Clavicin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 600 mg powd for inj Amoxicillin 500 mg, clavulanic acid 100 mg. Per 1.2 g powd for inj Amoxicillin 1 g, clavulanic acid 200 mg

Indications/Uses

Short-term treatment for upper & lower resp tract, GUT, skin & soft tissue, bone & joint infections.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >12 yr 1.2 g every 8 hr, may be increased to every 6 hr. Childn 3 mth-12 yr 30 mg/kg every 8 hr, may be increased to every 6 hr, 0-3 mth 30 mg/kg every 12 hr, may be increased to every 8 hr thereafter. Moderate renal impairment (CrCl 10-30 mL/min) 1.2 g IV stat followed by 600 mg IV every 12 hr. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min) 1.2 g IV stat followed by 600 mg IV every 24 hr. Additional 600 mg IV may need to be given during & at end of dialysis.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to penicillin or other β-lactams. Penicillin-associated jaundice or hepatic dysfunction.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to penicillins or cephalosporins. Overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms. Cholestatic jaundice; erythematous rashes associated w/ glandular fever. Ensure adequate fluid intake & urinary output during high doses. Na-restricted diet. Severe hepatic dysfunction. Renal impairment. Avoid use during pregnancy. Lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Diarrhoea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, mucocutaneous candidiasis; vag itching, soreness & discharge; moderate & asymptomatic rise in AST &/or ALT & alkaline phosphatase; urticarial & erythematous skin rashes; inj site thrombophlebitis.

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Drug Interactions

Prolonged bleeding & prothrombin time w/ anticoagulant therapy. Reduced efficacy of OCs. Decreased renal tubular excretion by probenecid. Increased allergic skin reactions w/ allopurinol.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Penicillins

ATC Classification

J01CR02 - amoxicillin and beta-lactamase inhibitor ; Belongs to the class of penicillin combinations, including beta-lactamase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Clavicin 1.2 g powd for inj

Packing/Price

10 × 1's;1's;50 × 1's

Form

Clavicin 600 mg powd for inj

Packing/Price

10 × 1's;1's;50 × 1's

Clavicin

amoxicillin + clavulanic acid

Manufacturer:

Mylan Lab

Distributor:

Unimed