DESCRIPTION
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FDA Article Code: 34089-3
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium for oral suspension, and amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets(chewable) is an oral antibacterial combination consisting of the semisynthetic antibiotic amoxicillin and the β-lactamase inhibitor, clavulanate potassium (the potassium salt of clavulanic acid). Amoxicillin is an analog of ampicillin, derived from the basic penicillin nucleus, 6- aminopenicillanic acid. The amoxicillin molecular formula is C 16H19N3O5S•3H2O, and the molecular weight is 419.46. Chemically, amoxicillin is (2S,5R,6R)-6-[(R)-(-)-2-Amino-2-(p-hydroxyphenyl)acetamido]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid trihydrate and may be represented structurally as:Clavulanic acid is produced by the fermentation of Streptomyces clavuligerus. It is a β-lactam structurally related to the penicillins and possesses the ability to inactivate a wide variety of β-lactamases by blocking the active sites of these enzymes. Clavulanic acid is particularly active against the clinically important plasmid-mediated β-lactamases frequently responsible for transferred drug resistance to penicillins and cephalosporins. The clavulanate potassium molecular formula is C8H8KNO5, and the molecular weight is 237.25. Chemically, clavulanate potassium is potassium (Z )-(2R,5R)-3-(2-hydroxyethylidene)-7-oxo-4- oxa-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]-heptane-2-carboxylate and may be represented structurally as: Powder for Oral Suspension:Each 5 mL of reconstituted amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium for oral suspension 200 mg/5 mL contains 0.14 mEq potassium. Each 5 mL of reconstituted amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium for oral suspension 400 mg/5 mL contains 0.29 mEq of potassium. Inactive Ingredients: Aspartame•, colloidal silicon dioxide, flavor strawberry, flavor strawberry guarana, monosodium citrate, silicon dioxide, sodium citrate (as dihydrate), xanthan gum.Chewable Tablets:Each 200 mg/28.5 mg chewable tablet contains 0.15 mEq potassium. Each 400 mg chewable tablet contains 0.30 mEq of potassium. Inactive Ingredients: Aspartame•, FD&C red No. 40 aluminum lake, glycine, povidone, magnesium stearate, mannitol, mint cream flavor, orange cream flavor, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, tropical blend flavor.•See PRECAUTIONS–Information for the Patient.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
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FDA Article Code: 34090-1
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium are well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract after oral administration of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Dosing in the fasted or fed state has minimal effect on the pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin. While amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium can be given without regard to meals, absorption of clavulanate potassium when taken with food is greater relative to the fasted state. In 1 study, the relative bioavailability of clavulanate was reduced when amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium was dosed at 30 and 150 minutes after the start of a high-fat breakfast. The safety and efficacy of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium have been established in clinical trials where amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium was taken without regard to meals.Oral administration of single doses of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium for oral suspension 200 mg/5 mL and 400 mg/5 mL, and amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets (chewable) 200 mg/28.5 mg and 400 mg/57 mg) to 28 adult volunteers yielded comparable pharmacokinetic data:
| Dose* |
AUC0-∞(mcg.hr/mL) |
Cmax (mcg/mL)† |
| (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) |
amoxicillin(± S.D.) |
clavulanate potassium(± S.D.) |
amoxicillin(± S.D.) |
clavulanate potassium(± S.D.) |
400 mg/57 mg
(5 mL of suspension) |
17.29 ± 2.28 |
2.34 ± 0.94 |
6.94 ± 1.24 |
1.10 ± 0.42 |
400 mg/57 mg
(one chewable tablet) |
17.24 ± 2.64 |
2.17 ± 0.73 |
6.67 ± 1.37 |
1.03 ± 0.33 |
*Administered at the start of a light meal.†Mean values of 28 normal volunteers. Peak concentrations occurred approximately 1 hour after the dose.Oral administration of 5 mL of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium 250 mg/5 mL suspension or the equivalent dose of 10 mL amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium 125 mg/5 mL suspension provides average peak serum concentrations approximately 1 hour after dosing of 6.9 mcg/mL for amoxicillin and 1.6 mcg/mL for clavulanic acid. The areas under the serum concentration curves obtained during the first 4 hours after dosing were 12.6 mcg.hr/mL for amoxicillin and 2.9 mcg.hr/mL for clavulanic acid when 5 mL of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium 250 mg/5 mL suspension or equivalent dose of 10 mL of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium 125 mg/5 mL suspension was administered