Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension USP 200mg/28.5mg /5ml Taj Pharma

1. Name of the medicinal product

Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension USP 200mg/28.5mg /5ml Taj Pharma
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension USP 400mg/57mg/5ml Taj Pharma

2. Qualitative and quantitative composition

a) Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension USP 200mg/28.5mg /5mlTaj Pharma
Each 5ml of reconstituted sugar free oral suspension contains:
Amoxicillin Trihydrate USP
Equivalent to Amoxicillin 200mg
Clavulanic acid USP
Equivalent to Potassium Clavulanate 28.5mg
Excipients: Q.S.

b) Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension USP 400mg/57mg/5ml Taj Pharma
Each 5ml of reconstituted sugar free oral suspension contains:
Amoxicillin Trihydrate USP
Equivalent to Amoxicillin 400mg
Clavulanic acid USP
Equivalent to Potassium Clavulanate 57mg
Excipients: Q.S.

Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma contains 2.5mg of aspartame per ml.

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1

3. Pharmaceutical form

Powder for oral suspension.

White to off-white powder which on reconstitution with water gives white to off-white suspension with fruity aromatic odor

4. Clinical particulars
   • Therapeutic indications

Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma is indicated for the treatment of the following infections in adults and children (see sections 4.2, 4.4 and 5.1):

• Acute bacterial sinusitis (adequately diagnosed)
• Acute otitis media
• Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (adequately diagnosed)
• Community acquired pneumonia
• Cystitis
• Pyelonephritis
• Skin and soft tissue infections in particular cellulitis, animal bites, severe dental abscess with spreading cellulitis.
• Bone and joint infections, in particular osteomyelitis.

Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.

• Posology and method of administration

White to off-white powder which on reconstitution with water gives white to off-white suspension with fruity aromatic odor

Posology

Doses are expressed throughout in terms of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid content except when doses are stated in terms of an individual component.

The dose of Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma that is selected to treat an individual infection should take into account:

• The expected pathogens and their likely susceptibility to antibacterial agents (see section 4.4)
• The severity and the site of the infection
• The age, weight and renal function of the patient as shown below.

The use of alternative presentations of Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma (e.g. those that provide higher doses of amoxicillin and/or different ratios of amoxicillin to clavulanic acid) should be considered as necessary (see sections 4.4 and 5.1).

For children < 40 kg, this formulation of Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma provides a maximum daily dose of 1000-2800mg amoxicillin/143-400mg clavulanic acid, when administered as recommended below. If it is considered that a higher daily dose of amoxicillin is required, it is recommended that another preparation of Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma is selected in order to avoid administration of unnecessarily high daily doses of clavulanic acid (see sections 4.4 and 5.1).

The duration of therapy should be determined by the response of the patient. Some infections (e.g. osteomyelitis) require longer periods of treatment. Treatment should not be extended beyond 14 days without review (see section 4.4 regarding prolonged therapy).

Children ≥ 40 kg should be treated with the adult formulations of Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma.

Children < 40 kg

Children may be treated with Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma tablets, suspensions or paediatric sachets.

Recommended doses:

• 25mg/3.6mg/kg/day to 45mg/6.4mg/kg/day given as two divided doses;
• up to 70mg/10mg/kg/day given as two divided doses may be considered for some infections (such as otitis media, sinusitis and lower respiratory tract infections).

No clinical data are available for Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma 7:1 formulations regarding doses higher than 45mg/6.4mg per kg per day in children under 2 years

There are no clinical data for Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma 7:1 formulations for patients under 2 months of age. Dosing recommendations in this population therefore cannot be made.

Elderly

No dose adjustment is considered necessary.

Renal impairment

No dose adjustment is required in patients with creatinine clearance (CrCl) greater than 30 ml/min.

In patients with creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/min, the use of Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma presentations with an amoxicillin to clavulanic acid ratio of 7:1 is not recommended, as no recommendations for dose adjustments are available.

Hepatic impairment

Dose with caution and monitor hepatic function at regular intervals (see sections 4.3 and 4.4).

Method of administration

Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma is for oral use.

Administer at the start of a meal to minimise potential gastrointestinal intolerance and optimise absorption of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid.

Therapy can be started parenterally according to the SmPC of the IV-formulation and continued with an oral preparation.

