occur

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