February 6, 2019 by Paul O. (FL, United States)
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The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
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Also Known as Clavulin
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Prescription Required
Augmentin is an antibiotic that contains amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. It's used to treat certain strains of organisms that can cause the following infections:
Augmentin comes in a variety of oral dosage forms and strengths, including:
| Fact Table | |
| Formula |
C24H27KN4O10S |
| License |
US DailyMed, US FDA |
| Bioavailability |
85% and 75% |
| Legal status |
Rx-only |
| Chemical Name |
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid |
| Elimination half-life |
1.3 hours and 1 hour |
| Dosage (Strength) |
875/125mg |
| Pregnancy |
Relatively safe |
| Brands |
Augmentin |
| Protein binding |
- |
| PubChem CID |
6435924 |
| MedlinePlus |
a685024 |
| ChEBI |
- |
| ATC code |
J01CR02 |
| DrugBank |
- |
| KEGG |
D06485 |
| Routes of administration |
By mouth |
Take Augmentin exactly as your doctor has prescribed. You should complete the full course as prescribed, even if you start to feel better.
The dosage and duration of Augmentin depends on the age of the patient and the type of infection that is being treated. Generally, patients take Augmentin every 8 to 12 hours.
Augmentin suspension should be shaken well before using and stored in the refrigerator; discard it after 10 days.
Augmentin contains amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium.
Do not take Augmentin if you are allergic to any penicillins.
Do not take Augmentin if you have ever had cholestatic jaundice or liver problems caused by Augmentin.
Augmentin side effects include diarrhea, nausea, skin rashes, itching, vomiting, and vaginitis. However, these are not all the side effects that may occur. Be sure to contact your doctor immediately if you have side effects that bother you or won't go away.
Augmentin. Research Triangle Park, NC: GlaxoSmithKline.
