METACLAV 625MG TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, bone, soft tissue, joints, urinary tract, and respiratory tract. METACLAV 625MG TABLET may also be used to treat infectious diarrhoea. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria infect the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in the body. METACLAV 625MG TABLET does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
 
METACLAV 625MG TABLET is a combination of three drugs, namely: Amoxycillin, Clavulanic acid, and Lactic acid bacillus. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, it kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Amoxycillin against the bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic which helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut which may have gotten upset due to the infection. Together, METACLAV 625MG TABLET helps in treating bacterial infections. 
 
The dose and duration of METACLAV 625MG 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 skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and gas. 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.
 
Consult your doctor before taking METACLAV 625MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. METACLAV 625MG TABLET may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking METACLAV 625MG TABLET to prevent unpleasant side effects. METACLAV 625MG TABLET is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor; the dose and duration may vary depending upon the child’s weight and the severity of the infection. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects/interactions.

METACLAV 625MG TABLET is a combination of three drugs, namely: Amoxycillin, Clavulanic acid, and Lactic acid bacillus. METACLAV 625MG TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics. METACLAV 625MG TABLET is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, bone, soft tissue, joints, urinary tract, and respiratory tract. METACLAV 625MG TABLET may also be used to treat infectious diarrhoea. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, it kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of amoxycillin against the bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic which helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut which may have gotten upset due to the infection. Together, METACLAV 625MG TABLET helps in treating bacterial infections. METACLAV 625MG TABLET is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

• Skin rashes
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Bloating
• Gas

Do not take METACLAV 625MG TABLET if you are allergic to any of the contents or if you have jaundice. Inform your doctor if you have glandular fever, inflammation of the intestine, fits, liver/kidney problems or if you are unable to pass urine regularly. Consult your doctor before taking METACLAV 625MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. METACLAV 625MG TABLET may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking METACLAV 625MG TABLET to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects/interactions.

Drug-Drug Interaction: METACLAV 625MG TABLET may interact with anti-gout (allopurinol, probenecid), anticoagulants (warfarin), anti-cancer (methotrexate), and immunosuppressant (mycophenolate mofetil).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: METACLAV 625MG TABLET may have interactions with conditions such as colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), mononucleosis (viral infection with sore throat and fever), haemodialysis, liver and kidney dysfunction.

• MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
• ALLOPURINOL
• PROBENECID
• WARFARIN
• METHOTREXATE

• 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.
• Avoid usage of tobacco.

METACLAV 625MG TABLET might affect blood and urine tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking METACLAV 625MG TABLET.

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in the 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 fevers, chills, and fatigue. 

Infectious diarrhoea: Infectious diarrhoea is also known as gastroenteritis. It is the inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestine). Infectious diarrhoea mainly occurs due to contaminated food and water. It is an intestinal infection marked by symptoms like diarrhoea, cramps, vomiting, nausea, and fever.