About Gloclav 625mg Tablets
Penicillin antibiotic with beta-lactamase inhibitor
Used for
- Bacterial infections of the ears, sinuses, and chest
- Skin and soft-tissue infections
- Dental infections
- Urinary tract infections
Usual adult dose
Commonly 500 mg/125 mg every 8 hours; dose depends on infection and kidney function.
Usual dose in children
Usually weight-based amoxicillin dosing, divided every 8 or 12 hours; formulation and dose depend on age and infection.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Skin rash
- Thrush
Important warnings
- Not effective against viral infections.
- Avoid with serious penicillin allergy or previous liver injury from this medicine.
- Seek urgent care for severe allergic reactions or persistent, severe diarrhea.
- Kidney or liver impairment may require changes in treatment.
Pregnancy
Can be used when clinically appropriate; a healthcare professional should weigh benefits and risks.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding; infants may rarely develop diarrhea, rash, or thrush.
Interactions
- Warfarin: may affect blood clotting; monitoring may be needed.
- Methotrexate: may increase methotrexate effects or toxicity.
- Allopurinol: may increase the chance of skin rash.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.