Shake to loosen powder, add water as directed, invert and shake.

Shake the bottle before each dose (see section 6.6).

• Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substances, to any of the penicillins or to any of the excipients. listed in section 6.1.

History of a severe immediate hypersensitivity reaction (e.g. anaphylaxis) to another beta-lactam agent (e.g. a cephalosporin, carbapenem or monobactam).

History of jaundice/hepatic impairment due to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (see section 4.8).

• Special warnings and precautions for use

Before initiating therapy with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, careful enquiry should be made concerning previous hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins, cephalosporins or other beta-lactam agents (see sections 4.3 and 4.8).

Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylactoid and severe cutaneous adverse reactions) have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy. These reactions are more likely to occur in individuals with a history of penicillin hypersensitivity and in atopic individuals. If an allergic reaction occurs, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid therapy must be discontinued and appropriate alternative therapy instituted.

In the case that an infection is proven to be due to an amoxicillin-susceptible organisms(s), consideration should be given to switching from amoxicillin/clavulanic acid to amoxicillin in accordance with official guidance.

This presentation of Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma is not suitable for use when there is a high risk that the presumptive pathogens have resistance to beta-lactam agents that is not mediated by beta-lactamases susceptible to inhibition by clavulanic acid. This presentation should not be used to treat penicillin-resistant S. pneumoniae.

Convulsions may occur in patients with impaired renal function or in those receiving high doses (see section 4.8).

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid should be avoided if infectious mononucleosis is suspected since the occurrence of a morbilliform rash has been associated with this condition following the use of amoxicillin.

Concomitant use of allopurinol during treatment with amoxicillin can increase the likelihood of allergic skin reactions.

Prolonged use may occasionally result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms.

The occurrence at the treatment initiation of a feverish generalised erythema associated with pustula may be a symptom of acute generalised exanthemous pustulosis (AGEP) (see Section 4.8). This reaction requires Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma discontinuation and contra-indicates any subsequent administration of amoxicillin.

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid should be used with caution in patients with evidence of hepatic impairment (see sections 4.2, 4.3 and 4.8).

Hepatic events have been reported predominantly in males and elderly patients and may be associated with prolonged treatment. These events have been very rarely reported in children. In all populations, signs and symptoms usually occur during or shortly after treatment but in some cases may not become apparent until several weeks after treatment has ceased. These are usually reversible. Hepatic events may be severe and in extremely rare circumstances, deaths have been reported. These have almost always occurred in patients with serious underlying disease or taking concomitant medications known to have the potential for hepatic effects (see section 4.8).

Antibiotic-associated colitis has been reported with nearly all antibacterial agents including amoxicillin and may range in severity from mild to life threatening (see section 4.8). Therefore, it is important to consider this diagnosis in patients who present with diarrhoea during or subsequent to the administration of any antibiotics. Should antibiotic-associated colitis occur, Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma should immediately be discontinued, a physician be consulted and an appropriate therapy initiated. Anti-peristaltic drugs are contra-indicated in this situation.

Periodic assessment of organ system functions, including renal, hepatic and haematopoietic function is advisable during prolonged therapy.

Prolongation of prothrombin time has been reported rarely in patients receiving amoxicillin/clavulanic acid. Appropriate monitoring should be undertaken when anticoagulants are prescribed concomitantly. Adjustments in the dose of oral anticoagulants may be necessary to maintain the desired level of anticoagulation (see section 4.5 and 4.8).

In patients with renal impairment, the dose should be adjusted according to the degree of impairment (see section 4.2).

In patients with reduced urine output, crystalluria has been observed very rarely, predominantly with parenteral therapy. During the administration of high doses of amoxicillin, it is advisable to maintain adequate fluid intake and urinary output in order to reduce the possibility of amoxicillin crystalluria. In patients with bladder catheters, a regular check of patency should be maintained (see section 4.9).

During treatment with amoxicillin, enzymatic glucose oxidase methods should be used whenever testing for the presence of glucose in urine because false positive results may occur with non-enzymatic methods.

The presence of clavulanic acid in Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma may cause a non-specific binding of IgG and albumin by red cell membranes leading to a false positive Coombs test.

