Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid Normon 875 mg/125 mg powder for oral suspension in sachets EFG

Package leaflet: Information for the user

Introduction

Package leaflet: information for the user

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid Normon 875 mg/125 mg powder for oral suspension in sachets EFG

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine, because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you and you should not give it to other people, even if they have the same symptoms as you, because it may harm them.
• If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are adverse effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of this leaflet:

1. What Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid Normon is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before taking Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid Normon
3. How to take Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid Normon
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid Normon
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon is and what it is used for

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon is an antibiotic that kills bacteria causing infections. It contains two different active substances called amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxicillin belongs to a group of medicines known as "penicillins," which can sometimes become ineffective (inactivated). The other component (clavulanic acid) prevents this from happening.

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid Normon is used in adults and children to treat the following infections:

• Middle ear and sinus infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections, including dental infections
• Bone and joint infections.

2. What you need to know before taking Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon

Do not take Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon:

• if you are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillins, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any other antibiotic. This could include skin rash or swelling of the face or throat;
• if you have ever had liver problems or jaundice (yellowing of the skin) while taking an antibiotic.

? Do not take Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon if any of the above apply to you. Before starting treatment with Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon, if you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if:

• you have infectious mononucleosis;
• you are receiving treatment for liver or kidney problems;
• you do not urinate regularly.

If you are unsure whether any of the above conditions apply to you, inform your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon.

In some cases, your doctor may investigate the type of bacteria causing your infection. Depending on the results, they may prescribe a different formulation of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid or another medicine.

Symptoms to watch for

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon may worsen certain existing conditions or cause serious adverse effects. These include allergic reactions, seizures, and inflammation of the large intestine. You should be aware of certain symptoms while taking Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon to reduce the risk of complications. See “Symptoms to watch for” in section 4.

Blood and urine tests

If you are undergoing blood tests (such as studies of red blood cells or liver function tests) or urine tests (to monitor glucose levels), inform your doctor or nurse that you are taking Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon. This is because Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon may alter the results of these types of tests.

Other medicines and Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might need to take any other medicines.

If you are taking allopurinol (used for gout) together with Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon, you may be more likely to develop a skin allergic reaction.

If you are taking probenecid (used for gout), your doctor may adjust your dose of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon. Concomitant use of probenecid may reduce the excretion of amoxicillin and is not recommended.

If anticoagulants (such as warfarin) are taken with Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon, more blood tests will be needed.

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon may affect the action of methotrexate (a medicine used to treat cancer and severe psoriasis). Penicillins may reduce the excretion of methotrexate and potentially increase its adverse effects.

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon may affect how mycophenolate mofetil (a medicine used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients) works.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

Driving and use of machines

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon may cause adverse effects, and symptoms may mean you should not drive.

Do not drive or operate machinery unless you feel well.

Important information about some of the components of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon 875 mg/125 mg powder for oral suspension in sachets EFG

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon contains sucrose

If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medicine.

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon contains sodium benzoate

This medicine contains 8 mg of sodium benzoate per sachet. Sodium benzoate may increase the risk of jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) in newborns (up to 4 weeks of age).

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon contains sodium

This medicine contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1 mmol) per dose; essentially, it is "sodium-free".

3. How to take Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon

Follow exactly the instructions for use of this medicine given by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Adults and children of 40 kg or more

• Recommended dose – 1 sachet taken twice a day
• Higher dose – 1 sachet taken three times a day

Children weighing less than 40 kg

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon 875 mg/125 mg powder for oral suspension in sachets EFG is not recommended.

Patients with kidney or liver problems

• If you have kidney problems, your dose may need to be adjusted. Your doctor may choose a different formulation or another medicine.
• If you have liver problems, you will have blood tests more frequently to monitor how your liver is working.

How to take Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon

• Just before taking Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon, open the sachet and mix the contents in half a glass of water.
• Take it at the beginning of meals or shortly before.
• Space the doses evenly throughout the day, at least 4 hours apart. Do not take 2 doses within 1 hour.
• Do not take this medicine for longer than 2 weeks. If you continue to feel unwell, consult your doctor.

If you take more Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon than you should

If you take too much Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon, symptoms such as stomach discomfort (nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea) or seizures may occur. Contact your doctor as soon as possible. Take the packaging with you to show your doctor.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service at telephone number 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.

If you forget to take Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take the next dose too soon; wait at least 4 hours before taking the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you stop treatment with Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon

Continue taking this medicine until the end of the prescribed treatment, even if you feel better. You need to complete the full course to cure the infection. If you do not, surviving bacteria may cause the infection to return.

If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible adverse effects

Like all medicines, Amoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Normon may produce adverse effects, although not everyone experiences them. The adverse effects listed below may occur when taking this medicine.

Symptoms to watch for

Allergic reactions:

• skin rash;

• inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis), which may appear as red or purple spots on the skin, but may affect other parts of the body;

• fever, joint pain, swollen glands in the neck, armpits, or groin;

• swelling, sometimes of the face or throat (angioedema), causing difficulty breathing;

• collapse;

• chest pain in the context of allergic reactions, which may be a symptom of an allergic-triggered heart attack (Kounis syndrome).

  • Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms. Stop taking Amoxicilina/ácido clavulánico Normon.

Inflammation of the large intestine

Inflammation of the large intestine, causing watery diarrhea, usually with blood and mucus, stomach pain and/or fever.

Acute inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis)

If you have severe and persistent pain in the stomach area, this could be a sign of acute pancreatitis.

Drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome (DIES):

DIES has mainly been reported in children receiving amoxicillin. It is a certain type of allergic reaction with the main symptom being repeated vomiting (1–4 hours after taking the medicine). Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, lethargy, diarrhea, and low blood pressure.

• Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.

Very common adverse effects

May affect more than 1 in 10 patients

• diarrhea (in adults).

Common adverse effects

May affect up to 1 in 10 patients

• thrush (Candida – fungal infection in the vagina, mouth, or mucous membranes);
• nausea, especially when taking high doses;
  • if this happens, take Amoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico Normon before meals.
• vomiting;
• diarrhea (in children).

Uncommon adverse effects

May affect up to 1 in 100 patients

• skin rash, itching;
• increased itchy rash (urticarial wheals);
• indigestion;
• dizziness;
• headache.

Uncommon adverse effects that may appear in blood tests:

• Increase in certain substances (enzymes) produced by the liver.

Rare adverse effects

May affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients

• skin rash, which may form blisters resembling small targets (dark central spot surrounded by a paler area, with a dark ring around the edge – erythema multiforme).

• If you have any of these symptoms, consult your doctor urgently.

Rare adverse effects that may appear in blood tests:

• low count of cells involved in blood clotting;
• low white blood cell count.

Frequency not known

Frequency cannot be estimated from the available data.

• Allergic reactions (see above).

• Inflammation of the large intestine (see above).

• Inflammation of the protective membrane surrounding the brain (aseptic meningitis).

• Severe skin reactions:

• Widespread rash with blisters and peeling of the skin, particularly around the mouth, nose, eyes, and genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), and in its most severe form, causing widespread skin detachment (more than 30% of body surface – toxic epidermal necrolysis).

• Widespread red rash with small pus-filled blisters (bullous exfoliative dermatitis).

• Exfoliative red rash with bumps under the skin and hives (exanthematous pustulosis).

• Flu-like symptoms with skin rash, fever, swollen glands, and abnormal blood test results (such as increased white blood cells (eosinophilia) and elevated liver enzymes) (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)).

• Contact a doctor immediately if you have any of these symptoms.

• Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis);

• jaundice, caused by increased bilirubin in the blood (a substance produced by the liver), which may cause yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes;

• inflammation of kidney tubules;

• delayed blood clotting;

• hyperactivity;

• seizures (in patients taking high doses of Amoxicilina/Ácido clavulánico or who have kidney problems);

• black, hairy-looking tongue;

• stained teeth (in children), which usually disappear with brushing;

• blistering rash arranged in circles with central crusts or resembling a string of pearls (linear IgA disease);

• inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (aseptic meningitis).

Adverse effects that may appear in blood or urine tests:

• significant reduction in white blood cell count;
• low red blood cell count (hemolytic anemia);
• crystals in urine causing acute kidney injury.

Reporting of adverse effects:

If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are possible adverse effects not listed in this leaflet. You may also report them directly via the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Medicinal Products: www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon

Do not store above 25°C.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not use Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon if the sachets are torn or damaged.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Dispose of unused containers and medicines at the SIGRE collection point in your pharmacy. If you are in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines and containers you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

Composition of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon 875 mg/125 mg powder for oral suspension in sachets EFG

The active substances are amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Each sachet contains 875 mg of amoxicillin (as amoxicillin trihydrate) and 125 mg of clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate).

The other components (excipients) are: anhydrous citric acid (E-330), anhydrous sodium citrate (E-331), colloidal silica, microcrystalline cellulose (E-460i) and sodium carboxymethylcellulose (E-466), xanthan gum (E-415), sodium benzoate (E-211), sucrose, orange flavour.

Appearance of the product and contents of the pack

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Normon 875 mg/125 mg is presented in sachets containing powder for oral suspension. The sachets contain a white or slightly cream-coloured powder with a characteristic odour.

Each pack contains 20, 30 or 500 sachets.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

LABORATORIOS NORMON, S.A.
Ronda de Valdecarrizo, 6 – 28760 Tres Cantos – Madrid (Spain)

Date of the most recent review of this leaflet: April 2023

Reconstitution instructions

Pour the contents of the sachet into a glass.
Add a small amount of water and mix well.
Take immediately.

Detailed and up-to-date information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es