(Amoxicillin & clavulanate)
augmentin
is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Precautions
some
medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Inform your
doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you
are taking. Do not take this medicine if you are also taking tetracycline
antibiotics. Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if
you are taking birth control pills, anticoagulants, methotrexate, or injectable
aminoglycosides. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Use of this medicine is not recommended if you
have a history of cholestatic jaundice or liver condition from taking this
medicine in the past.
Directions
follow
the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine
may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach. To clear up your infection
completely, continue taking this medicine for the full course of treatment even
if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of
this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
do
not take this medicine if you have had a severe allergic reaction to a
penicillin antibiotic (such as amoxicillin, ampicillin) or a cephalosporin
antibiotic (such as ceclor, keflex, ceftin, duricef). A severe reaction
includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If you
have a question about whether you are allergic to this medicine, contact your
doctor or pharmacist. If moderate to severe diarrhea occurs during or after
treatment with this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Do not
treat it with non-prescription (over-the-counter) medicines. If you experience
difficulty breathing or tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips;
or develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more
of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. For women taking birth
control pills, this medicine may decrease the effectiveness of your birth
control pill. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth control.
This medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding
while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to
discuss the risks to your baby. If you have diabetes mellitus, this medicine
may cause false test results with some urine glucose tests. Check with your
doctor before you adjust the dose of your diabetes medicine or change your
diet.
Side
Effects
Side
effects, that may go away during treatment, include nausea, vomiting, or mild
diarrhea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check
with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience a skin rash, hives, or
vaginal irritation or discharge. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug
Interactions
Drug
interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Please read the package insert for details!
Overdose
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea.
Storage
Keep
this medicine in the original container, with the lid tightly closed. Store
this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and light. Keep this medicine out of the reach of
children.
LINK:
http://www.augmentin.com