Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Generic Augmentin®) Usage, Directions, Indication and Instructions
• Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®) is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, including infections of the ears, lungs, sinus, skin, and urinary tract.
• Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®) is also sometimes used to treat certain sexually transmitted diseases (STD).
Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Generic Augmentin®) Adverse Reactions, Precautions and Warning
• You should know that Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®) may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Plan to use another form of birth control while taking Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®).
• Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, allergies, asthma, hay fever, hives, or mononucleosis.
• Inform your doctor all the medications currently and previously taken.
• Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®) acid may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away like diarrhea, upset stomach, vomiting, mild skin rash.
• If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately like severe skin rash, itching, hives, difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, vaginal itching and discharge, yellowing of the skin or eyes.
• Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®) may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®).
Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®) Dosage and Administration
• Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®) is usually taken with a meal or a snack every 8 hours (three times a day) or every 12 hours (twice a day).
• Take Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®) as directed. Do not take more or less of Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®) or more often than prescribed by your doctor.
• Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®) 250 mg and Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®) 500 mg tablets of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid contain the same amount of clavulanic acid.
• Do not substitute two 250 mg tablets for one 500 mg tablet. The 250 mg regular tablet and the 250 mg chewable tablet contain different amounts of clavulanic acid. They also should not be substituted.
Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®) Important
• Take Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®) until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better.
• Stopping Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Generic Augmentin®) too soon may cause bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics.
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