urinary tract infection augmentin

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

What is Augmentin?
• Augmentin is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins urinary tract infection augmentin. Augmentin fights bacteria in the body urinary tract infection 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 urinary tract infection augmentin.
• Augmentin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide urinary tract infection 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 urinary tract infection augmentin.
• Before taking Augmentin, tell your doctor if you have
· liver disease;
· kidney disease; or
· mononucleosis urinary tract infection 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 urinary tract infection 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 urinary tract infection augmentin. The Augmentin ES-600 suspension contains 7 mg phenylalanine per teaspoon urinary tract infection augmentin. Individualswith phenylketonuria may need to monitor their intake of this additive urinary tract infection augmentin.
• Augmentin is in the FDA pregnancy category B urinary tract infection augmentin. This means that it is notexpected to be harmful to an unborn baby urinary tract infection augmentin. Do not, however, take this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment urinary tract infection augmentin.
• Augmentin passes into breast milk urinary tract infection augmentin. Rarely, Augmentin may cause a yeastinfection, diarrhea, or allergic reaction in a nursing infant, although no seriousharm is expected urinary tract infection augmentin. Do not take this medication without first talking to yourdoctor if you are breast-feeding a baby urinary tract infection augmentin.

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

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

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention urinary tract infection augmentin.
• Symptoms of an Augmentin overdose include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain,rash, drowsiness, hyperactivity, and kidney problems urinary tract infection 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 urinary tract infection 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 urinary tract infection augmentin.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur urinary tract infection 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 urinary tract infection augmentin.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur urinary tract infection augmentin. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome urinary tract infection 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) urinary tract 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 urinary tract infection augmentin.
• Augmentin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills urinary tract infection augmentin. Usea second method of birth control while taking Augmentin to ensure protectionfrom unintended pregnancy urinary tract infection augmentin.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Augmentin urinary tract infection augmentin. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products urinary tract infection augmentin.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Augmentin written forhealth professionals that you may read urinary tract infection augmentin.

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