Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup
About Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup
As a penicillin antibiotic, Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup treats bacterial infections. It interferes with the synthesis of cell wall in a bacteria and stops it from growing. It is used to treat infections of the lungs and airways, skin, middle ear, sinuses, and the urinary tract. It also treats conditions like tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis and gonorrhoea. Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup when used with an antibiotic clarithromycin, it treats stomach ulcers.
You should not use amoxicillin if you are allergic to any penicillin based antibiotic. Amoxicillin can make birth control pills less effective so ask your doctor about using non hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy during the treatment. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby as it may cause harm to the baby. To make sure amoxicillin is safe for you, inform your doctor if you have asthma, liver or kidney disease, mononucleosis, a history of diarrhoea caused by taking antibiotics; or food or drug allergies.
Other drugs may interact with amoxicillin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Common side effects may include stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, headache, vaginal itching or discharge or swollen or black tongue. 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 Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup exactly as prescribed by your doctor. They are available in liquid form, as chewable tablets and as extended-release tablets. Some forms of this medicine may be taken with or without food. Dosage is as per doctor’s prescription and it varies according to age, medical condition and how severe the condition is.
What are the uses of Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup
Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup helps in treating infections in the middle ear caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup treats infections in the nose and nasal chamber caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
Throat Infection
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup helps in treating infections in the throat and airways leading to lungs namely Tonsillitis and Pharyngitis caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup treats infections in the airways leading to the lungs. The infection can be Pneumonia, acute bronchitis or others caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
Skin Infection
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup helps in treating infections of skin and skin structure caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup cures infections of urinary tube, bladder (Cystitis) and kidneys (Pyelonephritis).
Gonorrhea And Associated Infections
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup helps in treating Gonorrhea and associated infections in the urinary tube and the region around the reproductive organs in both male and female.
Typhoid Fever
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup cures typhoid and paratyphoid fever.
Stomach Ulcers
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup helps in treating stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori. It is normally used in combination with other medicines.
Dental Abscess
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup cures infection of gums that result in formation of pus around the roots of the tooth.
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup is used in the prevention of a condition where the inner walls of the heart gets swollen.
What are the contraindications of Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup ?
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup is not recommended if a patient is highly allergic to amoxicillin or other antibiotics of Penicillins and Cephalosporins groups.
What are the side effects of Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup ?
Hypersensitivity
Skin Yellowing
Easy Bruising And Bleeding
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Nausea Or Vomiting
Altered Sense Of Taste
Convulsions
Key highlights of Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup lasts for an average of 1.5 to 2 hours after onset of action.
What is the onset of action?
The effect of this medication can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. But the evidence is inadequate and it should be used only when necessary after consulting a doctor.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies have been reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup is safe to use during breastfeeding. Any incidence of rashes on skin or diarrhea in the infant should be reported. It is advised to consult a doctor before taking this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Novamox Cv 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup
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- Mpx-Cv Dry Syrup
Hetero Drugs Ltd
- Sensiclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup
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- Acuclav Dry Syrup
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- Flemiclav Kid 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup
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- Moxiforce CV Dry Syrup
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- Moxikind-CV Dry Syrup
Mankind Pharma Ltd
- Penclav 200mg/28.5mg Dry Syrup
Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
- Limaclav Dry Syrup
Calix Health Care
- Clavidur Dry Syrup
Lupin Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
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.
How does this medication work?
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup 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
What are the interactions of Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup ?
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 Alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Interaction with Lab Test
Urine Sugar Test
Usage of Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup should be reported prior to performing the test. The urine sugar test should be performed with different reagents in such cases.Interaction with Medicine
Doxycycline
Usage of Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup with Doxycycline should be avoided and usage of other antibiotics should be reported to the doctor.Methotrexate
Usage of Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup with Methotrexate or other chemotherapy medicines should be reported to the doctor. The levels of Methotrexate in the body along with symptoms of toxicity should be closely monitored while both these medicines are taken.Warfarin
Usage of Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup with Warfarin should be reported to the doctor. The clotting time should be monitored promptly. Symptoms like increased bleeding, swelling, dizziness and weakness should be reported immediately.Ethinyl Estradiol
Usage of Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup with Ethinyl Estradiol decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptive pills, which might result in unplanned pregnancies.Interaction with Disease
Mononucleosis
The condition should be reported to the doctor before taking Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup so that proper substitute can be prescribed.Colitis
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup should be discontinued if severe diarrhea occurs. Patients having a history of Colitis should be monitored closely.Renal Diseases
Polyclav Bd 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Dry Syrup should be given after making adjustments in the dosage. The kidney function should be periodically monitored especially if the dosage is for a longer period of time. Suitable dose adjustments are to be made if a patient is on hemodialysis.
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