Augmentin 625

Shake the bottle well before each dose. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. Take this The dosage is based on your age, For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection. Tell the doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor right away if you develop: If you have these symptoms, do not use anti- Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral A very serious Amoxicillin can commonly cause a mild This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact the doctor or pha...

Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat many types of Some interactions occur because one substance causes another substance to have a different effect than expected. For example, alcohol, another drug, or a supplement may affect how a drug acts in your body. Interactions can also occur if you have certain health conditions. Keep reading to learn about Augmentin’s possible interactions. And for more information about Augmentin, including details about its uses, see Certain health conditions or other factors could raise your risk of harm if you take Augmentin. In that case, your doctor may not prescribe Augmentin for you. This is known as a contraindication. The list below includes contraindications of Augmentin. If you’ve had liver problems after taking Augmentin in the past. In rare cases, Augmentin treatment can cause Your doctor can recommend alternative treatments for your If you’ve had an allergic reaction to Augmentin. If you have had an Before you start taking Augmentin, talk with your doctor if any of the factors above apply to you. Your doctor can determine whether Augmentin is safe for you to take. There’s no known direct interaction between taking Augmentin and drinking alcohol. However, drinking alcohol could raise your risk of certain side effects from Augmentin. These include If you drink alcohol, talk with your doctor about how much, if any, is safe to drink while you’re taking Augmentin. Before you start taking Au...

Augmentin: 7 things you should know Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • 1. How it works • Augmentin is a brand (trade) name for a penicillin-type combination antibiotic made up of amoxicillin (the active, antibiotic part) and clavulanate potassium (boosts the effectiveness of the amoxicillin). • Amoxicillin kills bacteria by inhibiting the synthesis of cell wall mucopeptides (crystal lattice-like structures composed of amino acids). This weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. Amoxicillin has a similar action to ampicillin. • Clavulanate potassium protects amoxicillin from inactivation by beta-lactamases by binding strongly to beta-lactamases near their active site. By itself, clavulanate potassium only has weak antibacterial activity, but when used together with amoxicillin, it extends its spectrum so that it may be used to treat infections caused by beta-lactamase-producing organisms. • Augmentin belongs to the class of medicines known as penicillins. 2. Upsides • Effective against more organisms than amoxicillin by itself. • Used to treat infections of the airways, ears, sinuses, skin, and urinary tract that have been caused by susceptible bacteria, such as: • beta‑lactamase-producing isolates of Haemophilus influenzae • Moraxella catarrhalis • Staphylococcus aureus • Escherichia coli • Klebsiella species • Enterobacter species. • Available as a tablet and chewable tablet and in extended-release and liquid formulations. • Augmentin is available as generic amoxicil...

Augmentin Side Effects Generic name: amoxicillin / clavulanate • • • • Note: This document contains side effect information about amoxicillin / clavulanate. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Augmentin. Applies to oral powder for suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet extended release. Serious side effects of Augmentin Along with its needed effects, Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking amoxicillin / clavulanate: Less common • • itching • itching of the vagina or genital area • • redness of the skin • • thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor Rare • Bloody or cloudy urine • • greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine • • swelling of the feet or lower legs Incidence not known • Back, leg, or stomach pains • black, hairy tongue • black, tarry stools • bleeding gums • blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin • • blood in the stools • bloody nose • chest pain or tightness • chills • clay-colored stools • cough or hoarseness • cracks in the skin • dark urine • • diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody • difficulty with breathing • difficulty with moving • difficulty with swallowing • • • fever with or without chills • general body swelling • general feeling of tiredness or weakness • • heavier menstrual periods • increased thirst • joint or muscle pain • large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tong...

Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanic potassium) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain bacterial infections. Augmentin can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include diarrhea and nausea. Augmentin is used in adults and children to treat infections caused by certain kinds of bacteria. Examples of these infections include: • • lower respiratory tract infections, such as • • • The active ingredients in Augmentin are amoxicillin and clavulanic potassium. (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.) The drug comes in two forms, both of which you swallow: tablets and powder that’s used to make a liquid suspension. Keep reading to learn about the common, mild, and serious side effects that Augmentin can cause. For a general overview of the drug, including details about its uses, see Note: Another form of Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, is available. It comes as a powder for making a liquid suspension and is used to treat certain infections in some children. This article only covers the side effects of Augmentin. For information about Augmentin ES-600 and its side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Examples of mild side effects that have been reported with Augmentin include: • nausea or vomiting • rash • • yeast infection • headache • • • • diarrhea* • • mild * To learn more about this side effect, see the “Side effects explained” section below. In most cases, these side effects should be temporary. And some may be easily manage...

