Pharmaclav 875 mg/125 mg™

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PHARMACLAV Tablets are indicated for short term treatment of bacterial infections at the following sites when caused by sensitive organisms (refer to Microbiology):,Urinary Tract Infections (uncomplicated and complicated), Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, including community acquired pneumonia and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, such as sinusitis, otitis media and recurrent tonsillitis.Skin and Skin Structure Infection.,Appropriate culture and susceptibility studies should be performed to identify the causative organism(s) and determine its (their) susceptibility to PHARMACLAV Tablets. However, when there is reason to believe an infection may involve any of the beta-lactamase producing organisms listed above, therapy may be instituted prior to obtaining the results from bacteriological and susceptibility studies. Once these results are known, therapy should be adjusted if appropriate.,The treatment of mixed infections caused by amoxycillin susceptible organisms and beta-lactamase producing organisms susceptible to PHARMACLAV Tablets should not require the addition of another antibiotic due to the amoxycillin content of these products.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Moisture

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Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Tablet, film coated
• Oral
• White to off white capsule shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with AM and CL separated by break line on one side and 1000 on other side.

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 10 tablet

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This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Amoxicillin + clavulanic acid

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

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Source: ARTG

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