to adult volunteers. One amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium 250 mg chewable tablet or two amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium125 mg chewable tablets are equivalent to 5 mL of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium 250 mg/5 mL suspension and provide similar serum levels of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.Amoxicillin serum concentrations achieved with amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium are similar to those produced by the oral administration of equivalent doses of amoxicillin alone. The half-life of amoxicillin after the oral administration of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is 1.3 hours and that of clavulanic acid is 1 hour. Time above the minimum inhibitory concentration of 1 mcg/mL for amoxicillin has been shown to be similar after corresponding q12h and q8h dosing regimens of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium in adults and children. Approximately 50% to 70% of the amoxicillin and approximately 25% to 40% of the clavulanic acid are excreted unchanged in urine during the first 6 hours after administration of 10 mL of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium 250 mg/5 mL suspension.Concurrent administration of probenecid delays amoxicillin excretion but does not delay renal excretion of clavulanic acid.Neither component in amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is highly protein-bound; clavulanic acid has been found to be approximately 25% bound to human serum and amoxicillin approximately 18% bound.Amoxicillin diffuses readily into most body tissues and fluids with the exception of the brain and spinal fluid. The results of experiments involving the administration of clavulanic acid to animals suggest that this compound, like amoxicillin, is well distributed in body tissues.Two hours after oral administration of a single 35 mg/kg dose of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium suspension to fasting children, average concentrations of 3 mcg/mL of amoxicillin and 0.5 mcg/mL of clavulanic acid were detected in middle ear effusions.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
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FDA Article Code: 34067-9
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium for oral suspension, and amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets (chewable) is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the conditions listed below:Lower Respiratory Tract Infections– caused by β-lactamase-producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis.Otitis Media– caused by β-lactamase-producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis.Sinusitis– caused by β-lactamase-producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis.Skin and Skin Structure Infections– caused by β-lactamase-producing strains of S. aureus, E. coli, and Klebsiella spp.Urinary Tract Infections– caused by β-lactamase-producing strains of E. coli, Klebsiella spp. and Enterobacter spp.While amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is indicated only for the conditions listed above, infections caused by ampicillin-susceptible organisms are also amenable to treatment with amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium due to its amoxicillin content. Therefore, mixed infections caused by ampicillin-susceptible organisms and β-lactamase-producing organisms susceptible to amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium should not require the addition of another antibiotic. Because amoxicillin has greater in vitro activity against S. pneumoniae than does ampicillin or penicillin, the majority of S. pneumoniae strains with intermediate susceptibility to ampicillin or penicillin are fully susceptible to amoxicillin and amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. (See Microbiology.)To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium for oral suspension, and amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets (chewable) and other antibacterial drugs, amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium for oral suspension, and amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets (chewable) should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.Bacteriological studies, to determine the causative organisms and their susceptibility to amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium for oral suspension, and amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets (chewable) should be performed together with any indicated surgical procedures.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
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FDA Article Code: 34070-3
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium for oral suspension, and amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets (chewable) are contraindicated in patients with a history of allergic reactions to any penicillin. It is also contraindicated in patients with a previous history of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium associated cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction.
