Generic Augmentin is a high-class medication which is taken in treatment and termination of serious bacterial diseases such as infections of urinary tract, skin, ear, nose or throat. Generic Augmentin successfully wards off and terminates other dangerous infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia, salmonella infection, bronchitis and sexually transmitted diseases. Generic Augmentin acts as an anti-infection remedy.

Active Ingredient

Amoxicillin.

Description

Generic Augmentin is created by pharmacy specialists to struggle with dangerous infections spread by bacteria such as infections of urinary tract, skin, ear, nose or throat, pneumonia, salmonella infection, bronchitis and sexually transmitted diseases. Target of Generic Augmentin is to control, ward off, terminate and kill bacteria.

Generic Augmentin acts as an anti-infection remedy. Generic Augmentin operates by killing bacteria which spreads by infection.

Augmentin is also known as Co-amoxiclav, CLAMP, Exclav, Cavumox, Clavamel.

Generic Augmentin is penicillin.

Generic Augmentin should not be used for colds, flu, other virus infections, sore throats or other minor infections, or to prevent infections.

Generic names of Generic Augmentin are Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium.

Brand names of Generic Augmentin are Augmentin XR, Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600.

Dosage

Generic Augmentin can be taken in tablets, liquid forms, and chewable tablets.

You should take it by mouth.

Generic Augmentin treats different types of bacterial infections. Thus, for each treatment it has different dosage instructions.

It is better to take Generic Augmentin 3 times a day (every 8 hours) or 2 times a day (every 12 hours).

It is better to take Generic Augmentin every day at the same time with meals.

If you want to achieve most effective results do not stop taking Generic Augmentin suddenly.

Missing a dose

Do not take double dose. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule.

Overdose

If you overdose Generic Augmentin and you don't feel good you should visit your doctor or health care provider immediately. Symptoms of Generic Augmentin overdosage: changes of behavior, extreme skin rash, diarrhea, upset stomach, retching, nausea, pain of stomach, drowsiness.

Storage

Store between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F) away from moisture and heat. Keep bottle closed tightly. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Keep out of the reach of children.

Side effects

Generic Augmentin has its side effects. The most common are:

• watery or bloody diarrhoea
• retching
• thrush
• indigestion
• migraine

Less common but more serious side effects during taking Generic Augmentin:

• allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)
• jaundice
• high T
• unusual pain of stomach
• wheezing, convulsions
• vaginal yeast infection
• dark urine
• fatigue
• clay-colored stool
• insomnia
• pruritus
• lack of appetite
• dizziness
• nausea

Side effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors.

Contra-indications

Do not take Generic Augmentin if you are allergic to Generic Augmentin components or to any other penicillin antibiotic or cephalosporins (Ceclor, Keflex, Ceftin, Duricef).

Be careful with Generic Augmentin if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother.

Be careful with Generic Augmentin if you have kidney or liver disease, asthma, blood disease, hives, hay fever, mononucleosis, clotting disorder.

Be careful with Generic Augmentin if you take antibiotics, probenecid (Benemid), tetracycline antibiotic (doxycycline as Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin, tetracycline as Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap, demeclocycline as Declomycin, minocycline as Solodyn, Vectrin, Dynacin, Minocin); sulfa drug as Bactrim, Septra; erythromycin as Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, E.E.S., E-Mycin; allopurinol as Lopurin, Zyloprim; telithromycin as Ketek; troleandomycin as Tao.

If you suffer from diabetes you need to test urine for sugar.

Generic Augmentin chewable tablets contain phenylalanine. So, try to be careful with Augmentin in case of having phenylketonuria (PKU).

Generic Augmentin should not be used for colds, flu, other virus infections, sore throats or other minor infections, or to prevent infections.

To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control because hormonal birth control pills may not work as well while you are using Generic Augmentin.

It can be dangerous to stop Generic Augmentin taking suddenly.