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How to Take Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid and it's Dose


It comes as a capsule, tablet or syrup to take by mouth with or without food. It also comes as solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Recommended adult doses are 500 mg every 8-12 hours, 250 mg every 8 hours, 875 mg every 12 hours or 2000 mg every 12 hours.
Pediatric patients weighing more than 40 kg should receive adult doses. Pediatric patients weighing less than 40 kg should receive 20 to 45 mg/kg every 8 or 12 hours.
Adult: Dosage is based on amoxicillin dose.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Penicillin allergy.

Drug Name : Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid

This medication is a combination of β-lactam antibiotic, and a β-lactamase inhibitor (potassium clavulanate) prescribed to treat infections of the ears, lungs, sinus, skin, and urinary tract.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid

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