Advent Dt
Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid tablets for bacterial infections. Clavulanic acid is included to overcome bacterial resistance to amoxicillin.
- 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
Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid tablets for bacterial infections. Clavulanic acid is included to overcome bacterial resistance to amoxicillin.
Mechanism of action
Amoxicillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis while clavulanate inactivates beta-lactamase enzymes produced by resistant bacteria.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.