WARNINGS
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FDA Article Code: 34071-1
SERIOUS AND OCCASIONALLY FATAL HYPERSENSITIVITY (ANAPHYLACTIC) REACTIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN PATIENTS ON PENICILLIN THERAPY. THESE REACTIONS ARE MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF PENICILLIN HYPERSENSITIVITY AND/OR A HISTORY OF SENSITIVITY TO MULTIPLE ALLERGENS. THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF PENICILLIN HYPERSENSITIVITY WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE REACTIONS WHEN TREATED WITH CEPHALOSPORINS. BEFORE INITIATING THERAPY WITH AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM, CAREFUL INQUIRY SHOULD BE MADE CONCERNING PREVIOUS HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO PENICILLINS, CEPHALOSPORINS, OR OTHER ALLERGENS. IF AN ALLERGIC REACTION OCCURS AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM SHOULD BE DISCONTINUED AND THE APPROPRIATE THERAPY INSTITUTED. SERIOUS ANAPHYLACTIC REACTIONS REQUIRE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY TREATMENT WITH EPINEPHRINE. OXYGEN, INTRAVENOUS STEROIDS, AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING INTUBATION, SHOULD ALSO BE ADMINISTERED AS INDICATED.Clostridium difficileassociated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon leading to overgrowth of C. difficile.C. difficileproduces toxins A and B which contribute to the development of CDAD. Hypertoxin producing strains of C. difficile cause increased morbidity and mortality, as these infections can be refractory to antimicrobial therapy and may require colectomy. CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea following antibiotic use. Careful medical history is necessary since CDAD has been reported to occur over two months after the administration of antibacterial agents.If CDAD is suspected or confirmed, ongoing antibiotic use not directed against C. difficile may need to be discontinued. Appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, antibiotic treatment of C. difficile, and surgical evaluation should be instituted as clinically indicated.Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium should be used with caution in patients with evidence of hepatic dysfunction. Hepatic toxicity associated with the use of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is usually reversible. On rare occasions, deaths have been reported (less than 1 death reported per estimated 4 million prescriptions worldwide). These have generally been cases associated with serious underlying diseases or concomitant medications. (See CONTRAINDICATIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS ― Liver.)
PRECAUTIONS
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FDA Article Code: 42232-9
General:While amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium possesses the characteristic low toxicity of the penicillin group of antibiotics, periodic assessment of organ system functions, including renal, hepatic, and hematopoietic function, is advisable during prolonged therapy.A high percentage of patients with mononucleosis who receive ampicillin develop an erythematous skin rash. Thus, ampicillin-class antibiotics should not be administered to patients with mononucleosis.The possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens should be kept in mind during therapy. If superinfections occur (usually involving Pseudomonas or Candida), the drug should be discontinued and/or appropriate therapy instituted.Prescribing amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium for oral suspension, and amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets (chewable) in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
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FDA Article Code: 34084-4
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is generally well tolerated. The majority of side effects observed in clinical trials were of a mild and transient nature and less than 3% of patients discontinued therapy because of drug-related side effects. From the original premarketing studies, where both pediatric and adult patients were enrolled, the most frequently reported adverse effects were diarrhea/loose stools (9%), nausea (3%), skin rashes and urticaria (3%), vomiting (1%) and vaginitis (1%). The overall incidence of side effects, and in particular diarrhea, increased with the higher recommended dose. Other less frequently reported reactions include: Abdominal discomfort, flatulence, and headache.In pediatric patients (aged 2 months to 12 years), 1 US/Canadian clinical trial was conducted which compared amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium 45/6.4 mg/kg/day (divided q12h) for 10 days versus amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium 40/10 mg/kg/day (divided q8h) for 10 days in the treatment of acute otitis media. A total of 575 patients were enrolled, and only the suspension formulations were used in this trial. Overall, the adverse event profile seen was comparable to that noted above; however, there were differences in the rates of diarrhea, skin rashes/urticaria, and diaper area rashes. (See CLINICAL STUDIES.)The following adverse reactions have been reported for ampicillin-class antibiotics:Gastrointestinal:Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, gastritis, stomatitis, glossitis, black “hairy” tongue, mucocutaneous candidiasis, enterocolitis, and hemorrhagic/pseudomembranous colitis. Onset of pseudomembranous colitis symptoms may occur during or after antibiotic