There have been reports of positive test results using the Bio-Rad Laboratories Platelia Aspergillus EIA test in patients receiving amoxicillin/clavulanic acid who were subsequently found to be free of Aspergillus infection. Cross-reactions with non- Aspergillus polysaccharides and polyfuranoses with Bio-Rad Laboratories Platelia Aspergillus EIA test have been reported. Therefore, positive test results in patients receiving amoxicillin/clavulanic acid should be interpreted cautiously and confirmed by other diagnostic methods.

Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free 400mg/57mg/5 mL Powder for Oral Suspension contains 2.5mg of aspartame (E951) per ml, a source of phenylalanine. This medicine should be used with caution in patients with phenylketonuria.

• Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Oral anticoagulants

Oral anticoagulants and penicillin antibiotics have been widely used in practice without reports of interaction. However, in the literature there are cases of increased international normalised ratio in patients maintained on acenocoumarol or warfarin and prescribed a course of amoxicillin. If co-administration is necessary, the prothrombin time or international normalised ratio should be carefully monitored with the addition or withdrawal of amoxicillin. Moreover, adjustments in the dose of oral anticoagulants may be necessary (see sections 4.4 and 4.8).

Methotrexate

Penicillins may reduce the excretion of methotrexate causing a potential increase in toxicity.

Probenecid

Concomitant use of probenecid is not recommended. Probenecid decreases the renal tubular secretion of amoxicillin. Concomitant use of probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of amoxicillin but not of clavulanic acid.

Mycophenolate mofetil

In patients receiving mycophenolate mofetil, reduction in pre-dose concentration of the active metabolite mycophenolic acid (MPA) of approximately 50% has been reported following commencement of oral amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid. The change in pre-dose level may not accurately represent changes in overall MPA exposure. Therefore, a change in the dose of mycophenolate mofetil should not normally be necessary in the absence of clinical evidence of graft dysfunction. However, close clinical monitoring should be performed during the combination and shortly after antibiotic treatment.

4.6  Fertility, pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy

Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to pregnancy, embryonal/foetal development, parturition or postnatal development (see section 5.3). Limited data on the use of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid during pregnancy in humans do not indicate an increased risk of congenital malformations. In a single study in women with preterm, premature rupture of the foetal membrane it was reported that prophylactic treatment with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid may be associated with an increased risk of necrotising enterocolitis in neonates. Use should be avoided during pregnancy, unless considered essential by the physician.

Breastfeeding

Both substances are excreted into breast milk (nothing is known of the effects of clavulanic acid on the breast-fed infant). Consequently, diarrhoea and fungus infection of the mucous membranes are possible in the breast-fed infant, so that breast-feeding might have to be discontinued. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid should only be used during breast-feeding after benefit/risk assessment by the physician in charge.

• Effects on ability to drive and use machines

No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed. However, undesirable effects may occur (e.g. allergic reactions, dizziness, convulsions), which may influence the ability to drive and use machines (see section 4.8).

• Undesirable effects

The most commonly reported adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.

The ADRs derived from clinical studies and post-marketing surveillance with Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma, sorted by MedDRA System Organ Class are listed below.

The following terminologies have been used in order to classify the occurrence of undesirable effects.

Very common (≥ 1/10)

Common (≥ 1/100 to <1/10)

Uncommon (≥ 1/1,000 to <1/100)

Rare (≥ 1/10,000 to <1/1,000)

Very rare (<1/10,000)

Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisations of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product.

• Overdose

Symptoms and signs of overdose

Gastrointestinal symptoms and disturbance of the fluid and electrolyte balances may be evident. Amoxicillin crystalluria, in some cases leading to renal failure, has been observed (see section 4.4).

Convulsions may occur in patients with impaired renal function or in those receiving high doses.

Amoxicillin has been reported to precipitate in bladder catheters, predominantly after intravenous administration of large doses. A regular check of patency should be maintained (see section 4.4)

Treatment of intoxication

Gastrointestinal symptoms may be treated symptomatically, with attention to the water/electrolyte balance.

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid can be removed from the circulation by haemodialysis.

5. Pharmacological properties
   • Pharmacodynamic properties

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Combinations of penicillins, incl. beta-lactamase inhibitors;

Mechanism of action

Amoxicillin is a semisynthetic penicillin (beta-lactam antibiotic) that inhibits one or more enzymes (often referred to as penicillin-binding proteins, PBPs) in the biosynthetic pathway of bacterial peptidoglycan, which is an integral structural component of the bacterial cell wall. Inhibition of peptidoglycan synthesis leads to weakening of the cell wall, which is usually followed by cell lysis and death.

Amoxicillin is susceptible to degradation by beta-lactamases produced by resistant bacteria and therefore the spectrum of activity of amoxicillin alone does not include organisms which produce these enzymes.

Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactam structurally related to penicillins. It inactivates some beta-lactamase enzymes thereby preventing inactivation of amoxicillin. Clavulanic acid alone does not exert a clinically useful antibacterial effect.

Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationship

The time above the minimum inhibitory concentration (T>MIC) is considered to be the major determinant of efficacy for amoxicillin.

Mechanisms of resistance

The two main mechanisms of resistance to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid are:

• Inactivation by those bacterial beta-lactamases that are not themselves inhibited by clavulanic acid, including class B, C and D.
• Alteration of PBPs, which reduce the affinity of the antibacterial agent for the target.

Impermeability of bacteria or efflux pump mechanisms may cause or contribute to bacterial resistance, particularly in Gram-negative bacteria.

Breakpoints

MIC breakpoints for amoxicillin/clavulanic acid are those of the European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST)

The prevalence of resistance may vary geographically and with time for selected species, and local information on resistance is desirable, particularly when treating severe infections. As necessary, expert advice should be sought when the local prevalence of resistance is such that the utility of the agent in at least some types of infections is questionable.

• Pharmacokinetic properties

Absorption

Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, are fully dissociated in aqueous solution at physiological pH. Both components are rapidly and well absorbed by the oral route of administration. Absorption of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is optimised when taken at the start of a meal. Following oral administration, amoxicillin and clavulanic acid are approximately 70% bioavailable. The plasma profiles of both components are similar and the time to peak plasma concentration (T_max) in each case is approximately one hour.

The pharmacokinetic results for a study, in which amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (875mg/125mg tablets given twice daily) was administered in the fasting state to groups of healthy volunteers are presented below.

Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid serum concentrations achieved with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid are similar to those produced by the oral administration of equivalent doses of amoxicillin or clavulanic acid alone.

Distribution

About 25% of total plasma clavulanic acid and 18% of total plasma amoxicillin is bound to protein. The apparent volume of distribution is around 0.3-0.4 l/kg for amoxicillin and around 0.2 l/kg for clavulanic acid.

Following intravenous administration, both amoxicillin and clavulanic acid have been found in gall bladder, abdominal tissue, skin, fat, muscle tissues, synovial and peritoneal fluids, bile and pus. Amoxicillin does not adequately distribute into the cerebrospinal fluid.

From animal studies there is no evidence for significant tissue retention of drug-derived material for either component. Amoxicillin, like most penicillins, can be detected in breast milk. Trace quantities of clavulanic acid can also be detected in breast milk (see section 4.6).

Both amoxicillin and clavulanic acid have been shown to cross the placental barrier (see section 4.6).

Biotransformation

Amoxicillin is partly excreted in the urine as the inactive penicilloic acid in quantities equivalent to up to 10 to 25% of the initial dose. Clavulanic acid is extensively metabolized in man and eliminated in urine and faeces and as carbon dioxide in expired air.

Elimination

The major route of elimination for amoxicillin is via the kidney, whereas for clavulanic acid it is by both renal and non-renal mechanisms.

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid has a mean elimination half-life of approximately one hour and a mean total clearance of approximately 25 l/h in healthy subjects. Approximately 60 to 70% of the amoxicillin and approximately 40 to 65% of the clavulanic acid are excreted unchanged in urine during the first 6 h after administration of single Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma 250mg/125mg or 500mg/125mg tablets. Various studies have found the urinary excretion to be 50-85% for amoxicillin and between 27-60% for clavulanic acid over a 24 hour period. In the case of clavulanic acid, the largest amount of drug is excreted during the first 2 hours after administration.

Concomitant use of probenecid delays amoxicillin excretion but does not delay renal excretion of clavulanic acid (see section 4.5).

Age

The elimination half-life of amoxicillin is similar for children aged around 3 months to 2 years and older children and adults. For very young children (including preterm newborns) in the first week of life the interval of administration should not exceed twice daily administration due to immaturity of the renal pathway of elimination. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.

