Product Description:
Co-amoxiclav 400 / 57mg / 5ml Powder for Oral Suspension is used to treat the following infections in adults and children:
Acute bacterial sinusitis (adequately diagnosed)
Acute otitis media
Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (adequately diagnosed)
Community-acquired pneumonia
Cystitis
Pyelonephritis
Skin and soft tissue infections, in particular cellulitis, animal bites, severe dental abscess with spreading cellulitis.
Bone and joint infections.
Instructions for Use:
For adults and children ≥ 40 kg, this formulation of Co-amoxiclav 400 / 57mg / 5ml powder for oral suspension provides a total daily dose of 1750 mg amoxicillin / 250 mg clavulanic acid with twice-daily dosing, and 2625 mg amoxicillin / 375 mg clavulanic acid with thrice-daily dosing, when administered as recommended below.
For children < 40 kg, this formulation provides a maximum daily dose of 1000-2800 mg amoxicillin / 143-400 mg clavulanic acid, when administered as recommended below.
If a higher daily dose of amoxicillin is required, it is recommended to choose another preparation of Co-amoxiclav to avoid administering unnecessarily high daily doses of clavulanic acid.
The duration of treatment should be determined by the patient's response.
Some infections (e.g., osteomyelitis) require longer treatment periods.
Treatment should not be extended for more than 14 days without review.
Warnings and Precautions:
Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to amoxicillin or clavulanic acid; or to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics; or if you have any other allergies.
This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
For more information, speak with your pharmacist.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease (including liver problems caused by previous use of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid), kidney disease (such as requiring dialysis), and a certain type of viral infection (infectious mononucleosis).
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, and herbal products).
This product may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well.
Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This medication passes into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Side Effects:
Stop using this medication and call your doctor immediately if you have serious side effects such as:
Watery or bloody diarrhea;
Pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;
Easy bruising or bleeding;
Skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
Agitation, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior, seizure (convulsions);
Nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
Severe skin reaction – fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Less serious side effects may include:
Mild diarrhea, gas, stomach pain;
Nausea or vomiting;
Headache;
Skin rash or itching;
White patches in your mouth or throat; or
Vaginal yeast infection (itching or discharge).
Product Details:
Brand: Augmentin
Concentration: 457 mg
Quantity: 1 Bottle
Product Form: Suspension
Product Type: Suspension
