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Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate)
Augmentin is an antibiotic in the class of drugs Augmentin belongs to a class of drugs called penicillins. Augmentin antibiotic is used to fight bacteria in the body. Augmentin is used to treat many different types of infections and viruses. Augmentin has a generic name of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium. Augmentin is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms. Augmentin antibiotic may also be used for other purposes.
Augmentin comes as a capsule, liquid, chewable tablet, and pediatric drop to take orally. Augmentin is usually taken every 8 hours (three times a day). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Augmentin exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of it than prescribed by your doctor. Shake the liquid and pediatric drops well before each use to mix the medication. Use the bottle dropper to measure the dose of pediatric drops. The pediatric drops and liquid may be placed on a child's tongue or added to formula, milk, fruit juice, water, ginger ale, or other cold liquid and taken immediately. The tablets should be crushed or chewed thoroughly before they are swallowed. The capsules should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water. Continue to take Augmentin even when you feel well (the course should be finished).
Augmentin is an antibiotic of the penicillin class of drug. It is highly effective against different bacteria such as Pneumococci, Streptococci, H. influenzae, N. gonorrhea, E. coli, and certain strains of Staphylococci. Chemically, it is very closely related to ampicillin and penicillin. Addition of clavulanic acid to amoxicillin in Augmentin increases the effectiveness of this antibiotic against many other bacteria types that are ordinarily resistant to amoxicillin alone. Augmentin might be effective against other types of bacteria besides above mentioned.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible, and take the rest of the daily doses at evenly spaced intervals. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the dose you missed and take the rest of the doses for the day as directed. Do not take a double dose of this antibiotic unless otherwise directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Store away from heat and direct light. Do not store the capsule or tablet form of Augmentin in damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to lose effectiveness. Do not keep or take outdated medicine (check the label). Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
