MEDICLAV 600 mg/ 1.2 gm vial

ORIPEN-1 INJECTION
November 10, 2017
LEVOFLOXACIN I. V.
November 10, 2017
MEDICLAV 600 mg/ 1.2 gm vial Amoxicillin Sodium + Clavulanic acid vial
Composition : MEDICLAV 600 mg contains Amoxicillin Sodium equivalent to 500 mg Amoxicillin with Potassium Clavulanate equivalent to 100 mg Clavulanic acid. MEDICLAV 1.2 g contains Amoxicillin Sodium equivalent to 1g Amoxicillin with Potassium Clavulanate equivalent to 200 mg Clavulanic acid.
Indications : For the treatment of infections caused by amoxicillin resistant organisms producing ß-lactamases sensitive to Clavulanic acid:
  • Upper & lower respiratory tract
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Caused by Amoxicillin sensitive organisms
Contraindications : In patients with allergy to penicillins and cephalosporins. Mediclav is contra-indicated in patients with a previous history of Mediclav-associated jaundice/hepatic dysfunction.
Adverse Effects : Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, skin rashes, urticaria, and erythema multiforme, vaginitis, abnormal taste, headache, dizziness, tiredness and hot flushes.
Dosage :
  • Adult: 1.2 g every 6–8 h depending on the severity of the infection.
  • Infants <3 months, 30 mg/kg every 12 h.
  • Children 3 months to 12 years, 20–45 mg/kg every 8–12 h depending on the severity of the infection.