Augmentin 375mg (Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid)

What is Augmentin 375mg Tablet?

Augmentin 375mg Tablet is an antibiotic that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria. It is used to treat infections of the lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. It will not work for viral infections such as the common cold.

Augmentin 375 Tablet is best taken with a meal to reduce the chance of a stomach upset. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time daily will help you remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete an entire course of this antibiotic as your doctor prescribes. Please do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may return or worsen.

How Augmentin 375mg Tablets Works

Augmentin 375mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid. Amoxycillin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Amoxycillin against bacteria.

How To Use Augmentin 375mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Augmentin 375 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Benefits Of Augmentin 375mg Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Augmentin 375 Tablet contains two medicines, Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid, that work together to kill the bacteria that cause infections. Amoxycillin works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Amoxycillin against bacteria.
Augmentin 375 Tablet can treat many bacterial infections such as ear, sinus, throat, lung, urinary tract, skin, teeth, joints, and bones. It usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to ensure all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side Effects Of Augmentin 375mg Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Augmentin

• Vaginal inflammation
• Mucocutaneous candidiasis
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• Red spots or bumps
• Fungal infection

Warning

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol with Augmentin 375 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

Augmentin 375mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breastfeeding

Augmentin 375mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

Augmentin 375 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Augmentin 375 Tablet may cause side effects such as allergic reactions, dizziness or fits that may make you unfit to drive.

Kidney

Augmentin 375 Tablet should be use with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Augmentin 375 Tablet may be need. Please consult your doctor.
Use of this medicine is not recommend in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

Augmentin 375 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Augmentin 375 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended while you are taking this medicine

What If You Forget To Take Augmentin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Augmentin 375 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. What is Augmentin 375mg Tablet?

Augmentin 375 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid. It is use to treat bacterial infections like, tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, boils, abscesses, cellulitis, wound infection, bone infection, and oral cavity infections. The medicine works by killing the harmful bacteria that cause infections.

2. Is it safe to use Augmentin 375mg Tablet?

Augmentin 375 Tablet is safe to use when taken as advised by the doctor. However, in some patients, it may cause common side effects like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, allergic reaction and other uncommon or rare side effects. If you experience any persistent problem during the course of your treatment, inform your doctor as soon as possible.

3. Are there any specific cautions associat with the use of Augmentin 375mg Tablet?

The use of Augmentin 375 Tablet is consider to be harmful for patients with known allergy to penicillins or any other ingredient of the medicine. It should not be use in patients with a history of liver disease. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicines.

4. Can the use of Augmentin 375mg Tablet cause contraceptive failure?

Yes, the use of Augmentin 375 Tablet can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Consult your doctor and seek advice regarding the use of other methods of contraception (e.g., condom, diaphragm, spermicide) while you are taking Augmentin 375 Tablet.