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What is POLYCLAV?
- POLYCLAV is an antibiotic and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It contains combination of two medicines called amoxicillin and clavulanic acid
What POLYCLAV is used for?
POLYCLAV is used in children to treat the following infections
- middle ear and sinus infections
- respiratory tract infections
- urinary tract infections
- skin and soft tissue infections including dental infections
- bone and joint infections
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Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
Children & Adolescents
Driving & Using Machines
Talk to your Doctor before using of this medicine If you,
- are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- have ever had liver problems or jaundice (yellowing of the skin) when taking an antibiotic
- have glandular fever
- are being treated for kidney problems
- It can be used in children
- POLYCLAV can have side effects and the symptoms may make you unfit to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are feeling well
Talk to your doctor if you are taking prescription, nonprescription medicines or herbal medicines or any medicines such as
- Allopurinol or probenecid medicines used for treating gout
- Warfarin a medicine to stop blood clots
- Methotrexate a medicine used to treat cancer or rheumatic diseases
- Mycophenolate mofetil a medicine used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs
- Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Always shake the bottle well before each dose
- Space the doses evenly during the day, at least 4 hours apart. Do not take 2 doses in 1 hour
- Do not give your child this suspension for more than 2 weeks. If your child still feels unwell they should go back to see the doctor
If you give more POLYCLAV
- If you give your child too much POLYCLAV, signs might include an upset stomach (feeling sick, being sick or diarrhea) or convulsions. Talk to their doctor as soon as possible. Take the medicine bottle to show the doctor
If you forget to give POLYCLAV
- If you forget to give your child a dose, give it as soon as you remember. You should not give your child the next dose too soon but wait about 4 hours before giving the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If your child stops taking POLYCLAV
- Keep giving your child POLYCLAV until the treatment is finished, even if they feel better. Your child needs every dose to help fight the infection. If some bacteria survive they can cause the infection to come back
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The side effects below may happen with this medicine.
- skin rash
- inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis)
- fever, joint pain, swollen glands in the neck, armpit or groin
- swelling, sometimes of the face or throat (angioedema), causing difficulty in breathing
- collapse
- inflammation of the large intestine, causing watery diarrhea usually with blood and mucus, stomach pain
- diarrhoea
- thrush (candida - a yeast infection of the vagina, mouth or skin folds)
- feeling sick (nausea or vomiting especially when taking high doses)
- skin rash, itching
- indigestion
- dizziness
- headache
- increase in some substances (enzymes) produced by the liver
- skin rash, which may blister, and looks like small targets (central dark spots surrounded by a paler area, with a dark ring around the edge - erythema multiforme)
- if you notice any of these symptoms contact a doctor urgently
- low number of white blood cells
Storage
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children
Dry powder
- Store in the original package to protect from moisture
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Liquid suspension
- Store in a refrigerator 2°C - 8°C. Do not freeze
- Once made up, the suspension should be used within 7 days
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