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BESTOMOX-CV 30ML +WFI
AMOXY 200MG + CLAUV POTASIUM 28.5MG
BESTOMOX-CV 30ML +WFI is a dry syrup of amoxicillin 200 mg with clavulanate potassium 28.5 mg, supplied with water for reconstitution. It is a paediatric preparation for otitis media, sinusitis, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract and skin infections in children, with the dose set by body weight by the prescriber.
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Benefits
- Clavulanate protects amoxicillin from beta-lactamase, covering the resistant Haemophilus and Moraxella strains common in childhood ear and sinus infection.
- The liquid form allows accurate weight-based dosing, which a fixed-strength tablet cannot.
- A standard second-line choice in childhood otitis media where plain amoxicillin has failed.
- The dry syrup format keeps the antibiotic stable until reconstitution, extending shelf life before use.
- Flavoured suspension improves acceptance in children, which matters for course completion.
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Side effects
Not everyone gets these. Most are mild and settle as the course finishes.
Common
- Diarrhoea or loose stools
- Nausea or vomiting
- Abdominal discomfort
- Skin rash
Less common
- Oral or nappy-area thrush after the course
- Raised liver enzymes on testing
- Irritability or disturbed sleep
- Discolouration of the teeth, which brushing removes
Stop and get medical help if any of these occur
- Swelling of the face, lips or tongue, difficulty breathing, or collapse
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine
- Severe, watery or bloody diarrhoea during or in the weeks after the course
- Widespread rash with blistering or peeling skin
- Persistent vomiting, or signs of dehydration
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Precautions
- Contraindicated in known penicillin allergy, and in any previous amoxicillin-clavulanate-associated jaundice.
- Reconstitute with the water supplied, exactly to the mark. Shake well before every dose and use the measure provided.
- Once reconstituted, keep refrigerated and discard after the period stated on the label — usually seven days.
- Dose strictly by body weight on the prescriber's instruction.
- Give with food to improve absorption and reduce diarrhoea.
- Avoid in suspected infectious mononucleosis.
- Complete the full prescribed course, and never keep a part-used bottle for a future illness.
- Dose reduction is required in significant renal impairment.