Actimentin 600 Bd Oral Suspension
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Short term treatment of acute bacterial otitis media.
Dosage (summary)
90/6.4 mg/kg/day in two divided doses for children 3 months and older; no data for adults.
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Avoid in pregnancy; not recommended during breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Probenecid
- Allopurinol
- Oral anticoagulants
- Methotrexate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to amoxicillin or clavulanate
- History of jaundice with use
- Children under 3 months
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Counselling Points
- Take before meals
- Report any allergic reactions
- Maintain hydration to prevent crystalluria
Serious warnings
- Serious allergic reactions
- Hepatic dysfunction
- Antibiotic-associated diarrhoea
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