Gender

Following oral administration of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid to healthy males and female subjects, gender has no significant impact on the pharmacokinetics of either amoxicillin or clavulanic acid.

Renal impairment

The total serum clearance of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid decreases proportionately with decreasing renal function. The reduction in drug clearance is more pronounced for amoxicillin than for clavulanic acid, as a higher proportion of amoxicillin is excreted via the renal route. Doses in renal impairment must therefore prevent undue accumulation of amoxicillin while maintaining adequate levels of clavulanic acid (see section 4.2).

Hepatic impairment

Hepatically impaired patients should be dosed with caution and hepatic function monitored at regular intervals.

5.3 Preclinical safety data

Nonclinical data reveal no special hazard for humans based on studies of safety pharmacology, genotoxicity and toxicity to reproduction.

Repeat dose toxicity studies performed in dogs with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid demonstrate gastric irritancy and vomiting, and discoloured tongue.

Carcinogenicity studies have not been conducted with Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma or its components.

6. Pharmaceutical particulars
   • List of excipients

Silicon Dioxide

Aspartame

Succinic acid

Xanthan Gum

Hypromellose

Colloidal anhydrous silica

Raspberry Flavour [Acacia gum, Nature identical flavouring substance, Propylene glycol, Artificial flavouring substance and Flavouring preparation]

Orange Flavour [Acacia gum, Flavouring preparation and Butylated hydroxyanisole]

Golden Caramel [Maltodextrin, Triethyl Citrate, Artificial Flavours and Acetic acid]

• Incompatibilities

Not Applicable

• Shelf life

Dry powder: 3 Years

Reconstituted suspension: 7 days, when stored between 2°C to 8°C

• Special precautions for storage

Dry powder: This medicinal product does not require any special temperature storage conditions. Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.

After reconstitution: Store in a refrigerator between 2°C to 8°C in the container supplied and use within 7 days.

• Nature and contents of container

Presentation 1: 5ml polystyrene syringe dosing device supplied in carton

Presentation 2: No syringe dosing device supplied in carton

HDPE bottle with 28mm polypropylene round CRC cap containing 6g, 12g, 14g and 20g of powder for reconstitution to 30ml, 60ml, 70ml, 90ml and 100ml respectively.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling

White to off-white powder which on reconstitution with water gives white to off-white suspension with fruity aromatic odor

Check cap seal is intact before using. Shake bottle to loosen powder. Add volume of water (as indicated below) invert and shake well.

Any unused medicinal product or waste should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

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Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension USP 200mg/28.5mg /5ml Taj Pharma

Package leaflet: Information for the user

Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free 200mg/28.5mg/5ml Powder for Oral Suspension
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free 400mg/57mg/5ml Powder for Oral Suspension

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start giving your child this medicine because it contains important information for them.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
• This medicine usually prescribed for a baby or child. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as your child’s.
• If your child gets any of the side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

What is in this leaflet:

1. What Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you give Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension
3. How to give Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1.What Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma sugar free suspension is and what it is used for

Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension is an antibiotic and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It contains two different medicines called amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxicillin belongs to a group of medicines called “penicillins” that can sometimes be stopped from working (made inactive). The other active component (clavulanic acid) stops this from happening.

Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension is used in babies and children to treat the following infections:

• middle ear and sinus infections
• respiratory tract infections
• urinary tract infections
• skin and soft tissue infections including dental infections
• bone and joint infections.

You must talk to a doctor if your child does not feel better or if your child feels worse.

2. What you need to know before you give Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma sugar free suspension

Do not give your child Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension:

• if they are allergic (hypersensitive) to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
• if they have ever had a severe allergic (hypersensitive) reaction to any other antibiotic. This can include a skin rash or swelling of the face or neck
• if they have ever had liver problems or jaundice (yellowing of the skin) when taking an antibiotic.

Do not give Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension to your child if any of the above apply to your child.

If you are not sure, talk to their doctor or pharmacist before giving Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension.

Take special care with Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension

Check with their doctor or pharmacist before giving your child this medicine if they:

• have glandular fever
• are being treated for liver or kidney problems
• are not passing water regularly.

If you are not sure if any of the above apply to your child, talk to their doctor or pharmacist before giving Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension.

