augmentin
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Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR
What is the most important information I should know about Augmentin?
• Take all of the Augmentin that has been prescribed for you even if youbegin to feel better augmentin . Symptoms may begin to improve before the infection iscompletely treated augmentin .
• Chew the chewable tablets before swallowing augmentin . Do not swallow them whole augmentin .
• Augmentin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills augmentin . Usea second method of birth control while taking Augmentin to ensure protectionfrom unintended pregnancy augmentin .
What is Augmentin?
• Augmentin is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins augmentin . Augmentin fights bacteria in the body augmentin .
• Augmentin 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 augmentin .
• Augmentin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide augmentin .
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Augmentin?
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to another penicillin or toa cephalosporin, do not take Augmentin without first talking to your doctor augmentin .
• Before taking Augmentin, tell your doctor if you have
· liver disease;
· kidney disease; or
· mononucleosis augmentin .
• You may not be able to take Augmentin, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove augmentin .
• The Augmentin 200 mg chewable tablets contain 2.1 mg phenylalanine; the400 mg chewable tablets contain 4.2 mg phenylalanine; and 5 mL (1 teaspoon)of either the 200 mg/5 mL or 400 mg/5 mL oral suspensions contain 7 mg phenylalanine augmentin . The Augmentin ES-600 suspension contains 7 mg phenylalanine per teaspoon augmentin . Individualswith phenylketonuria may need to monitor their intake of this additive augmentin .
• Augmentin is in the FDA pregnancy category B augmentin . This means that it is notexpected to be harmful to an unborn baby augmentin . Do not, however, take this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment augmentin .
• Augmentin passes into breast milk augmentin . Rarely, Augmentin may cause a yeastinfection, diarrhea, or allergic reaction in a nursing infant, although no seriousharm is expected augmentin . Do not take this medication without first talking to yourdoctor if you are breast-feeding a baby augmentin .
How should I take Augmentin?
• Take Augmentin exactly as directed by your doctor augmentin . If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou augmentin .
• Take only the medication that has been prescribed for you augmentin . Differentformulations and/or strengths of Augmentin are not equivalent to one anotherand should not be used as substitutes augmentin .
• Take each dose with a full glass of water augmentin .
• Augmentin should be taken with a meal or snack to reduce stomach upset augmentin .
• Chew the chewable tablets before swallowing augmentin . Do not swallow them whole augmentin .
• Do not crush, chew, or break the Augmentin XR tablets augmentin . Swallow them whole augmentin . They are specially formulated to release the medication slowly in the body augmentin .
• Shake the liquid form of Augmentin well before measuring a dose augmentin . To ensurethat you get a correct dose, measure the suspension with a dose-measuring spoon,dropper, or cup, not a regular table spoon augmentin . If you do not have a dose-measuringdevice, ask your pharmacist where you can get one augmentin .
• Augmentin should be taken at evenly spaced intervals as prescribed augmentin .
• Take all of the Augmentin that has been prescribed for you even if youbegin to feel better augmentin . Symptoms may start to improve before the infection iscompletely treated augmentin .
• Store the tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat augmentin .
• Store the suspension in the refrigerator augmentin . Throw away any unused liquidafter 10 days augmentin .
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember augmentin . However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose augmentin . Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwisedirected by your doctor augmentin .
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention augmentin .
• Symptoms of an Augmentin overdose include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain,rash, drowsiness, hyperactivity, and kidney problems augmentin .
What should I avoid while taking Augmentin?
• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity during treatmentwith Augmentin unless otherwise directed by your doctor augmentin .
What are the possible side effects of Augmentin?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingAugmentin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; hives;swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; rash; or fainting); or
· diarrhea that is severe or lasts longer than 3 days augmentin .
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur augmentin . Continueto take Augmentin and talk to your doctor if you experience
· mild diarrhea;
· nausea or vomiting;
· rash;
· white patches in the mouth (thrush/yeast infection); or
· vaginal yeast infection or diaper rash augmentin .
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur augmentin . Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome augmentin .
What other drugs will affect Augmentin?
• Before taking Augmentin, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing drugs:
· allopurinol (Zyloprim);
· probenecid (Benemid); or
· another antibiotic (for the same or for a different infection) augmentin .
• You may not be able to take Augmentin, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above augmentin .
• Augmentin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills augmentin . Usea second method of birth control while taking Augmentin to ensure protectionfrom unintended pregnancy augmentin .
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Augmentin augmentin . Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products augmentin .
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Augmentin written forhealth professionals that you may read augmentin .
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