Clamovid 625mg

INDICATIONS

For the treatment of acute otitis media, sinusitis, pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections caused by beta-lactamase-producing strains of bacteria.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Co-Amoxiclav (Clamovid) 500 mg/125mg Tablet

Adults and children Over 12 years old:

Severe infections: Oral, one tablet, three times a day.

Other infections: Oral, Oral, one tablet, two times a day.

Dosage in Renal Impairment:

Adults : Mild impairment (Creatinine clearance > 30ml/min) : No change in dosage.

: Moderate impairment (Creatinine clearance > 10 - 30ml/min) : One tablet, 12 hourly

: Severe impairment (Creatinine clearance > 10 ml/min) : Not recommended.

Dosage in Hepatic Impairment:

Dose with caution; minor hepatic function at regular intervals. There are, as yet, insufficient data on which to base a dosage recommendation.

Note: Not recommended in children of 12 years and under.

Co-Amoxiclav (Clamovid) 125 mg/ 31.25 mg/ 5 ml Powder for Suspension

The usual recommended daily dosage is 25 mg/Kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours. In more serious infections the dosage may be increased up to 50 mg/Kg/day in divided doses every eight hours.

Children:

1 to 6 years (10 to 18 Kg) : Oral 5ml (approximately 125 mg of Amoxicilin and 31.25 mg of Clavulanic Acid) every eight hours.

Children up to 10 years: 1-2 teaspoonfuls every 8 hours.

Duration of therapy should be appropriate to the indication and should not exceed 14 days without review or as prescribed by the physician.

Note: The information given here is limited. For further information, kindly consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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