Augmentin tablets
Augmentin Tablets
Clearsky Pharmacy
Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets)
manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd (GSK India) is
used to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly
suspected to be caused by bacteria. It is the first choice
treatment for middle ear infections (otitis media). Augmentin can
also be used for strep throat, pneumonia, sinusitis, skin
infections, and urinary tract infections among others.
Augmentin Tablets
Clearsky Pharmacy
Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets) are
manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd (GSK India)
(Website: www.gsk.com)
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets Brand Names
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Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets are available as
Augmentin, Augmentin XR, Amoclav, Clavamox, Advent (Cipla) and
Amoclav (Animate Pharma) .
Active Ingredients
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The active ingredients contained in Augmentin tablets are
Amoxicillin (Amoxycillin) and Clavulanate Potassium.
Each film-coated tablet contains the following active
ingredients: Amoxycillin Trihydrate IP equivalent to Amoxycillin
250 mg and Potassium Clavulanate IP (as Potassium Clavulanate
Diluted IP) equivalent to Clavulanic Acid 125 mg for Augmentin 375
mg Amoxycillin Trihydrate IP equivalent to Amoxycillin 500 mg and
Potassium Clavulanate IP (as Potassium Clavulanate Diluted IP)
equivalent to Clavulanic Acid 125 mg for Augmentin 625 mg
Amoxycillin Trihydrate IP equivalent to Amoxycillin 875 mgand
Potassium Clavulanate IP (as Potassium Clavulanate Diluted IP)
equivalent to Clavulanic Acid 125 mg for Augmentin 1000 mg
Chemical Structure
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The structure of Amoxycillin Trihydrate is given below:
Chemical Structure
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The structure of Clavulanate Potassium is given below:
Uses of Augmentin Tablets
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Augmentin is a combination penicillin-class antibacterial and
beta-lactamase inhibitor indicated in the treatment of infections
due to susceptible isolates of the designated bacteria in Lower
Respiratory Tract Infections, Acute Bacterial Otitis Media,
Sinusitis, Skin and Skin Structure Infections and Urinary Tract
Infections.
Storage Instructions
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Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets) have
to be stored at controlled room temperature i.e. from 20C to 25C
(68F to 77F). Keep this as well as all other medicines away from
children and pets.
Warnings
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Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets) should
be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or
strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. Augmentin will not
work against infections caused by viruses.
Augmentin Dosage
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One Augmentin 500 mg Tablet twice daily for mild to moderate
infections.
For lower respiratory tract infections, complicated urinary
tract infections or severe infections at other sites, 1 to 2
Augmentin 500 mg Tablet three times daily.
The dosage of Augmentin tablets (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate
Potassium) for Adults and Children 40kg and over is given
below:
Augmentin Tablets
Clearsky Pharmacy
Contraindications
Augmentin is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity
to Amoxycillin ,Potassium Clavulanate or any other component of
this medication. Augmentin is also cointraindicated in patients
with a history of allergic reactions to any beta-lactams, e.g.
penicillins and cephalosporins as well as in patients which have a
previous history of previous history of Augmentin associated
jaundice/hepatic dysfunction.
Augmentin Side Effects
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The most common Augmentin side effects are diarrhea/loose stools
(9%), nausea (3%), skin rashes and urticaria (3%), vomiting (1%)
and vaginitis (1%). Less than 3% of patients stopped treatment due
to drug-related adverse reactions.
The overall incidence of side effects, and in particular
diarrhea, increased with the higher recommended dose. Other less
frequently reported adverse reactions (with an incidence rate of 1%
or less) include: Abdominal discomfort, flatulence, and
headache.
Augmentin Overdose
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Serious and severe clinical symptoms are not likely to take
place after overdosage with Augmentin Tablets. In case they occur,
gastrointestinal symptoms and disturbance of the fluid and
electrolyte balances may be evident. They may be treated
symptomatically, with attention to the water/electrolyte balance.
Amoxycillin may be removed from the circulation by
haemodialysis.
Augmentin During Pregnancy
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Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets) has
been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category B. Animal
studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus due to
Augmentin. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled
studies conducted in pregnant women. Since animal reproduction
studies are not always predictive of human response, this medicine
should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Augmentin Tablets
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Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets) by
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd (GSK India).
