Sandoz Curam Suspension 312.5mg/5ml

Manufacturer

Sandoz

Contents

Clavulanic acid 125 mg, amoxicillin 500 mg

Indication

Sandoz Curam is used for treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Sandoz Curam is a penicillin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.

Instruction

Use Sandoz Curam as directed by your doctor.

• Take Sandoz Curam by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• To clear up your infection completely, take Sandoz Curam for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
• If you miss a dose of Sandoz Curam, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Sandoz Curam.

Drug interaction

Treatment with Sandoz Curam and other antibiotics can change the normal bacteria flora of the colon and permit overgrowth of C. difficile, a bacteria which causes pseudomembranous colitis. Probenecid which is used to treat gout may slow excretion of Augmentin by kidneys and result in increase of its toxicity.