Famiclav 500 mg+125 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 60.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 840.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 420.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as
Famiclav 250 mg tablet Famiclav 125 mg suspension

Indications

  • Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Treatment of acute bacterial otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
  • Treatment of acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
  • Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli
  • Treatment of uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal action against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms
  • Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis by interfering with the transpeptidation process
  • Clavulanic acid protection of Cefuroxime from degradation by beta-lactamase enzymes

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage of 250 mg b.i.d. for pharyngitis/tonsillitis in adolescents and adults
  • Dosage of 250 mg b.i.d. for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in adolescents and adults
  • Dosage of 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for pharyngitis/tonsillitis in pediatric patients
  • Recommended duration for various infections

Interaction

  • Increased serum concentration with concomitant administration of probenecid
  • Possible lower bioavailability with drugs that reduce gastric acidity

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to cephalosporin
  • Pseudomembranous Colitis

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort or pain
  • Overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms
  • Rare instances of renal dysfunction, anaphylaxis, angioedema, pruritis, rash

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safe use in later pregnancy for urinary and other infections
  • Excretion into breast milk in small quantities

Precautions & Warnings

  • Careful use in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Caution in patients with a 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

  • Famiclav 500 mg Tablet is used to treat various infections caused by sensitive bacteria
  • Starts working within 2-3 hours
  • Effect lasts for an average duration of 4-8 hours
  • Unknown interaction with alcohol
  • No habit-forming tendencies
  • Safe use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Quick tips for medication usage

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