
AMOCLAV 457MG 70ML SUS BOT 1S
Generic Name: Co-amoxiclav (amoxicillin and clavulanic acid).
Dosage Strength/Formulation: Co-amoxiclav (Amoclav) 457 mg/5 mL suspension: After reconstitution, each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) suspension contains: Amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 400 mg; Clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) 57 mg.
Classification: Prescription Drugs
Indication: For the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible microorganisms:
Upper respiratory tract infections (including ENT infections): Tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media.
Lower respiratory tract infections: Acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, lung abscess.
Genito-urinary tract and abdominal infections: Cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, female genital infections, septic abortion, pelvic or puerperal sepsis, intra-abdominal sepsis.
Skin and skin structure infections: Furuncle and abscess, cellulitis, wound infections.
Bone and joint infections: Osteomyelitis.
Dental infection: Dentoalveolar abscess.
Other infections: Septicemia, peritonitis, post-surgical infections.
Step down treatment for infections due to susceptible organisms, initially given antimicrobial therapy, particularly parenteral Co-amoxiclav.