Megamentin 1000

Description

General information about Megamentin in FranceAmoxicillin is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called penicillins. Amoxicillin fights bacteria in the body. Clavulanate potassium is a form of clavulanic acid, which is similar to penicillin. Clavulanate potassium fights bacteria that are often resistant to penicillins and other antibiotics. The combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is used to treat many infections caused by bacteria, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and skin infections . Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.Features Megamentin in FranceIndications for Megamentin Oral: Treatment of infections caused by amoxicillin resistant organisms producing clavulanic acid sensitive β-lactamases. Upper respiratory infections: Otitis media, tonsillitis, sinusitis. Lower respiratory tract infections: Bronchitis (caused by amoxicillin-resistant β-lactamase producing E. coli, H. influenzae and Haemophilus parainfluenzae), pneumonia. Urinary infections: Cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis. Skin and soft tissue infections. Megamentin formulations will also be effective in the treatment of infections caused by organisms susceptible to amoxicillin at the appropriate dose of amoxicillin since in this situation the clavulanic acid component does not contribute to the therapeutic effect.Injection: Treatment of urinary tract infections, otitis media, respiratory tract infections, enteric infections, gram-negative sepsis, other surgical infections, gonorrhea. Prevention and treatment of infective endocarditis. Treatment of infections caused by penicillinase-producing bacterial strains.