* Generic Name: amoxicillin clavulanate
* Brand Name: Augmentin
* What is amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium (Augmentin,
Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR)?
* What are the possible side effects of amoxicillin and
clavulanate potassium (Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR)?
* What is the most important information I should know about
amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium (Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600,
Augmentin XR)?
* What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking
amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium (Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600,
Augmentin XR)?
* How should I take amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium
(Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR)?
* What happens if I miss a dose (Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600,
Augmentin XR)?
* What happens if I overdose (Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600,
Augmentin XR)?
* What should I avoid while taking amoxicillin and clavulanate
potassium (Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR)?
* What other drugs will affect amoxicillin and clavulanate
potassium (Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR)?
* Where can I get more information (Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600,
Augmentin XR)?
What is amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium (Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600,
Augmentin XR)?
Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria
in the body.
Clavulanate potassium is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that helps
prevent certain bacteria from becoming resistant to amoxicillin.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is a combination medicine used to
treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as
sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis,
urinary tract infections, and infections of the skin.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium may also be used for purposes not
listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium
(Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction:
hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or
throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
* severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
* pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or
weakness;
* loss of appetite, upper stomach pain, jaundice (yellowing
of the skin or eyes);
* easy bruising or bleeding;
* little or no urination; or
* severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face
or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or
purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper
body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Common side effects may include:
* nausea, diarrhea; or
* vaginal itching or discharge;
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call
your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side
effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about amoxicillin and
clavulanate potassium (Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR)?
You should not use this medicine if you have severe kidney disease, if
you have had liver problems or jaundice while taking amoxicillin and
clavulanate potassium, or if you are allergic to any penicillin or
cephalosporin antibiotic, such as Amoxil, Ceftin, Cefzil,
Moxatag, Omnicef, and others.
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking amoxicillin
and clavulanate potassium (Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR)?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to it, or if:
* you have severe kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
* you have had liver problems or jaundice while taking amoxicillin
and clavulanate potassium; or
* you are allergic to any penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotic,
such as Amoxil, Ceftin, Cefzil, Moxatag, Omnicef, and others.
To make sure amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is safe for you,
tell your doctor if you have ever had:
* liver disease (hepatitis or jaundice);
* kidney disease; or
* mononucleosis.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell
your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium can make birth control pills less
effective. Ask your doctor about using a non-hormonal birth control
(condom, diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium can pass into breast milk and may
affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
The liquid or chewable tablet may contain phenylalanine. Talk to
your doctor before using these forms of this medicine if you have
phenylketonuria (PKU).
How should I take amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium (Augmentin, Augmentin
ES-600, Augmentin XR)?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this
medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take the medicine every 12 hours, at the start of a meal to reduce
stomach upset.
Do not crush or chew the extended-release tablet. Swallow the pill
whole, or break the pill in half and take both halves one at a time. If
you have trouble swallowing a whole or half pill, talk with your doctor
about using another form of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium.
The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
Shake the liquid medicine well just before you measure a dose. Measure
liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special
dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a
dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms
may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses
may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to
antibiotics. Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium will not treat a
viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
This medicine can cause unusual results with certain lab tests for
glucose (sugar) in the urine. Tell any doctor who treats you that you
are using amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium.
Store the tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Store the liquid in the refrigerator. Throw away any unused liquid
after 10 days.
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What happens if I miss a dose (Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR)?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if
it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra
medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose (Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR)?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at
1-800-222-1222.
Overdose can cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, skin
rash, drowsiness, hyperactivity, and decreased urination.
What should I avoid while taking amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium
(Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR)?
Avoid taking this medicine together with or just after eating a
high-fat meal. This will make it harder for your body to absorb the
medication.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new
infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your
doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you
to.
What other drugs will affect amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium
(Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR)?
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or
stop using, especially:
* allopurinol;
* probenecid; or
* a blood thinner--warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven.
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 interactions
are listed in this medication guide.
Where can I get more information (Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR)?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about amoxicillin and
clavulanate potassium.
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