Description
Amoxicillin 500 Mg and Clavulanic Acid 125 mg Tablet help in the treatment of bacterial infection. It helps in the treatment of bacterial infections of the skin, bone, tissues, nose, throat infection, and much more. Bacterial infections are harmful in a way that they cause adverse effects on the body.
The Amoxicillin 500 Mg and Clavulanic Acid 125 mg Tablet form a cell covering on the cells that helps prevent cell leakage. This reduces the growth and the protein synthesis of the bacteria in the body which affects their growth. Using the tablets regularly leads to the death of bacteria hence you are free from the infection. The course of the tablet is generally for 3-5 days.
Precaution with the use of Amoxicillin 500 Mg and Clavulanic Acid 125 mg Tablets are, used in the medicine in a limited quantity. Avoid the use of alcohol. If you are pregnant, try to avoid the use. There common side effects are nausea, drowsiness, vomiting, headache, etc. Use it under external conditions only.
Working Mechanism of Amoxicillin 500 Mg and Clavulanic Acid 125 mg Tablet
The component in amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium is highly protein-bound; clavulanic acid is approximately 25% bound to human serum and amoxicillin is approximately 18% bound. Amoxicillin diffuses readily into most body tissues and fluids except the brain and spinal fluid.
The half-life of amoxicillin after the oral administration of amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium is 1.3 hours and that of clavulanic acid is 1 hour.
Approximately 50% to 70% of the amoxicillin and approximately 25% to 40% of the clavulanic acid are excreted unchanged in urine during the first 6 hours after administration of a single 250 mg/125 mg or 500 mg/125 mg tablet of amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium.
Absorption of Amoxicillin 500 Mg and Clavulanic Acid 125 mg Tablet
Dosing in the fasted or fed state has minimal effect on the pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin. While amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium can be given without regard to meals, absorption of clavulanate potassium, when taken with food, is greater relative to the fasted state. In one study, the relative bioavailability of clavulanate was reduced when amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium was dosed after eating something.
Indication of Amoxicillin 500 Mg and Clavulanic Acid 125 mg Tablet
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic only treats bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
It treats the bacterial infection of the following
- Bone
- Skin
- Respiratory tract
- Nose
- Urinary tract
- Ear
- Joints
- Throat
- Soft tissue
Precaiution with Amoxicillin 500 Mg and Clavulanic Acid 125 mg Tablet
The important precautions with the use of these tablets are mentioned below.
Take the tablet only under the condition of bacterial infection.
The consumption of these tablets increases the intake of water.
If you are pregnant, do not use the tablets.
If you face any allergies with the use of the tablets, avoid the consumption of the tablets.
This is not suitable for the treatment of the viruses.
Side Effects of Amoxicillin 500 Mg and Clavulanic Acid 125 mg Tablet
The common side effects of the Amoxicillin 500 Mg and Clavulanic Acid 125 mg Tablet are described below.
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Digestive issues
Storage- Keep the Amoxicillin 500 Mg and Clavulanic Acid 125 mg Tablets stored in a cool and dry place.
Note- The Amoxicillin 500 Mg and Clavulanic Acid 125 mg Tablets are only for external use.
