Advent Dt
Intended to relieve bacterial infections to support disease resolution and target susceptible pathogens.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredients
- Amoxicillin · Clavulanic Acid
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg + 57mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Advent Dt vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Advent Dt details
- Condition
- Bacterial Infections
- Alternative names
- amoxicillin, clavulanic acid
- Therapeutic class
- Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-Lactam Antibiotic
- Contraindications
- history of cholestatic jaundice; hypersensitivity to penicillin
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- vaginal candidiasis; abdominal discomfort; rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Cipla Ltd
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Allopurinol; Oral Contraceptives; Methotrexate
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve bacterial infections to support disease resolution and target susceptible pathogens.
Mechanism of action
Amoxicillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis while clavulanate inactivates beta-lactamase enzymes produced by resistant bacteria.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: No evidence of fetal risk in animal studies. Breastfeeding: Clinically compatible.