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

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

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

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

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

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

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 enzymes clavulanic augmentin clavulanic acid.

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 enzymes clavulanic augmentin clavulanic acid.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur enzymes clavulanic augmentin clavulanic acid. 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 enzymes clavulanic augmentin clavulanic acid.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur enzymes clavulanic augmentin clavulanic acid. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome enzymes clavulanic augmentin clavulanic acid.

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

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Augmentin written forhealth professionals that you may read enzymes clavulanic augmentin clavulanic acid.

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