Richmentin Tablet 625 mg (Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate)

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 12 years or older or weighing 40 kg or more: Administer amoxicillin/potassium clavulanate 250 mg/125 mg orally three times a day every 8 hours. In cases of severe and respiratory infections, the dosage may be increased to 500 mg/125 mg. In cases of renal impairment, dosage should be adjusted according to creatinine clearance.

Child dose

Children aged 12 years or older or weighing 40 kg or more receive the same dosage as adults, and in cases of renal impairment, dosages should be reduced according to creatinine clearance.

This medicine is a beta-lactam antibiotic and should not be administered to patients with a history of hypersensitivity to penicillins or cephalosporins. Caution is particularly required for patients with infectious mononucleosis or lymphocytic leukemia due to a higher risk of rash. Patients who have experienced liver dysfunction or jaundice from this medicine or penicillin in the past should also avoid its use. Patients with poor liver function or severe renal impairment may have increased drug concentration and should use it cautiously. Patients with allergies, bronchial asthma, or those prone to skin rashes need to be careful as well. Patients who have difficulty with oral intake, elderly patients, or those in poor general condition should be observed for vitamin K deficiency symptoms. Patients with gastrointestinal diseases causing vomiting or diarrhea may not absorb the drug adequately. When taking this medication, if symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, or blood in stool appear, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention. Rarely, symptoms like liver dysfunction, skin rashes, respiratory distress, or abnormal blood symptoms may occur and should be reported immediately. Caution is required when taking anticoagulants as there may be an increased risk of bleeding. It is advisable not to use this medication during the first three months of pregnancy, and consultation with a doctor is required if pregnant or breastfeeding. Use is not recommended for children under 12 years of age or weighing less than 40 kg as there is limited experience. Elderly patients should be administered with caution due to potential renal impairment and bleeding risk related to vitamin K deficiency. In case of overdose, gastrointestinal symptoms, renal failure, convulsions may appear, and immediate contact with a medical institution should be made for proper treatment. This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container in a dry place below 25 degrees Celsius, and allergy history along with current medications should be verified before administration.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, loss of consciousness

Mild side effects

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

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent moisture and kept in a cool, dry place below 25 degrees Celsius. This storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

This medicine is a white or almost white oval film-coated tablet.

Package unit

40 tablets (4 tablets/PTP*10), 60 tablets (6 tablets/PTP*10)