Fortecin 500mg/100mg Injection

Fortecin 500mg/100mg Injection contains Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid) 500mg/100mg, a penicillin antibiotic combined with a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Made by Searle Company Limited, it is prescribed for sinusitis, ear infections, chest infections, urinary tract infections, dental infections, skin infections and animal bites. Pack size: 10 vial injection.

Uses of Fortecin 500mg/100mg Injection

Fortecin 500mg/100mg Injection is used for bacterial infections that may not respond to amoxicillin alone, including sinusitis, middle ear infections, chest infections and pneumonia, urinary tract infections, dental abscesses, skin and soft tissue infections, and infected animal or human bites.

How Fortecin 500mg/100mg Injection works

Amoxicillin kills bacteria by breaking down their cell wall, while clavulanic acid stops bacterial enzymes from destroying amoxicillin, widening the range of bacteria it can treat.

Possible side effects

Common side effects of Fortecin 500mg/100mg Injection include:

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Skin rash
• Thrush (fungal infection)

Stop and get help straight away for swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, a severe rash, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or severe or bloody diarrhoea.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not take it if you are allergic to penicillin or have had liver problems with this medicine before.
• Take it at the start of a meal to reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course your doctor prescribes, even if you feel better earlier. Stopping early can let the infection return and makes resistance more likely.
• Let your doctor know if you have kidney or liver disease.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use Fortecin 500mg/100mg Injection only after speaking to your doctor.
• Do not share your antibiotics with others or keep leftover medicine for future use.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.