For oral administration.
The dosage regimen is set individually depending on the age, body weight, function of the patient's kidneys, and also on the severity of the infection.
For optimal absorption and reduction of possible side effects from the gastrointestinal tract, it is recommended to take the drug at the beginning of the meal.
The minimum course of antibiotic therapy is 5 days. Treatment should not last more than 14 days without reviewing the clinical situation.
If necessary, it is possible to perform stepwise therapy (first parenteral administration of amoxicillin / clavulanic acid in the appropriate dosage form).
Adults and children over 12 years of age or weighing 40 kg or more
It is recommended to use other dosage forms of the combination amoxicillin / clavulanic acid.
Children aged 3 months to 12 years with a body weight of less than 40 kg
For the drug in a dose of 125 mg + 31.25 mg / 5 ml or 250 mg + 62.5 mg / 5 ml
Calculation of the dose is made depending on the age and body weight, indicate in mg / kg of body weight per day. The daily dose is divided into three doses every 8 hours. The recommended dosage regimen (dose calculation for amoxicillin) and the frequency of administration are shown in the table below.
| Suspension 4: 1 (125 mg + 31.25 mg / 5 mL or 250 mg + 62.5 mg / 5 mL) in 3 divided doses every 8 hours |
Low doses | 20 mg / kg / day |
High doses | 40 mg / kg / day |
There is insufficient data to recommend the use of a dose of more than 40 mg / kg / day in three doses (4: 1 suspension) in children under 2 years of age.
For the drug in a dose of 400 mg + 57 mg / 5 ml
Calculation of the dose is made depending on the age and body weight, indicate in mg / kg of body weight per day. The daily dose is divided into two doses every 12 hours. The recommended dosage regimen (dose calculation for amoxicillin) and the frequency of administration are shown in the table below.
| Suspension 7: 1 (400 mg + 57 mg / 5 mL) in 2 divided doses every 12 hours |
Low doses | 25 mg / kg / day |
High doses | 45 mg / kg / day |
There is insufficient data to recommend the use of a dose of more than 45 mg / kg / day in two divided doses (7: 1 suspension) in children under 2 years of age.
Low doses of the drug are recommended for the treatment of infections of the skin and soft tissues, as well as recurrent tonsillitis.
High doses of the drug are recommended for the treatment of diseases such as otitis media, sinusitis, lower respiratory tract infections and urinary tract infections, infections of bones and joints.
Children from birth to 3 months
Due to the immaturity of the excretory function of the kidneys, the recommended dose of the drug (calculation for amoxicillin) is 30 mg / kg / day in two divided doses as a 4: 1 suspension (125 mg + 31.25 mg / 5 ml or 250 mg + 62.5 mg / 5 ml).
The use of a suspension with a ratio of amoxicillin to clavulanic acid 7: 1 (400 mg + 57 mg / 5 ml) in this population it is contraindicated.
Children prematurely born
There are no recommendations regarding the dosage regimen.
Special patient groups
Patients with impaired renal function
Correction of the dosing regimen is based on the maximum recommended dose of amoxicillin and the value of creatinine clearance.
Creatinine clearance | Dosage regimen of the drug (suspension 4: 1 - 125 mg + 31.25 mg / 5 ml or 250 mg + 62.5 mg / 5 ml) |
<30 ml / min | Correction of the dosing regimen is not required |
10-30 ml / min | 15 mg / 3.75 mg / kg 2 times a day, the maximum daily dose of 500 mg / 125 mg twice a day |
<10 ml / min | 15 mg / 3.75 mg / kg once a day, the maximum daily dose of 500 mg / 125 mg. |
Patients on hemodialysis
Recommended dosage regimen: 15 mg / 3.75 mg / kg once a day. Before a hemodialysis session, one additional dose of 15 mg / 3.75 mg / kg should be taken. To restore the concentrations of the active components of the drug in blood plasma, it is necessary to take a second additional dose of 15 mg / 3.75 mg / kg after the hemodialysis session.
A 7: 1 suspension (400 mg + 57 mg / 5 mL) should be used only in patients with creatinine clearance greater than 30 mL / min, with no dosage adjustment required
Patients with hepatic impairment
Treat with caution; regularly monitor liver function. There is insufficient data to change the recommendation for doses in such patients.
Method of preparing the suspension
The suspension is prepared immediately before the first use.
Powder for the preparation of the suspension 125 mg + 31.25 mg / 5 ml: vigorously shake the bottle, add 90 ml of water in two doses (until the label), each time carefully shaking the bottle until the powder is completely dissolved.
Powder for the preparation of the suspension 250 mg + 62.5 mg / 5 ml: vigorously shake the bottle, add 80 ml of water in two doses (up to the mark), each time carefully shaking the bottle until the powder is completely dissolved.
Powder for the preparation of suspension 400 mg + 57 mg / 5 ml: vigorously shake the vial, add 57 ml of water in two doses (up to the mark) to obtain 70 ml of the finished suspension (for a 100 ml bottle) or 80 ml of water in two doses (up to a mark) to obtain 100 ml of the finished suspension (for a 120 bottle ml), each time carefully shaking the bottle until the powder is completely dissolved.
To prepare the suspension, it is recommended to dilute the powder with boiled water at room temperature.
It is recommended to store the ready suspension in the refrigerator.Before use, it is necessary to bring the suspension to room temperature (it is not recommended to heat the suspension).
Before each use, shake the vial with the finished suspension.
For precise dosing, the suspension is recommended to be measured with a measuring syringe with the risks included in the package. After each use, the syringe should be rinsed well with water.
For children under 2 years, the measured single dose of the suspension can be diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1.