Noun
co-amoxiclav (uncountable)
(pharmacology) A combination antibiotic containing amoxicillin trihydrate, a beta-lactam antibiotic, and potassium clavulanate, a beta-lactamase inhibitor.
Synonyms: amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, amoxiclav, amox/clav, (brand name) Augmentin
It became available in 1972, and was the second aminopenicillin to reach the market (after ampicillin in 1961). citation citation citation Co-amoxiclav became available in 1981. Source: Internet