Augmentin 625 dosage for throat infection for adults

Dosage Forms & Strengths amoxicillin/clavulanate oral suspension • (125mg/31.25mg)/5mL • (200mg/28.5mg)/5mL • (250mg/62.5mg)/5mL • (400mg/57mg)/5mL • (600mg/42.9mg)/5mL tablet • 250mg/125mg • 500mg/125mg • 875mg/125mg tablet, extended release • 1000mg/62.5mg tablet, chewable • 200mg/28.5mg • 400mg/57mg Lower Respiratory Tract Infection β-lactamase−producing strains of Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis Mild to moderate: 500/125 mg PO q12hr or 250/125 mg PO q8hr for 10 days Severe: 875/125 mg PO q12hr or 500/125 mg PO q8hr or 2000 mg (2 extended-release tabs) PO q12hr for 7-10 days Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 500 mg PO q8hr Acute Bacterial Sinusitis β-lactamase−producing strains of H influenzae and M catarrhalis 2000 mg (2 extended-release tablets) PO q12hr for 10 days Animal/Human Bite Wounds 875 mg PO q12hr or 500 mg PO q8hr for 3-5 days Erysipelas 875 mg PO q12hr or 500 mg PO q8hr for 7-10 days Pyelonephritis β-lactamase−producing strains of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp, and Enterobacter spp 875 mg PO q12hr or 500 mg PO q8hr Skin Abscess β-lactamase−producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus, E coli, and Klebsiella spp 875 mg PO q12hr Diabetic Foot Mild to moderate, localized cellulitis 2000 mg (2 extended-release tablets) PO q12hr for 7-14 days Group A Streptococci, Chronic Carrier 40 mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr for 10 days; not to exceed 2000 mg/day Dosing Modifications Renal impairment • CrCl <30 mL/min: Do not use 875/125 mg tablet or extend...

Augmentin: Introduction Augmentin is a brand-name prescription medication that contains the active drugs amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. It belongs to a class of drugs called penicillin antibiotics. Augmentin is available in a This medication has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat certain • • • • • certain In this article, you’ll find additional information about Augmentin’s dosage and details on how to take the drug. For a comprehensive overview of Augmentin, view Type of infection Dosage severe infection or respiratory infection, including • 875 mg every 12 hours • 500 mg* every 8 hours less severe approved infections, such as mild UTI • 500 mg* every 12 hours • 250 mg* every 8 hours * This strength is no longer available as brand-name Augmentin. However, it is available in the generic form (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid). Your doctor may prescribe the liquid suspension form if you have difficulty swallowing Augmentin tablets. In this case, your dosage will be one of the following, regardless of the type of infection: • 125 mg/31.25 mg per 5 mL every 8 hours, or • 250 mg/62.5 mg per 5 mL every 8 hours Length of treatment Doctors typically don’t prescribe Augmentin as a long-term treatment. Instead, they usually prescribe it for a short time to treat certain infections. Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you exactly how long to take Augmentin and how many doses you’ll take. It’s very important that you take Augmentin exactly as prescribed and...

Some antibiotics, like amoxicillin, azithromycin and cephalexin, can help to treat a sore throat. With the right treatment, symptoms like burning, fever, headache and difficulty swallowing can be relieved. Throat inflammation may be caused by a viral or bacterial infection, which are commonly transmitted from person-to-person through direct contact of contaminated surface or through exposure to droplets in the air. These types of infections often lead to tonsillitis or pharyngitis. In most cases, a sore throat resolves on its own within 3 to 5 days without any antibiotic treatments. They may be prescribed with specific conditions, however, to prevent further health complications. When are antibiotics recommended? Treatment for a sore throat is generally indicated for a bacterial infection, such as bacterial pharyngitis and bacterial tonsillitis. To confirm the presence of bacteria, the doctor may perform a throat swab to collect a specimen from the throat. If the swab is positive for bacteria and the patient remains symptomatic, the doctor may opt to start antibiotics. A swab to confirm a diagnosis may not always be possible as these specimen require time for processing. time-sensitive, To determine whether starting antibiotics immediately is needed, the doctor may assess for a patient’s risk for bacterial pharyngitis. Many factors are considered for this risk assessment such as the presence of tonsil lesions, swollen lymph nodes, the patient’s age, and the patient’s other...

Important Administration Instructions AUGMENTIN may be taken without regard to meals; however, absorption of clavulanate potassium is enhanced when AUGMENTIN is administered at the start of a meal. To minimize the potential for gastrointestinal intolerance, AUGMENTIN should be taken at the start of a meal. Adult Patients See dosing regimens of AUGMENTIN (based on the amoxicillin component) provided in Table 1 below. Table 1. Dosing Regimens of AUGMENTIN in Adult Patients TYPE OF INFECTION DOSING REGIMEN OF Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Severe infections and infections of the respiratory tract one 875 mg tablet a of AUGMENTIN every 12 hours or one 500 mg tablet b,c of AUGMENTIN every 8 hours Less severe infections one 500 mg tablet b,c of AUGMENTIN every 12 hours or one 250 mg tablet d of AUGMENTIN every 8 hours a Adults who have difficulty swallowing may be given the AUGMENTIN 200 mg/28.5 mg per 5 mL suspension or the AUGMENTIN 400 mg/57 mg per 5 mL suspension may be used in place of the 875 mg/125 mg tablet. b Adults who have difficulty swallowing may be given the AUGMENTIN 125 mg/31.25 mg per 5 mL or AUGMENTIN 250 mg/62.5 mg per 5 mL suspension in place of the 500 mg/125 mg tablet. c Two AUGMENTIN 250 mg/125 mg tablets are NOT substitutable with one 500 mg/125 mg AUGMENTIN tablet [see Dosage and Administration ( d AUGMENTIN 250 mg/125 mg tablet is NOT substitutable with AUGMENTIN 250 mg/62.5 mg chewable tablet [see Dosage and Administration ( Pediatric Patients B...

Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • Amoclan • Augmentin • Augmentin ES-600 • Augmentin XR Canadian Brand Name • Alti-Amoxi Clav • Apo-Amoxi Clav • Novo-Clavamoxin 125 • Novo-Clavamoxin 250 • Ratio-Amoxi Clav 250f Descriptions Amoxicillin and clavulanate combination is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body (eg, ear, lungs, sinus, skin, urinary tract). Amoxicillin and clavulanate combination is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of medicines known as penicillins and beta-lactamase inhibitors. It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Tablet, Chewable • Tablet • Powder for Suspension • Tablet, Extended Release Before Using In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriat...