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Augmentin 625 Duo vs Clavam 625: price, salt & differences

Augmentin 625 Duo and Clavam 625 both contain Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid 500 mg + 125 mg (625 mg) – the same medicine in the same dose, so they work the same way. Augmentin 625 Duo by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd is ₹196.65 for 10 tablets (₹19.66 per tablet) and Clavam 625 by Alkem Laboratories Ltd is ₹196.73 for 10 tablets (₹19.67 per tablet), so Augmentin 625 Duo works out cheaper per tablet. Neither is clinically better; ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Augmentin 625 Duo

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid 500 mg + 125 mg (625 mg) · Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

MRP ₹196.65 for 10

₹19.66 / tablet

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid 500 mg + 125 mg (625 mg) details

Clavam 625

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid 500 mg + 125 mg (625 mg) · Alkem Laboratories Ltd

MRP ₹196.73 for 10

₹19.67 / tablet

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid 500 mg + 125 mg (625 mg) details

Key differences

AspectAugmentin 625 DuoClavam 625
Salt / compositionAmoxicillin + Clavulanic acidAmoxicillin + Clavulanic acid
Strength500 mg + 125 mg (625 mg)500 mg + 125 mg (625 mg)
ManufacturerGlaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals LtdAlkem Laboratories Ltd
Pack size10 tablets10 tablets
MRP₹196.65 for 10 tablets₹196.73 for 10 tablets
₹ per tablet₹19.66 per tablet₹19.67 per tablet
Prescription statusSchedule H – prescription requiredSchedule H – prescription required
Main useChest infections – bronchitis, pneumonia.Chest infections – bronchitis, pneumonia.
Who it suits / key cautionSinus, ear, chest, urinary and dental infections where resistant bacteria are suspected. Take with food; diarrhoea is common. Not if penicillin-allergic.Same as Augmentin 625 Duo – identical salt and strength, so the same cautions apply.

MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.

Frequently asked questions

Augmentin 625 Duo और Clavam 625 में क्या अंतर है?

दोनों में एक ही salt – Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid 500 mg + 125 mg (625 mg) – है, इसलिए असर एक जैसा है। फर्क company और कीमत का है: Augmentin 625 Duo (Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd) की MRP ₹196.65 (10 tablets) है और Clavam 625 (Alkem Laboratories Ltd) की MRP ₹196.73 (10 tablets)।

Is Augmentin 625 Duo the same as Clavam 625?

Yes, medically. Both contain Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid 500 mg + 125 mg (625 mg) in tablet form. They are made by different companies – Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Alkem Laboratories Ltd – and may differ in pack size, price and tablet appearance, but the active ingredient and dose are identical.

Which is cheaper, Augmentin 625 Duo or Clavam 625?

Augmentin 625 Duo is cheaper per tablet at ₹19.66 against ₹19.67 for Clavam 625. The strip prices are ₹196.65 for 10 tablets (Augmentin 625 Duo) and ₹196.73 for 10 tablets (Clavam 625).

Can I take Clavam 625 instead of Augmentin 625 Duo?

Because the salt and strength are the same, a pharmacist can usually dispense Clavam 625 in place of Augmentin 625 Duo if your doctor is fine with it. Do not swap on your own if your doctor wrote a specific brand – ask them or the pharmacist first.

Is there a cheaper generic option?

Yes. Jan Aushadhi stores sell Amoxycillin 500mg and Potassium Clavulanate 125mg Tablets IP at ₹52.6 for 6 – about ₹8.77 per tablet. It is the same salt and strength, made to the same standards.

Do I need a prescription for Augmentin 625 Duo or Clavam 625?

Yes. Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid is a Schedule H medicine in India, so both brands need a valid prescription.

Is Clavam 625 a substitute for Augmentin 625?

Clavam 625 contains the same amoxicillin 500 mg + clavulanic acid 125 mg as Augmentin 625 Duo. A pharmacist can only substitute if your doctor allows it, so ask first.

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This page is general information, not medical advice. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without asking a doctor or pharmacist. Terms