Klamentin 250 mg / 31.25 mg

Indication

For short-term treatment of infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, bone, and joint. Klamentin is bactericidal to a variety of bacteria including beta-lactamases producing microorganisms resistant to ampicillin and amoxicillin.

Ingredients

• Amoxicillin 250 mg
• Clavulanic acid 31.25 mg

Direction

Dissolve the drug in sufficient water (about 5-10 ml for 1 sachet), stir well before use. Take immediately before meals to reduce drug intolerance. Children 3 months and older: 45 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses for otitis media, sinusitis, respiratory and severe infections; 25 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses for less severe infections. Duration: 5-10 days, not exceeding 14 days without re-examination, or as directed by physician.

Side effects

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• vomiting
• Allergic skin reactions
• Hepatic dysfunction (rare)

Precautions

• For prescription only
• Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to penicillins and cephalosporins
• Not recommended in severe hepatic and renal impairment
• Avoid in patients with history of jaundice or hepatic dysfunction during penicillin treatment
• Avoid in infectious mononucleosis
• Store in dry places
• not exceeding 30°C
• protect from light
• Keep out of reach of children