About Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
An antibiotic combination for chest, sinus, ear, skin, dental and urine infections, when bacteria resist plain amoxicillin.
How to take it
Take it at the start of a meal, at evenly spaced times. Finish the full course.
Common side effects
- Loose stools, nausea.
- Thrush (white patches in the mouth or vaginal itching).
Call your doctor if
- Swelling of the face or breathing difficulty.
- Severe or bloody diarrhoea.
- Yellow eyes or skin.
Take care
Not for people allergic to penicillin.
From our clinic: Curd or buttermilk may help with loose stools; keep drinking fluids.
About Amoxicillin
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
An antibiotic for bacterial infections of the throat, ear, chest, teeth and urine. Often combined with clavulanic acid.
How to take it
Take it at evenly spaced times, with or after food. Finish the full course the doctor gives, even if you feel better.
Common side effects
- Loose stools.
- Nausea.
- Skin rash.
Call your doctor if
- Swelling of the face, lips or tongue, or breathing difficulty. Get help at once.
- Severe or bloody diarrhoea.
- Rash with blisters or peeling skin.
Take care
Amoxicillin is a penicillin. Do not take it if you have ever had an allergy to penicillin or amoxicillin. Tell the doctor about any other antibiotic allergy.
From our clinic: Antibiotics do not work for colds and most sore throats, which are caused by viruses.
General information for patients, not a substitute for your doctor's advice. Your dose and plan may differ.