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About Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet

Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as urinary tract, skin, chest, and throat infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
 
Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefadroxil (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefadroxil 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 Cefadroxil against the bacteria. Together, Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet helps to treat bacterial infections.
 
Take Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet as prescribed. The dose and duration of Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet can vary depending on 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 Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic, kidney or liver problems. Do not take Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

Uses of Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet

Bacterial infections

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew the tablet/capsule.Dispersible tablet/Tablet DT: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use.

Medicinal Benefits

Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefadroxil and Clavulanic acid. Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as urinary tract, skin, chest, and throat infections. Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic that works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefadroxil against the bacteria. Together, Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet helps to treat bacterial infections. Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet

  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting 

Drug Warnings

Do not take Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have intestinal problems, kidney or liver dysfunction. Do not take Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet causes dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefadroxilCholera, live attenuated
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CefadroxilBCG vaccine
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CefadroxilCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet with Cholera, live attenuated may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Talk to your doctor before receiving the Cholera vaccine if you are currently being treated with Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet or have been treated within the last 14 days. To ensure adequate vaccine response, you should not receive cholera vaccine until at least 14 days after you complete your antibiotic therapy. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CefadroxilBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet with BCG vaccine may reduce the anti-tumor activity of BCG in the bladder.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are currently being treated with Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet, you should talk to a doctor before receiving BCG. You should not receive the BCG vaccine until after you complete your antibiotic therapy to ensure an adequate response to your treatment. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • 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 consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

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FAQs

Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet contains Cefadroxil and Clavulanic acid. Cefadroxil 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 Cefadroxil against the bacteria. Together, Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet helps to treat bacterial infections.

Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet may cause Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD). Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Do not stop taking Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet despite symptomatic relief. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet for as long as it has been prescribed for you. It is recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).

Nausea could be a side-effect of Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet. Take Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet with food if you experience nausea. Stick to simple, bland foods and avoid spicy foods to cope with nausea.

Do not take Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TETRACYCLINE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL

Special Advise

  • Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet might affect certain laboratory test results such as the Coombs test. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Clavaxyl 500mg/125mg Tablet.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and cause sickness. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. Symptoms include fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.

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