Augmentin 1 gm 14 Tablets

The components:

• Each tablet contains 875 mg amoxicillin (amoxicillin trihydrate) and 125 mg clavulanic acid (as clavulanate potassium).

Uses:

It is used to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria such as:

• Lower respiratory tract infections.
• Acute bacterial otitis media.
• Infections of the skin and skin structure.
• Urinary tract infections.

How to use:

• May be taken without regard to meals; However, absorption of clavulanate potassium is enhanced when this antibiotic is given at the beginning of a meal.
• To reduce the possibility of gastrointestinal intolerance, AUGMENTIN should be taken at the beginning of a meal.
• It may work best if you take it at the beginning of a meal.
• Take the medicine every 12 hours.
• Do not crush or chew an extended-release tablet.
• Swallow the pill whole, or break the pill in half and take both halves one at a time.

Warnings and precautions:

• You should not use Augmentin if you have severe kidney disease.
• If you have liver problems or jaundice while taking amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium.
• If you are allergic to any penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics.
• This medication is contraindicated in patients with a previous history of amoxicillin-clavulanate-associated cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction.
• Serious and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reactions have been reported.
• The drug should be discontinued immediately upon the appearance of a skin rash or other signs of hypersensitivity.

Preservation method:

• Do not store above 25°C.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Keep the medicine in the original packaging to protect from moisture.
• Do not use if tablets are broken or damaged.
• The tablets supplied in the pouches must be used within 30 days of opening the pouch.
• Do not dispose of any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton.