Amoxicillin & Clavulanate Potassium (Augmentin)

Augmentin is a combination drug that is used to treat bacterial infections like:

• Chest infections like pneumonia. Bronchitis
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections such as erysipelas, impetigo
• Bone and joint infections
• Genital infections
• Abdominal infections
• Sinus infections
• Bacterial infections associated with COPD
• Ear infections
• Pyelonephritis (kidney infections)
• Skin abscesses
• Diabetic foot
• Chronic strep “carriers”
• Bite Wounds
• Fever associated with low blood counts

Augmentin is also given to prevent infections following surgery particularly:

• Biliary tract, gastrointestinal, major head, neck and pelvic surgery
• Limb amputation

Augmentin is amoxicillin combined with clavulanate potassium. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic related to penicillin. It is often the first-line treatment for common bacterial infections in the throat and ear. Clavulanate potassium is a beta-lactamase, a medicine that makes amoxicillin more effective.

Augmentin works by inhibiting the bacteria from forming their cell wall. This allows the formation of holes in the cell wall thus killing the bacteria and clears up the infection.

Why Buy Augmentin?

Augmentin is a potent drug against a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is often the first-choice antibiotic for common types of infections. It’s effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria as well as other harder-to-treat infections. It is suitable for adult, children and women who are pregnant and breastfeeding. It’s generally well-tolerated with minimal side effects compared with other antibiotics.

How to Take Augmentin?

Augmentin is a prescription drug. Take it exactly as directed by your physician. Your dose depends on your condition, the severity of your condition, your age and weight. The usual recommended dose for most infections is one tablet 500 mg. Take it three times a day or as prescribed by your physician. Your physician may prescribe you a course that lasts between 5 to 15 days.

Take this with or without food on a full or empty stomach. If it makes your stomach upset, taking it with food may help. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Drink plenty of fluid while you are using this medicine. For a missed dose, take it as soon as you remember.

Things to Remember

• Augmentin is not suitable for use by:
  • People who are allergic to its active ingredients
  • People with liver problems
• Use this medication with care if you:
  • Have kidney problems
  • Have a history of allergies
  • Are taking Allopurinol
  • Have chronic Leukemia
• Do not stop taking this drug to soon. Doing this will only make the bacteria resistant to the antibiotic.
• Avoid taking this after eating a high-fat meal.