Clavam Dry Syrup

Description

Clavam Dry Syrup is a combination drug used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Amoxycillin interferes with the growth and division process of the bacterial cell wall while clavulanic acid ensures extended anti-bacterial activity. This combination is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the lungs and airways, middle ear, sinuses, skin, and the urinary tract.

CLAVAM DRY SYRUP Chemical Name

Amoxycillin + Clavulanic Acid

CLAVAM DRY SYRUP Manufacturer

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Uses of CLAVAM DRY SYRUP

• Ear Infection
• Nose Infection
• Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
• Skin Infection
• Urinary Tract Infection

What is CLAVAM DRY SYRUP?

Clavam Dry Syrup is a prescription medicine that is used to treat certain infections such as urinary tract infections which include inflammation of the kidne, and infection of the wall of the urinary bladder, skin and skin structure infections such as serious bacterial skin infection, lower respiratory tract infections which include inflammation of the airways or infection in the lungs. This medicine is also used to treat acute bacterial inflammation within the nasal passage, acute middle ear infection, gum swelling, and infection from animal bites. This drug works by killing the growth of bacteria that cause infection.

How CLAVAM DRY SYRUP working

Clavam Dry Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid. Amoxycillin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial defensive covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which impairs resistance and enhances the activity of Amoxycillin against bacteria.

Dosage

Missed Dose

A missed dose should be taken as early as you remember it. However, if the time of the next dose is almost there, then the missed dose should be skipped, and the regular dosing schedule should be continued. Avoid taking a repeated dose to make up for a missed dose.

Overdose

In the case of overdose, Clavam Dry should be discontinued, and symptomatic or supportive therapy should be given. Diuresis, hemodialysis and adequate fluid intake should be recommended to decrease the harmful effects of Clavam Dry.

Adverse effects

• diarrhea
• hives
• inflammation of the vagina
• nausea
• skin rashes

Precautions And Warnings

Before you use this tablet, tell your health care physician of your medical history including penicillin allergy, allergy to manifold allergens, allergy to cephalosporins, abnormal functioning of the liver, hardship in the flow of liver secretions, abnormal functioning of the kidney, inflammation of the colon due to bacteria, mononucleosis, drug resistance, patients undergone urine testing to detect sugar levels, patients with history of asthma, hay fever and hives, or use of oral contraceptives. A life-threatening allergic reaction is observed in the patient with a history of allergy with penicillin and multiple allergens. An inflammation of the liver and decrease flow of digestive fluid from liver is observed in patients with a history of abnormal liver functioning.

Storage

Store Clavam Dry Syrup at 25°C (77° F), away from moisture, and away from sunlight. Keep this medicine away from children and pets.