Augmentin Should Not Be Used:

You should not use Augmentin if you have had an allergic reaction to amoxicillin, clavulanate, or any other type of penicillin antibiotic. Do not use Augmentin if you have ever had liver problems caused by Augmentin®. You should not use Augmentin XR® if you have severe kidney disease, or if you are receiving hemodialysis.

How to Use Augmentin:

Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid, Long Acting Tablet

• Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
• It is best to take Augmentin at the beginning of a meal or snack.
• If you are using the chewable tablets, chew the tablet completely before swallowing.
• Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Shake the medicine well just before measuring each dose. Rinse the spoon or dropper after each use.
• Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
• Keep using Augmentin for the full treatment time, even if you feel better after the first few doses. Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon.
• Use only the brand and form of this medicine that your doctor prescribed. Different brands and forms of Augmentin® may not work the same way.
• There are certain flavors that can be mixed with Augmentin ES-600® to make it taste better. If you do not like the taste of this medicine, ask your pharmacist about these flavorings.

If a dose is missed:

• If you miss a dose or forget to use Augmentin , use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of Augmentin:

• Store the tablets, extended-release tablets, and chewable tablets at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Store the liquid in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Use the liquid within 10 days after you fill the prescription, and throw away any medicine that is left over when you are finished with your treatment time.
• Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
• Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using probenecid (Probalan®), allopurinol (Aloprim?, Zyloprim®), or a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin®).
• Birth control pills may not work while you are using Augmentin®. To keep from getting pregnant, use another form of birth control such as condoms, a diaphragm, or contraceptive foam or jelly.

Warnings While Using Augmentin:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, if you have liver disease, mononucleosis (“mono”), or if you have trouble swallowing. Make sure your doctor knows if you have a history of allergies. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefaclor, cefadroxil, cephalexin, Ceftin®, and Keflex®.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you have mild or severe diarrhea. If you have severe diarrhea, ask your doctor before taking any medicine to stop the diarrhea.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor.
• Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using Augmentin. Be sure to keep all appointments.
• Augmentin may cause incorrect results with some urine sugar tests used by people with diabetes.
• The Augmentin® chewable tablet and liquid contains phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU), which is a problem with amino acids. Talk to your doctor before using these medicines if you have PKU.
• Some side effects listed below may happen during your treatment or after you stop using this medicine.

Possible Side Effects While Using Augmentin:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
• Diarrhea that may contain blood, or that lasts longer than 2 days.
• Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
• Dark-colored urine or pale stools.
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash.
• Change in how much or how often you urinate.
• Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in your upper stomach.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Vaginal itching or discharge, white patches in your mouth or throat.
• Mild diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.
• Diaper rash.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

Brand Name(s):Amoxil, Amoxil Pediatric, Prevpac, Amoxicot, Trimox,
Moxilin, Moxatag,Penicillins,AMOX,TORMOXIN,Actimoxi, Alphamox,
Amocla, AMK, Amoxiclav Sandoz,Amoksiklav, Amoxidal, Amoxil, Amoxin,
Amoxibiotic, Amoxicilina, Apo-Amoxi, Augmentin, Panamox, Polymox,
Samthongcillin, Bactox, Betalaktam, Cilamox, Amoksibos, Curam, Dedoxil, E-Mox,
Enhancin,  Dispermox, Duomox, Gimalxina, Geramox, Hiconcil, Isimoxin,
Klavox, Lamoxy, Moxatag, Moxilen, Moxypen, Moxyvit, Nobactam, Novamoxin,
Ospamox, Panklav, Pamoxicillin, Clamoxyl, Senox, Sinacilin, Tolodina, Trimox,
Tormoxin (India), Wymox, Yucla, Zimox and Zerrsox.

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

 

When Amoxicillin Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any
type of penicillin.

How to Use Amoxicillin

Tablet, Capsule, Chewable Tablet, Liquid, Tablet for Suspension, Long
Acting Tablet

• Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how
  often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor
  tells you to.
• You may take Amoxicillin with or without food.
• The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it. You
  may crush the tablet and mix the medicine with a small amount of food if
  that makes it easier to swallow.
• Shake the oral liquid well just before each use. Measure the
  oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or
  medicine cup.
• You may mix the oral liquid with baby formula, milk, fruit
  juice, water, ginger ale, or another cold drink. Be sure the child
  drinks all of the mixture.
• Place the tablet for suspension in a small drinking glass,
  and add two teaspoons of water to the glass. Do not use any other liquid.
  Use only water. Gently stir or swirl the water in the glass until the
  tablet is completely dissolved. Drink all of this mixture right away. To
  make sure you get all of the medicine, add some more water to the
  drinking glass, then drink all of this water, too.
• Do not chew or swallow the tablet for suspension. The tablet
  will not dissolve in your mouth.
• Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if you
  feel better after the first few doses. Your infection may not clear up
  if you stop using the medicine too soon.

If a dose is missed:

• If you miss a dose or forget to use Amoxicillin  use it as soon
  as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to
  use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to
  make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of Amoxicillin :

• Store the tablets,capsules, or tablets for suspension
  at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
• Store the oral liquid in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
  Throw away any unused medicine after 14 days.
• Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way
  to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your
  treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the
  expiration date has passed..
• Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine
  with anyone.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including
over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin®),
  probenecid (Benemid®), or tetracyline. Tell your doctor if you use
  antibiotics such as azithromycin (Zithromax®), clarithromycin (Biaxin®),
  or erythromycin (E.E.S.®, Ery-Tab®, E-Mycin®). Your doctor should also
  know if you are using sulfa drugs such as Bactrim® or Septra®.

Warnings While Using Amoxicillin :

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
  Tell your doctor if you have asthma, diabetes,allergies, liver disease,
  or a condition called PKU (phenylketonuria). Make sure your doctor knows
  if you have kidney disease, or if you are on dialysis. Tell your doctor
  if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a cephalosporin antibiotic,
  such as cefaclor, cefadroxil, cephalexin, Ceftin®, or Keflex®.
• If you have severe diarrhea, ask your doctor before taking any
  medicine to stop the diarrhea.
• Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are
  using Amoxicillin. Amoxicillin may affect the results of certain medical
  tests.
• Your doctor will need to check your blood or urine at regular visits
  while you are using Amoxicillin. Be sure to keep all appointments.

Possible Side Effects While Using Amoxicillin

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands,
  swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble
  breathing.
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash.
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
• Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
• Dark-colored urine or pale stools.
• Diarrhea that may contain blood.
• Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in your upper stomach.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Feeling restless,  anxious, confused, agitated, or excited.
• Nausea, vomiting.
• Vaginal itching or discharge (fluids).
• Headache.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this
medicine, tell your doctor