Augmentin 1 g 875 mg / 125 mg

Indication

Treatment of bacterial infections susceptible to amoxicillin + clavulanic acid, including acute bacterial sinusitis, acute otitis media, exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, and dental infections.

Ingredients

• Amoxicillin (as amoxicillin trihydrate)
• Clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate)

Direction

Oral use. Twice daily dosing as directed by the physician. Swallow the film-coated tablet whole with a glass of water at the beginning of a meal to reduce gastrointestinal side effects. Use tablets within 14 days of opening. Complete the full prescribed course.

Side effects

• May cause diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• candidiasis
• skin rash. Rarely: severe allergic reaction
• liver problems
• Stevens
• Johnson syndrome. Always ask a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop and seek immediate advice if severe allergic reaction or persistent diarrhoea occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription only (Rx). Do not use if allergic to penicillins
• cephalosporins
• or any excipient. Inform your doctor of any history of allergy
• liver disease
• kidney disease
• mononucleosis
• or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use.