What is Synermox (Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid) used for?

Synermox (Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid) is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins. Synermox is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and infections of the skin.

How should I use Synermox (Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid)?

Adults and Children over 40kg:
1 tablet twice a day for mild to moderate infections. For lower respiratory tract infections, complicated urinary tract infections or severe infections at other sites, 1 to 2 tablets three times a day.

Children 12 years and under:
Synermox tablets are not recommended for children 12 years and under.

Take all of the Synermox that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Symptoms may begin to improve before the infection is completely treated.

What are the side effects of Synermox (Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid)?

• mucocutaneous candidiasis
• reversible leucopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• reversible agranulocytosis
• haemolytic anaemia
• prolongation of bleeding time and prothrombin time
• angioneurotic oedema
• anaphylaxis
• serum sickness-like syndrome
• hypersensitivity vasculitis
• dizziness
• headache
• reversible hyperactivity and convulsions
• thrombophlebitis
• diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting
• indigestion
• antibiotic-associated colitis
• hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice
• skin rash
• pruritus
• urticaria
• erythema multiforme
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• bullous exfoliative-dermatitis
• acute generalised exanthemous pustulosis (AGEP)
• interstitial nephritis
• crystalluria

Please Note

Synermox may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use a second method of birth control while taking Synermox to ensure protection from unintended pregnancy.

Before taking Synermox, tell your physician if you have liver disease, kidney disease or mononucleosis.

Do not take this medication without first talking to your physician if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Synermox passes into breast milk. Synermox may cause a yeast infection, diarrhea, or allergic reaction in a nursing infant, although no serious harm is expected. Do not take this medication without first talking to your physician if you are breast-feeding a baby.