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amoxy and clav are combine together to take care bacteria who is producung an enzyme called beta lactamase. this enzyme attacks Beta lactum ring in amoxy and destroys the efficacy of Amoxy. to protect amoxy from betalactamase clavulinic acid is combine which is responsible to take care of this enzyme and ensures efficacy of amoxy .Clav in combination has no antibacterial action

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