Augmentine 500/125 mg

What is it?

Augmentin is an antibiotic from the group of penicillins. It consists of two active ingredients: clavulanate and amoxicillin.

Clavulanic acid dominated the first line of defense or resistance mechanism of many bacteria resistant to penicillins and in this way protects amoxicillin, which can therefore destroy the bacteria. This mode of action makes Augmentin effective against many bacterial infections.

Augmentin should be used only on prescription from a doctor or health care professional for treatment of the following bacterial infections:

Nose, throat, tonsils, Stirn-/Kieferhöhlen- and ear infections;

Infections of the airways (bronchi and lungs);

Infections of the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract;

Gastro-intestinal infections;

Infections of the reproductive organs (gonorrhea, mucus secretion);

Gynecological infections;

Infections of skin and skin (boils, abscesses, etc.).

What is it used for?

This medicine has been prescribed by your health care provider to treat your current condition.

The antibiotic Augmentin in is not against all microorganisms that cause infectious diseases effectively. The use of a wrong choice or not correctly dosed antibiotic can cause complications. Apply it therefore never by itself for the treatment of other diseases or any other person. Even in subsequent new infections you may not use Augmentin without further medical consultation.

Often the symptoms disappear before the infection is completely healed. Treatment must therefore not be aborted, even if you feel better.

Depending on the circumstances and in accordance with regulations of the physician or the physician, the treatment can last up to two weeks or longer.

How is it used?

Usual dosage

Augmentin is preferably take at the beginning of meals with at least half a glass of water. For optimum effect, and compatibility is achieved. If the doctor or the doctor prescribes otherwise, is the following dosage:
Adults
Mild, moderate to severe infections

Augmentin 625 mg 3 times daily (500/125) or in certain cases.

2 × daily Augmentin 1 g (875/125).

An antibiotic therapy should be started as long as your doctor or the doctor will be carried out otherwise.

The symptoms often disappear before the infection is completely healed. Cancel for this reason the therapy is not early, even if you feel more comfortable.

Do not change from the prescribed dosage. If you think that the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor or pharmacist or your doctor or pharmacist.

Associated risks?

Gastrointestinal disorders such as stomach discomfort or nausea. They could also include responses such as nausea, anorexia, flatulence, vomiting, diarrhea, loose stools, dyspepsia, abdominal pain and inflammation of the tongue or the oral mucosa.

If Augmentin is taken at the beginning of the meal, gastrointestinal symptoms are less frequent.

Allergic reactions are common with Augmentin, as with all drugs of the group of penicillins.

Skin rashes, skin redness, itching and urticaria (hives) may occur.

Also fungal infections can occur to the skin or mucous membranes.

Occasionally you may experience dizziness and headaches.

Very rarely you may experience hyperactivity, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, confusion, behavioral changes, dizziness, cramps, and sensory disturbances.

Rarely it was observed superficial dental discolouration. This phenomenon usually disappears again with the teeth brushing.

Very rarely, a dark-coated tongue, hyperkinesis (excessive motor activity) was beaobachtet blood count, prolonged bleeding time and prothrombin time, liver inflammation (hepatitis), kidney inflammation, and renal dysfunction.

The administration of amoxicillin between the ages of 0-9 months can damage tooth enamel (eg, white stripes, discoloration) of definite incisors not be excluded.

About jaundice has been reported rarely.

Consult your doctor's advice in the event of:

Hives; large areas rash, skin redness;

yellowish color of the skin or the white part of eye;

sudden onset of abdominal pain or vomiting;

severe, bloody or persistent diarrhea;

Breathing problems in the form of asthma and hay fever.

If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist or your doctor or pharmacist.

More information

Augmentin should be kept sealed in the original packing and out of reach of children at room temperature (15-25 ° C) in a dry place.

If you notice any discoloration of the Augmentin tablets, it could be a change in the preparation. If this happens, immediately contact your doctor or pharmacist or your doctor or pharmacist.

Following treatment, the drug with the remaining contents of your delivery point (physician or pharmacist or health care professional or pharmacist) to bring to proper disposal.

The medicine should not be on the container with the "EXP" date will be used.

Further information can be obtained from your doctor or pharmacist or your doctor or pharmacist. These people have the detailed technical information.