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Uses:
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins. Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium fights bacteria in the body.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as sinusitis pneumonia ear infections bronchitis urinary tract infections and infections of the skin.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
How To take Augmentin
Take amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor to explain them to you.
Take only the medication that has been prescribed for you. Different formulations and/ or strengths of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium are not equivalent to one another and should not be used as substitutes. Check with your doctor if you have any questions.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium should be taken with a meal or snack to reduce stomach upset.
Chew the chewable tablets before swallowing. Do not swallow them whole.
Do not crush or chew the Augmentin XR tablets. They are specially formulated to release the medication slowly in the body. If swallowing of the whole tablets is difficult they may be broken in half where they are scored. Both parts of the tablet should still be taken if it is broken.
Shake the liquid form of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium well before measuring a dose. To ensure that you get a correct dose measure the suspension with a dose-measuring spoon dropper or cup not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device ask your pharmacist where you can get one.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium should be taken at evenly spaced intervals as prescribed. It is important to take amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium regularly to get the most benefit.
Take all of the amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.
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