Augmentin Xr

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...

exactly what does this medication do ---????? ## Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid, the generic for Augmentin, is an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent various types of infections. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can amox/clav help treat cellulitis?

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does amoxicillin and clavulanate nullify the use of opiates, killing infections in the body being derived from penicillan, does augmentin xr (amoxicillin and clavulanate) stop or cancel out the effects of opiates also taken in combination? ## No, as a matter of fact antibiotics and narcotic opiate analgesics are often prescribed together, since the swelling from infections frequently causes intense pain, until the antibiotics start knocking out the infection. Learn more Augmentin details here. Learn more opiate details here. Have you had some type of problem taking them together?

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is amox/pot clav 875/125 sub for Amo/pot clav875/125 and Amox/pot/clav75/125mg sub for Augmentin 875mg the exact same medication? ## Yes, the ones you mentioned are just generic versions of it, while Augmentin is the name brand for this antibiotic. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have chronic sinusitis. Have been seen by ENT, had CAT scan, been to allergist. My primary care dr. is on with major surgery, and I have fill-in dr. I am sick again, fill-in dr. won't give me the same dose and strength and quantity that ENT had told my original primary care dr. to give me when I have an infection. I am getting very sick now. Orig med: Augmentin XR 1000MG/62.5 mg #84 2 BID New med: Amox...

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BACTERIAL INFECTIONS

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White Oval Tab with line down middle imprinted with Augmenin XR ## 1000mgs Amoxicillin and 62.5mgs Clavulanic Acid.

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NDC Database

Augmentin XR 12 Hr 1000 mg Extended Release Tablet by Dr Reddys Laboratories Inc ## Markings: AUGMENTIN;XR ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 43598-020-28, 43598-020-40 ## Active Ingredients: Amoxicillin + Amoxicillin Sodium + Clavulanate Potassium

NDC Database

Augmentin XR 12 Hr 1000 mg Extended Release Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: AUGMENTIN;XR ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 54868-4735-0, 54868-4735-1, 54868-4735-2 ## Active Ingredients: Amoxicillin + Clavulanate Potassium

NDC Database

Amoxicillin 1000 mg / Clavulanate 62.5 mg 12 Hr Extended Release Tablet by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc ## Markings: AUGMENTIN;XR ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 43598-220-28, 43598-220-40 ## Active Ingredients: Amoxicillin + Amoxicillin Sodium + Clavulanate Potassium