Xiclav 625mg

Amoxicillin 500 mg / clavulanic acid 125 mg

Film coated tablets

Pack  10 film coated tablets

Therapeutic indication

Xiclav is indicated for the treatment of the following infections in adults and children

Acute bacterial sinusitis (adequately diagnosed)

• Acute otitis media
• Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (adequately diagnosed)
• Community acquired pneumonia
• Cystitis
• Pyelonephritis
• Skin and soft tissue infections in particular cellulitis, animal bites, severe dental abscess with spreading cellulitis.
• Bone and joint infections, in particular osteomyelitis.

Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.

Dose:

Adults and children ≥ 40 kg

One 500 mg/125 mg dose taken three times a day.

 Children < 40 kg

20 mg/5 mg/kg/day to 60 mg/15 mg/kg/day given in three divided doses.