Clamentin Indications/Uses

Clamentin Film Coated Tablet: Clamentin is an antibiotic agent with a notably broad spectrum of activity against the commonly occurring bacterial pathogens in general practice and hospital. The beta-lactamase inhibitory action of clavulanate extends the spectrum of amoxicillin to embrace a wider range of organisms, including many resistant to other beta-lactam antibiotics.
Clementin should be used in accordance with local official antibiotic-prescribing guidelines and local susceptibility data. Clementin oral presentations for twice daily dosing, are indicated for short-term treatment of bacterial infections at the following sites: Upper respiratory tract infections (inclunding ENT) e.g. tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media. Lower respiratory tract infections e.g. acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, lobar and bronchopneumonia. Genito-urinary tract infections e.g. cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis. Skin and soft tissue infections, e.g. boils, abscesses, cellulitis, wound infections. Bone and joint infections e.g. osteomyelitis. Dental infections e.g. dentoalveolar abscess. Other infections e.g. septic abortion, puerperal sepsis, intra-abdominal sepsis. Susceptibility to Clamentin will vary with geography and time (see Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics under Actions). Local susceptibility data should be consulted where available, and microbiological sampling and susceptibility testing performed where necessary.
Clamentin Powder for Injection: Clamentin Intravenous is indicated for short-term treatment of bacterial infections at the following sites when amoxicillin-resistant β-lactamase-producing strains are suspected as the cause: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (Including ENT) in particular sinusitis, otitis media, recurrent tonsillitis. These infections are often caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae*, Moraxella catarrhalis* and Streptococcus pyogenes.
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in particular acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (especially if considered severe), bronchopneumonia. These infections are often caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae* and Moraxella catarrhalis*.
Genito-urinary Tract and Abdominal Infections in particular cystitis (especially when recurrent or complicated - excluding prostatitis), septic abortion, pelvic or puerperal sepsis and intra-abdominal sepsis. These infections are often caused by Enterobacteriaceae* (mainly Escherichia coli*), Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Enterococcus species*.
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in particular cellulitis, animal bites and severe dental abscess with spreading cellutitis. These infections are often caused by Staphylococcus aureus*, Streptococcus pyogenes and Bacteroides species*.
Prophylaxis of wound infection associated with surgical procedures in particular gastrointestinal, pelvic, major head and neck surgery and after limb amputation for infection.
*Some member of these species of bacteria produces β-lactamase, rendering them insensitive to amoxicillin alone.