Potentiates action of ampicillin and ticarcillin. Infact it is commercially available,only in combination with either of them.

Refer amoxycillin.

Upper and lower respiratory tract infection

Genito-urinary tract infection Skin and soft tissue infection

Septicaemia

Post operative infections

Anaphylaxis produced by amoxycillin component.

GI upset,glositis,black hairy tongue,

pseudomembranous colitis,

hypersensitivity reaction(skin rash,urticaria,arthalgia,myalgia),

Impairment of liver function,anaemia,

Thrombocytopenia,leucopenia,

Rarely agitation,anxiety,

Insomnia,confusion,

Behavioural changes, dizziness.

Hypersens to penicilline or sensitivity to multiple allergens,bacterial resistence.

Special Precautions:

Renal impairment.

Monitoring of renal,hepatic and haemato-logical functions during prolonged therapy,

Lactation and pregnancy.

Indication-

Upper and lower respiratoryn tract infection

Genito-urinary tract infection

Skin and soft tissue infection

Septicaemia

Post operative infections

Dosage

1 tablet 3 times a day before meals for upto 14 days then review

Severe infections- 2 tabs thrice daily

Observe caution when use during pregnancy or lactation is required