Clavuxet 250 mg+62.5 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 30.07 (14's pack: ৳ 421.00)

Medicine Details

Product Title

  • Clavuxet 250 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria

Active Ingredients

  • Cefuroxime
  • Clavulanic acid

Dosage Form

Tablet

Pharmacological Action

  • Bactericidal
  • Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis
  • Inhibits transpeptidation process
  • Beta-lactamase inhibitor

Dosage Instructions

  • 250 mg b.i.d for adolescents and adults
  • 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for pediatric patients
  • Single dose for uncomplicated Gonorrhoea

Administration

  • May be taken without regard for food

Interaction

  • Probenecid increases serum concentration by 50%
  • Reduced bioavailability with drugs that reduce gastric acidity

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to cephalosporin
  • Pseudomembranous Colitis

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Pruritis
  • Rash
  • Urticaria

Pregnancy Use

  • Safe for later pregnancy
  • Excreted in breast milk in small quantities

Precautions

  • Careful use with potent diuretics
  • History of colitis

Therapeutic Class

  • Second generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C
  • Away from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Common Questions

  • Starts working within 2-3 hours
  • Effects last for 4-8 hours
  • Safety with alcohol consumption unknown
  • Not habit-forming
  • Safe to use during pregnancy
  • Safe to use during breastfeeding

Quick Tips

  • Finish the full course of treatment
  • Take with food to avoid upset stomach
  • Probiotics may help with diarrhea
  • Stop and inform doctor if itchy rash or breathing difficulties occur
  • Do not use leftover medicine for future infections without consulting a doctor

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