Clavam Forte Dry Syrup is a prescription medicine that is used to treat certain infections such as urinary tract infections which include inflammation of the kidney (pyelonephritis), and infection of the wall of the urinary bladder (cystitis), skin and skin structure infections such as serious bacterial skin infection (cellulitis), lower respiratory tract infections which include inflammation of the airways (bronchitis) or infection in the lungs (pneumonia). This medicine is also used to treat acute bacterial inflammation within the nasal passage (acute bacterial sinusitis), acute middle ear infection, gum swelling, and infection from animal bites. This medicine works by killing the growth of bacteria that cause infection.
Prescription: Yes
Drug Schedule: Schedule H Prescription Drug
Side Effects: The following side-effects may commonly occur when using Clavam Forte Dry Syrup. If any of these side-effects worsen or last for a long time, you should consult with your doctor:
diarrhea
hives
immune disorder of T cells (mucocutaneous candidosis)
inflammation of the vagina
Nausea
skin rashes
vomiting
The following side-effects may commonly occur in older patients on the use of Clavam Forte Dry Syrup. Discuss with your doctor if any of these side-effects last for a long time or are severe:
decrease in flow of bile from liver (cholestatic jaundice)
increased liver enzymes (aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase)
inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
The following side-effects may commonly occur in children when using Clavam Forte Dry Syrup. Discuss with your doctor if any of these side-effects last for a long time or are severe:
diaper area rashes
diarrhea
hives
skin rashes
tooth discoloration
Rarely, the use of Clavam Forte Dry Syrup may cause the following side-effects:
behavioral changes
black hairy tongue
cloudiness due to crystals in the urine (crystalluria)
dizziness
gas formation (flatulence)
headache
increase in the number of eosinophils (eosinophilia)
indigestion
inflammation of the kidney (interstitial nephritis)
inflammation of the tongue (glossitis)
insomnia
overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
reversible hyperActivity
severe itching of the skin
stomach discomfort
tooth discoloration
The following severe side-effects may also occur when using Clavam Forte Dry Syrup:
skin and immune system disorders such as allergic reaction (possibly fatal)
Symptoms: life-threatening skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome), life-threatening drug-induced skin reaction (harmful epidermal necrolysis/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)), red skin rash with small pus-containing blisters (bullous exfoliative dermatitis), blisters and red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin (exanthemous pustulosis), flu-like symptoms, skin allergic reaction caused by infection (erythema multiforme), allergic reaction to an Injection of foreign protein, swelling of the face or throat, inflammation of blood vessels (allergic vasculitis) life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylactic reactions/anaphylaxis)
If an allergic reaction occurs, discontinue the use of Clavam Forte Dry, and appropriate therapy should be recommended.
blood disorder
Symptoms: deficiency of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia), low levels of thrombocytes, low levels of the blood cells, low levels of leukocytes low level of granulocytes
If any of these reactions occur, discontinue the use of Clavam Forte Dry.
central nervous system disorder
Symptoms: convulsions, inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes (aseptic meningitis), agitation, anxiety confusion
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects.
stomach and intestinal disorders (possible fatal)
Symptoms: inflammation of the colon due to bacteria (antibiotic-associated colitis), inflammation of both the small intestine and the colon (enterocolitis), inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis) painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
Discontinue the use of Clavam Forte Dry, if inflammation of the colon due to bacteria (antibiotic-associated colitis) occur. Appropriate electrolyte and fluid management, antibacterial treatment of inflammation of the colon, protein supplementation, and surgical evaluation should be recommended.
liver disorders (possible fatal)
Symptoms: inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), difficulty in the flow of liver secretions (cholestatic jaundice), increased aspartate aminotransferase increased alanine aminotransferase
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects.
kidney disorder
Symptoms: blood in the urine (hematuria)
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects.
How to Store it: Store below 25 C, Protect from moisture.
Over Dose: Store below 25 C, Protect from moisture.
Precautions: Store below 25 C, Protect from moisture.
Missed Dose: Store below 25 C, Protect from moisture.
