AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET

Uses and Benefits of AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET (AMOXYCILLIN 250MG + CLAVULANATE 125MG)

This medicine is used to treat bacterial infections affecting different parts of the body.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Respiratory tract infections like sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia
• Ear infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Dental infections and abscesses
• Infections after certain surgeries, as advised by doctor

HOW IT WORKS

• Amoxycillin stops bacteria from building their protective cell wall, causing them to die
• Many bacteria produce an enzyme that destroys amoxycillin before it can work
• Clavulanate blocks this enzyme, allowing amoxycillin to work effectively even against resistant bacteria

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Viral infections like common cold, flu or most sore throats
• Fever without a diagnosed bacterial cause
• Self-treatment without a doctor's prescription
• Preventing infections not advised by a doctor

Side Effects of AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET (AMOXYCILLIN 250MG + CLAVULANATE 125MG)

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Stomach upset
• Skin rash

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Vaginal itching or discharge (yeast infection)
• Dizziness
• Indigestion

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe skin rash, blistering, or peeling skin
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe or persistent diarrhoea (may indicate a serious gut infection)
• Yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine (signs of liver problems)
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Severe dizziness or fainting

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET (AMOXYCILLIN 250MG + CLAVULANATE 125MG)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, in the dose and frequency advised
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water
• Can be taken with or without food, but taking it with food may reduce stomach upset
• Complete the full course even if you feel better before finishing it
• Do not stop early as this can lead to antibiotic resistance
• Space out doses evenly through the day as advised

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one
• Try to take doses at the same times each day to avoid missing them

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct heat and sunlight
• Keep in a dry place, away from moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• If a liquid suspension is prescribed, check label for refrigeration instructions and discard after the advised period
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Safety Information and Precautions for AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET (AMOXYCILLIN 250MG + CLAVULANATE 125MG)

This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to penicillin or any beta-lactam antibiotics
• Have had jaundice or liver problems after taking amoxycillin or clavulanate before
• Have a known allergy to any ingredient in this medicine

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have a history of allergies, asthma, or hives
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis)
• Have had diarrhoea after taking antibiotics before

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Blood thinners like warfarin
• Methotrexate used for cancer or arthritis
• Allopurinol used for gout
• Oral contraceptive pills, as effectiveness may reduce
• Other antibiotics, unless prescribed together by your doctor

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

It is best to avoid alcohol as it may increase stomach upset and reduce your ability to recover quickly.

Will this medicine make my birth control pills less effective?

Yes, antibiotics can sometimes reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, so use an additional method during treatment.

Can children take this medicine?

• Yes, it is commonly prescribed for children, but the dose and form depend on age and weight as decided by the doctor.
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