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What Are The Side Effects Of Clavam 375?
Question: My son is having CLAVAM 375 BD of last 02 days. He is experiencing skin rashes according to our observation. Does Clavam 375 have such side effect & if so what is the solution? Regards XXXX
Brief Answer:
Clavam is safe but indications need to be checked
Detailed Answer:
It would be better if you could mention the symptoms for which the antibiotics are being given. Sore throat can be caused due to bacteria like streptococci or due to certain viruses like Epstein Barr virus, a condition called infectious mononucleosis. In case of the former, the situation improves in 5 days with or without antibioitics. In case of the latter, antibiotics are not required. Amoxycillin may cause rashes in case of infection with Epstein Barr virus. A monospot test or heterophile antibody test will confirm whether it is due to Epstein Barr virus
Tonsillitis is quite common in children and generally it regresses with increase in age. Clavam contains amoxycillin + clavulinic acid. It is a very safe drug and you need not bother about side effects. For a child of 9 years, 375 mg seems to be the proper dose if it is to be given at all. However, it is hard to comment without knowing the actual weight.
Gurgle with lukewarm water will give him relief.
You can read more about the condition at:
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/tonsillitis-pro
Let me know if I can be of further assistance and I will try to guide you.
Clavam is safe but indications need to be checked
Detailed Answer:
It would be better if you could mention the symptoms for which the antibiotics are being given. Sore throat can be caused due to bacteria like streptococci or due to certain viruses like Epstein Barr virus, a condition called infectious mononucleosis. In case of the former, the situation improves in 5 days with or without antibioitics. In case of the latter, antibiotics are not required. Amoxycillin may cause rashes in case of infection with Epstein Barr virus. A monospot test or heterophile antibody test will confirm whether it is due to Epstein Barr virus
Tonsillitis is quite common in children and generally it regresses with increase in age. Clavam contains amoxycillin + clavulinic acid. It is a very safe drug and you need not bother about side effects. For a child of 9 years, 375 mg seems to be the proper dose if it is to be given at all. However, it is hard to comment without knowing the actual weight.
Gurgle with lukewarm water will give him relief.
You can read more about the condition at:
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/tonsillitis-pro
Let me know if I can be of further assistance and I will try to guide you.
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Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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