Barclav 625 Tablet

Composition of Barclav 625 Tablet

Barclav 625 Tablet contains Amoxicillin 500 mg + Clavulanic Acid 125 mg (as potassium clavulanate). It belongs to the Penicillin antibiotic + Beta-lactamase inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Barclav 625 Tablet

• Bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections (sinusitis
• tonsillitis
• otitis media
• bronchitis
• pneumonia)
• urinary tract infections
• skin and soft tissue infections
• dental infections
• and other susceptible mixed infections

Key benefits

• Treats susceptible bacterial infections
• Effective against beta-lactamase producing bacteria
• Broad-spectrum coverage for mixed infections
• Helps reduce risk of treatment failure due to resistance

How Barclav 625 Tablet 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, expanding coverage.

How to take Barclav 625 Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take as prescribed by the doctor, preferably at the start of a meal to reduce stomach upset. Swallow whole with water and complete the full course; do not stop early even if you feel better.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and, rarely, fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Barclav 625 Tablet

Most side effects of Barclav are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• skin rash
• itching
• headache
• dizziness
• oral/vaginal thrush

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Barclav 625 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only antibiotic. Do not use in patients with allergy to penicillins/cephalosporins or history of severe hypersensitivity. Use with caution in liver disease; may cause hepatitis/cholestatic jaundice—seek help if jaundice, dark urine, severe fatigue occur. Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney impairment. Prolonged use may cause superinfection. Seek urgent care for severe rash, breathing difficulty, facial swelling, or severe/persistent diarrhoea (possible C. difficile).

Do not take Barclav if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known penicillin allergy.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin/acenocoumarol (may increase bleeding risk; monitor INR), methotrexate (increased toxicity), probenecid (increases amoxicillin levels), allopurinol (increased rash risk), mycophenolate mofetil (reduced active metabolite exposure), oral contraceptives (reduced effectiveness reported—use backup if advised)

How to store Barclav 625 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Barclav 625 Tablet

Space the doses evenly through the day so the level stays steady. Take a probiotic a few hours apart if loose motions trouble you, and drink plenty of fluids. Never use a leftover antibiotic, or someone else's, for a new illness.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

REGENIX DRUGS LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Penicillin antibiotic + Beta-lactamase inhibitor