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Augmentin Medication Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling)

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Your medication Augmentin

Amoxicillin / potassium clavulanate is also known by the brand names: Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, and Augmentin XR.

Augmentin comes in oral suspensions, tablets, chewable tablets, and extended release tablets.

Augmentin is most commonly used for bacterial infections. No matter you’re your doctor has your taking it for, Augmentin is usually taken by mouth with food twice a day. If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Some common side effects with Augmentin include diarrhea and upset stomach.
Some less common side effects with Augmentin include a diaper rash in small children, skin rash, itching, a vaginal yeast infection, and pain or discomfort in the stomach.

While taking Augmentin, remember it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
• You have signs of an allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling, tightness of the chest, etc.)
• You have an allergy to any penicillin, amoxicillin, clavulanate potassium or any other part of this drug.
• You have mononucleosis
• You are taking probenecid
• You start taking new medications, vitamins or supplements

Augmentin liquid needs to be stored in the refrigerator and shaken well before each dose is given using the measuring device received from the pharmacist or doctor. Any liquid remaining after 10 days needs to be thrown away. All other forms of Augmentin are kept at room temperature, in a dry place.
It is important to take this medication until full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear.

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