treatment. (See WARNINGS.)Hypersensitivity Reactions:Skin rashes, pruritus, urticaria, angioedema, serum sickness-like reactions (urticaria or skin rash accompanied by arthritis, arthralgia, myalgia, and frequently fever), erythema multiforme (rarely Stevens-Johnson syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, hypersensitivity vasculitis, and an occasional case of exfoliative dermatitis (including toxic epidermal necrolysis) have been reported. These reactions may be controlled with antihistamines and, if necessary, systemic corticosteroids. Whenever such reactions occur, the drug should be discontinued, unless the opinion of the physician dictates otherwise. Serious and occasional fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions can occur with oral penicillin. (See WARNINGS.)Liver:A moderate rise in AST (SGOT) and/or ALT (SGPT) has been noted in patients treated with ampicillin-class antibiotics, but the significance of these findings is unknown. Hepatic dysfunction, including hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice, (see CONTRAINDICATIONS), increases in serum transaminases (AST and/or ALT), serum bilirubin and/or alkaline phosphatase, has been infrequently reported with amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. It has been reported more commonly in the elderly, in males, or in patients on prolonged treatment. The histologic findings on liver biopsy have consisted of predominantly cholestatic, hepatocellular, or mixed cholestatic-hepatocellular changes. The onset of signs/symptoms of hepatic dysfunction may occur during or several weeks after therapy has been discontinued. The hepatic dysfunction, which may be severe, is usually reversible. On rare occasions, deaths have been reported (less than 1 death reported per estimated 4 million prescriptions worldwide). These have generally been cases associated with serious underlying diseases or concomitant medications. Renal:Interstitial nephritis and hematuria have been reported rarely. Crystalluria has also been reported (see OVERDOSAGE).Hemic and Lymphatic Systems:Anemia, including hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura, eosinophilia, leukopenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported during therapy with penicillins. These reactions are usually reversible on discontinuation of therapy and are believed to be hypersensitivity phenomena. A slight thrombocytosis was noted in less than 1% of the patients treated with amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. There have been reports of increased prothrombin time in patients receiving amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium and anticoagulant therapy concomitantly.Central Nervous System:Agitation, anxiety, behavioral changes, confusion, convulsions, dizziness, insomnia, and reversible hyperactivity have been reported rarely.Miscellaneous:Tooth discoloration (brown, yellow, or gray staining) has been rarely reported. Most reports occurred in pediatric patients. Discoloration was reduced or eliminated with brushing or dental cleaning in most cases.
OVERDOSAGE
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FDA Article Code: 34088-5
Following overdosage, patients have experienced primarily gastrointestinal symptoms including stomach and abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Rash, hyperactivity, or drowsiness have also been observed in a small number of patients.In the case of overdosage, discontinue amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, treat symptomatically, and institute supportive measures as required. If the overdosage is very recent and there is no contraindication, an attempt at emesis or other means of removal of drug from the stomach may be performed. A prospective study of 51 pediatric patients at a poison center suggested that overdosages of less than 250 mg/kg of amoxicillin are not associated with significant clinical symptoms and do not require gastric emptying. 3Interstitial nephritis resulting in oliguric renal failure has been reported in a small number of patients after overdosage with amoxicillin.Crystalluria, in some cases leading to renal failure, has also been reported after amoxicillin overdosage in adult and pediatric patients. In case of overdosage, adequate fluid intake and diuresis should be maintained to reduce the risk of amoxicillin crystalluria.Renal impairment appears to be reversible with cessation of drug administration. High blood levels may occur more readily in patients with impaired renal function because of decreased renal clearance of both amoxicillin and clavulanate. Both amoxicillin and clavulanate are removed from the circulation by hemodialysis.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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FDA Article Code: 34068-7
Dosage: Pediatric Patients:Based on the amoxicillin component, amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium for oral suspension, and amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets (chewable) should be dosed as follows:Neonates and infants aged < 12 weeks (3 months):Due to incompletely developed renal function affecting elimination of amoxicillin in this age group, the recommended dose of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is 30 mg/kg/day divided q12h, based on the amoxicillin component. Clavulanate elimination is unaltered in this age group. Experience with the 200 mg/5 mL formulation in this age group is limited and, thus, use of the 125 mg/5 mL oral suspension is recommended.
