AHACOOL DUO Tablet 500mg (Amoxicillin·Clavulanate Potassium [7:1])

Adult dose

For adults with severe infections and respiratory infections, take 2 tablets orally, twice a day every 12 hours. In patients with renal impairment, the dose may be reduced depending on kidney function status. This medication should not be administered to patients with severe renal impairment (glomerular filtration rate below 30 mL/min).

This medication should not be used in patients who have experienced allergies or hypersensitivity to specific ingredients or beta-lactam antibiotics. Patients with viral infections such as infectious mononucleosis or lymphocytic leukemia are at increased risk of rash and require caution. It should also be avoided in patients with liver function problems or genetic metabolic disorders such as lactose intolerance. Patients with liver dysfunction or severe kidney disease may require adjustments to dosing intervals as drug concentrations may increase. Patients with allergic predispositions, those who have difficulty with oral intake, elderly patients, and those in poor general condition may experience side effects such as vitamin K deficiency; thus caution is advised. This medication can cause various gastrointestinal side effects, and if severe diarrhea or abdominal pain occurs, it should be discontinued immediately. Symptoms of liver dysfunction can occur during treatment or after discontinuation, necessitating regular monitoring. Rarely, serious skin reactions, hypersensitivity, blood disorders, and neurological symptoms may occur, so any abnormal symptoms should prompt immediate consultation with a physician. Regular observation of liver and kidney function and blood status is essential during treatment. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is important to inform healthcare providers of any concurrent medications. Pregnant women, especially in early pregnancy, should avoid using this medication; caution is also advised for breastfeeding as it may affect the infant. Special attention is required for children and elderly patients, and appropriate dosage adjustments and monitoring of conditions are necessary. In cases of overdose, gastrointestinal symptoms or kidney damage may arise, requiring immediate medical attention. Storage should be at a dry place below 25 degrees Celsius, and it is important to adhere strictly to the physician's instructions for dosing.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, mucosal membrane syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), shock, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin shedding, mouth/eye mucosa pain, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues associated with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning strikes headaches, seizures, loss of consciousness

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• pseudomembranous colitis
• dyspepsia
• stomatitis
• gastritis
• glossitis
• black hairy tongue
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite

This medication should be kept in a tightly sealed container to prevent moisture and stored in a cool, dry place. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

80 tablets (8 tablets/PTP × 10)