About Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
An antibiotic combination for chest, sinus, ear, skin, dental and urine infections, when bacteria resist plain amoxicillin.
How to take it
Take it at the start of a meal, at evenly spaced times. Finish the full course.
Common side effects
- Loose stools, nausea.
- Thrush (white patches in the mouth or vaginal itching).
Call your doctor if
- Swelling of the face or breathing difficulty.
- Severe or bloody diarrhoea.
- Yellow eyes or skin.
Take care
Not for people allergic to penicillin.
From our clinic: Curd or buttermilk may help with loose stools; keep drinking fluids.