Bioclavid/Bioclavid Forte Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Co-amoxiclav (amoxicillin & clavulanic acid). Per Bioclavid 250 mg/125 mg tab Amoxicillin trihydrate 250 mg, clavulanate K 125 mg. Per Bioclavid 500 mg/125 mg tab Amoxicillin trihydrate 500 mg, amoxicillin, clavulanate K 125 mg, clavulanic acid. Per Bioclavid 875 mg/125 mg tab Amoxicillin trihydrate 875 mg, clavulanate K 125 mg. Per 5 mL Bioclavid susp Amoxicillin trihydrate 125 mg, clavulanate K 31.25 mg. Per 5 mL Bioclavid Forte susp Amoxicillin trihydrate 250 mg, clavulanate K 62.5 mg

Indications/Uses

Tab: Treatment of common bacterial infections eg, upper & lower resp tract, ENT, skin & soft tissue, GUT infections, osteomyelitis, septicemia, peritonitis & post-op infections, acute sinusitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia. Susp: Treatment of infections in adults & childn eg, acute bacterial sinusitis, acute otitis media, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, community acquired pneumonia, cystitis, pyelonephritis, skin & soft tissue infections: cellulitis, animal bites, severe dental abscess w/ spreading cellulitis, bone & joints infections: osteomyelitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Bioclavid tab Adult & childn >12 yr Mild-moderate infection 250 mg/125 mg, More severe & resp tract infection 500 mg/125 mg. Adult, juvenile & childn >12 yr (>40 kg) 875 mg/125 mg. Bioclavid susp Childn 7-12 yr 10 mL, 2-7 yr 5 mL, 9 mth-2 yr 2.5 mL. Bioclavid Forte susp Childn 7-12 yr 5 mL. Childn <12 yr 25-50 mg/kg/day. All doses to be taken tid.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Preferably taken at the start of meals for better absorption & to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to penicillins & β-lactam agents. History of jaundice/hepatic impairment.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Serious & occasionally fatal hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylactoid & severe cutaneous adverse reactions). Convulsions in patients w/ impaired renal function or in those receiving high doses. Infectious mononucleosis. Patients w/ antibiotic-associated colitis; reduced urine output. Patients w/ evidence of hepatic & renal impairment.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

GI effects, hypersensitivity reactions, hematologic & hepatic function changes, mucocutaneous candidosis, dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting.

Drug Interactions

Oral anticoagulants, MTX, probenecid, mycophenolate mofetil.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Penicillins

ATC Classification

J01CR02 - amoxicillin and beta-lactamase inhibitor ; Belongs to the class of penicillin combinations, including beta-lactamase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Bioclavid 250 mg/125 mg film-coated tab

Packing/Price

100's (P3,432.95/pack)

Form

Bioclavid 500 mg/125 mg film-coated tab

Packing/Price

100's (P4,223.18/pack)

Form

Bioclavid 875 mg/125 mg film-coated tab

Packing/Price

14's (P860.27/pack)

Form

Bioclavid 125 mg/31.25 mg/5 mL powd for oral susp

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (P163.23/bottle)

Form

Bioclavid Forte 250 mg/62.5 mg/5 mL powd for oral susp

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (P280.03/bottle)

Bioclavid/Bioclavid Forte

amoxicillin + clavulanic acid

Manufacturer:

Sandoz

Distributor:

Zuellig