What Is Augmentin

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, also known as co-amoxiclav or amox-clav or clamoxin, is an antibiotic medication used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections.[3] It is a combination consisting of amoxicillin, a β-lactam antibiotic, and potassium clavulanate, a β-lactamase inhibitor.[3] It is specifically used for otitis media, streptococcal pharyngitis, pneumonia, cellulitis, urinary tract infections, and animal bites.[3] It...

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, also known as co-amoxiclav or amox-clav or clamoxin, is an antibiotic medication used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections.[3] It is a combination consisting of amoxicillin, a β-lactam antibiotic, and potassium clavulanate, a β-lactamase inhibitor.[3] It is specifically used for otitis media, streptococcal pharyngitis, pneumonia, cellulitis, urinary tract infections, and animal bites.[3] It...

Will augmentin clear up a venereal disease? ## It depends on which STI is being treated. It may help with some, but not all, especially since it is an antibiotic that only helps treat bacterial infections. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Has it been prescribed for you?

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I have diverticulitis. I am afraid of all the side effects of augmentin. After 3 days of liquid diet my pain persists. How many days should I be on 875? Extremely fearful of all the side effects listed. ## Hello, Charlie! How are you? Side effects are just possibilities, not everyone experiences them, some don't experience any of them. The FDA lists the typical ones for antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea…. which are pretty mild in comparison to an infection that could rage out of control and kill you. How long has your doctor instructed you to take it? You should complete the full course of treatment, as prescribed. ## Can my 12yr. Old daughter take augmentin875-125 mg tablets for strep throat

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What is this drug indicated for? ## Augmentin is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Has this medication been prescribed for you?

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Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, also known as co-amoxiclav or amox-clav or clamoxin, is an antibiotic medication used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections.[3] It is a combination consisting of amoxicillin, a β-lactam antibiotic, and potassium clavulanate, a β-lactamase inhibitor.[3] It is specifically used for otitis media, streptococcal pharyngitis, pneumonia, cellulitis, urinary tract infections, and animal bites.[3] It...

I had huge rashes on body from 20 days itchy and painful. No tablets worked. Finally augmenting 625 mg did. My haemoglobin is down and ESR is wat high to 40. Doc told my blood is infected and m being allergic to something I eat. Augmenting worked for 3 days .. course is for 5 days but I have got back the rashes on my body. Does this mean the medication is not working anymore ? Why would my blood get infected like this. And how do I find a what is that food which m being allergic to. And wat can cure me.

How often should augmentin 875mg be taken? I was prescribed 30tabs for a throat infection. ## my 91yo aunt has pneumonia in both lungs was given today Augmentin 875mg 2x/day and took the first at 5pm and wants to take the second at midnight, after 7 hours from the first. Is this going to be OK? She doesn't want to get up at 5am to take another, and doesn't want to wait til she wakes at 8am and be late three hours. Is it better to take the first one sooner or later to get on a 8am/8pm time table? ## This medication is usually prescribed to be taken twice daily, one tablet every 12 hours. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea. and non-allergic skin rash. DJ, that should be fine, unless her doctor or pharmacist says she s...

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Hello, I was diagnosed with pneumonia yesterday and prescribed the Zpack. I took the first dose which is 2 pills together. I found out after this that because I am on Effexor that that antibiotic is not recommended for me to take because it can interact with eachother and can cause heart issues. They are starting me on Augmentin today. Is it safe to take today being that I just took the first dose of the Zpack yesterday? ## It is always best to follow your doctor's prescribing instructions. If they say it is safe for you to switch, then you should do so. The FDA lists the typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including dizziness, diarrhea, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. I am not saying there aren't any possible risks, but the NIH lists them as being very r...

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I started taking augmentin 875 4 days ago and I have gained 7 lbs. I'm hoping this is fluid retention. I am a personal trainer, I eat very well and exercise 5 times a week. If anyone has had the same symptoms please let me know. This doesn't seem normal. ## No, it isn't a normal side effect of this antibiotic and it is highly unlikely that most medications could cause anyone to gain that much weight in just a few days. Learn more Augmentin details here. And if it is fluid retention that you've gained that fast, it could be very dangerous and you need to consult someone to have it checked. Such rapid edema could lead to congestive heart failure. Have you had any other symptoms? ## Thank you for the reply. No honestly I haven't had any other symptoms other then being t...

