Lumiclav 625

Composition of Lumiclav 625

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

Uses of Lumiclav 625

• Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as sinusitis
• otitis media
• tonsillitis/pharyngitis
• acute bronchitis and pneumonia
• urinary tract infections
• skin and soft tissue infections
• dental infections
• and certain bone/joint infections.

Key benefits

• Broad-spectrum treatment of bacterial infections
• Effective against beta-lactamase producing bacteria
• Helps reduce infection symptoms and complications
• Useful for respiratory
• urinary
• skin and dental infections

How Lumiclav 625 works

Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial death. Clavulanic acid inhibits beta-lactamase enzymes produced by resistant bacteria, protecting amoxicillin and extending its antibacterial spectrum.

How to take Lumiclav 625

Oral tablet. Take as prescribed by a doctor, usually with food (start of a meal) to reduce stomach upset. Swallow with water at evenly spaced intervals; complete the full course 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 Lumiclav 625

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

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• rash
• urticaria
• headache
• dizziness
• oral/vaginal candidiasis

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 Lumiclav 625

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only antibiotic; use only for bacterial infections. Do not use if allergic to penicillins/cephalosporins or with a history of severe hypersensitivity. Use with caution in kidney or liver impairment; dose adjustment may be needed and liver enzymes may be monitored. Stop and seek medical help if severe rash, breathing difficulty, facial swelling, or severe/persistent diarrhoea occurs (risk of C. difficile). Prolonged use may cause superinfection. Not recommended in suspected infectious mononucleosis (higher risk of rash).

Do not take Lumiclav 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/other anticoagulants (may increase INR/bleeding risk), methotrexate (increased toxicity), allopurinol (increased rash risk), probenecid (increases amoxicillin levels), mycophenolate mofetil (reduced active metabolite exposure), oral typhoid vaccine (reduced effect)

How to store Lumiclav 625

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Lumiclav 625

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:

LUMINAS PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LT

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Penicillin antibiotic + Beta-lactamase inhibitor (Aminopenicillin + Clavulanate)