# Amoxicillin 500mg + Clavulanic Acid 125mg Tablets

**Group:** Anti-Infective  ·  **Pack:** 10's  ·  **MRP:** ₹95.00  ·  **Status:** Available  ·  **Drug code:** 1032

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## India standard (CDSCO / Jan Aushadhi context)

### Overview

This is a combination antibiotic of amoxicillin with clavulanic acid, which helps it work against a wider range of bacteria, used to treat various bacterial infections. In India it is a prescription medicine and is available as an affordable generic through Jan Aushadhi outlets.

### Recommendations

- Use only when a doctor confirms a bacterial infection needs it.
- Complete the full course even if you feel better early.
- Take it with a meal to reduce stomach upset.
- Space doses evenly through the day as directed.
- Tell your doctor if symptoms do not improve in a few days.

### Do's

- Finish the entire prescribed course.
- Tell your doctor about any penicillin allergy before starting.
- Report rash, severe diarrhoea, or breathing difficulty promptly.

### Don'ts

- Do not use it for colds, flu, or other viral illnesses.
- Do not share it or save leftovers for later use.
- Do not stop early just because you feel better.

### Others

Avoid if you are allergic to penicillins and use cautiously with liver problems; given concerns about antibiotic resistance, it should be taken only when genuinely needed, and severe rash, swelling, or breathing trouble needs emergency care.

## Europe standard (EMA / typical EU practice)

### Overview

This medicine combines amoxicillin with clavulanic acid (co-amoxiclav) to broaden its action against bacteria and is used for a range of bacterial infections. It is a prescription-only antibiotic in Europe.

### Recommendations

- Use only when prescribed for a confirmed or likely bacterial infection.
- Complete the prescribed course as directed.
- Take it with food to lessen stomach upset.
- Keep doses evenly spaced across the day.
- Contact your prescriber if you do not improve as expected.

### Do's

- Take the full course as instructed.
- Tell your prescriber about any penicillin allergy beforehand.
- Report rash, persistent diarrhoea, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.

### Don'ts

- Do not use it for viral infections such as colds or flu.
- Do not share the medicine or keep leftovers.
- Do not stop early without advice.

### Others

European guidance emphasises antibiotic stewardship and reserving co-amoxiclav for appropriate cases; it can rarely affect the liver, is contraindicated in penicillin allergy, and severe allergic reactions need emergency care.

## USA standard (FDA / typical US practice)

### Overview

This combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate (often known as amoxicillin-clavulanate) treats a range of bacterial infections, with the clavulanate helping overcome some bacterial resistance. It is available only by prescription in the US.

### Recommendations

- Use only when prescribed for a bacterial infection.
- Finish the complete course as directed.
- Take it at the start of a meal to reduce stomach upset.
- Keep doses evenly spaced throughout the day.
- Contact your provider if symptoms persist or worsen.

### Do's

- Complete the entire prescribed course.
- Tell your provider about any penicillin allergy first.
- Report rash, severe or bloody diarrhea, or signs of an allergic reaction.

### Don'ts

- Do not use it for viral illnesses like colds or the flu.
- Do not share it or use leftover antibiotics.
- Do not stop early just because you feel better.

### Others

Avoid if allergic to penicillins, use cautiously with liver issues, and be aware diarrhea can sometimes signal a serious bowel infection; antibiotic stewardship is emphasized, and severe rash, swelling, or breathing difficulty needs emergency care.

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AI summaries by Claude Opus 4.8, updated 2026-06-15. Catalogue source: Jan Aushadhi Product Portfolio (PMBI).

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