Augmentin

tablet containing amoxicillin and clavulanic acid What kind of medication is this? AMOXICILLIN; CLAVULANIC ACID is an antibiotic that belongs to the penicillin class. Some bacteria are either eliminated or prevented from reproducing as a result. This medication is effective against a wide variety of infectious diseases. It is not effective against viral illnesses such as the common cold or the flu. Before I start using this medication, what information is important for my physician to have? People have a right to know if you suffer from any of the following conditions: a reaction that is uncommon or allergic to amoxicillin, other penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics, or other drugs, foods, colors, or preservatives; asthma; renal illness; pregnant or attempting to get pregnant breast-feeding What is the correct way to take this medication? This medication should be taken orally with a full glass of water. You can take this medication either when you are eating or while you are fasting. Always remember to take your medication at the prescribed times. Do not take your medication more frequently than recommended by the label. Even if you feel like you're feeling better, you should continue to take all of your medication as advised. Do not skip doses or stop taking your medication until it is appropriate. Have a discussion with your child's physician about the possibility of giving them this medication. There are some circumstances in which this medication may be administered, but there are also certain warnings associated with its use. In the event that you believe you may have taken an excessive amount of this medication, you should immediately contact a poison control center or an emergency facility. PLEASE TAKE NOTE That no one else should use this medication. It is important that others not use this medication. What should I do if I forget a dose? If you forget to take a dosage, you should take it as soon as you remember it. Take only that dose if it is getting close to the time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take duplicate or additional dosages. What other substances could react with this medication? Pills containing amiloride for birth control chloramphenicol\smacrolides probenecid\ssulfonamides\stetracyclines Inform your doctor or other health care provider about any and all additional medications you are taking, including over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements, or herbal items, even if they were not prescribed to you. If you are a regular user of drinks that include caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illicit substances, you should also let your prescriber or another health care provider about this. This might have an impact on how well your medication works. Before you stop taking any of your medications or before you start taking any new ones, check in with your doctor or other healthcare provider. What side effects should I be on the lookout for while I'm taking this medication? If your symptoms do not improve after two or three days, you should consult a physician or another qualified healthcare expert. Always make sure to take all of the prescribed dosages of your medication. Do not skip doses or stop taking your medication until it is appropriate. If you have diabetes, there is a possibility that certain types of urine tests will give you a false positive result for the presence of sugar in your urine. Check with your primary care physician. While treating diarrhea, over-the-counter medicines are not an appropriate choice. Get in touch with your primary care physician if you experience diarrhea that lasts for more than two days, especially if it is severe and watery. What potential negative reactions may I have from using this medication? If you experience any of the following side effects, please contact your prescriber or a health care professional as soon as possible: Symptoms of an allergic response might include a rash, itching, or hives on the skin; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue; and breathing difficulties. a tarry urinalysis discoloration of the urine redness, blistering, peeling, or a general loosening of the skin, particularly on the tongue and inside the mouth seizures diarrhea that is either severe or watery. a change in the volume of pee produced or difficulty passing urine bruising or bleeding that is not normal abnormally low levels of strength or fatigue yellowing of the eyes or skin Adverse effects that, in most cases, do not require immediate medical treatment but should be reported to your prescriber or another qualified medical practitioner if they persist or become bothersome include the following: dizziness headache stomach upset problem sleeping Where exactly may I store my medication? Be sure that youngsters can't get their hands on it. Storage between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Make sure the bottle is kept properly closed. After the expiration date, any medicine that has been used but not finished should be thrown away.