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What Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid is used for: Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid is an antibiotic and is used in adults and children to treat the following infections: • middle ear and sinus infections • respiratory tract infections • urinary tract infections • skin and soft tissue infections including dental infections • bone and joint infections Do not take Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid: · If you are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. · If you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any other antibiotic. · If you have ever had liver problems or jaundice (yellowing of the skin) when taking an antibiotic. Warnings and Precautions: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid if you: · have glandular fever · are being treated for liver or kidney problems · are not passing water regularly Possible side effects of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid: These include allergic reactions, convulsions (fits) and inflammation of the large intestine. Other medicines and Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid: Tell your doctor or pharmacist: · If you are taking allopurinol. · If you are taking probenecid. · If medicines to help stop blood clots (such as warfarin). How to take Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid: Adults and children weighing 40 kg and over The usual dose is: 1 tablet three times a day Children weighing less than 40 kg Children aged 6 years or less should preferably be treated with Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid oral suspension or sachets. · Take with a meal. · Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. How to store Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid: Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. · Do not use this medicine after the expiry date (EXP) which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. · Do not store above 25oC. · Tablets supplied in pouches should be used within 30 days of opening the pouch. · Store in the original pack to protect from moisture. · Do not use if the tablets are chipped or damaged. · Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.