Overview: Amoxicillin is a Penicillin-type antibiotic that is effective against various bacteria, such as Streptococci, Haemophilus influenzae, Pneumococci, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococci (some strains). Amoxicillin, Penicillin, and Ampicillin are all chemically related compounds. This antibiotic inhibits bacteria from multiplying by preventing the formation of their cell membrane. Cell membranes protect bacteria from the harmful environment and help keep the cell content together, without which bacteria cannot survive. The addition of Clavulanic acid is to enhance the effectiveness of Amoxicillin against Amoxicillin-resistant bacteria. Amoxicillin and other antibiotics are only used to treat bacterial infections and not viral infections, such as colds, flu, etc. Augmentin is the most common brand available for Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid combination. Drug Group: Amoxicillin belongs to the group of drugs called penicillin-like antibiotics. Nafcillin, Ampicillin, Dicloxacillin, and Piperacillin are some examples of other penicillin-like medicines. All these antibiotics are used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. Clavulanic acid belongs to the class of medications called beta-lactamase inhibitors. They are a family of enzymes that break the beta-lactam ring around resistant bacteria and allow antibiotics to kill them. Examples of other beta-lactamase inhibitors are Tebipenem, Tazobactam, and Sulbactam. What Is the Amoxicillin an...

You may take this medicine with or without food. However, it is best to take this medicine at the start of a meal or snack to avoid an upset stomach. Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. If you are using the chewable tablets, chew the tablet completely before swallowing. If you or your child are unable to swallow the tablets whole, you may use the oral liquid. There are certain flavors that can be mixed with the oral suspension to make it taste better. If you or your child do not like the taste of this medicine, ask your pharmacist about these flavorings. Shake the oral liquid well before using. Measure the oral liquid medicine with the provided oral dosing spoon or dropper. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid. Rinse the dosing spoon or dropper with water after each use. Augmentin® chewable tablets and tablets are not the same and they contain different doses. Do not substitute these two dosage forms of this medicine. Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if you feel better after the first few doses. Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medic...

Overview: Amoxicillin is a Penicillin-type antibiotic that is effective against various bacteria, such as Streptococci, Haemophilus influenzae, Pneumococci, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococci (some strains). Amoxicillin, Penicillin, and Ampicillin are all chemically related compounds. This antibiotic inhibits bacteria from multiplying by preventing the formation of their cell membrane. Cell membranes protect bacteria from the harmful environment and help keep the cell content together, without which bacteria cannot survive. The addition of Clavulanic acid is to enhance the effectiveness of Amoxicillin against Amoxicillin-resistant bacteria. Amoxicillin and other antibiotics are only used to treat bacterial infections and not viral infections, such as colds, flu, etc. Augmentin is the most common brand available for Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid combination. Drug Group: Amoxicillin belongs to the group of drugs called penicillin-like antibiotics. Nafcillin, Ampicillin, Dicloxacillin, and Piperacillin are some examples of other penicillin-like medicines. All these antibiotics are used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. Clavulanic acid belongs to the class of medications called beta-lactamase inhibitors. They are a family of enzymes that break the beta-lactam ring around resistant bacteria and allow antibiotics to kill them. Examples of other beta-lactamase inhibitors are Tebipenem, Tazobactam, and Sulbactam. What Is the Amoxicillin an...

Augmentin: 7 things you should know Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • 1. How it works • Augmentin is a brand (trade) name for a penicillin-type combination antibiotic made up of amoxicillin (the active, antibiotic part) and clavulanate potassium (boosts the effectiveness of the amoxicillin). • Amoxicillin kills bacteria by inhibiting the synthesis of cell wall mucopeptides (crystal lattice-like structures composed of amino acids). This weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. Amoxicillin has a similar action to ampicillin. • Clavulanate potassium protects amoxicillin from inactivation by beta-lactamases by binding strongly to beta-lactamases near their active site. By itself, clavulanate potassium only has weak antibacterial activity, but when used together with amoxicillin, it extends its spectrum so that it may be used to treat infections caused by beta-lactamase-producing organisms. • Augmentin belongs to the class of medicines known as penicillins. 2. Upsides • Effective against more organisms than amoxicillin by itself. • Used to treat infections of the airways, ears, sinuses, skin, and urinary tract that have been caused by susceptible bacteria, such as: • beta‑lactamase-producing isolates of Haemophilus influenzae • Moraxella catarrhalis • Staphylococcus aureus • Escherichia coli • Klebsiella species • Enterobacter species. • Available as a tablet and chewable tablet and in extended-release and liquid formulations. • Augmentin is available as generic amoxicil...

Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanic potassium) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain bacterial infections. Augmentin can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include diarrhea and nausea. Augmentin is used in adults and children to treat infections caused by certain kinds of bacteria. Examples of these infections include: • • lower respiratory tract infections, such as • • • The active ingredients in Augmentin are amoxicillin and clavulanic potassium. (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.) The drug comes in two forms, both of which you swallow: tablets and powder that’s used to make a liquid suspension. Keep reading to learn about the common, mild, and serious side effects that Augmentin can cause. For a general overview of the drug, including details about its uses, see Note: Another form of Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, is available. It comes as a powder for making a liquid suspension and is used to treat certain infections in some children. This article only covers the side effects of Augmentin. For information about Augmentin ES-600 and its side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Examples of mild side effects that have been reported with Augmentin include: • nausea or vomiting • rash • • yeast infection • headache • • • • diarrhea* • • mild * To learn more about this side effect, see the “Side effects explained” section below. In most cases, these side effects should be temporary. And some may be easily manage...