Augxicine 500 mg / 125 mg

Indication

Broad-spectrum antibiotic (amoxicillin with the beta-lactamase inhibitor clavulanic acid) for bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms, including sinusitis, otitis media, tonsillitis, bronchitis and pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, dental and bone/joint infections.

Ingredients

• Amoxicillin (as amoxicillin trihydrate) 500 mg
• Clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) 125 mg

Direction

Oral route, at the start of a meal. Adults and children weighing 40 kg or more: 1 tablet 2–3 times a day as prescribed, usually for 5–14 days. Swallow whole with water. Read the leaflet inside carefully and follow the doctor's prescription.

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting or diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain or upset stomach
• Skin rash or itching
• Oral or vaginal thrush (candidiasis)
• Rarely
• severe allergic reactions (swelling
• difficulty breathing)
• stop use and seek medical help immediately
• Severe or bloody diarrhoea may indicate antibiotic
• associated colitis
• contact a doctor

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to penicillins
• cephalosporins or any ingredient
• Prescription medicine: use only as directed by a doctor
• Do not use if you previously had jaundice or liver problems with amoxicillin/clavulanate
• Complete the full course even if you feel better
• Use with caution in kidney or liver impairment
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if pregnant or breastfeeding
• Keep out of reach of children