Steclav Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Stensa Life Sciences |
Active Ingredient | Amoxycillin (1000mg) + Clavulanic Acid (200mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
User Rating | 4.8 |
User Reviews | 606 |
FAQ
Steclav Injection Reviews
Steclav is generally administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Depending on the severity of your underlying illness, your doctor will decide the precise dose and schedule as per which this injection is to be given. It is strictly advised to be used as per the doctor’s prescription.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and thrush. Additionally, you may notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these do not get better or persist for a longer duration of time. In cases of patients with severe liver or kidney disease, consult your doctor before you start with the treatment.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. Your doctor may change the dose or prescribe a different medicine. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding if used under a doctor’s supervision.
How Steclav Injection Works
How to Use Steclav Injection
Benefits of Steclav Injection
- In Prophylaxis of surgery associated Bacterial infections: Steclav contains two different medicines, Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid, that work together to kill the bacteria that cause infections. Amoxycillin works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Amoxycillin against bacteria.This combination medicine can be used in the prophylaxis of surgery associated bacterial infections such as gastrointestinal tract, pelvic cavity, head and neck, biliary tract surgery. It usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Uses of Steclav Injection
- Prophylaxis of surgery associated Bacterial infections
Steclav Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Do not use leftover medicine for treating any infection in the future. Always consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance.
- Stop taking Steclav and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Steclav may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
References
- Amoxicillin Sodium and Potassium Clavulanate [Product Monograph]. Quebec, Canada: Sandoz Canada Inc.; 2020.
- Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Mayenne, France: Glaxo Wellcome Production; 2017.
- Amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: GlaxoSmithKline.