Augmentin
Developed to alleviate persistent bacterial infections to support immune health.
Strengths: 250/125 · 500/125 · 750/250 · 875/125mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Co-amoxiclav
- Therapeutic class
Penicillin-combination Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Beta-lactamase inhibitor
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to penicillins; history of jaundice
- Precautions and warnings
report any signs of liver problems; complete full course
- Minor side effects
diarrhoea; nausea
- Moderate side effects
vomiting; skin rash
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Developed to alleviate persistent bacterial infections to support immune health.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
GSK
- Onset Time
1 hour
- Duration
8 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
anticoagulants
- Age restrictions
Weight-based dosing.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Generally safe. Breastfeeding: Generally safe.
Serious side effects
hepatitis — requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Combines amoxicillin with clavulanic acid, an inhibitor that prevents bacteria from breaking down the antibiotic, extending its range of effectiveness.
Augmentin
Developed to alleviate persistent bacterial infections to support immune health.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Amoxicillin, Clavulanate
- Listed indication(s): Bacterial Infection
Usually available as
- 60 tablets - 250/125 mg88-250-125-mg-875
- 60 tablets - 500/125 mg88-500-125-mg-882
- 20 tablets - 750/250 mg88-750-250-mg-2155