Polyclav 625Mg Tablet

Polyclav is used to treat infections of the lungs and airways, skin, middle ear, sinuses, and the urinary tract. It also helps in curing conditions like tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis and gonorrhoea. Polyclav when used with an antibiotic clarithromycin treats stomach ulcers.

To make sure this tablet is safe for you, inform your doctor if you have:

• Asthma
• Liver or kidney disease
• Mononucleosis
• A history of diarrhoea caused by taking antibiotics, food or drug allergies.

Call your doctor at once if you have the following after using this medicine:

• Diarrhoea, fever, cold or flu symptoms, cough, troubled breathing.
• Swollen glands, severe skin irritation and rashes or joint pain.
• Jaundice, confusion or weakness, dark coloured urine.
• Numbness, severe tingling, pain or muscle weakness.
• Easy bruising or unusual bleeding of nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Dosage of this medication depends on the age, medical condition of the patient.

• Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

• Nose Bleed

• Throat Infection

• Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

• Skin Infection

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Gonorrhea And Associated Infections

• Typhoid Fever

• Stomach Ulcers

• Dental Abscess

• Endocarditis

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Hypersensitivity

• Diarrhoea

• Fever

• Joint Pain

• Skin Yellowing

• Easy Bruising And Bleeding

• Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

• Tooth Discoloration

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Altered Sense Of Taste

• Convulsions

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average of 1.5 to 2 hours after onset of action.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this tablet can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Women who are pregnant should consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies have been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women should take medical help before consuming this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Polyclav 625Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Amoxy Plus 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet

  Symbiosis Lab

• Clav Den 625mg Tablet

  Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

• Themiclav 500Mg/125Mg Tablet

  Themis Medicare Ltd

• Clavituf 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Clavoford 500Mg/125Mg Tablet

  Oxford Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Clarence 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet

  Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Xoclave 500 mg/125 mg Tablet

  Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Princiclav 500 mg/125 mg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Sensiclav 625 Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Moxikind-CV 625 Tablet

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  One should contact the doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

This tablet is a combination medicine of two drugs. Amoxicillin is a Penicillin antibiotic and inhibits the transfer of a peptide group in the transpeptidation process. As a result the bacterium is not able to build cell walls and is killed. Clarithromycin is a beta-lactamase inhibitor also called as suicide inhibitor. It bind to the beta-lactamase enzyme covalently, and causes the permeation of the outer layer. Thus, altogether, they both leads to bactericidal and kill the bacteria.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Doxycycline, Methotrexate, Warfarin, Ethinyl Estradiol, Live vaccines.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Renal Diseases, Colitis and Mononucleosis.

• Ques : What is Polyclav 625mg tablet?

  Ans : Polyclav tablet belongs to the group of penicillin antibiotics and is generally used to treat bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections of the lungs and airways, skin, middle ear, sinuses, and the urinary tract. This tablet contains Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid as the active ingredient. Polyclav works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria.

• Ques : What are the uses of Polyclav 625mg tablet?

  Ans : Polyclav is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like an ear infection, sinusitis, throat infection, lower respiratory tract infection.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Polyclav 625mg tablet?

  Ans : Side effects of this medication include joint pain, skin yellowing, easy bruising and bleeding, and heavy menstrual bleeding. Apart from these, using this medicine may further lead to tooth discoloration, nausea or vomiting, muscle or joint pain, and sleeplessness. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Polyclav 625mg tablet?

  Ans : Polyclav tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Polyclav 625Mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : It is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Polyclav 625Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should not be used if you have the conditions such as hives, swelling of the face or throat, allergic reaction to an injection of foreign protein, skin allergic reaction caused by infection (erythema multiforme), inflammation of blood vessels (hypersensitivity vasculitis), skin rash, itching, difficulty in breathing, etc.

• Ques : Is Polyclav 625Mg Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Polyclav 625Mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as diarrhea, hives, immune disorder of T cells (mucocutaneous candidiasis), inflammation of the vagina, nausea, skin rashes, vomiting, insomnia, reversible hyperactivity, severe itching of the skin, stomach discomfort, tooth discoloration. etc. If you are observing increased severity of pain or the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

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