Patients aged 12 weeks (3 months) and older
| INFECTIONS |
DOSING REGIMEN |
| q12h* |
q8h |
| |
200 mg/5 mL or
400 mg/5 mL oral
suspension† |
125 mg/5 mL or
250 mg/5 mL oral
suspension |
| Otitis media‡, sinusitis, lower respiratory tract infections, and more severe infections |
45 mg/kg/day q12h |
40 mg/kg/day q8h |
| Less severe infections |
25 mg/kg/day q12h |
20 mg/kg/day q8h |
*The q12h regimen is recommended as it is associated with significantly less diarrhea. (See CLINICAL STUDIES.) However, the q12h formulations (200 mg and 400 mg) contain aspartame and should not be used by phenylketonurics.†Each strength of suspension of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is available as a chewable tablet for use by older children.‡Duration of therapy studied and recommended for acute otitis media is 10 days.Pediatric Patients Weighing 40 kg and More:Should be dosed according to the following adult recommendations: The usual adult dose is one amoxicillin 500 mg and clavulanate potassium tablet every 12 hours or one amoxicillin 250 mg and clavulanate potassium tablet every 8 hours. For more severe infections and infections of the respiratory tract, the dose should be one amoxicillin 875 mg and clavulanate potassium tablet every 12 hours or one amoxicillin 500 mg and clavulanate potassium tablet every 8 hours. Among adults treated with 875 mg every 12 hours, significantly fewer experienced severe diarrhea or withdrawals with diarrhea versus adults treated with 500 mg every 8 hours. For detailed adult dosage recommendations, please see complete prescribing information for amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets.Hepatically impaired patients should be dosed with caution and hepatic function monitored at regular intervals. (See WARNINGS.)Adults:Adults who have difficulty swallowing may be given the 125 mg/5 mL or 250 mg/5 mL suspension in place of the 500 mg tablet. The 200 mg/5 mL suspension or the 400 mg/5 mL suspension may be used in place of the 875 mg tablet. See dosage recommendations above for children weighing 40 kg or more.The amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium 250 mg tablet and the 250 mg chewable tablet do not contain the same amount of clavulanic acid (as the potassium salt). Amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium 250 mg tablet contains 125 mg of clavulanic acid, whereas the 250 mg chewable tablet contains 62.5 mg of clavulanic acid. Therefore, amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium 250 mg tablet and the 250 mg chewable tablet should not be substituted for each other, as they are not interchangeable.Due to the different amoxicillin to clavulanic acid ratios in amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium 250 mg tablet (250/125) versus amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium 250 mg chewable tablet (250/62.5), amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium 250 mg tablet should not be used until the child weighs at least 40 kg and more.Directions for Mixing Oral Suspension: Prepare a suspension at time of dispensing as follows: Tap bottle until all the powder flows freely. Add approximately 2/3 of the total amount of water for reconstitution (see table below) and shake vigorously to suspend powder. Add remainder of the water and again shake vigorously.
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Potassium for Oral Suspension, 200 mg/5 mL
Bottle Size |
Amount of Water Required for Reconstitution |
| 50 mL |
47 mL |
| 75 mL |
70 mL |
| 100 mL |
94 mL |
Each teaspoonful (5 mL) will contain 200 mg amoxicillin and 28.5 mg clavulanic acid as the potassium salt.
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Potassium for Oral Suspension, 400 mg/5 mL
Bottle Size |
Amount of Water Required for Reconstitution |
| 50 mL |
46 mL |
| 75 mL |
68 mL |
| 100 mL |
90 mL |
Each teaspoonful (5 mL) will contain 400 mg amoxicillin and 57 mg clavulanic acid as the potassium salt.Note:SHAKE ORAL SUSPENSION WELL BEFORE USING.Reconstituted suspension must be stored under refrigeration and discarded after 10 days.Administration:Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium may be taken without regard to meals; however, absorption of clavulanate potassium is enhanced when amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is administered at the start of a meal. To minimize the potential for gastrointestinal intolerance, amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium should be taken at the start of a meal.
HOW SUPPLIED
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FDA Article Code: 34069-5
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium For Oral Suspension, USP200 mg/5 mLEach 5 mL of reconstituted white to pale yellow colored, strawberry flavored suspension contains 200 mg of amoxicillin and 28.5 mg of clavulanic acid as the potassium salt and is available as follows:NDC 63304-977-03 50 mL bottlesNDC 63304-977-01 75 mL bottlesNDC 63304-977-04 100 mL bottles400 mg/5 mLEach 5 mL of reconstituted white to pale yellow colored, strawberry flavored suspension contains 400 mg of amoxicillin and 57 mg of clavulanic acid as the potassium salt and is available as follows:NDC 63304-979-03 50 mL bottlesNDC 63304-979-01 75 mL bottlesNDC 63304-979-04 100 mL bottlesAmoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets, USP (Chewable):200 mg/ 28.5 mgAmoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets (chewable) 200 mg/28.5 mg contain 200 mg of amoxicillin as the trihydrate and 28.5 mg of clavulanic acid as clavulanate potassium. Each tablet is a pink colored, circular, biconvex, mottled tablet, debossed with ‘RX753’ on one side and plain on the other side.NDC 63304-753-03 Bottles of 10NDC 63304-753-20 Bottles of 20NDC 63304-753-01 Bottles of 100NDC 63304-753-21 Unit-Dose Blister Packs of 20400 mg/57 mgAmoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets (chewable) 400 mg/57 mg contain 400 mg of amoxicillin as the trihydrate and 57 mg of clavulanic acid as clavulanate potassium. Each tablet is a pink colored, circular, biconvex, mottled tablet, debossed with ‘RX754’ on one side and plain on the other side.NDC 63304-754-03 Bottles of 10NDC 63304-754-20 Bottles of 20NDC 63304-754-01 Bottles of 100NDC 63304-754-21 Unit-Dose Blister Packs of 20Store dry powder and tablets at 20 – 25° C (68 – 77° F). (See USP Controlled Room Temperature). Dispense in tightly closed, moisture-proof containers. Store reconstituted suspension under refrigeration. Discard unused suspension after 10 days.
