Amoxicillin and Clavulanate

Name of the generic: Amoxicillin, clavulanate potassium  
Name of the brand: Augmentin Augmentin ES 600, AugmentinXR
Drug class: Beta-lactamase inhibitors

What is amoxicillin and clavulanate?

Amoxicillin and clavulanate is antibiotic combination. Amoxicillin is a penicillin-based antibiotic that fights the growth of bacteria in the body. It is also a beta-lactamase blocker, which aids in stopping certain bacteria from becoming resistant to amoxicillin.

Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium are utilized to treat a variety of diseases caused by bacteria including ear infections, pneumonia urinary tract infections, and skin infections.¶

Warnings

Amoxicillin should not be used and clavulanate potassium if suffer from severe kidney disease or if you’ve had jaundice or liver problems prior to taking this medication or if you’re sensitive to any antibiotics, such as cephalosporin or penicillin-like Amoxil, Ceftin, Cefzil, Levaquin, Moxatag, Omnicef and other.

If you change from one tablet to another (regular chewable, chewable, or extended-release tablets) make sure you only take the new tablet type and dosage that is prescribed to you. Amoxicillin or clavulanate may have less effectiveness or be dangerous when you don’t use the exact tablet that the doctor prescribes.

Amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate can be found in breast milk and could harm the baby who is nursing. Don’t take this medication without discussing it with your doctor when you breastfeed your baby.

Amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. efficient. Consult your physician about an alternative method of birth control (such as condoms diaphragm or diaphragm as well as spermicide) to stop pregnancy when taking this medication.

Before taking this medication, you must consult your physician

It is not recommended to use this medication if you have an allergy to clavulanate and amoxicillin, or if you suffer from:

• If you suffer from severe kidney disease (or you are taking dialysis);
• You have experienced liver issues or jaundice after taking amoxicillin or potassium clavulanate, or
• You are intolerant to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics such as Amoxil Ceftin, Cefzil, Moxatag, Omnicef, and others.

To ensure that this medication is appropriate for you, you should inform your physician if you suffer from:

• The liver diseases (hepatitis and jaundice);
• kidney disease kidney disease
• mononucleosis.

The tablet, whether chewable or liquid, might contain Phenylalanine. Inform your doctor whether you suffer from Phenylketonuria (PKU).

Consult your physician if you are breastfeeding or pregnant.

Amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate can cause birth control pills to be less efficient. Discuss with your doctor the possibility of using non-hormonal birth control (condom diaphragm or diaphragm as well as a cervical cap as well as the contraceptive sponge) to avoid pregnancy.

Avoid giving this medication to children under the age of 18 without medical guidance.

What is the best way to consume amoxicillin and clavulanate?

Use amoxicillin and clavulanate as directed by your physician. Follow all instructions on your prescription label, and go through all medication guides and instructions sheets.

Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium might be most effective if you consume it before the meal.

The medicine should be taken each day for 12 hours.

Do not chew or crush it. extended-release tablet. Inhale the pill completely, or cut it into two pieces and then take the two halves one at one time. Inform your doctor if struggle to swallow a whole and half-sized pill.

It is important to chew the chewable tablet prior to when you take it in.

shake it up oral suspension (liquid) prior to you taking a dosage. Make use of the dosing syringe supplied or a dosage-measuring device (not an ordinary spoon).

Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium may alter the results of certain medical tests. Be sure to inform any doctor treating patients that you take this medication.

Take this medication for the entire prescribed amount of time, even if symptoms do not improve immediately. Doing not take your dose can increase your chance of developing an infection resistant to treatment. Amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate will not treat viral infections like the common cold or the flu.

Keep the tablet within the room at room temperatures, far from heat and moisture.

The liquid inside the frig. Get rid of any liquid left in the refrigerator within 10 days.

If I overdose on it?

You should take the medication as quickly as you are able, but avoid any missed doses if you are close to the time of the next dose. Don’t have two doses at one time.

How do I react if consume too much?

Get medical attention immediately or contact for help at the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

The overdose may cause nausea stomach pain, vomiting skin rash, diarrhea, hyperactivity, drowsiness, and a decrease in urine output.

What to be aware of?

Do not take amoxicillin or clavulanate potassium in conjunction or immediately following a fat-rich food. This makes it difficult for the body to take in the drug.

The use of antibiotics can trigger diarrhea that could be an indication of a new infection. If you experience diarrhea that is bloody or watery and you are unsure of the cause, consult your physician before applying anti-diarrhea medications.

Amoxicillin and clavulanate side effects

Contact emergency medical assistance in the event that you exhibit symptoms warnings of an allergy reaction with amoxicillin or clavulanate (hives and breathing difficulties and swelling of your throat or face) or a severe skin reaction (fever and throat soreness eye burning, irritation and the skin may be red or purple with peeling and blisters).

Consult your physician immediately If you suffer from:

• extreme stomach discomfort, diarrhea that is either bloody or watery (even when it happens several months after the previous dose);
• Skin that is pale, yellowed, or pale dark-colored convulsion, fever, or weakness
• Loss of appetite, stomach pains;
• few or no urination or
• bleeding or bruising.

Common amoxicillin and clavulanate adverse consequences could be:

• nausea, vomiting; diarrhea;
• rash, itching;
• discharge or vaginal itching vaginal discharge or itching
• diaper rash.

This isn’t a complete list of all side effects. other effects may also be experienced. Consult your physician to seek medical advice on the effects. You can report adverse reactions to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other medications can alter the effects of amoxicillin clavulanate?

Discuss with your doctor any other medications you take particularly:

• allopurinol;
• probenecid; or
• A blood thinner warfarin Coumadin, Jantoven.

This list isn’t complete. Other medications can be incompatible with amoxicillin or potassium clavulanate. This includes medications that are prescribed and available over the counter such as vitamins, herbal remedies.

More details

Always consult your doctor to confirm that the information provided on this site is appropriate to your particular situation.