AMOXICILLIN/CLAVULANIC ACID SUSPENSION - ORAL
Common Brand Name(s): Augmentin
Phonetic Pronunciation: (a-MOX-i-SIL-in/KLAV-you-lan-ik)
Information last revised October 2010
What does AMOXICILLIN/CLAV LIQUID - ORAL look like?
Augmentin 125 mg-31.25 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Augmentin 125 mg-31.25 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Augmentin 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Amoclan 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 600 mg-42.9 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 600 mg-42.9 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 600 mg-42.9 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 600 mg-42.9 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Augmentin 125 mg-31.25 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Augmentin 250 mg-62.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Augmentin 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Amoclan 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 600 mg-42.9 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Amoclan 600 mg-42.9 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 250 mg-62.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Augmentin 250 mg-62.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Augmentin 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Augmentin 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Amoclan 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Amoclan 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 600 mg-42.9 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 600 mg-42.9 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 600 mg-42.9 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 600 mg-42.9 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 250 mg-62.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Augmentin 250 mg-62.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Augmentin 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Augmentin 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Amoclan 200 mg-28.5 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Amoclan 400 mg-57 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Augmentin ES-600 600 mg-42.9 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 600 mg-42.9 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 600 mg-42.9 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 600 mg-42.9 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Uses:
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
How To Use
Shake the bottle well before each dose. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. Take this medication with a meal or snack as directed by the doctor. Depending on your specific product, this medication is usually taken every 8 or 12 hours. The dosage is based on your age, weight, medical condition, and response to treatment. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection. Tell the doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Drug Interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Products that may interact with this drug include: methotrexate. Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are also taking probenecid. Probenecid slows down the removal of amoxicillin from your body, resulting in higher levels of this antibiotic in your bloodstream. For certain types of difficult-to-treat infections, your doctor may prescribe these 2 medications together in order to achieve this effect. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This medication may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control products (such as pills, patch, ring). This effect can result in pregnancy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for details. Discuss whether you should use additional reliable birth control methods while using this medication. This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including certain urine glucose tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless your doctor directs you to do so. A different medication may be necessary in that case. With prolonged treatment, laboratory and/or medical tests (such as kidney/liver function, complete blood counts) may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult the doctor for more details.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe vomiting, persistent diarrhea, change in the amount of urine.
Precautions
Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to amoxicillin or clavulanic acid; or to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell the doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease (including liver problems caused by previous use of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid), kidney disease, a certain type of viral infection (infectious mononucleosis). This medication may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid aspartame (or phenylalanine) in your diet, ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this medication safely. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). This product may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) not to work as well. Therefore, do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication without the consent of your doctor. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Storage
Refrigerate the suspension and discard any unused portion after 10 days. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details.
Side Effects
Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell the doctor or pharmacist promptly. Taking this medication with food will help to reduce stomach upset. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell the doctor immediately if any of these rare but serious side effects occur: dark urine, persistent nausea/vomiting, severe stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, easy bruising/bleeding, new signs of infection (such as fever, persistent sore throat), unusual tiredness. This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have any of the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell the doctor immediately if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus in your stool. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new yeast infection. Contact the doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. Amoxicillin can commonly cause a mild rash that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe allergic reaction. Therefore, get medical help right away if you develop any rash. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact the doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
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