Brand Name : Augmentin
Marketing Authorization Holder : GlaxoSmithKline
℞ Prescription Required
Generic Name : Amoxicillin/Clavulinic Acid
Manufactured By : Authorized Indian Generic
℞ Prescription Required
Be prepared with Augmentin
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Augmentin is a combinationi of amoxicillin and clavulinic acid (clavulanate). It is a sronger antibiotic than amoxicillin alone.
Common Infections | Common Dosing Schedule (adult) | Common Duration of Treatment | |
Bronchitis | 500mg every 8 hours or 850mg every 12 hours | 7 to 10 days | |
Mild Otitis Media | 250mg every 8 hours or 500mg every 12 hours (875mg if more severe) | 10 to 14 days | |
Mild Sinusitis | 250mg every 8 hours or 500mg every 12 hours | 10 to 14 days | |
Mild Urinary Tract Infection | 250mg every 8 hours or 500mg every 12 hours | 3 to 7 days | |
Mild Skin Infection | 250mg every 8 hours or 500mg every 12 hours | 7 days | |
Upper Respiratory Infection | 250mg every 8 hours or 500mg every 12 hours (850mg if more severe) | 10 days | |
Lower Respiratory Infection | 500mg every 8 hours or 850mg every 12 hours | 7 to 10 days | |
Augmentin is best taken at the start of a meal.
Do not take with other antibiotics.
Usually there are no side effects with amoxicillin but the most common ones include:
See your doctor if you have any serious side effects.
Augmentin can interact with the following medicines: