Miliclav Tablet

Miliclav Tablet contains Amoxicillin (500 mg), Lactobacillus (60 million spores)  and Clavulanic Acid (125mg) used to treat conditions like a bacterial infection, urinary tract infection, sinus infection, bone and joint infections, respiratory tract infections. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection which mainly targets the lungs, ear, nasal sinus, urinary tract, and skin infections. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that decreases resistance. Lactobacillus is an antidiarrheals/probiotic works by restoring the good bacteria that is killed due to the use of antibiotics. The combination of this medicine helps to fight against the infection that is caused by bacteria. This is not effective against viral infections like the common cold. Swallow the whole tablet at once. Don’t break, chew, or crush the tablet

It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Bacterial infections, lower and upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, soft tissue skin, and dental infections

Bacterial infections:

Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain

Urinary tract infection

It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating

Acute bronchitis

It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills, and chest discomfort.

Lower respiratory tract infections:

Infection in the lungs especially in the lower airways Common infections are Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia which are caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include runny nose, dry cough, sore throat, low-grade fever, and headache.

Acute sinusitis

It is also called acute rhinosinusitis.  It is an inflammation inside your nose which is called sinusitis. It is usually caused by the common cold, or by any viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms include runny nose, postnasal drainage, congestion, swelling around your eyes, ear pressure, headache, cough, bad breath, fatigue, and fever.

Ear, Nose and Throat infection:

Ear, Nose, and Throat infection includes Tonsillitis, Ear infections, Sinus infections.

Tonsillitis:

Inflammation of tonsils is called tonsillitis which causes server throat pain and is caused by Streptococcus pyogenic. Symptoms include inflamed tonsils, sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, bad breath, headache, and inflamed lymph nodes

Ear infection:

It usually occurs when the bacterial or viral infection affects your middle ears. It is caused by colds, sinus infections, smoking, allergies, and inflamed adenosis. Symptoms include pain, hearing loss, pus-like drainage.

Genitourinary tract infection

It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating

Helicobacter pylori infection:

It is a type of bacterial infection that enter into our body and live in the digestive tract. Mostly it is caused by peptic ulcers. Symptoms include loss of appetite, bloating, weight loss, frequent burning, abdominal pain, and nausea.

Skin infection

It is usually caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Common skin infection includes cellulitis, impetigo. Symptoms include red skin, blisters, swelling, pain, red spots, and tenderness

 Miliclav tablet is prescribed in the following indications such Bacterial infections, lower and upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, soft tissue skin, and dental infections

Miliclav tablet contains Amoxicillin, Clavulanic acid, and Lactobacillus it is a combination of three medicines. Amoxicillin is a penicillin derivative that has a bactericidal effect by killing the bacterial cell wall which is needed for the multiplication of bacteria. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that helps to decrease the resistance and increase the activity of amoxicillin against bacteria. Lactobacillus is a probiotic medicine that helps to restore the good bacteria in the intestine which get disturbed because of the use of antibiotics.

Miliclav tablet contains Amoxicillin, Clavulanic acid, and Lactobacillus it is a combination of three medicines. Amoxicillin is a penicillin derivative that has a bactericidal effect by killing the bacterial cell wall which is needed for the multiplication of bacteria. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that helps to decrease the resistance and increase the activity of amoxicillin against bacteria. Lactobacillus is a probiotic medicine that helps to restore the good bacteria in the intestine which get disturbed because of the use of antibiotics.

• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to penicillins, cephalosporins, and Carbapenems
• The use of this medicine increases the risk of developing bacterial or fungal superinfections
• It is contraindicated to use this  medicine if you are having a previous history of cholestatic jaundice, hepatic dysfunction that is associated with amoxicillin and clavulanate

• Infection of skin and nails (mucocutaneous candidiasis)
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty indigestion
• Headache
• Skin rashes and irritation (pruritis, urticaria)
• Elevated levels of liver enzymes
• Dizziness
• Flatulence

• I have been diagnosed as an allergic person to penicillin, can I take the Miliclav tablet?

No, if you have a penicillin allergy don't consume this medicine it may worsen your condition. Be your physician informed about your allergies.

• Is it safe to use the Miliclav tablet?

Yes, it is safe to use this medicine if it is prescribed by the doctor. But in some patients, the use of this tablet may cause side effects like diarrhea, nausea, and allergic reactions

• Does Miliclav tablet affect any laboratory test results?

Yes, the use of this medicine may alter your liver function tests, complete blood count, or urine test. Kindly consult with the doctor that you are taking this tablet.

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol is considered safe while you are receiving this treatment it does not produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Driving or operating machinery

Yes, it is considered unsafe to drive because it may produce dizziness and fits which affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Pregnancy

The use of this medicine is considered safe during pregnancy because it does not produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor

Breast Feeding

The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor

Kidney Problem

The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Liver Disease

The medicine should be used with caution in patients with severe liver impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

The Tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.

It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.

It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Miliclav tablets should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.

• Therapy should be administered with caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy
• The use of this drug should be avoided in patients with infectious mononucleosis because it may increase the risk of developing an erythematous skin rash
• The use of this drug may cause clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
• A high dose may cause a false urine glucose test
• Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with a history of hepatic impairment and hepatic dysfunction

• You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
• You are not responding to the treatment
• You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching

Miliclav tablet contains Amoxicillin, Lactobacillus and Clavulanic Acid used to treat conditions like a bacterial infection, urinary tract infection, sinus infection, bone and joint infections, respiratory tract infections.

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection which mainly targets the lungs, ear, nasal sinus, urinary tract, and skin infections. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that decreases resistance. Lactobacillus is an antidiarrheals/probiotic works by restoring the good bacteria that is killed due to the use of antibiotics.

Drug-Drug Interaction

BCG vaccine live

The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of amoxicillin decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic synergism

Demeclocycline

Use alternative drugs because the use of demeclocycline decreases the effect of amoxicillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism

Mycophenolate

Use alternative drugs because the use of amoxicillin will decrease the effect of mycophenolate by other

Acyclovir

Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this drug either increases the level of the other by decreasing renal clearance.

Aspirin

Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this drug either increases the level of the other by plasma protein binding

Drug-Food Interaction

Information regarding the food interaction is not available. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Drug-Disease Interaction

Diabetes:

The use of this drug may produce false-positive reactions when you are testing for glucose levels in your urine. So, it is recommended to do the glucose test by the enzymatic glucose oxidase reaction

Renal dysfunction:

The serum concentration of beta-lactam antibiotics increases the half-life in a patient with impaired renal functions. Depending upon your renal function dose should be adjusted

Hemodialysis:

During Hemodialysis penicillin antibiotics get removed from the body. So doses should be rescheduled after the dialysis process

Mononucleosis:

Amoxicillin should not be used in patients with mononucleosis because they develop pruritic erythematous maculopapular skin rash which occurs after 5-10 days of therapy

Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.

Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).

• Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
• Protect from light and heat.
• Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
• Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.

Miliclav is an effective drug against all bacterial infections as it is from the penicillin family. It cannot work well for the virus infections like common colds. There are no major side effects reported. They must be a prior check-up with the physician before taking this medicine. Patients who are allergic to penicillin drugs or Amoxicillin drugs must ensure they are taking Mliclav under guidance only. It kills bacteria immediately coming into contact with bacteria by destroying its cell wall.
This combined form of medicine is used to treat many varied numbers of bacterial infections such as throat ear, lungs sinus, urinary tract, teeth skin, joints, teeth, and bones. It usually makes you feel symptom-free within a few days, but you should take it continuously as prescribed even when you feel cured to make sure that all bacteria are destroyed and do not have resistance to it.