Augmentin
Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid tablets for bacterial infections. Clavulanic acid protects amoxicillin from being broken down by resistant bacteria.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredients
- Amoxicillin · Clavulanic Acid
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg + 125mg · 500mg + 125mg · 875mg + 125mg
Augmentin is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Augmentin depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Augmentin details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Sinusitis · Otitis Media
- Alternative names
- amoxicillin, clavulanate potassium
- Therapeutic class
- Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-Lactam Antibiotic
- Known off-label uses
- aspiration pneumonia
- Contraindications
- history of amoxicillin-associated jaundice; hypersensitivity to penicillin
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- vaginal thrush; mild rash; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Allopurinol; Probenecid; Oral Contraceptives
- Age restrictions
- Approved for all ages under clinical direction.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid tablets for bacterial infections. Clavulanic acid protects amoxicillin from being broken down by resistant bacteria.
Mechanism of action
Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis while clavulanate neutralises bacterial beta-lactamase to restore amoxicillin efficacy.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Augmentin names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Amoxicillin / Clavulanic Acid at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.