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AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM powder, for suspension


Patient Information

17.1 Information for Patients

Patients should be informed that amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium suspension may be taken every 8 hours or every 12 hours, depending on the dose prescribed. Each dose should be taken with a meal or snack to reduce the possibility of gastrointestinal upset.

Patients should be counseled that antibacterial drugs, including amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium suspension, should only be used to treat bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold). When amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium suspension is prescribed to treat a bacterial infection, patients should be told that although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy, the medication should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may: (1) decrease the effectiveness of the immediate treatment, and (2) increase the likelihood that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable by amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium suspension or other antibacterial drugs in the future.

Counsel patients that diarrhea is a common problem caused by antibacterials, and it usually ends when the antibacterial is discontinued. Sometimes after starting treatment with antibacterials, patients can develop watery and bloody stools (with or without stomach cramps and fever) even as late as 2 or more months after having taken their last dose of the antibacterial. If diarrhea is severe or lasts more than 2 or 3 days, patients should contact their physician.

Patients should be advised to keep suspension refrigerated. Shake well before using. When dosing a child with the suspension (liquid) of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium suspension, use a dosing spoon or medicine dropper. Be sure to rinse the spoon or dropper after each use. Bottles of suspension of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium suspension may contain more liquid than required. Follow your doctor s instructions about the amount to use and the days of treatment your child requires. Discard any unused medicine.

Patients should be aware that amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium suspension contains a penicillin class drug product that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

CLINITESTis a registered trademark of Miles, Inc.

Distributed by:
West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA

Manufactured by:
HIKMAPharmaceuticals
P.O. Box 182400
Amman 11118 - Jordan

Revised April 2013



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