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I got bronchitis a bit over a month ago. I was given one antibiotic that I cannot remember because I was only on it for three days. In those three days all of my symptoms increased to the tenth power. My problem now that I am done with the augmentin by two days I have been dealing with mood instability. I am either angry or sad these last six days. Could it be from the augmentin? Nothing else has changed in my life so I have no reason for this attitude. ## Hello, Lilly! How are you feeling? Sorry about the problems that you're having. It's difficult to say for sure, but yes, it could be due to the antibiotic. You wouldn't be the first person to experience unusual side effects from one recently. I'm not sure if it's due to overexposure in modern times or something els...

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What are the uses of Augmentin 625mg tablets? ## This medication is an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent various types of bacterial infections. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Has this medication been prescribed for you? Are you on any other medications?

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I was on 1g Augmentin a day for over ten years. Now they say that was too long and that I have Crohns. Could my symptoms come from too much Augmentin for too long? What can I do? Gastroenterologist stopped the prescription but has no ideas other than treating it as Crohns. I'm not getting better after two years of Pentasa for Crohns. ## Hello, Calvin! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems you're having. Crohn's isn't known to be caused by medications, so it's doubtful that the Augmentin would have caused it and not everyone responds to the available medications, such as Pentasa. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Pentasa as possibly including diarrhea, gas, nausea and back pain. So, it could be helping and just causing side effects that are similar to ...

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I took one dose of this drug for a cat bite. I took it with food as prescribed. During the night I had extreme stomach pain so bad I thought I was going to have to go the er. Then I had diarrhea with blood. I was so scared. I called my physician in the am to tell her what happened but by that time it had cleared up. She had one other patient this happened to after one dose. Has anyone else had this happen?pxhxu ## Interestingly enough, "mild diarrhea, gas, & stomach pain" has been listed as a less serious side effect of Augmentin. However if you are experiencing diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, then instructions note that you should stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once; as this is regarded as a serious side effect. So it sounds like you did the ri...

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white oblong tablet, scored on one side: 22 | 75. On other side : 93. Got it from pharmacy, but the label has a different description. It has : Front :AMC Back:875 125. Did they give a different generic from what they printed. How can I be sure? ## I would like to know if I could crush this white oblong lg. pill amox tr -k clv 875-125mg. tab even if i half the pill still to lg. for me to take. what can I do? ## can i cut my Amox TR-K CLV 875-125 tab in half? My pill is white oval shaped with the number 22 on one side and 75 on the other side. ## Should I still take my medicine augmentin, because my stomache feels like it is having convulsions and hurts a bit. Or can I skip my dose, wait for morning and have my doctor prescribe me another medication? ## Regarding the OP, they both contai...

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I went to a the Dr and was prescribed Augmentin, the pharmacy then provided beta lab as an equivalent. Is betaclav an equivalent for augmentin? Or Is it a cheaper generic? ## Hello, Sam! How are you? They both contain the same active ingredients. The U.S. FDA lists their typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been prescribed augmentin to treat an infection. It seems to be working well as the symptoms of the infection have subsided, however it is causing severe diarrhea. Will this continue for the whole course and should I go back to my doctor and request a different antibiotic? ## Augmentin contains Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid and diarrhea is a normal side effect of it and almost all antibiotics. There is really no way to say whether or not it will continue for the whole course of treatment, medications can affect everyone differently and some people do experience the whole time and some don't. You may also experience nausea, dizziness and a non-allergic skin rash. Learn more: And since it is a common side effect of most antibiotics, switching isn't very likely to help. Ar...

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Augmentin 875 is too strong for me. I'm taking it for a uti. Can I cut this in half and only take half a dose to cure the infection? ## Hello, Brandy! How are you? You should take the full dose as prescribed by your doctor. Why do you feel it is too strong for you? The FDA lists it as possibly causing side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. ## Can u pop the amoxicillin in half it is the 875 mg "pink" it to big I can't swallow it.

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I had malaria three weeks ago and I have treated it but am still not feeling fine as I am still coughing. Can I use Augmentin to treat the cough? The cough does not bring out phlegm but it's disturbing. ## Hello, Gee! How are you? Augmentin will not do anything to treat a cough. It is an antibiotic that is only effective at treating bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Have you consulted your doctor? They should be able to direct you to something you can safely take. ## My mother has had a dry cough after taking augmentin for one week for throat congestion. She was taking three 625mg tablets per day.

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I have 2 teeth that are ready to come out; my front tooth and upper last tooth. My question is, is it too late or should I wait till they fall out before I take these pills (Augmentin)? ## Hello, Tony! How old are you? If you're an adult, your teeth should not be falling out. And regardless, this medication is an antibiotic that only helps treat bacterial infections and you should only take it, if your doctor has instructed you to do so. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea.

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