Augmentin Tablet - Uses, Side Effects, Warning, Dosage, Precautions and FAQs
Uses
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
How to use Augmentin oral
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 medication with a meal or snack as directed by the doctor. Depending on your specific product, this medication is usually taken every 8 or 12 hours.
The dosage is based on your age, weight, medical condition, and response to treatment.
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 result in a return of the infection.
Side Effects
Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell the doctor or pharmacist promptly. Taking this medication with food will help to reduce stomach upset.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 liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine), easy bruising/bleeding, unusual tiredness.
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: diarrheathat doesn't stop, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus in your stool.
If you have these symptoms, do not use anti-diarrhea or opioid products because they may make symptoms worse
Warning , Dosage
Quick Tips of AUGMENTIN DUO 625MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Complete the course of Augmentin 625 Duo tablets given by your doctor. Do not miss any doses and take your medicine on time.
- Augmentin 625 Duo tablets is an antibiotic and reserved for specific infections only, do not self-medicate with this medicine. Take proper medical advice before taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor about all other medicines you take and your medical history if any.
- Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion can be seen as side effects of this medicine, inform your doctor if the side effects do not resolve over time.
- Augmentin 625 Duo tablets should be taken as prescribed by your doctor and for the duration, it has been prescribed.
Below is a list of medications that can interact with Augmentin. This list does not contain all drugs that may interact with Augmentin.
Different drug interactions can cause different effects. For instance, some can interfere with how well a drug works, while others can cause increased side effects.
Before taking Augmentin, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all prescription, over-the-counter, and other drugs you take. Also tell them about any vitamins, herbs, and supplements you use. Sharing this information can help you avoid potential interactions.
If you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Anticoagulant drugs
Taking Augmentin with oral anticoagulant drugs (blood thinners taken by mouth) such as warfarin (Jantoven) might increase the effects of the anticoagulants. This could result in increased bleeding.
If you take an anticoagulant drug with Augmentin, your doctor may need to monitor your bleeding risk more often.
FAQs
What other drugs will affect Augmentin?
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
probenecid; or
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
