Co-Amoxi Drops 62.5mg

About Co-Amoxi Drops 62.5mg

Co-Amoxi Drops 62.5mg Uses

• Treats respiratory tract infections in infants and young children
• Used for middle ear infections known as otitis media
• Helps clear throat and tonsil infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Treats urinary tract infections in infants
• Used for skin and soft tissue infections in babies

Co-Amoxi Drops 62.5mg Benefits

• Combines Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid to overcome bacterial resistance
• Easy to measure and administer to infants using the enclosed dropper
• Broad spectrum coverage against common childhood bacterial infections
• Works against resistant bacteria strains that plain Amoxicillin cannot clear

What Experts Say

Paediatricians favour co-amoxiclav drops for infants because clavulanic acid blocks the beta-lactamase enzymes that many resistant bacteria produce, letting amoxicillin work effectively against organisms that would otherwise survive treatment with a plain penicillin antibiotic given on its own for common childhood infections.

Dosing for infants is calculated strictly by body weight rather than age alone, and doctors stress completing the entire prescribed course even once symptoms improve, since stopping early raises the risk of relapse and encourages resistant bacterial strains to develop in young children.

Physicians recommend watching for loose stools, mild rash, or fussiness during the first few doses, because a developing gut microbiome in infants reacts more visibly to combination antibiotics than to amoxicillin alone, and most reactions settle once the short course is finished.

Drug Class

• Beta-lactam Antibiotic
• Penicillin Combination (Aminopenicillin + Beta-lactamase Inhibitor)

Co-Amoxi Drops 62.5mg formula

• Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid

Available forms

• Drops

How to use Co-Amoxi Drops 62.5mg?

• Shake the bottle well before each use
• Use the enclosed dropper to measure the prescribed dose accurately
• Give doses at evenly spaced intervals as directed by the doctor
• Dose is calculated according to the infant's body weight
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early
• Can be given with or without feeds, but giving with milk may reduce stomach upset

Drug Interactions

• Methotrexate: Co-amoxiclav can raise methotrexate levels and increase toxicity risk
• Allopurinol: Combined use increases the likelihood of skin rash
• Oral Anticoagulants: May prolong bleeding time when used alongside warfarin type medicines
• Other Antibiotics: Avoid combining with bacteriostatic antibiotics that may reduce effectiveness
• Probenecid: Can increase and prolong amoxicillin blood levels

Risks and warnings

• Allergy History: Avoid in infants with a known allergy to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics
• Liver Function: Use cautiously in infants with existing liver problems, as co-amoxiclav can affect liver enzymes
• Diarrhoea: Report persistent or bloody diarrhoea to the doctor immediately, as it may signal a serious gut infection
• Skin Reactions: Stop the drops and seek medical care if a rash, swelling, or breathing difficulty develops

Co-Amoxi Drops 62.5mg Side Effects

• Loose stools or diarrhoea
• Vomiting or stomach upset
• Skin rash or mild allergic reaction
• Oral thrush or diaper area yeast infection
• Loss of appetite
• Rarely, liver enzyme changes
• Rarely, severe allergic reactions such as swelling of the face or throat

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight before reconstitution
• Once reconstituted by the pharmacist, keep refrigerated between 2°C and 8°C
• Discard any unused reconstituted drops after 7 days
• Keep the bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children
• Do not freeze