Co-amoxiclav is a combination antibiotic used to treat many different bacterial infections. It contains two active ingredients: amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. These work together to stop bacteria from growing and spreading in the body.<\/p>\n
Amoxicillin is a type of penicillin that kills bacteria by damaging their outer cell wall. This wall protects bacteria, so when it\u2019s weakened, the bacteria break apart and die. However, some bacteria can fight back by making an enzyme (called beta-lactamase) that destroys amoxicillin. That\u2019s where clavulanic acid comes in, it blocks this enzyme and stops the bacteria from protecting themselves. This allows amoxicillin to do its job properly, even against bacteria that are normally resistant.<\/p>\n
Co-amoxiclav is used to treat a wide range of infections. These include respiratory infections like bronchitis, pneumonia, and sinus infections; urinary tract infections like cystitis or kidney infections; skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses, cellulitis, or infected wounds; and dental infections. It is also sometimes used for bone or joint infections and infections in the abdominal area.<\/p>\n
This medication does not reduce pain or swelling directly. Instead, it treats the cause of the problem, the bacteria. As the infection clears, symptoms like pain, fever, or swelling usually improve on their own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"