Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate)

Augmentin Information:

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Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate) is used alone or with other medications to treat a wide variety of infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, infections of the skin, etc. It contains two antibiotic medications, Amoxicillin and Clavulanate as active ingredients. Augmentin belongs to a group of antibiotic medications called penicillins. It works through the action of these two active ingredients by killing bacteria that are causing the infection.

Generic Augmentin from Canada

Canada Drugs Online is proud to serve you the brand Augmentin from Canada (Clavulin) and India, manufactured by GSK. The generic form of this medication comes from India (Advent 625 by Cipla), the United Kingdom (Co-Amoxiclav), and Canada by a different manufacturer. Please call us toll-free at 1-877-900-3784 for details.

CanadaDrugsOnline.com also carries other Anti-Infective/Antibiotic Medications such as Amoxil and Cipro.

Augmentin Side Effects:

Common mild and temporary side effects of this medication include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and vaginal itching or discharge. Contact your doctor if these temporary side effects don't resolve or bother you.

Possible serious side effects of this medication include persistent nausea and vomiting, severe abdominal pain, the passage of dark urine, yellowness of the eyes, easy bruising or bleeding, new signs of infection such as fever, persistent sore throat, unusual tiredness, severe diarrhea, the passage of bloody stools, severe body itching, and rash, swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty in breathing, and dizziness. Stop this medication and seek immediate medical attention if you notice these serious side effects. Also, inform your doctor about any other side effects you noticed not listed here. This medication comes in tablet form which should be taken by mouth as directed by your doctor. Read the leaflet in the pack carefully for more details about its use. Consult your doctor for the appropriate dose for you as it usually depends on age, body weight, and the presence of other medical conditions. However, the recommended dose for adults and children weighing at least 40 kg is 1 tablet three times a day, i.e every 8 hours. This dose is different in children weighing less than 40 kg. Take this medication by mouth preferably with food to prevent nausea and other side effects. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Take this medication at the same time each day to help you remember. Do not take Augmentin for more than 2 weeks and only use this medication when prescribed by your doctor to prevent resistance. Avoid missing a dose and if you do miss a dose, use it as soon as possible unless it's time for the next dose. Do not use more than the prescribed dose to compensate for a missed dose. Store this medication at room temperature and keep it away from sunlight and moisture and out of children's reach.

Augmentin Directions:

Before using Augmentin, it is highly important to inform your doctor about any previous or current medical conditions you may have especially the following:
• Allergic reaction to Amoxicillin, Clavulanate, other ingredients of Augmentin, or any other medication;
• Abdominal problems such as inflamed intestines;
• Kidney disease;
• Liver disease;
• Phenylketonuria;
• Seizure;
• Viral infection such as infectious mononucleosis.

Before having surgery or taking a vaccine, tell your doctor or healthcare provider that you are using this medication. Also, If you are having blood tests, let the doctor or nurse know that you are taking Augmentin as this medication may alter the results of the blood test. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medication until you know you can do it safely as this medication can make you unfit to drive. Do not use this medication during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless recommended by your doctor. Augmentin can interact with various other medications thereby altering its effect on the body. Some of these other medications include:
• Allopurinol;
• Methotrexate;
• Probenecid;
• Warfarin

Therefore, before using Augmentin, it is important to inform your doctor about any other medications you are currently taking including herbal medications and supplements to determine if it is safe to use along with Amoxicillin and Clavulanate.