Co-Amoxiclav 625mg Tablets (500mg/125mg) - Pack of 21

Co-Amoxiclav 625mg Tablets - 500mg/125mg (21)

Co-amoxiclav is an antibiotic used for bacterial infections.

Co-amoxiclav contains amoxicillin (an antibiotic from the penicillin group of medicines) mixed with clavulanic acid.

The clavulanic acid stops bacteria from breaking down amoxicillin, allowing the antibiotic to work better.

What is Co-amoxiclav used for?

Co-amoxiclav is used in adults and children to treat:

• Dental infections.
• Middle ear and sinus infections.
• Throat or lung respiratory tract infections.
• Urinary tract infections.
• Skin and soft tissue infections.
• Joint and bone infections (osteomyelitis).
• Co-amoxiclav is only available on prescription.

Who can take Co-amoxiclav?

Most adults and children can take Co-amoxiclav.

Who may not be able to take Co-amoxiclav?

Co-amoxiclav is not suitable for some people. To make sure Co-amoxiclav is safe for you, tell your doctor if you:

• Have ever had an allergic reaction to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin or any of the other ingredients.
• Have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any other antibiotic – this can include a skin rash or swelling of the face and throat.
• Have ever had liver problems or jaundice (yellowing of the whites of the eyes or the skin) when taking antibiotics.
• Have (or think you may have) glandular fever.
• Have liver or kidney problems.
• Have a rare inherited condition called phenylketonuria – co-amoxiclav liquid may contain aspartame, which can be harmful if you have this condition.
• Are not urinating regularly.

Co-amoxiclav key facts

• For most infections, you'll start to feel better within a few days.
• Usually, you take co-amoxiclav 3 times a day.
• The most common side effects of co-amoxiclav are diarrhoea, thrush and feeling or being sick.
• Co-amoxiclav liquid can stain teeth. This is not permanent and brushing your teeth will remove any stains.

Food, drink and alcohol with Co-Amoxiclav

You can eat as normal while taking co-amoxiclav however if the medicine makes you feel sick then it's best to avoid alcohol.

Drinking large amounts of alcohol could also make you more likely to get side effects of co-amoxiclav affecting your liver.

How should Co-amoxiclav tablets be stored?

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and foil after 'EXP'. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Store in the original package in order to protect from light.

Do not store above 25°C.

The tablets should be used within 30 days of opening of the pouch.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

What do Co-amoxiclav tablets contain?

The active substances are amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.

Each film-coated tablet contains 500mg amoxicillin (as amoxicillin trihydrate) and 125 mg clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate).

The other ingredients of Co-amoxiclav tablets are:

• Cellulose microcrystalline.
• Sodium starch glycolate.
• Silica colloidal anhydrous.
• Povidone.
• Eudragit E100.
• Magnesium stearate.
• Hypromellose.
• Titanium dioxide (E171).
• Macrogol 400.
• Talc. 

Contents

• Box of 21 x 625mg Co-Amoxiclav tablets (500mg/125mg)

References and useful links for more information on Co-Amoxiclav:

• National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE): https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/co-amoxiclav/
• NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/co-amoxiclav/how-and-when-to-take-co-amoxiclav/
• Report an issue with a medicine to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/