Hibiotic 625 mg 16 tablets

Hibiotic 625 mg 16 tablets

Composition:
Each film-coated tablet contains:
Amoxicillin trihydrate, equivalent to 500 mg amoxicillin.
Potassium clavulanate, equivalent to 125 mg clavulanic acid.
Excipients:
Magnesium stearate, Sodium starch glycolate type A, Colloidal anhydrous silica, Microcrystalline cellulose. Film coat: Titanium dioxide (E171), Hypromellose, Macrogol 4000/6000, Dimeticone.
Description:
HIBIOTIC is a broad-spectrum antibiotic containing amoxicillin (a penicillin) and clavulanic acid, which protects amoxicillin from β-lactamase enzymes.
It acts by killing bacteria responsible for various infections in adults and children.
Indications:
HIBIOTIC is used for the treatment of:
- Middle ear and sinus infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections including dental infections
- Bone and joint infections.
Dosage and Method of Administration:
Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly.
Adults and children weighing ≥40 kg:
- 1 tablet (625 mg) three times daily
- Take with a meal
- Tablets may be broken along the score line, but both halves must be taken at the same time.
Children <40 kg:
- Preferably use oral suspension.
Kidney or liver impairment:
- Dose adjustment may be required.
General rules:
- Space doses evenly, at least 4 hours apart
- Do not take 2 doses within 1 hour
- Do not exceed 2 weeks of treatment unless advised.
Contraindications:
Do not take HIBIOTIC if:
- You are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillins
- You have had a severe reaction to another antibiotic
- You previously developed liver dysfunction or jaundice while taking amoxicillin/clavulanate.
Precautions:
Tell your doctor before taking HIBIOTIC if you:
- Have glandular fever
- Have liver or kidney problems
- Have difficulty urinating
- Monitor for severe reactions:  allergy, convulsions, colitis.
Side Effects:
Very common:
- Diarrhoea (adults).
Common:
- Thrush (candida)
- Nausea, vomiting
- Diarrhoea (children).
Uncommon:
- Rash, itching, hives
- Dizziness, headache
- Indigestion
- Raised liver enzymes.
Rare:
- Erythema multiforme
- Low platelets or white cells.
Frequency not known:
- Serious allergic reactions
- Colitis
- Aseptic meningitis
- Severe skin reactions (SJS, TEN, DRESS, SDRIFE)
- Hepatitis, jaundice
- Interstitial nephritis
- Bleeding time increased
- Hyperactivity, convulsions
- Black hairy tongue
- Haemolytic anaemia
- Crystals in urine → acute kidney injury.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:
Use only if clearly needed and after consulting a doctor.
Storage Conditions:
Store below 25°C.
Keep out of children's reach.
Packaging:
A carton pack of 1 strip 16 tablets and leaflet.