Potassium Tablet

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 12 years or older or weighing more than 40 kg: Administer 250 mg/125 mg of amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium orally every 8 hours. In severe cases of respiratory infections, the dose may be increased to 500 mg/125 mg at one time. In cases of renal impairment, adjust dosage based on creatinine clearance. - Creatinine clearance 10-30 mL/min: Administer 250-500 mg of amoxicillin every 12 hours. - Less than 10 mL/min: Administer 250 mg of amoxicillin every 24 hours, ensuring the dose does not exceed the maximum.

Child dose

Children under 12 years or weighing less than 40 kg: Administer 250 mg/125 mg of amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium orally every 8 hours for 5 days. In cases of renal impairment, consider adult dosage.

This medication is a beta-lactam antibiotic and should not be used in patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to penicillin or cephalosporin drugs. Patients with infectious mononucleosis or lymphocytic leukemia are at higher risk of skin rashes and should be cautious. It is also advisable to avoid this medication in patients with liver dysfunction. Patients with impaired liver function or severe kidney disease may require adjustment of dosage and dosing intervals as drug concentration may increase. Patients with allergic constitutions or conditions that impair drug absorption should use this drug with caution. Gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain may occur, and in severe cases, serious conditions such as pseudomembranous colitis may develop; if symptoms occur, treatment should be stopped immediately and medical attention should be sought. Symptoms of liver dysfunction have also been reported, which may be more frequent in the elderly or males, so liver function tests are needed. Rarely, serious skin reactions or allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis may occur; if symptoms like skin rash or breathing difficulties appear, the medication should be stopped immediately, and healthcare personnel should be informed. Blood abnormalities may also occur, so regular blood testing is recommended. This medication may affect kidney function, so patients with decreased kidney function need to be monitored, and kidney function tests during treatment are advisable. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a physician before using this medication, and it is especially safer to avoid use during the first three months of pregnancy. In children, especially those under 12 years or weighing less than 40 kg, experience is limited, so its use is not recommended. The elderly are at higher risk for side effects due to decreased physiological functions, so dosage and intervals should be adjusted, and the medication should be used cautiously. This medication may interact with other drugs; if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform healthcare staff. In cases of overdose, gastrointestinal symptoms, kidney function abnormalities, or allergic reactions may occur, so immediate medical attention should be sought, and blood dialysis or other treatments may be necessary. This drug should be stored in a dry place at temperatures between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius, kept in a tightly sealed container to avoid moisture, and used in accordance with prescribed methods and durations.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory problems accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice, feeling very lethargic, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• pseudomembranous colitis
• dyspepsia
• stomatitis
• gastritis
• glossitis
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• abdominal pain

This medication is stored in a tightly sealed container to keep it dry and should be kept in a place with a temperature between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained for a long time.

Appearance

White or almost white oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (6 tablets/PTP × 5)