Augmentin 312.5mg suspension

Introduction

Expert Advice

• Please take this medicine with meals preferably to avoid any gastrointestinal disturbances.
• Extended release tablets must be taken with meals.
• Please follow the medicine schedule that is prescribed to you.
• Please complete the full course of the medicine to avoid reinfection.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medicine is used to treat bacterial infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, and ear, nose and throat.

Side Effects

The patients administered with this medicine may experience hepatitis (liver infections), skin reactions, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (disorder of the skin and mucous membranes), bleeding time prolongation, dizziness, convulsions, teeth staining with the medicine suspension, injection site reactions (redness, pain, etc.), allergies, blood disorders, central nervous system effects, and medicine associated colitis (intestinal infection).

The side effects are not limited to those mentioned above only. Please consult your doctor for further information.

Contraindications

The patients with allergy to penicillins and/or Co-amoxiclav and hepatic (liver) dysfunction should avoid use of this medicine.

FAQS

What are its uses?

This medicine is used to treat bacterial infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, and ear, nose and throat.

How to administer this medicine?

This medicine is used orally or intravenously. The injectable form is injected into a vein by a medical professional. However, if you are self-injecting or doing it at home, ensure that you follow the correct procedure and all relevant precautions. The dose is dependent on the age, condition and its severity.

How to store this medicine?

Please store the oral form of this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Please keep away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Are there any major side effects?

The patients administered with this medicine may experience hepatitis (liver infections), skin reactions, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (disorder of the skin and mucous membranes), bleeding time prolongation, dizziness, convulsions, teeth staining with the medicine suspension, injection site reactions (redness, pain, etc.), allergies, blood disorders, central nervous system effects, and medicine associated colitis (intestinal infection).

I have a liver impairment. Should I take any precautions?

The patients with hepatic (liver) and renal (kidney) problems, risk of crystalluria (urine crystals), infection of the white blood cells, and risk of generalized exanthematous pustulosis (medicine associated skin reaction). The patients should stay hydrated.