Augmentin

Details

Purpose

Amoxicillin 200mg + Clavulanic acid 28.5mg per 5ml Dry Syrup are used for the treatment of bacterial infections in the user body.  the medication comes under the brand name Augmentin. By this name, it is famous in the pharma market.

How does it work?

Augmentin is composed of a penicillin-type antibiotic that is used for the treatment of bacterial infections.  The syrup work by stopping the further growth of the bacterial cells in the body. the medication is only meant for bacterial infections. it does not treat viral infections.

Measures and precautions

1. Amoxicillin 200mg + Clavulanic acid 28.5mg per 5ml Dry Syrup are prescribed for reducing the symptoms of bacterial infections.
2. Thesyrupis taken every 8 or 12 hours in a day with meals or snacks. The doses are based on the medical condition of the patient with a response towards it.
3. Amoxicillin 200mg + Clavulanic acid 28.5mg per 5ml Dry Syrup are consumed orally through the mouth as directed by the doctor.
4. Read carefully all instructions of the doctor before using the medicine. Do not try to increase or decrease the doseson your own. Always take the doctor’s approval for it.
5. Consume the medication by mouth. The syrup is food-dependent.
6. Take the augmentin syrupregularly as per the instructions of the doctor to get better results.
7. If an allergy or side-effects happens with the usage ofAmoxicillin 200mg + Clavulanic acid 28.5mg per 5ml Dry Syrup, then immediately report to the doctor.
8. Do not overdose on the syrup as it is not good for the user’s health.
9. Avoid the usage of alcohol with the syrup, the combination is not good for the health of users.
10. Take the syrup in evenly spaced times to observe better results. always seek a doctor’s help when any bad effect happens in the body.

Side-effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Abdominal pain
• Yellowing of skin and eyes
• Dark urine
• Easy bleeding
• Sore throat
• Fever
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Severe intestinal problems

Interactions

Some interaction reactions are seen with alcohol and other category drugs like methotrexate. The combinations can decrease the effectiveness of the syrup. so, it is advised to not use these drugs with augmentin syrup.