In some cases, your doctor may investigate the type of bacteria that is causing your child’s infection.

Depending on the results, your child may be given a different strength of Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension or a different medicine.

Conditions you need to look out for

Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension can make some existing conditions worse, or cause serious side effects. These include allergic reactions, convulsions (fits) and inflammation of the large intestine.

You must look out for certain symptoms while your child is taking Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension, to reduce the risk of any problems. See ‘Conditions you need to look out for’ in Section 4.

Blood or urine tests

If your child is having blood tests (such as red blood cell status tests or liver function tests) or urine tests, let the doctor or nurse know that they are taking Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension. This is because Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension can affect the results of these types of tests.

Other medicines and Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking, has recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines that can be bought without a prescription and herbal medicines.

• If your child is taking allopurinol (used for gout) with Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension, it may be more likely that they will have an allergic skin reaction.
• If your child is taking probenecid (used for gout), your doctor may decide to adjust the dose of

Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension.

• If medicines to help stop blood clots (such as warfarin) are taken with Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free
• Suspension then extra blood tests may be needed.
• Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension can affect how methotrexate (a medicine used to treat cancer or rheumatic diseases) works.
• Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension can affect how mycophenolate mofetil (a medicine used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs) works.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If your child who is about to take this medicine is pregnant or breast-feeding, thinks they may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines

Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension can have side effects and the symptoms may make you unfit to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are feeling well.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension contains aspartame :

• Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension contains aspartame (E951) which is a source of phenylalanine. This may be harmful for children born with a condition called ‘phenylketonuria’.

3. How to give Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma sugar free suspension

Always give this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The recommended dose is:

Adults and children weighing 40 kg or over

• This suspension is not usually recommended for adults and children weighing 40 kg and over.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Children weighing less than 40 kg

All doses are worked out depending on the child’s body weight in kilograms.

• Your doctor will advise you how much Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension you should give to your baby or child.
• You may be provided with a plastic measuring spoon or plastic measuring cup or dosing syringe. You should use this to give the correct dose to your baby or child.
• Recommended dose – 25mg/3.6mg to 45mg/6.4mg for each kilogram of body weight a day, given in two divided doses.
• Higher dose – up to 70mg/10mg for each kilogram of body weight a day, given in two divided doses.

Patients with kidney and liver problems

• If your child has kidney problems the dose might be lowered. A different strength or a different medicine may be chosen by your doctor.
• If your child has liver problems they may have more frequent blood tests to see how their liver is working.

How to give Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension

• Always shake the bottle well before each dose
• Give at the start of a meal or slightly before
• Space the doses evenly during the day, at least 4 hours apart. Do not take 2 doses in 1 hour.
• Do not give your child Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension for more than 2 weeks. If your child still feels unwell they should go back to see the doctor.

If you give more Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension than you should

If you give your child too much Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension, signs might include an upset stomach (feeling sick, being sick or diarrhoea) or convulsions. Talk to their doctor as soon as possible.

Take the medicine bottle to show the doctor.

If you forget to give Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension

If you forget to give your child a dose, give it as soon as you remember. You should not give your child the next dose too soon, but wait about 4 hours before giving the next dose.

Do not give a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If your child stops taking Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension

Keep giving your child Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension until the treatment is finished, even if they feel better. Your child needs every dose to help fight the infection. If some bacteria survive they can cause the infection to come back.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The side effects below may happen with this medicine.

Conditions you need to look out for

Allergic reactions:

• skin rash
• inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis) which may be visible as red or purple raised spots on the skin, but can affect other parts of the body
• fever, joint pain, swollen glands in the neck, armpit or groin
• swelling, sometimes of the face or mouth (angioedema), causing difficulty in breathing

Contact a doctor immediately if your child gets any of these symptoms.

Stop taking Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension.

Inflammation of large intestine

Inflammation of the large intestine, causing watery diarrhoea usually with blood and mucus, stomach pain and/or fever.

Contact your doctor as soon as possible for advice if your child gets these symptoms.

Very common side effects

These may affect more than 1 in 10 people

• diarrhoea (in adults).

Common side effects

These may affect up to 1 in 10 people

• thrush (candida – a yeast infection of the vagina, mouth or skin folds)
• feeling sick (nausea), especially when taking high doses
• if affected take Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension before food
• vomiting
• diarrhoea (in children).

