AMOKSIKLAV suspension. 156.25 mg. / 5 ml. 100 ml.

Amoksiklav WHAT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

Amoksiklav suspension is sold as:

Amoksiklav suspension 156,25 mg/5mk Each 5 ml oral suspension (1 spoon) contain 125 mg of amoxicillin in the form of a trihydrate and clavulanic acid 31,25 mg in the form of a potassium salt - in a ratio of 4: 1.

Amoksiklav suspension forte 312,5 mg/5ml: Each 5 ml oral suspension forte (1 spoon) contain 250 mg of amoxicillin in the form of a trihydrate and clavulanic acid 62,5 mg in the form of a potassium salt - 4:1.

packing:

Bottle of dry powder for preparation of 100 ml suspension. Bottle of dry powder for preparation of 100 ml suspension forte.

Amoksiklav antibiotic to treat infections. It belongs to a group of antibiotics called beta-lactam penicillins. It works by killing the bacteria causing the infection. There is a broad antibacterial spectrum of action.

For what use oral suspension Amoksiklav?
Amoksiklav is intended for treatment of the following infections:

♦ infections of the upper respiratory tract (acute and chronic inflammation of the paranasal sinuses (sinusitis), acute and chronic inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media), paranasal abscess (abscess)

♦ infections, lower respiratory tract infection (chronic bronchitis, pneumonia)

♦ urinary tract infections

♦ gynecological infections

♦ gonorrhea

♦ bite from an animal or person

♦ infections of skin and soft tissue

♦ infections of bones and connective tissue

♦ cholecystitis and cholangitis (inflammation of the gallbladder and bile ducts)

♦ soft Shankar

♦ odontogenic infections (infections of the mouth, teeth)

♦ abdominal infections

BEFORE USING AMOKSIKLAV

Not be taken if your child:

♦ is allergic to any component of the drug (active or secondary ingredient)

♦ is allergic to penicillin group of antibiotics

♦ suffering from chronic lymphocytic leukemia

♦ have cholestatic jaundice or liver failure caused by penicillins or combination of amoxicillin / clavulanic acid

Allergy means if your child has ever had a skin rash or swelling of the face, neck or body with difficulty breathing while using the drug.

Precautions for use:

Inform your doctor if:

♦ your child has severe renal or hepatic impairment doctor will adjust the dose appropriately or will prolong the interval between doses

♦ your child suffers from chronic lymphocytic leukemia or infectious mononucleosis (swollen lymph glands)

♦ Caution is when your child is hypersensitive to cephalosporins;
Your child should drink enough fluids to prevent the possibility of crystalluria (development of Calcutta ('pebbles') in the urinary tract

Pregnancy and lactation:

When Amoksiklav oral suspension is attributed to you personally, not your child, you should inform your doctor if you are pregnant (and in case of doubt) or breastfeeding.
No evidence of injury (teratogenic) effects on the fetus. Amoksiklav ® can be used during pregnancy only if clearly displayed.

Effects on mental and physical abilities

The drug does not affect the mental and physical abilities of your child.
Use of other medications (drug interactions)
Please tell the doctor if your child is taking or has taken any other medicine, even if it is not a prescription. Tell the doctor if your child uses methotrexate because concomitant use of methotrexate and Amoksiklav ® increases the toxicity of methotrexate. Concomitant use with allopurinol increases the incidence of exanthema (skin rash). Amoksiklav with aminoglycosides is physically and chemically compatible. Caution is advised during concomitant administration of Amoksiklav and oral anticoagulants (drugs that prevent blood from clotting (coagulation)); this can cause bleeding. 'Avoid concomitant use of disulfiram.
Combination with rifampytsin antagonizing, (the effect of the drugs in combination is less than when they are used alone). Amoxicillin may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Not recommended combination with other beta-lactamase antibiotics or bacteriostatic antibiotics (tetracyclines and macrolides), which reduces the effect of Amoksiklav.

HOW IT IS USED TO?

The doctor will tell you how many (milliliters) a day suspension to give your child, and how many days to continue treatment. 'Children exact dose given per kg body weight. The usual dose of oral suspension in children: Children from 3 months and children up to 40 kg body weight:
20-40 mg / kg (calculated on amoxicillin) divided in three equal doses (at
every 8 hours).
A measuring spoon is used for application and use of suspension and suspension forte (1 teaspoon is 5 ml,% teaspoon is 3,75 ml, V% spoon is 2,5 ml).

Remember: Children exact dose given per kg body weight, not years!

The doctor will tell you how much of the drug (the exact dose in milliliters) take your child every day.
In patients with severe renal impairment, the dose should be adjusted accordingly.

How to prepare oral suspension?

Amoksiklav © suspension: The bottle with dry powder is shaken and added to 86 ml of water in two parts (or mark) and shaken well.
Amoksiklav ® forte suspension: bottle dry powder shake, add 85 ml of water into two parts (or mark) and shake well. Before each use Shake well!
If you give the child greater amounts of the drug than expected:
If you give the child more medicine than expected, immediately consult a doctor. Doctor show the bottle with the remaining suspension.
Taking large doses can cause agitation, anxiety, insomnia (can not sleep), dizziness, in severe cases, seizures (konvulzii).

  If you forget to give the medicine:

If you forget to give the medicine, give it as soon as you remember. But do not give too quickly the next dose is needed dosing interval of at least 4 hours. Then proceed as before (after the adoption to have a range of 8 hours). Do not take two doses of the drug next time.

Do not stop giving the drug to the child before the expiry of the prescribed time by the doctor, even when your child is feeling better.
If you stop the treatment before the end of the treatment it is possible to either of the bacteria had survived, which may return the infection.

however:

If you are sure that all prescribed medications and your child still does not feel well, go to the doctor!

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Amoksiklav can cause side effects that are usually mild and transient.

> The most common are digestive disorders (nausea), vomiting and diarrhea. You can reduce them by giving medicine to your child before or during meals as food does not affect the action of the drug.

> Some people experience fungoides (fungi in the mouth, vagina or skin folds) in the treatment or immediately thereafter. Consult doctor for help.

> Rarely, the drug can cause short-term changes in the blood picture.

> Some people in adopting Amoksiklav get a skin rash with itching. Develop a rash and itching in your child should stop giving the drug immediately and consult a doctor.

> Immediately stop giving the medicine to your child and immediately visit a doctor or hospital in case of:

♦ swelling of the hands, ankles, face, lips, mouth, and throat that may cause difficulty in swallowing and breathing

♦ hives,

♦ collapse (weakness)

♦ yellowing of the skin or eyes, called jaundice

These are very rare but serious side effects. If you notice these symptoms, perhaps your child has an allergic reaction Amoksiklav. He needs immediate medical attention or take him to the hospital.

> The advice immediately if you notice:

♦ your child has severe diarrhea

♦ your child's urine is dark and faeces (stool) bright (possibility of cholestatic jaundice, hepatitis)

♦ your child's eyes turned white and yellowed skin (cholestatic jaundice, hepatitis)

♦ reduce the amount of urine than usual (interstitial nephritis).

♦ Some of these effects may be delayed for several weeks after completion of treatment.

These are very rare side effects, but they need medical attention. If you notice any doubt or adverse (side) effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Powder for suspension is kept at a temperature of 0 to 25 C. The finished slurry to be stored in the refrigerator (2 ° -8 ° C) must be used for up to 7 days.

After using the bottle of suspension to close well. Keep out of reach of children!
The drug should not be used after the expiry date.