CLINICAL STUDIES
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FDA Article Code: 34092-7
In pediatric patients (aged 2 months to 12 years), 1 US/Canadian clinical trial was conducted which compared amoxicillin/ clavulanate potassium 45/6.4 mg/kg/day (divided q12h) for 10 days versus amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium 40/10 mg/kg/day (divided q8h) for 10 days in the treatment of acute otitis media. Only the suspension formulations were used in this trial. A total of 575 patients were enrolled, with an even distribution among the 2 treatment groups and a comparable number of patients were evaluable (i.e., ≥ 84%) per treatment group. Strict otitis media-specific criteria were required for eligibility and a strong correlation was found at the end of therapy and follow-up between these criteria and physician assessment of clinical response. The clinical efficacy rates at the end of therapy visit (defined as 2 to 4 days after the completion of therapy) and at the follow-up visit (defined as 22to 28 days post-completion of therapy) were comparable for the 2 treatment groups, with the following cure rates obtained for the evaluable patients: At end of therapy, 87.2% (n = 265) and 82.3% (n = 260) for 45 mg/kg/day q12h and 40 mg/kg/day q8h, respectively. At follow-up, 67.1% (n = 249) and 68.7% (n = 243) for 45 mg/kg/day q12h and 40 mg/kg/day q8h, respectively.The incidence of diarrhea ††† was significantly lower in patients in the q12h treatment group compared to patients who received the q8h regimen (14.3% and 34.3%, respectively). In addition, the number of patients with either severe diarrhea or who were withdrawn with diarrhea was significantly lower in the q12h treatment group (3.1% and 7.6% for the q12h/10 day and q8h/10 day, respectively). In the q12h treatment group, 3 patients (1%) were withdrawn with anallergic reaction, while 1 patient (0.3%) in the q8h group was withdrawn for this reason. The number of patients with a candidal infection of the diaper area was 3.8% and 6.2% for the q12h and q8h groups, respectively.It is not known if the finding of a statistically significant reduction in diarrhea with the oral suspensions dosed q12h, versus suspensions dosed q8h, can be extrapolated to the chewable tablets. The presence of mannitol in the chewable tablets may contribute to a different diarrhea profile. The q12h oral suspensions are sweetened with aspartame only.†††Diarrhea was defined as either: (a) 3 or more watery or 4 or more loose/watery stools in 1 day; OR (b) 2 watery stools per day or 3 loose/watery stools per day for 2 consecutive days.
REFERENCES
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FDA Article Code: 34093-5
1. National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards. Methods for Dilution Antimicrobial Susceptibility Tests for Bacteria That Grow Aerobically-Third Edition. Approved Standard NCCLS Document M7-A3, Vol. 13, No. 25. NCCLS, Villanova, PA, Dec. 1993.2. National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards. Performance Standard for Antimicrobial Disk Susceptibility Tests-Fifth Edition. Approved Standard NCCLS Document M2-A5, Vol. 13, No. 24. NCCLS, Villanova, PA, Dec. 1993.3. Swanson-Biearman B, Dean BS, Lopez G, Krenzelok EP. The effects of penicillin and cephalosporin ingestions in children less than six years of age. Vet Hum Toxicol 1988;30:66-67.CLINITEST is a registered trademark of Miles, Inc.CLINISTIX is a registered trademark of Bayer Corporation.Manufactured for:Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.Jacksonville, FL 32257 USAby: Ranbaxy Laboratories LimitedNew Delhi – 110 019, IndiaApril 2008
