Betaklav
Betaklav is an antibiotic medication that kills bacteria causing infections, and it contains two active ingredients: amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
500 mg / 125 mg
Active Ingredient
Amoxicillin trihydrate
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children weighing 40 kg or more, the usual dose is one tablet three times a day.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water at the start of a meal or just before; take doses evenly throughout the day, with at least 4 hours between doses.
Important
Do not take more than one tablet in a single hour, meaning typically no more than three tablets per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea (loose stools)
- •Yeast infections (like in the vagina, mouth, or skin folds)
- •Nausea (feeling sick to your stomach), especially with high doses
- •Vomiting (throwing up)
RARE
- •Skin rash, itching, or raised, itchy rash (hives)
- •Indigestion (stomach upset)
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Severe skin reactions like a red rash with blisters that look like small targets (erythema multiforme), or widespread rash with blisters and peeling skin (Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis)
- •Severe allergic reactions, including swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat which may cause breathing difficulties (angioedema), collapse, fever, joint pain, or swollen glands
- •Inflammation of the large bowel, causing watery diarrhea, often with blood and mucus, stomach pain, and/or fever
- •Acute inflammation of the pancreas (severe and persistent stomach pain)
- •Drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome (DIES), which mainly affects children and causes repeated vomiting, stomach pain, extreme tiredness, diarrhea, and low blood pressure
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis) or yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice)
- •Kidney inflammation or crystals in the urine that can lead to acute kidney damage
- •Seizures (convulsions), especially with high doses or kidney problems
- •Black, hairy-looking tongue
- •Hyperactivity (being overly active)
- •Blood clotting takes longer than usual
Important Warnings
- Do not take Betaklav if you are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take Betaklav if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction (like a rash, swollen face or neck) to any other antibiotic.
- Do not take Betaklav if you have ever had liver problems or yellowing of the skin (jaundice) after taking an antibiotic.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Betaklav if you have glandular fever.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Betaklav if you are being treated for liver or kidney problems.
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- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Betaklav if you are not urinating regularly.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Increase the dosing interval in severe renal impairment. May potentiate the effect of methotrexate. (updated 6.11.2023)