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Meroclav

Cefuroxime USP + Clavulanic Acid BP

NAME STRENGTH PACK SIZE DOSAGE FORM
Meroclav 250 250 mg+ 62.50 mg 2X10 Tablet
Meroclav 500 500 mg + 125 mg 2X10 Tablet
Meroclav POS 125 mg+ 31.25 mg/5ml 70 ml Powder for suspension

Description

Cefuroxime is one of the bactericidal second generation cephalosporin antibiotics, which is active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms including many beta-lactamase producing strains. It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria. Clavulanic acid has a similar structure to the beta-lactam antibiotics but binds irreversibly to the beta-lactamase enzymes. The presence of clavulanic acid in Meroclav formulations protects Cefuroxime from degradation by beta-lactamase enzymes and effectively extends the antibacterial spectrum of Cefuroxime to include many bacteria normally resistant to Cefuroxime and other cephalosporins.

Meroclav 125: Each film coated tablet contains Cefuroxime 125 mg as Cefuroxime Axetil USP and Clavulanic Acid 31.25 mg as diluted Potassium Clavulanate BP. Meroclav 250: Each film coated tablet contains Cefuroxime 250 mg as Cefuroxime Axetil USP and Clavulanic Acid 62.5 mg as diluted Potassium Clavulanate BP. Meroclav 500: Each film coated tablet contains Cefuroxime 500 mg as Cefuroxime Axetil USP and Clavulanic Acid 125 mg as diluted Potassium Clavulanate BP. Meroclav 70 ml powder for suspension: After reconstitution, each 5 ml suspension contains Cefuroxime 125 mg as Cefuroxime Axetil USP and Clavulanic Acid 31.25 mg as diluted Potassium Clavulanate BP.

Pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Acute bacterial otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (including beta lactamase-producing strains), Moraxella catarrhalis (including beta-lactamase-producing strains) or Streptococcus pyogenes. Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae (non-beta-lactamase-producing strains only). Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (including beta lactamase-producing strains), Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli. Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis and secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis caused by Streptococcus penumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (beta-lactamase negative strains) or Haemophilus parainfluenzae (beta-lactamase negative strains). Skin and Skin-Structure Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp. and Enterobacter spp. Urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing strains). Gonorrhea: Uncomplicated and disseminated gonococcal infections due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains) in both males and females. Early Lyme disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. Septicemia caused by Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing strains), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae (including ampicillin-resistant strains), and Klebsiella spp. Meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (including ampicillin resistant strains), Neisseria meningitidis and Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing strains). Switch therapy (injectable to oral) after surgery when patient’s condition is improved.

• Pharyngitis or Tonsillitis: 250 mg twice daily 5-10 days • Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis: 250 mg twice daily 10 days • Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 250-500 mg twice daily 10 days • Secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis: 250-500 mg twice daily 5-10 days • Community acquired pneumonia: 250-500 mg twice daily 5-10 days • Uncomplicated skin & skin-structure infections: 250-500 mg twice daily 10 days • MDR Typhoid fever: 500 mg twice daily 10-14 days • Uncomplicated urinary tract infection: 250 mg twice daily 7-10 days • Uncomplicated gonorrhea: 1000 mg single dose • Lyme disease: 500 mg twice daily 20 days

Generally Cefuroxime and Clavulanic acid are well tolerated. However, a few side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort or pain may occur. As with other broad-spectrum antibiotics, prolonged administration of Cefuroxime and Clavulanic acid combination may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms. Rarely (<0.2%) renal dysfunction, anaphylaxis, angioedema, pruritis, rash and serum sickness like urticaria may appear.

Meroclav should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & who have history of colitis.

During pregnancy: While all antibiotics should be avoided in the first trimester if possible. However, Meroclav can be safely used in later pregnancy to treat urinary and other infections. During lactation: Meroclav is excreted into the breast milk in small quantities. However, the possibility of sensitizing the infant should be kept in mind.

Concomitant administration of probenecid with Meroclav increases the area under the serum concentration versus time curve by 50%. Drug that reduces gastric acidity may result in a lower bioavailability of Cefuroxime and tend to cancel the effect of postprandial absorption.

Signs and symptoms: Overdosage of Meroclav can cause cerebral irritation leading to convulsions. Management: Serum levels of Meroclav can be reduced by haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

Meroclav tablet and powder for suspension should be kept in a cool (15°–25° C) and dry place and protected from light.

Patients with known allergy to cephalosporins & pseudomembranous colitis are contraindicated.

Meroclav 125 : Each box contains 2x10 tablets in Alu-Alu blister pack. Meroclav 250 : Each box contains 2x10 tablets in Alu-Alu blister pack. Meroclav 500 : Each box contains 2x10 tablets in Alu-Alu blister pack. Meroclav Suspension: Each bottle contains dry powder for 70 ml suspension with a measuring spoon.