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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 vs augmentin xr. Symptoms may begin to improve before the infection iscompletely treated augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Chew the chewable tablets before swallowing augmentin vs augmentin xr. Do not swallow them whole augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Augmentin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills augmentin vs augmentin xr. Usea second method of birth control while taking Augmentin to ensure protectionfrom unintended pregnancy augmentin vs augmentin xr.
What is Augmentin?
• Augmentin is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins augmentin vs augmentin xr. Augmentin fights bacteria in the body augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• 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 vs augmentin xr.
• Augmentin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide augmentin vs augmentin xr.
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 vs augmentin xr.
• Before taking Augmentin, tell your doctor if you have
· liver disease;
· kidney disease; or
· mononucleosis augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• 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 vs augmentin xr.
• 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 vs augmentin xr. The Augmentin ES-600 suspension contains 7 mg phenylalanine per teaspoon augmentin vs augmentin xr. Individualswith phenylketonuria may need to monitor their intake of this additive augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Augmentin is in the FDA pregnancy category B augmentin vs augmentin xr. This means that it is notexpected to be harmful to an unborn baby augmentin vs augmentin xr. Do not, however, take this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Augmentin passes into breast milk augmentin vs augmentin xr. Rarely, Augmentin may cause a yeastinfection, diarrhea, or allergic reaction in a nursing infant, although no seriousharm is expected augmentin vs augmentin xr. Do not take this medication without first talking to yourdoctor if you are breast-feeding a baby augmentin vs augmentin xr.
How should I take Augmentin?
• Take Augmentin exactly as directed by your doctor augmentin vs augmentin xr. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Take only the medication that has been prescribed for you augmentin vs augmentin xr. Differentformulations and/or strengths of Augmentin are not equivalent to one anotherand should not be used as substitutes augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Augmentin should be taken with a meal or snack to reduce stomach upset augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Chew the chewable tablets before swallowing augmentin vs augmentin xr. Do not swallow them whole augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the Augmentin XR tablets augmentin vs augmentin xr. Swallow them whole augmentin vs augmentin xr. They are specially formulated to release the medication slowly in the body augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Shake the liquid form of Augmentin well before measuring a dose augmentin vs augmentin xr. To ensurethat you get a correct dose, measure the suspension with a dose-measuring spoon,dropper, or cup, not a regular table spoon augmentin vs augmentin xr. If you do not have a dose-measuringdevice, ask your pharmacist where you can get one augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Augmentin should be taken at evenly spaced intervals as prescribed augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Take all of the Augmentin that has been prescribed for you even if youbegin to feel better augmentin vs augmentin xr. Symptoms may start to improve before the infection iscompletely treated augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Store the tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Store the suspension in the refrigerator augmentin vs augmentin xr. Throw away any unused liquidafter 10 days augmentin vs augmentin xr.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember augmentin vs augmentin xr. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose augmentin vs augmentin xr. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwisedirected by your doctor augmentin vs augmentin xr.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Symptoms of an Augmentin overdose include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain,rash, drowsiness, hyperactivity, and kidney problems augmentin vs augmentin xr.
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 vs augmentin xr.
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 vs augmentin xr.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur augmentin vs augmentin xr. 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 vs augmentin xr.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur augmentin vs augmentin xr. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome augmentin vs augmentin xr.
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 vs augmentin xr.
• 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 vs augmentin xr.
• Augmentin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills augmentin vs augmentin xr. Usea second method of birth control while taking Augmentin to ensure protectionfrom unintended pregnancy augmentin vs augmentin xr.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Augmentin augmentin vs augmentin xr. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products augmentin vs augmentin xr.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Augmentin written forhealth professionals that you may read augmentin vs augmentin xr.
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