Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Aurovitas 875 mg/125 mg Film-Coated Tablets EFG
Read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Amoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitasis an antibiotic that eliminates the bacteria that cause infections. It contains two different medications called amoxicilina and ácido clavulánico. Amoxicilina belongs to a group of medications known as “penicilinas” that sometimes may lose its effectiveness (become inactivated). The other component (ácido clavulánico) prevents this from happening.
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections and do not work for viral infections such as the flu or a cold.
It is essential to follow the instructions regarding the dose, administration interval, and treatment duration indicated by your doctor.
Do not store or reuse this medication. If you have leftover antibiotic after completing treatment, return it to the pharmacy for proper disposal. Do not dispose of the medication through the drain or in the trash.
Amoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitasis used in children and adults to treat the following infections:
Do not takeAmoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitas:
→Do not takeAmoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitasif you are in any of the above situations.
Before starting treatment with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, if you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to takeAmoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitasif you:
If you are unsure whether any of the above symptoms affect you, inform your doctor or pharmacist before taking amoxicillin/clavulanic acid.
In some cases, your doctor may investigate the type of bacteria causing your infection. Depending on the results, you may be prescribed a different presentation of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid or another medication.
Be aware of the following symptoms
Amoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitasmay worsen existing conditions or cause severe side effects. These include allergic reactions, convulsions, and inflammation of the large intestine. Be aware of some symptoms while taking amoxicillin/clavulanic acid to reduce the risk of problems. See “Be aware of the following symptoms” in section 4.
Blood and urine tests
If you are having blood tests (such as red blood cell studies or liver function studies) or urine tests (to control glucose levels), inform your doctor or nurse that you are takingAmoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitas. This is because amoxicillin/clavulanic acid may alter the results of these types of tests.
Other medications andAmoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitas
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken recently, or may need to take any other medication.
If you are taking allopurinol (used for gout) withamoxicillin/clavulanic acid, you may be more likely to suffer a skin allergic reaction.
Probenecid (used to treat gout), concomitant use of probenecid may reduce amoxicillin excretion and is not recommended.
If you are taking anticoagulants (such as warfarin) withamoxicillin/clavulanic acidyou will need more blood tests.
Methotrexate (a medication used to treat cancer and severe psoriasis), penicillins may reduce methotrexate excretion and cause a potential increase in adverse effects.
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acidmay affect how micophenolate mofetil (a medication used to prevent organ transplant rejection) works.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or intend to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.
Driving and operating machinery
Amoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitasmay cause side effects and symptoms that may incapacitate you from driving. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are feeling well.
Amoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitas contains sodium
This medication contains less than 1 mmol ofsodium (23 mg) per tablet; it is essentially “sodium-free”.
Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medication indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The recommended dose is:
Adults and children weighing 40 kg or more
Usual dose - 1 tablet administered twice a day.
Higher dose - 1 tablet administered three times a day.
Children weighing less than 40 kg
It is preferable to treat children 6 years old or less with oral suspension of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid or with the sachets.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist when administeringAmoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitas tablets to children with a weight less than 40 kg. The tablets are not suitable for children weighing less than 25 kg.
Patients with kidney and liver problems
How to takeAmoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitas
If you take moreAmoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitasthan you should
If you take too much Amoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitas, you may experience symptoms such as stomach upset (nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea) or convulsions. Consult your doctor as soon as possible. Bring the packaging with you to show to your doctor.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
If you forget to takeAmoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitas
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take the next dose too soon, wait at least 4 hours before taking the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed doses.
If you interrupt the treatment withAmoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitas
Continue taking Amoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitas until you complete the treatment, even if you feel better. You need to take the full treatment to cure the infection. If any bacteria survive, it may cause the infection to come back.
If you have any other doubts about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them. The side effects listed below may occur with this medicine.
Be aware of these symptoms
Allergic reactions:
→Contact your doctor immediatelyif you experience any of these symptoms.Stop takingAmoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitas.
Colitis
Colitis, which causes watery diarrhea, usually with blood and mucus, stomach pain, and/or fever.
Acute pancreatitis
If you have intense and persistent pain in the stomach area, this could be a sign of acute pancreatitis.
Drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome (DIES):
DIES has been mainly reported in children taking amoxicillin/clavulanate. It is a certain type of allergic reaction with the main symptom of repeated vomiting (1-4 hours after taking the medicine). Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, lethargy, diarrhea, and low blood pressure.
→Contact your doctor as soon as possibleso they can advise you if you experience these symptoms.
Very common:
May affect more than 1 in 10 people.
Common:
May affect up to 1 in 10 people.
Uncommon:
May affect up to 1 in 100 people.
Side effects that may appear in your blood tests
Rare:
May affect up to 1 in 1,000 people.
→If you experience any of these symptoms, contact a doctor urgently.
Side effects that may appear in your blood tests
Frequency not known
Cannot be estimated from available data.
→Contact a doctor immediately ifyou experience any of these symptoms.
Side effects that may appear in your blood or urine tests
Reporting side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for the Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the carton and on the blister pack after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
This medication does not require any special temperature for conservation.
Store in the original packaging to protect it from light and moisture.
Do not use this medication if you notice any change in the appearance of the tablets.
Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of the containers and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy.Ask your pharmacist if you are unsure how to dispose of the containers and medications you no longer need. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.
Composition ofAmoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitas
Each film-coated tablet contains amoxicilina trihydrate equivalent to 875 mg of amoxicilina and potassium clavulanate equivalent to 125 mg of clavulanic acid.
Core:carboxymethylcellulose (E460), colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate (E470b), sodium carboxymethylcellulose (type A) (from potato starch).
Coating:hypromellose (E464) (5 CP & 15 CP), macrogol 400, titanium dioxide (E171).
Appearance of the product and contents of the package
Amoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitas 875 mg/125 mgare film-coated tablets, in capsule shape, white in color, engraved with “A” on one side and with a groove between the numbers “6” and “5” on the other. The groove serves to break and facilitate swallowing, but not to divide into equal doses.
It is available in blister packs with 10, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21,24,30 and 500 film-coated tablets and in clinical packs with 20 film-coated tablets.
Only some package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder and responsible manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder:
Aurovitas Spain, S.A.U.
Avda. de Burgos, 16-D
28036 Madrid
Spain
Responsible manufacturer:
APL Swift Services (Malta) Limited
HF26, Hal Far Industrial Estate, Hal Far
Birzebbugia, BBG 3000
Malta
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Generis Farmacêutica, S.A.
Rua João de Deus, 19
2700-487 Amadora
Portugal
This medicinal product is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area with the following names:
GermanyAmoxi-ClavulanPUREN875 mg/125 mgFilmtabletten
SpainAmoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Aurovitas 875 mg/125 mg film-coated tablets EFG
MaltaAmoxicillin/Clavulanic acid Aurobindo875 mg/125 mgfilm-coated tablets
PolandAmoxicillin+Clavulanic Acid Aurovitas
PortugalAmoxicilina + Ácido Clavulânico Labesfal
Date of the last review of this leaflet:October 2023
The detailed information of this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es)
Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They have no effect on infections caused by viruses. Occasionally, a bacterial infection does not respond to a course of an antibiotic. One of the most common reasons for this to happen is because the bacteria causing the infection are resistant to the antibiotic being taken. This means that they can survive and even multiply despite the antibiotic. Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics for many reasons. The careful use of antibiotics can help to reduce the likelihood of bacteria becoming resistant to them. When a doctor prescribes a treatment with an antibiotic, it is only intended to treat the patient's current illness. Paying attention to the following advice will help to prevent the emergence of resistant bacteria that could stop the antibiotic from working. 1. It is very important to take the antibiotic in the correct dose, at the right times, and for the correct number of days. Read the label instructions and if you do not understand anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain it to you. 2. You should not take an antibiotic unless you have been prescribed it specifically for you and you should use it only to treat the infection for which it was prescribed. 3. You should not take antibiotics that have been prescribed for other people, even if they had a similar infection to yours. 4. You should not give antibiotics that were prescribed for you to other people. 5. If you have any antibiotic left over when you have taken the treatment as indicated by your doctor, you should take the remainder to a pharmacy for proper disposal. |
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