Is Amoxiclav penicillin based?

Co-amoxiclav is a type of penicillin - do not take it if you are allergic to penicillin. Space your doses out evenly over the day and complete the full course of this antibiotic, even if you feel your infection has cleared up. You can take co-amoxiclav before or after food.

Can you take co-Amoxiclav if allergic to penicillin?

Do not take Co-amoxiclav:

if you are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin 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 can include a skin rash or swelling of the face or neck.