Uncommon side effects

These may affect up to 1 in 100 people

• skin rash, itching
• raised itchy rash (hives)
• indigestion
• dizziness

Uncommon side effects that may show up in blood tests:

• increase in some substances (enzymes) produced by the liver.

Rare side effects

These may affect up to 1 in 1000 people

• skin rash, which may blister, and looks like small targets (central dark spots surrounded by a paler area, with a dark ring around the edge – erythema multiforme)

If you notice any of these symptoms contact a doctor urgently.

Rare side effects that may show up in blood tests:

• low number of cells involved in blood clotting
• low number of white blood cells

Other side effects

Other side effects have occurred in a very small number of people but their exact frequency is unknown.

• Allergic reactions (see above)
• Inflammation of the large intestine (see above)
• Inflammation of the protective membrane surrounding the brain (aseptic meningitis)
• Serious skin reactions:
• a widespread rash with blisters and peeling skin, particularly around the mouth, nose, eyes and genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), and a more severe form, causing extensive peeling of the skin (more than 30% of the body surface – toxic epidermal necrolysis)
• widespread red skin rash with small pus-containing blisters (bullous exfoliative dermatitis)
• a red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin and blisters (exanthemous pustulosis)
• flu-like symptoms with a rash, fever, swollen glands, and abnormal blood test results (including increased white blood cells (eosinophilia) and liver enzymes) (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)).

Contact a doctor immediately if your child gets any of these symptoms.

• inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
• jaundice, caused by increases in the blood of bilirubin (a substance produced in the liver) which may make your child’s skin and whites of the eyes appear yellow
• inflammation of tubes in the kidney
• blood takes longer to clot
• hyperactivity
• convulsions (in people taking high doses of Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension or who have
• kidney problems)
• black tongue which looks hairy
• stained teeth (in children), usually removed by brushing.
• Side effects that may show up in blood or urine tests:
• severe reduction in the number of white blood cells
• low number of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia)
• crystals in urine.

Reporting of side effects

If your child gets any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma sugar free suspension

Dry powder: This medicinal product does not require any special temperature storage conditions. Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.

After reconstitution: Store in a refrigerator between 2°C to 8°C in the container supplied and use within 7 days.

Shake well before use.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension contains

• Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free 200mg/28.5mg/5ml Powder for Oral Suspension contains 200mg of amoxicillin (as amoxicillin trihydrate) and 28.5mg of Clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) in every 5 ml of reconstituted product.
• Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free 400mg/57mg/5ml Powder for Oral Suspension contains 400mg of amoxicillin (as amoxicillin trihydrate) and 57mg of Clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) in every 5 ml of reconstituted product.

The active substances are amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate

The other ingredients are:

• Silicon dioxide
• Aspartame
• Succinic acid
• Xanthan gum
• Hypromellose
• Colloidal anhydrous silica
• Raspberry Flavour [Acacia gum, Nature identical flavouring substance, Propylene glycol, Artificial flavouring substance and Flavouring preparation]
• Orange Flavour [Acacia gum, Flavouring preparation and Butylated hydroxyanisole
• Golden Caramel [Maltodextrin, Triethyl Citrate, Artificial Flavours and Acetic acid]

What Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free Suspension looks like and contents of the pack

Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Taj Pharma Sugar Free powder for Oral Suspension is a white to off-white dry powder, which when reconstituted as directed, yields a white to off-white suspension with a mixed fruit flavour.

This product is available in plastic bottles with a CRC cap as follows:

• 60ml bottle containing 30ml of reconstituted suspension.
• 115ml bottle containing 60ml of reconstituted suspension.
• 115ml bottle containing 70ml of reconstituted suspension.
• 150ml bottle containing 100ml of reconstituted suspension.

Each pack may be supplied with a 5 ml oral syringe made from polystyrene.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Manufactured in India by:
TAJ PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
Mumbai, India
Unit No. 214.Old Bake House,
Maharashtra chambers of  Commerce Lane,
Fort, Mumbai – 400001
at:Gujarat, INDIA.
Customer Service and Product Inquiries:
1-800-TRY-FIRST (1-800-222-434 & 1-800-222-825)Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST E-mail: tajgroup@tajpharma.com