Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Co-Amoxiclav
Drug Class
Beta-Lactam Antibacterials, Penicillins
What is Fortecin?
Uses
Clavulanic Acid is a ß lactamase inhibitor. Clavulanic Acid is structurally related to the penicillin and used in combination with penici...
How It Works
By direct IV push over a period of 3-4 min used within 20 min of reconstitution, By IV intermittent infusion over 30-40 min and complete within 4 hours of reconstitution.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
125 mg — 12 hourly
Only in combination with either Amoxicillin or Ticarcillin.
Safety Alerts
Penicillin hypersensitivity, history of coamoxiclav-associated or penicillin associated jaundice or hepatic dysfunction
Important Warnings
Hepatic impairment (monitor hepatic function), risk of crystalluria with high doses, patient should be well hydrated
Do not dilute Syp below half- strength
Side Effects
Dizzinessheadachehepatitischolestatic jaundiceconvulsions (particularly with high doses or in renal impairment)superficial staining of teeth with suspensionphlebitis at injecction siteerythema multiforme (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome)toxic epidermal necrolysisexfoliative dermatitisvasculitisrarely prolongation of bleeding time
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants
allopurinol
probenecid
oral contraceptives
methotrexate.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
No evidence of risk
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Inj (reconstituted susp) Store in refrigerator. Use within 10 days if kept at room temperature. Tab, Oral Susp, Dry Powder for Inj Store at room temperature, Below 25°C. Protect from Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 244.36
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 6 · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 6Rs 244.36
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Co-Amoxiclav, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Amclav
625Mg
Rs 221.22Rs 36.87/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Augum
625mg
Rs 244.36
Hamaz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.
Veroclav
625mg
Rs 518.64
No DRAP alertsCSH Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd., DML: 000737
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