Megamentinc 625

Description

General information about Augmentin in USAAugmentin is a penicillin antibiotic. Augmentin contains a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Amoxicillin 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. Augmentin is used to treat many infections caused by bacteria, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and skin infections. In USA Augmentin can also be used for purposes not mentioned in this medicine. Important information Do not use Augmentin if you are allergic to amoxicillin or clavulanate potassium, or if you have ever had liver problems caused by this drug. Do not use if you are allergic to another penicillin antibiotic, such as amoxicillin (Amoxil, Augmentin, Dispermox, Moxatag), ampicillin (Principen, Unasyn), dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen), oxacillin ( Bactocill) or penicillin (Bicillin LA, PC Pen VK, Pfizerpen), and others.Characteristics of Augmentin in USABefore taking Augmentin, tell your doctor if you have liver disease (or a history of hepatitis or jaundice), kidney disease, or mononucleosis, or if you are allergic to any cephalosporin antibiotic, such as cefdinir (Omnicef), cef- Cefuroxime (Ceftin), cephalexin (Keflex) and others.If you are switching from one tablet to another (regular use, chewable or extended release tablet), take only the new tablet form and strength prescribed for you. This medicine may not be as effective or harmful if you do not use the exact pill your doctor prescribed. Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby. Augmentin can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using a non-hormonal method of birth control (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking Augmentin.