Augmentin (Amoxycillin + Clavulanate)

Generic Augmentin (Amoxycillin + Clavulanate)

An antibiotic called Augmentin tablet helps your body fight bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections of the skin, soft tissues, nasal sinuses, lungs (including pneumonia), ears, and sinuses. For viral infections like the common cold, it is ineffective.

Augmentin Information :

Uses :

An antibiotic called amoxycillin + clavulanate acid is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, joints, nose, and throat. When dangerous bacteria enter our bodies, it is called a bacterial infection. Bacteria that are harmful or contagious can quickly proliferate within your body and cause illness.

Combining amoxicillin and clavulanic acid results in amoxycillin + clavulanate acid. Amoxicillin functions by stopping the bacterial cell covering from forming, which is essential for the bacteria to survive. So, it eliminates the bacteria. Clavulanic acid functions by boosting amoxicillin’s antibacterial activity and reducing bacterial resistance. Amoxycillin and clavulanate acid work together to treat bacterial infections.

Augmentin tablet is best taken with a meal to reduce the chance of a stomach upset. You should follow your doctor’s prescribed schedule and take it consistently at evenly spaced intervals. It will help you remember to take it if you take it at the same time every day. You should always take this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor for the full prescribed course, though the exact dosage will depend on the condition you are being treated for. Even after you feel better, please keep taking it until you have finished. Early drug discontinuation increases the risk of bacterial survival and recurrence or worsening of the infection.

Precautions & Warnings :

If any of the ingredients allergens bother you or if you have jaundice, avoid taking Amoxycillin + Clavulanate Acid. Tell your physician if you experience fits, have glandular fever, intestinal inflammation, liver or kidney issues, or have irregular urination. In case you are pregnant or nursing, get advice from your physician before taking Amoxycillin + Clavulanate Acid. Be cautious when driving if you take amoxycillin + clavulanate acid as they can make you dizzy. If you’re taking Amoxycillin + Clavulanate Acid, stay away from alcohol to avoid any negative side effects. In order to rule out any unpleasant side effects, let your doctor know about all the medications you take as well as your medical history.

Side Effects :

The following is a brief summary of some of the mild side effects that oral Augmentin tablets may have. Consult your physician or pharmacist, or review the prescribing information for Augmentin oral tablet, to find out about additional mild side effects.

Augmentin oral tablet mild side effects that have been documented include

• Vaginal inflammation
• Mucocutaneous candidiasis
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• Red spots or bumps
• Fungal infection

Many medications have mild side effects that usually go away in a few days or weeks. Consult your physician or pharmacist, though, if they start to cause you problems.

Interactions :

Amoxycillin + Clavulanate Acid may interact with immunosuppressive drugs (mycophenolate mofetil), anti-cancer drugs (methotrexate), anticoagulants (warfarin), and anti-gout medications (allopurinol, probenecid).

Amoxycillin + Clavulanate Acid may interact with mononucleosis (viral infection accompanied by fever and sore throat), haemodialysis, liver and kidney failure, and colitis (inflammation of the colon lining).

Overdose :

If someone has overdosed and is experiencing severe symptoms, such as unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, call 911. If not, immediately contact a poison control center.

Missed Dose : 

Try to take it at the same day every day. Do not double the dose if missed.

Storage :

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.