Amoxiclav and Amoxiclav Quicktab, drug selection

Both medicines are effective in the treatment of pathologies of bacterial origin. Children are better given Amoxiclav Quicktab. It has a pleasant fruity aroma. It is also better for people who have impaired kidney and liver function to choose this drug: it is presented in lower dosages.

In terms of cost, it is cheaper to be treated with Amoxiclav.

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial diseases . The most commonly used penicillin-based drugs. These include Amoxiclav and Amoxiclav Quicktab. To understand which of these drugs is best used in therapy, you need to consider a description of each.

Amoxiclav

This is a semi-synthetic antibiotic. Available in the form of tablets with a shell and powder for suspension. It contains two active ingredients: clavulanic acid and amoxicillin. On sale there is a drug of different dosages. The description is given in the table below.

An antibiotic is active against a wide range of bacteria. It helps due to the ability of the active components to destroy the structure of the pathogen and cause its death.

A medication is suitable for the treatment of such pathologies:

• Bacterial bronchitis, pneumonia.
• Cholangitis, cholecystitis of an infectious nature.
• Bacterial damage to the urinary and genital tract.
• Chronic and acute sinusitis, otitis media, pharyngeal abscess.
• Infection of connective and bone tissue.

Do not use Amoxiclav in such cases:

1. Lymphocytic leukemia.
2. Cholestatic jaundice.
3. Hypersensitivity to the components.
4. Age younger than 12 years.
5. Infectious mononucleosis.

With caution, this medication is prescribed in the presence of such conditions:

• Pregnancy.
• Liver failure.
• The use of anticoagulants.
• The lactation period.
• Severe renal impairment.

Of the side effects are possible:

• Dysbacteriosis
• Gastritis.
• Stomatitis.
• Allergy.
• Hepatitis.
• Vasculitis.
• Insomnia.
• Aseptic meningitis.
• Candidiasis.
• Interstitial nephritis.

The tablets are washed down with water. Dosage depends on the severity of the pathology. For mild and moderate infections, 250 + 125 mg of active substances are taken three times a day. In severe pathology, 500 + 125 mg of active ingredients are used three times a day or 875 + 125 mg twice a day. Therapy can last from 5 to 14 days.

In the country’s pharmacies, the drug costs from 250 rubles.

Amoxiclav Quicktab

This is a synthetic antibiotic from the penicillin group . It is made in the form of dispersible tablets. Combined preparation: contains clavulanic acid and amoxicillin. Available in different concentrations of active substances. The characteristics of the tool are shown in the table below.

The tool has a wide range of effects. Eliminates bacteria by destroying their structure.

The drug helps with such diseases of an infectious nature:

• Cholecystitis.
• Cholangitis.
• Osteomyelitis.
• Pyelonephritis.
• Bronchitis.
• Sinusitis.
• Otitis media.
• Tonsillitis.

The tool is also used in gynecological practice. Do not use the drug in such cases:

• Hypersensitivity to the composition.
• Cholestatic jaundice.
• Age younger than 12 years.

With caution, a remedy is prescribed for such conditions:

1. Breast-feeding.
2. Impaired kidney function.
3. Pseudomembranous colitis.
4. Lack of liver function.

The tablets are dissolved in water and drunk. Dosage is selected individually. With a mild and moderate severity of infection, they drink 500 + 125 mg of active ingredients twice a day. In severe cases of pathology, 875 + 125 mg of active ingredients are used twice a day or 500 + 125 mg three times a day.

Against the background of therapy, such side effects are likely:

• Leukopenia
• Cholestatic jaundice.
• Dysbacteriosis
• Dizziness.
• Hepatitis.
• Hemolytic anemia.
• Allergy.
• The development of superinfection.
• Headache.
• Interstitial nephritis.
• Pseudomembranous colitis.

Packaging of the drug costs from 350 rubles.

General points

Common features of two drugs:

• They belong to the same pharmacological group.
• Contain the same active ingredients.
• Available in tablet form.
• They have identical indications, contraindications and side effects.
• Effective in the treatment of infectious pathologies.
• They are in the same price category.

Differences

The distinguishing features of the two drugs are listed below:

1. Amoxiclav has a film membrane, Quicktab is available in the form of dispersible tablets.
2. Amoxiclav Quicktab has a fruity aroma.
3. Amoxiclav Quicktab is available in a wide variety of doses.
4. Different way to use.
5. Amoxiclav Quicktab is more expensive.