Amoxyclav 875mg/125mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic combination used to treat bacterial infections affecting the lungs (such as pneumonia), ear, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. It combines Amoxycillin, a penicillin-class antibiotic, with Clavulanic Acid, a beta-lactamase inhibitor that blocks the enzyme many resistant bacteria produce to neutralise antibiotics, extending Amoxycillin’s effectiveness to a wider range of bacterial strains.
Amoxycillin works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall, a structure essential to the bacteria’s survival, which causes the bacteria to weaken and die. Clavulanic Acid does not directly kill bacteria but protects Amoxycillin from being broken down by resistant organisms, making the combination effective even where Amoxycillin alone would fail. This medicine is not effective against viral infections such as the common cold or flu.
Amoxyclav 875mg/125mg Tablet is best taken with a meal to reduce the chance of stomach upset, and the tablet should be swallowed whole rather than chewed or crushed. It should be taken at evenly spaced intervals, at the same time each day, for the complete duration advised by the doctor. It is important to finish the entire course even after symptoms improve, since stopping early can allow surviving bacteria to cause the infection to return, sometimes in a harder-to-treat form.
Key composition:
- Amoxycillin 875mg
- Clavulanic Acid 125mg
Common points to keep in mind:
- Take with or after food to reduce the chance of stomach upset
- Complete the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve early
- Inform your doctor of any known antibiotic allergies or kidney/liver problems
- Diarrhea can occur; probiotics may help, but seek advice if it becomes severe or bloody
- Stop use and seek urgent care if rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty develops
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, out of reach of children
Amoxyclav 875mg/125mg Tablet is marketed by Abbott. It is a prescription medicine and should only be used under medical supervision, based on a doctor’s assessment of the specific infection being treated.
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