AUGMENTIN (CALLED CLAVULIN IN CANADA)

Augmentin is a Prescription medicine.

Augmentin

The initial recommended Augmentin dosage is 500 mg every 12 hours or 250 mg every 8 hours.

Amoxicillin and Clavulanate potassium

Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium

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Augmentin is used for the treatment of bacterial infections.

• Augmentin medication should be given cautiously in patients with severe renal insufficiency, infectious mononucleosis.

• The patient should be monitored for seizures when giving high doses of Augmentin.
• Patient's temperature must be checked and watched for other signs and symptoms of superinfection, especially oral or rectal candidiasis.

General information:

Augmentin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It contains amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxicillin prevents cross-linking of bacterial cell wall leading to cell death. Addition of clavulanate increases drug's resistance to an enzyme produced by bacteria that may inactivate amoxicillin. It is available as tablets and oral suspension.

Important facts about Augmentin:

People allergic to Augmentin and its ingredients should not Buy Augmentin.
People suffering from any kidney or liver disease should not take this medicine without the doctor's consultation.
Pregnant women and lactating mothers should not purchase Augmentin without the doctor's advice as it may cause harm to the unborn child and the nursed baby.
People allergic to phenylalanine should not take Augmentin drug without informing their doctor.

Side Effects:

• Irregular bowel movements
• Acidity
• Pain in the stomach
• Feeling of vomit
• Rashes on skin
• Itching in vagina

• Blood in stool
• Change in the color of urine
• Feeling weak
• Feeling confused
• Increase in body temperature
• Rashes on the skin
• Pain in the muscles
• Restlessness
• Fits
• Strange thoughts
• Jaundice
• Change in the color of stool
• Bad throat
• Reddening of skin
• Appetite loss

Augmentin drug interactions:

• Chloramphenicol
• macrolides
• sulfonamides
• tetracycline
• Hormonal contraceptives
• Probenecid

Augmentin should be taken exactly as prescribed. The dosage should not be increased or decreased on your own without the doctor's recommendation. The tablet should be taken with a glass of water and with food to avoid upset stomach. The sustained release tablet should be swallowed as a whole and should not be crushed or broken. The chewable tablet should be chewed first and then swallowed. The liquid form of the dose should be measured properly using a proper measuring spoon from the pharmacist or the doctor.