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