AUGMENTIN

Drug Name: AUGMENTIN

AUGMENTIN DESCRIPTION:
AMOXICILLIN/CLAVULANIC ACID SUSPENSION - ORAL (uh-mox-eh-SILL-in/klav-you-LAN-ick acid)

COMMON AUGMENTIN BRAND NAME(S):
Augmentin

AUGMENTIN SIDE EFFECTS:
AUGMENTIN may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these rare side effects: sore mouth, sore throat, fever, easy bruising or bleeding. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, hives, itching, swelling, trouble breathing. Use of AUGMENTIN for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral or vaginal yeast infection). Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE AUGMENTIN:
AUGMENTIN: Shake well before each dose. Take AUGMENTIN as directed by your doctor, usually every 8 or 12 hours. AUGMENTIN should be taken with food. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take AUGMENTIN at evenly spaced intervals. Continue to take AUGMENTIN until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.

AUGMENTIN USES:
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid treats a wide variety of bacterial infections.

AUGMENTIN PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: blood disorders, kidney problems, allergies to penicillin or other antibiotics. Before using AUGMENTIN, tell your doctor if you are pregnant. AUGMENTIN passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

AUGMENTIN DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may take, especially of: probenecid, disulfiram, birth control pills, tetracyclines. AUGMENTIN may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. This antibiotic may cause false positive results in diabetic urine testing using Clinitest. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

AUGMENTIN OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

AUGMENTIN NOTES:
AUGMENTIN has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection. A different medication may be necessary in those cases. Do not share AUGMENTIN with others.

MISSED AUGMENTIN DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

AUGMENTIN STORAGE:
Refrigerate. The expiration date for AUGMENTIN may vary depending on the manufacturer. Consult your pharmacist.