How to use Clavonip DS Dry Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Clavonip DS Dry Syrup is to be taken with food.

How Medicine Works

Clavonip DS Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It has three active agents, Amoxycillin, clavulanic acid, and lactobacillus. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. Whereas, clavulanic acid serves the special purpose of inhibiting an enzyme (beta-lactamase) that is produced by resistant bacteria. While these two medicines treat your child’s infection, they may upset your child’s digestive system by killing healthy gut bacteria due to the prolonged intake of this medicine. The third agent, lactobacillus helps prevent side effects such as diarrhea by restoring the balance of healthy bacteria in your child’s gut.

Expert Advice

• Your child may have a bitter taste in the mouth after the intake of Clavonip DS Dry Syrup. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
• Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
• Never share your child’s medicine with anyone else even if they show similar symptoms.
• Never self-medicate at home. Always consult the doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
• Do not give Clavonip DS Dry Syrup to treat the common cold and flu-like symptoms caused by viruses.
• Never save medicine for future illnesses. It cannot be said whether the same medicine will work on future infections.
• Stop Clavonip DS Dry Syrup immediately if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty. Report to the doctor without any delay.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Can I give a higher than the recommended dose of Clavonip DS Dry Syrup to my child?

  No, giving a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine can increase the risks of side effects. If your child experiences increased severity of symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

• Can other medicines be given at the same time as Clavonip DS Dry Syrup?

  Clavonip DS Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Clavonip DS Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

• Can I stop giving Clavonip DS Dry Syrup to my child when the symptoms are relieved?

  No, do not stop giving this medicine to your child unless the full course of the treatment is complete, even if you feel better. The symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Hence, continue giving the medicine for the due course as it may still be showing beneficial effects.

• Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Clavonip DS Dry Syrup?

  Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.

• Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Clavonip DS Dry Syrup on a long-term basis?

  With prolonged therapy, the doctor may monitor kidney and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.

• The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?

  Yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During a common cold, it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. Symptoms often last for 7-10 days.