Bactoclav DS 228.05MG 60ML

Composition

Amoxicillin 200 mg + Clavulanic acid 28.5 mg per 5 ml oral suspension (DS)

Uses of Bactoclav DS 228.05MG 60ML

Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as ear infections (otitis media), sinusitis, tonsillitis/pharyngitis, lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, pneumonia), urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and dental infections.

• •Broad coverage against common respiratory pathogens
• •Effective in beta-lactamase producing bacteria
• •Treats ENT and chest infections
• •Useful for skin/soft tissue and dental infections
• •Helps reduce treatment failure compared with amoxicillin alone

How it works

Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that protects amoxicillin from breakdown by beta-lactamase–producing bacteria, broadening its antibacterial activity.

Directions for use

Oral suspension. Shake well before each dose and measure with a calibrated spoon/cup. Usually given with food to reduce stomach upset; follow the doctor’s prescribed dose based on body weight and severity. Complete the full course; do not stop early. Reconstitute as per label directions (add boiled and cooled water up to the mark).

Side effects

Common side effects of Bactoclav DS 228.05MG 60ML may include:

• •Diarrhoea
• •nausea