Revoclav-CV
Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP
500mg
Amoxycillin
125mg
Clavulanic Acid
- Form
- Tablets
- Pack
- 10 tablets
- Route
- Oral
About Revoclav-CV
Revoclav-CV combines amoxycillin, a penicillin antibiotic, with clavulanic acid, which protects amoxycillin from enzymes that some bacteria use to resist it.
Composition
Each film coated tablet contains
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Amoxycillin Trihydrate IP eq. to Amoxycillin | 500 mg |
| Potassium Clavulanate diluted IP eq. to Clavulanic Acid | 125 mg |
Active ingredients. Excipients and colours are listed on the pack.
Uses of Revoclav-CV
- Respiratory tract infections, including sinus, throat and chest infections
- Ear infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin, soft-tissue and dental infections
Prescribing decisions rest with the registered medical practitioner.
How Revoclav-CV works
Amoxycillin kills bacteria by stopping them building their cell walls. Some bacteria make beta-lactamase enzymes that destroy amoxycillin; clavulanic acid blocks those enzymes, so amoxycillin keeps working.
How to use Revoclav-CV
- Take it exactly as prescribed, at the start of a meal to reduce stomach upset.
- Complete the full course even if you feel better.
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on as usual. Never take two doses together to make up for it.
Side effects of Revoclav-CV
Common
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin rash
- Vaginal thrush
See a doctor at once if you notice
- Severe or bloody diarrhoea
- Severe allergic reaction: swelling, breathing difficulty or widespread rash
- Yellow eyes or skin (liver problems)
Not everyone gets side effects. Report any suspected side effect to your doctor and to BioRevon at info@biorevon.com.
Safety advice
- AlcoholUse with caution
- Alcohol can worsen side effects such as nausea. Limit it.
- PregnancyAsk your doctor
- Use in pregnancy only if a doctor decides it is needed.
- BreastfeedingAsk your doctor
- Small amounts pass into breast milk. Ask a doctor first.
- DrivingGenerally safe as prescribed
- It does not usually affect driving.
- KidneyUse with caution
- The dose may need adjusting in kidney disease.
- LiverUse with caution
- Use with caution in liver disease; your doctor may check liver function.
Medicines that may interact with Revoclav-CV
Tell your doctor about every medicine you take, especially:
- Blood thinners such as warfarin
- Methotrexate
- Allopurinol, which raises the chance of skin rash
Tips
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to penicillin.
- Finish the full course.
- Antibiotics treat bacterial infections only, not colds or flu.
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotics
- Action class
- Penicillin + beta-lactamase inhibitor
- Habit forming
- No
- Route
- Oral
Warnings and precautions
- Not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Revoclav-CV: common questions
What is Revoclav-CV?
Revoclav-CV is Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP, marketed in India by BioRevon Pharmaceuticals Private Limited.
What is the composition of Revoclav-CV?
Each film coated tablet contains: Amoxycillin Trihydrate IP eq. to Amoxycillin 500 mg; Potassium Clavulanate diluted IP eq. to Clavulanic Acid 125 mg.
What are the side effects of Revoclav-CV?
Common side effects include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, vaginal thrush. Tell a doctor at once about: severe or bloody diarrhoea; severe allergic reaction: swelling, breathing difficulty or widespread rash; yellow eyes or skin (liver problems).
Is Revoclav-CV a prescription medicine?
Yes. The pack carries this caution: Not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.
How should Revoclav-CV be stored?
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
What pack size is Revoclav-CV available in?
Revoclav-CV is supplied as 10 tablets.
Can I drink alcohol with Revoclav-CV?
Alcohol can worsen side effects such as nausea. Limit it.
Can Revoclav-CV be taken in pregnancy?
Use in pregnancy only if a doctor decides it is needed.
What if I miss a dose of Revoclav-CV?
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on as usual. Never take two doses together to make up for it.
Product details
- Dosage form
- Tablets
- Pack size
- 10 tablets
- Prescription status
- Schedule H prescription drug
- Storage
- Store in a cool and dry place, protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
- Manufactured by
- Licensed manufacturing partners. The manufacturer of each batch is printed on its pack. Our partners
- Marketed by
- BioRevon Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
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