Augmentin 457 mg Suspension 70 ml

Uses:

The oral suspension is used to treat the following infections in adults and children:

• Acute bacterial sinusitis (adequately diagnosed).
• Acute otitis media.
• Acute attacks of chronic bronchitis (adequately diagnosed).
• Community-acquired pneumonia.
• Cystitis.
• Pyelonephritis.
• Skin and soft tissue infections in particular cellulitis, animal bites, acute dental abscess with spread of cellulitis.
• Bone and joint infections.

How to use:

• For adults and children ≥ 40 kg, this formulation of Co-amoxiclav 400/57mg/5ml powder for oral suspension provides a total daily dose of 1750 mg amoxicillin/250 mg clavulanic acid in twice daily doses and 2625 mg amoxicillin/375 mg clavulanic acid in three times daily doses. .
• For children less than 40 kg, this formulation of Co-amoxiclav 400/57mg/5ml powder for oral suspension provides a maximum daily dose of 1000-2800 mg amoxicillin/143-400 mg clavulanic acid.
• If a higher daily dose of amoxicillin is required, it is recommended to choose another preparation of Co-amoxiclav 400/57mg/5ml powder for oral suspension to avoid administration of unnecessarily high daily doses of clavulanic acid.
• The duration of treatment should be determined by the patient's response.
• Some infections (such as osteomyelitis) require longer periods of treatment.
• Treatment should not be extended for more than 14 days without review.

Side effects:

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have serious side effects such as:

• Diarrhea that is watery or bloody.
• Pale or yellowing skin, dark urine, fever, confusion or weakness.
• Bruising or bleeding easily.
• Skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness.
• Agitation, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior, seizure (convulsions).
• Nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
• severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling of your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple rash that spreads (especially to the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

Less serious side effects may include:

• Mild diarrhea, gas and stomach pain.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Headache.
• Skin rash or itching.
• White patches in your mouth or throat.
• Vaginal yeast infection (itching or discharge).

Warnings and precautions:

• Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to amoxicillin or clavulanic acid; or penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics; Or if you have any other allergies.
• This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
• Before using this medication, tell the doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease (including liver problems caused by previous use of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid), kidney disease (such as requiring dialysis), a certain type of viral infection (cytocytosis). infectious mononucleosis).
• Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
• This product may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work.
• Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.
• During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed.
• This medication passes into breast milk so check with your doctor before breast-feeding.