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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 side effects itching. Symptoms may begin to improve before the infection iscompletely treated augmentin side effects itching.
• Chew the chewable tablets before swallowing augmentin side effects itching. Do not swallow them whole augmentin side effects itching.
• Augmentin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills augmentin side effects itching. Usea second method of birth control while taking Augmentin to ensure protectionfrom unintended pregnancy augmentin side effects itching.

What is Augmentin?
• Augmentin is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins augmentin side effects itching. Augmentin fights bacteria in the body augmentin side effects itching.
• 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 side effects itching.
• Augmentin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide augmentin side effects itching.

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 side effects itching.
• Before taking Augmentin, tell your doctor if you have
· liver disease;
· kidney disease; or
· mononucleosis augmentin side effects itching.
• 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 side effects itching.
• 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 side effects itching. The Augmentin ES-600 suspension contains 7 mg phenylalanine per teaspoon augmentin side effects itching. Individualswith phenylketonuria may need to monitor their intake of this additive augmentin side effects itching.
• Augmentin is in the FDA pregnancy category B augmentin side effects itching. This means that it is notexpected to be harmful to an unborn baby augmentin side effects itching. Do not, however, take this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment augmentin side effects itching.
• Augmentin passes into breast milk augmentin side effects itching. Rarely, Augmentin may cause a yeastinfection, diarrhea, or allergic reaction in a nursing infant, although no seriousharm is expected augmentin side effects itching. Do not take this medication without first talking to yourdoctor if you are breast-feeding a baby augmentin side effects itching.

How should I take Augmentin?
• Take Augmentin exactly as directed by your doctor augmentin side effects itching. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou augmentin side effects itching.
• Take only the medication that has been prescribed for you augmentin side effects itching. Differentformulations and/or strengths of Augmentin are not equivalent to one anotherand should not be used as substitutes augmentin side effects itching.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water augmentin side effects itching.
• Augmentin should be taken with a meal or snack to reduce stomach upset augmentin side effects itching.
• Chew the chewable tablets before swallowing augmentin side effects itching. Do not swallow them whole augmentin side effects itching.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the Augmentin XR tablets augmentin side effects itching. Swallow them whole augmentin side effects itching. They are specially formulated to release the medication slowly in the body augmentin side effects itching.
• Shake the liquid form of Augmentin well before measuring a dose augmentin side effects itching. To ensurethat you get a correct dose, measure the suspension with a dose-measuring spoon,dropper, or cup, not a regular table spoon augmentin side effects itching. If you do not have a dose-measuringdevice, ask your pharmacist where you can get one augmentin side effects itching.
• Augmentin should be taken at evenly spaced intervals as prescribed augmentin side effects itching.
• Take all of the Augmentin that has been prescribed for you even if youbegin to feel better augmentin side effects itching. Symptoms may start to improve before the infection iscompletely treated augmentin side effects itching.
• Store the tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat augmentin side effects itching.
• Store the suspension in the refrigerator augmentin side effects itching. Throw away any unused liquidafter 10 days augmentin side effects itching.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember augmentin side effects itching. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose augmentin side effects itching. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwisedirected by your doctor augmentin side effects itching.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention augmentin side effects itching.
• Symptoms of an Augmentin overdose include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain,rash, drowsiness, hyperactivity, and kidney problems augmentin side effects itching.

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 side effects itching.

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 side effects itching.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur augmentin side effects itching. Continueto take Augmentin and talk to your doctor if you experience
· mild diarrhea;
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· rash;
· white patches in the mouth (thrush/yeast infection); or
· vaginal yeast infection or diaper rash augmentin side effects itching.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur augmentin side effects itching. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome augmentin side effects itching.

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 side effects itching.
• 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 side effects itching.
• Augmentin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills augmentin side effects itching. Usea second method of birth control while taking Augmentin to ensure protectionfrom unintended pregnancy augmentin side effects itching.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Augmentin augmentin side effects itching. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products augmentin side effects itching.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Augmentin written forhealth professionals that you may read augmentin side effects itching.

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