Effects of packaging and storage conditions on the quality of amoxicillin-clavulanic acid - an analysis of Cambodian samples.

Background: The use of substandard and degraded medicines is a major public health problem in developing countries such as Cambodia. A collaborative study was conducted to evaluate the quality of amoxicillin-clavulanic acid preparations under tropical conditions in a developing country.

Methods: Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid tablets were obtained from outlets in Cambodia.