Bactoclav-625

Tablet · Micro Labs
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Bactoclav-625 is a tablet made by Micro Labs that contains Amoxicillin 500 mg + Clavulanic acid 125 mg. It combines Amoxicillin: antibiotic (penicillin) and Clavulanic acid: antibiotic booster.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Amoxicillin500 mg
Clavulanic acid125 mg

Amoxicillin

Antibiotic (penicillin)

What it is used for

Treats bacterial infections of the throat, ear, chest, sinuses, teeth and urine.

How it works

A penicillin antibiotic that stops bacteria building their cell walls, so they burst. Used for chest, ear, throat, sinus, tooth and urinary infections.

How to take it

Usually 250 to 500 mg three times a day or 875 mg twice a day for 5 to 7 days; with or without food. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise.

Common side effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Thrush

Get medical help straight away if

  • Hives, swelling of the face or difficulty breathing (allergy)
  • Severe watery or bloody diarrhoea
  • A widespread blistering rash

Be careful

Finish the full course. Do not take if allergic to penicillin. Does not work on viral colds.

Other medicines and interactions

Do not take if allergic to penicillin. Can raise methotrexate levels and affect warfarin control. Rash is common if taken during glandular fever.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Clavulanic acid

Antibiotic booster

What it is used for

Protects amoxicillin from bacteria that would otherwise destroy it, so it works on more infections.

How it works

Clavulanic acid blocks the beta-lactamase enzyme some bacteria use to destroy amoxicillin, so the pair (co-amoxiclav) works against more germs.

How to take it

Taken in the combination tablet at the start of a meal, usually twice or three times a day. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise.

Common side effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Thrush

Get medical help straight away if

  • Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine (liver problem, can appear weeks later)
  • Allergic reaction
  • Severe diarrhoea

Be careful

Can cause loose motions; take with food.

Other medicines and interactions

Penicillin allergy rules apply. Can affect warfarin.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Generally considered acceptable in pregnancy (avoided near preterm birth) and while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (11)

Augmentin 625 DuoMoxikind-CV 625Clavam 625Moxclav 625Advent 625Augumed 625Amoxyclav 625Augmed-625Mega CV 625Mox CV 625Indclav 625

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Common questions

What is Bactoclav-625?

Bactoclav-625 is a tablet by Micro Labs containing Amoxicillin 500 mg + Clavulanic acid 125 mg.

What is Bactoclav-625 used for?

Treats bacterial infections of the throat, ear, chest, sinuses, teeth and urine. Protects amoxicillin from bacteria that would otherwise destroy it, so it works on more infections.

How should I take Bactoclav-625?

Usually 250 to 500 mg three times a day or 875 mg twice a day for 5 to 7 days; with or without food. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise. Taken in the combination tablet at the start of a meal, usually twice or three times a day. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Bactoclav-625?

Common side effects include: Diarrhoea, nausea, rash, thrush, Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, thrush. Get medical help straight away for: Hives, swelling of the face or difficulty breathing (allergy), severe watery or bloody diarrhoea, a widespread blistering rash, Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine (liver problem, can appear weeks later), allergic reaction, severe diarrhoea.

Does Bactoclav-625 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Bactoclav-625 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Generally considered acceptable in pregnancy (avoided near preterm birth) and while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Bactoclav-625?

Brands with the same composition: Augmentin 625 Duo, Moxikind-CV 625, Clavam 625, Moxclav 625, Advent 625, Augumed 625, Amoxyclav 625, Augmed-625, Mega CV 625, Mox CV 625, Indclav 625. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.