Polyclav DS, Amoxicillin/ Clavulanic Acid

Amoxicillin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic, Amoxicillin kills the bacterial infection by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, Amoxicillin prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which then provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.

Patients who take Amoxicillin may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Allergic reaction,
Vomiting,
Skin Rash,
Diarrhoea

Clavulanic Acid is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and the symptoms it may cause.

Clavulanic acid works by blocking the action of the enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate the antibiotics, thus allowing the antibiotics to work and helping in the treatment of the infection.

Some of the potential side effects of Clavulanic Acid can include the symptoms below;

Diarrhoea,
Indigestion,
Rash,
Itching,
Vomiting