Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet

Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as pharyngitis/tonsillitis (throat infections), otitis media (ear infections), sinusitis (infection of the sinuses), community-acquired pneumonia, gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), anorectal infections in women, skin, and urinary tract infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. 

Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefpodoxime proxetil (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefpodoxime proxetil works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefpodoxime proxetil against the bacteria. Together, Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet helps to treat bacterial infections.

Take Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration of Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding as Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects. Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.

Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as pharyngitis/tonsillitis (throat infections), otitis media (ear infections), sinusitis (infection of the sinuses), community-acquired pneumonia, gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), anorectal infections in women, skin, and urinary tract infections. Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefpodoxime proxetil (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefpodoxime proxetil works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, killing the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefpodoxime proxetil against the bacteria. Together, Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet helps to treat bacterial infections. Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including beta-lactamase-producing strains.

• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Before starting Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic or kidney or liver problems. Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet should not be given to patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance (the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption). Consult your doctor before taking Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet if you have colitis (colon inflammation), if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding, as it may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects. Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet causes dizziness, so drive with caution.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet may have interaction with anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin), anti-gout (e.g. probenecid), diuretics (e.g. furosemide), and vitamin supplements (e.g. calcium, vitamin D).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Cefoclav 100Mg Tablet may interact with conditions such as colitis (inflammation in the colon's lining), seizures, dialysis, and kidney or liver dysfunction.

• WARFARIN
• PROBENECID
• FUROSEMIDE
• CALCIUM
• VITAMIN D

• Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
• Avoid the consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.
• Avoid the usage of tobacco.
• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which helps with indigestion. Therefore, you should take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.