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Moxaclav Forte Powder for Suspension contains Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid
Moxaclav Forte Powder for Suspension side effects
Side effects, as with Amoxicillin, are uncommon and mainly of a mild and transitory nature. Diarrhoea, pseudomembranous colitis, indigestion, nausea, vomiting and candidiasis have been reported. If gastrointestinal side effects occur with oral therapy, that may be reduced by taking Amoxycillin & Clavulanic Acid at the start of meals. Hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice have been reported rarely but are usually reversible. Urticarial and erythematous rashes sometimes occur.
Rarely erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and exfoliative dermatitis have been reported. In common with other beta-lactam antibiotics angioedema and anaphylaxis have been reported.
Amoxycillin & Clavulanic Acid should be used with care in patients on anti-coagulation therapy or with severe hepatic dysfunction. In patients with moderate or severe renal impairment, dosage should be adjusted. During the administration of high dose of Amoxycillin & Clavulanic Acid adequate fluid intake and urinary output should be maintained to minimize the possibility of crystalluria.
Prolongation of bleeding time and prothrombin time have been reported in some patients receiving Coamoxiclav. In common with other broad-spectrum antibiotics, Co-amoxiclav may reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives and patient should be warned accordingly. Concomitant use of allopurinol during treatment with amoxycillin can increase the likelihood of allergic skin reactions. There are no data on the concomitant use of Co-amoxiclav and allopurinol.
Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid has been used orally in human pregnancy in a limited number of cases with no untoward effect; however use of Amoxycillin & Clavulanic Acid in pregnancy is not recommended unless considered essential by the physician. During lactation, trace quantities of Amoxicillin can be detected in breast milk.
History of Penicillin hypersensitivity. Attention should be paid to possible cross sensitivity with other beta-lactam antibiotics e.g., cephalosporins. Also contraindicated for patients with previous history of Amoxycillin & Clavulanic Acid or penicillin associated cholestatic jaundice.
Dosage in renal impairment: The dose should be adjusted in case of patients with renal impairment.Adults or Children:
- Mild impairment (CrCl > 30 ml/min): No change in dose.
- Moderate impairment (CrCl 10- 30 ml/min): 625 mg tablet 12 hourly.
- Severe impairment (CrCl < 10 ml/min): Not more than one tablet 12 hourly; 625 mg tablet is not recommended.
Dosage in hepatic impairment: Dose with caution; monitor hepatic function at regular intervals.This may be taken without regard to meals; however, absorption of Clavulanate potassium is enhanced when Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid is administered at the start of a meal. To minimize the potential for gastrointestinal intolerance, Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid should be taken at the start of the meal.
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