It is an antibiotic drug effective in treating bacterial infections in the nose, throat, urinary tract, ear, lungs, chest, teeth, and skin.
The medicinal has bacteria-killing properties that develop resistance to other therapies and thus also help in treating tuberculosis that does not seem to be treated with any other treatment procedure.
It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. Please consult your doctor.
Exercise caution when using it in individuals with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be required, so it's crucial to seek advise from a healthcare professional.
Effect of consumption of alcohol with this drug is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
It doesn’t hamper attention and thus is considered safe for activities requiring attention like driving.
It is generally considered safe during pregnancy, however seek advice from your doctor before starting the medication.
It is generally considered safe while you’re breastfeeding, consult your doctor for more specific information.
It is an antibiotic in which active ingredients Clavulanic acid and Amoxycillin are present. Amoxycillin prevents bacteria from forming a protective covering which is necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Clavulanic acid serves a special purpose by inhibiting the enzyme (beta-lactamase). The combination of clavulanic acid and amoxicillin has proven effective in treating many types of infections.
Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter your body and start to multiply, causing illness and related symptoms like fever, pain, and swelling. It affects different parts of the body like ear, nose, throat, chest, lungs, teeth, skin, and urinary tract.
Yes, the use of Acticlav can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Consult your doctor and seek advice regarding the use of other methods of contraception (e.g., condom, diaphragm, spermicide) while you are taking Acticlav.
Acticlav is a combination of two medicines: Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid. It is used to treat bacterial infections like, tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, boils, abscesses, cellulitis, wound infection, bone infection, and oral cavity infections.. The medicine works by killing the harmful bacteria that cause infections.
The use of Acticlav is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to penicillins or any other ingredient of the medicine. It should not be used in patients with a history of liver disease. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicines.
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose off the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Yes, Acticlav can cause an allergic reaction. It is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of allergic reaction like hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat.
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Acticlav can increase the risks of side effects. Acticlav takes time to show its full effect and treat your infection. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
No, do not stop taking Acticlav before completing the full course of the treatment, even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Hence, continue taking the medicine for the due course as the medicine may still be showing beneficial effects.
Acticlav is safe to use when taken as advised by the doctor. However, in some patients, it may cause common side effects like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, allergic reaction and other uncommon or rare side effects. If you experience any persistent problem during the course of your treatment, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Yes, the use of Acticlav can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. In addition to that, the medicine may affect the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine as well and cause diarrhea. In case you experience diarrhea, drink plenty of water or other fluids. Talk to your doctor if diarrhea persists and you notice any signs of dehydration, like less frequency of urination with dark colored and strong-smelling urine. Do not take any other medicine without consulting a doctor.
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