Introduction About ACUCLAV KID TABLET

ACUCLAV KID TABLET is used to manage bacterial infections, including middle ear and sinus infections, respiratory tract infections, genital tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections such as dental infections, bone and joint infections, septic abortion, and abdominal infections. The symptoms of bacterial infection include fever, difficulty breathing, pus formation, and pain.

It contains a combination of medicines called Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid, which belong to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth of bacteria and helps clear up the infection.

ACUCLAV KID TABLET is not recommended for use if you have liver problems or jaundice upon taking an antibiotic or amoxicillin-clavulanate. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are suffering from a hepatic impairment, liver disease, renal impairment, kidney disease, glandular fever, or are unable to pass water properly.

ACUCLAV KID TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary. It should be used with caution in children (aged below 12 years) and elderly patients (above 50 years).

The common side effects associated with the use of ACUCLAV KID TABLET are diarrhea, thrush (fungal infection in the vagina, skin folds, or mouth), nausea, and vomiting. Contact your doctor immediately if any of the symptoms worsen.

Uses Of ACUCLAV KID TABLET

• Manage bacterial infection

How ACUCLAV KID TABLET Works

ACUCLAV KID TABLET helps in managing bacterial infection where amoxicillin is a penicillin that works by inhibiting the enzymes that help in the synthesis of the integral structural component of the bacterial cell wall whereas clavulanic acid is a beta-lactam (structurally related to penicillin) that works by inactivating an enzyme, namely beta-lactamase, thereby managing the inactivation of amoxicillin.

How to use ACUCLAV KID TABLET

• Take this medicine as advised by your physician.
• For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
• For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse ACUCLAV KID TABLET in the specified quantity of water as mentioned in the label.
• Consume the mixture immediately after reconstitution.
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Side Effects Of ACUCLAV KID TABLET

Common Side Effects of ACUCLAV KID TABLET:

• Diarrhoea
• thrush (fungal infection in the vagina, skin folds, or mouth)
• nausea
• vomiting

Stop taking ACUCLAV KID TABLET and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects:

• inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), jaundice

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Monitoring required

ACUCLAV KID TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women only if it is considered clearly necessary.

Breastfeeding

Use with Caution

ACUCLAV KID TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women.

Driving and Using Machines

Contraindicated

Do not drive or operate machines while taking if you feel unwell.

Kidney

Use with Caution

ACUCLAV KID TABLET should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment or kidney problems.

Liver

Consult your doctor

ACUCLAV KID TABLET is not recommended for use if you have ever had liver problems or jaundice upon taking an antibiotic or amoxicillin-clavulanate. It should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment or liver problems.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not take ACUCLAV KID TABLET if you are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin, any antibiotic, or any other ingredients of this medicine.

Use In Pediatrics

Use with Caution

ACUCLAV KID TABLET should be used with caution in children (below 12 years).

Use In Geriatrics

Use with Caution

ACUCLAV KID TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 50 years).

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions

Before taking ACUCLAV KID TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• allopurinol, probenecid (medicine used to manage gout)
• warfarin (medicine used to inhibit blood clotting)
• methotrexate (medicine used to manage rheumatic diseases or certain cancers)
• mycophenolate mofetil (a medicine used to manage the organ rejection after organ transplant)
• contraceptives (medicines used to manage conception)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ACUCLAV KID TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are gastrointestinal symptoms (including heartburn, indigestion, bloating, and constipation).

Synopsis

FAQs About ACUCLAV KID TABLET

References

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Written By Srilekha. R - B.Pharm

Reviewed By Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle - MBBS, MD(Pharmacology) View profile

Last updated on 21 Nov 2024 | 03:11 PM(IST)