👤 Adult👶 Paediatric

Co-amoxiclav

3 brand names

Indications

Infections due to beta-lactamase-producing strains (where amoxicillin alone not appropriate) [doses
Acute diverticulitis [doses
Moderate or severe diabetic foot infection [doses
Leg ulcer infection [doses
Cellulitis [doses

+ 11 more indications in the full monograph

Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available

🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

🫘Renal impairment guidance

🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

penicillins History of allergy Cautions For co-amoxiclav General cautions: Acute lymphocytic leukaemia (increased risk of erythematous rashes); chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (increased risk of erythem...

Side Effects

penicillins Common or very common Diarrhoea; hypersensitivity; nausea; skin reactions; thrombocytopenia; vomiting Uncommon Arthralgia; leucopenia Rare or very rare Agranulocytosis; angioedema; haemoly...

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Brand Names

Augmentin(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Clavam(IN)+ 1 more in app

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Last reviewed: 2026

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