Asclav

Amoxicillin + Clavulanate Pottassium Powder

Asclav is an oral antibiotic combination (co-amoxiclav USP 156.25mg) consisting of the semisynthetic antibiotic Amoxicillin USP 125mg and the beta-lactamase inhibitor Clavulanate Potassium 31.25mg, in each 5ml.

Amoxicillin exerts its bactericidal action by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Clavulanic Acid inactivates a wide range of beta-lactam enzymes found in bacteria resistant to penicillins and cephalosporins.

Asclav is the first Sri Lankan manufactured co-amoxiclav brand, assuring the quality and the efficacy to the highest standards.

Asclav is in the form of a dry powder and after reconstitution in water, form an orange flavored suspension. The method of reconstitution of the dry powder is mentioned in English, Sinhalese and Tamil languages.

  • Pack Size 100 ml Bottle
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  • Lower Respiratory Infections
  • Upper Respiratory Infections
  • Skin & Skin Structure Infections
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Other Infections such as Dental infections and intra-abdominal infections

*For further information about the indications & contraindications refer the Product Information Slip attached.

 

Method of Reconstitution:

The dry powder inside the bottle should be reconstituted to form an oral suspension as detailed below:

  • Invert the bottle and tap to loosen the powder.
  • First add about 60ml of boiled and cooled water to just below the ring mark on the bottle.
  • Invert and shake well.
  • Top up with water, up to the middle of the bottle ring mark and invert and shake well before oral ingestion.
  • Shake well before use.

Store the Reconstituted Suspension in a Refrigerator (2-8˚C) and should be used within 7 days.

Dosage :

Child  1 – 11 months:

0.25ml/kg, every 8 hours, dose doubled in severe infection.

Child  1- 5 years:

0.25ml/kg, every 8 hours, dose doubled in severe infection

 

*Recommended to take as per the advice of a physician