Description
Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid and Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets that come under the brand name AMOXVAST 625 LB and belong to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, bone, soft tissue, joints, urinary tract, and respiratory tract. These tablets may also be used to treat infectious diarrhoea. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria infect the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in the body. It does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid and Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets is a combination of three drugs, namely: Amoxycillin, Clavulanic acid, and Lactic acid bacillus. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, it kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Amoxycillin against the bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic that helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut which may have gotten upset due to the infection. Together, it helps in treating bacterial infections.
Medical Benefits of Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid and Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets
• It is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, bone, soft tissue, joints, urinary tract, and respiratory tract.
• It can be used to treat infectious diarrhoea.
• It helps in preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, it kills the bacteria.
• It also decreases bacterial resistance and enhances the activity of Amoxycillin against the bacteria.
• It acts as a probiotic that helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut which may have gotten upset due to the infection.
• It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Side Effects
• Bloating
• Skin rashes
• Gas
• Nausea
• Vomiting
Directions for Use
• Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor.
• Do not chew or crush it.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
• Depending on your medical condition, your doctor will decide how long you need to take this medicine.
Storage
• Keep in a cool and dry environment.
• Keep it away from sunlight.
Precautions
• Avoid alcohol consumption with this medication as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.
• Please consult your doctor before taking these tablets, if you are pregnant.
• If you have a liver or kidney impairment then consult your doctor.
• Do not give it to children below 12 years unless prescribed by a doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions for Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid and Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets
Can I stop taking this tablet on my own?
Do not stop taking it despite symptomatic relief. To treat your condition effectually continue taking this medicine for as long as it has been prescribed for you. Talk to your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking it.
Does this composition cause thrush?
It may cause thrush or candidiasis, which is a fungal infection occurring due to the overgrowth of yeast-like fungus in the mouth or throat. Regularly rinse your mouth with water to prevent the growth of fungus.
Does this tablet cause stomach upset?
This medicine can less likely to cause stomach upset or diarrhoea as it contains lactic acid bacillus, a probiotic that helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut which may have gotten upset due to infection.
Is it used to treat infectious diarrhoea?
It may be used to treat infectious diarrhoea. Infectious diarrhoea is the inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestine), which mainly occurs due to contaminated food and water.
Can I take this tablet on my own?
Do not take this medicine on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.