Suspension, Tablet

Glaxo Smithkline, Novopharm

Augmentin (amox/clav acid) is an antibiotic and is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria

Do not take Augmentin (amox/clav acid) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Augmentin (amox/clav acid) or to similar medications.

Before using Augmentin (amox/clav acid), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have impairment of heart, lung, liver and kidney functions

Augmentin (amox/clav acid) may cause diarrhea. Check with your doctor if severe diarrhea occurs . Severe diarrhea may be a sign of a serious side effect. Do not take/give any diarrhea medicine . Diarrhea medicines may make your diarrhea worse or make it last longer. Tell your doctor if you/your child have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to any of the penicillins, cephalosporins, or beta-lactamase inhibitors. Also tell your health care professional if you/your child are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Other: Abdominal or stomach cramps and pain (severe); blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin and mucous membranes; chest pain; cloudy urine; convulsions (seizures); diarrhea (watery and severe), which may also be bloody; general feeling of illness or discomfort; nausea or vomiting; redness, soreness, or swelling of tongue; red skin lesions, often with a purple center; sore throat; swelling of face, fingers, lower legs, or feet; trouble in urinating; unusual bleeding or bruising; weight gain; yellow eyes or skin

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Augmentin (amox/clav acid) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Augmentin (amox/clav acid) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Augmentin (amox/clav acid). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.