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Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops

Manufactured byNovartis India Ltd.
ContainsAmoxycillin (80 mg) + Clavulanic Acid (11.4 mg)
Description
Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops is a combination of Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid. It is used orally to treat many bacterial infections of the lungs and airways, middle ear, sinuses, skin, teeth, and urinary tract. This combination medicine is capable of killing bacteria that are resistant to other therapies. Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops contains Amoxycillin that interferes with the growth and division process of the bacterial cell wall while clavulanic acid ensures extended anti-bacterial activity. This medicine is generally meant to be used in children. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if you are not able to swallow a tablet or capsule that has the same combination. Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops can be given to your child with food as it improves absorption and decreases the risks of an upset stomach. Your child's doctor (Paediatrician) will decide the dose and frequency based on the severity of infection, your child's body weight and age. Stick to the dose, time, and the way it has been prescribed. Also, ensure to complete the course of treatment even if your child starts feeling better. Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops shows some common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and skin rash. Usually, these side effects are self-limiting. Consult your child's doctor at the earliest if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops is generally safe for your child, but share your child’s entire medical history with your Paediatrician. This includes any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, a blood disorder, birth defects, lung problem, stomach or intestinal problem, skin disorder, liver and kidney problems. This information is critical as it can help your paediatrician in planning an overall treatment and dose adjustments for your child.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops

  • Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Diarrhoea
  • Fever
  • Skin yellowing
  • Easy bruising and bleeding
  • Tooth discoloration
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Altered sense of taste
  • Convulsions
  • Black or tarry stools
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Sleeplessness
  • Irregular heartbeat

Uses of Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops

What is it prescribed for?

  • Ear Infection
  • Nose Infection
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
  • Skin Infection
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops can be observed within 1-2 hours of intake.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops lasts for an average duration of 6-8 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops has no habit forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops is generally meant for use in children.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops is generally meant for use in children.

Allergy

Avoid giving Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops if your child is allergic to it or to any other constituent present in this medicine. Seek medical attention if your child develops allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives, swelling (on face, lips, tongue, etc.), breathing difficulty, etc.

Cholestasis

Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops is not recommended for use if your child has/had a condition where the normal flow of bile from the liver is interrupted (cholestasis).

Liver disease

Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops is not recommended for use if your child has a history of liver problems associated with the use of this medicine or any other antibiotics.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops is generally meant for use in children.

Breast-feeding

Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops is generally meant for use in children.
General warnings

Allergic Reaction

Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops is likely to cause moderate to a severe allergic reaction and the likelihood is very high if your child is known to have an antibiotic allergy. Report the occurrence of any such reaction to your doctor on priority.

Diarrhoea

Use of Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops is likely to cause diarrhoea. It may be a mild episode requiring no specific treatment or a severe case of colitis. Chances of occurrence are very high if there is a history of diarrhoea after using antibiotics. All such incidents should be reported to your doctor on priority.

Antibiotic resistance

Usage of Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops is not advisable unless recommended by your doctor, as it may lead to antibiotic resistance (a condition where infection-causing organisms develop the ability to defeat the effect of drugs designed to kill them)

Liver disease

Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops should be used with caution if the child has liver disease. It is advised to regularly monitor the liver enzyme levels while taking this medicine and even after treatment with this medicine is complete.

Form of medication

Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops is in syrup/suspension form and is normally used for children. However, adults who are unable to chew or swallow the solid form can use the liquid form under your doctor's supervision

Missed Dose

If you forget to give a Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops dose to your child, make sure that you remember to give the next dose on time. Do not give two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Overdose

Never give Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Doxycycline

Methotrexate

Warfarin

Live vaccines

Disease interactions

Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis (kissing disease) is an infectious illness that's usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops is not recommended for use if there is a history of mononucleosis since it results in skin eruptions.

Colitis

Colitis is swelling of your colon, also known as your large intestine. Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops should be used with extreme caution if there is a history of stomach and intestinal problems, particularly colitis. Inform your doctor if your child develops severe diarrhoea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc.

Kidney Disease

Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops should be used with caution if there is a history of/active kidney problems. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Urine Sugar Test (Benedict's of Fehling's reagent)

Report the use of Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops prior to the test. This medicine may give a false-positive result for the presence of glucose/sugar in the urine.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Give Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops to your child orally with food to decrease the stomach upset. Your child must complete the entire course of Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection. Your child may have a bitter taste in the mouth after the intake of Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help. Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhoea develops as a side effect. Never give Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops until and unless prescribed by your doctor. You must also never share your child’s medicine with anyone else even if they show similar symptoms. Do not give Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops to treat the common cold and flu-like symptoms caused by viruses. Never save medicine for future illnesses. It cannot be said whether the same medicine will work on future infections. Discard the medicine if the seal is broken or the appearance of the liquid changes. Stop Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops immediately if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty. Report to your doctor without any delay.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Curam (80/11.4 mg) Drops is a combination of Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid. Amoxycillin binds to certain specific receptors and prevents the formation of a necessary component for the process of building the cell wall. Clavulanic acid is effective against a specific species of bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotic medicines. Thus, the combination becomes effective against a wide range of bacteria.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Beta-lactamase inhibitors, Aminopenicillins

Schedule

Schedule H

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