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SKU | CMS667 |
USA Brand Name | Augmentin |
Strength | 1000mg |
Generic Name | Amoxicillin Clavulanic Acid |
Manufacturer | GSK, India |
Amoxicillin Clavulanic Acid is the generic version for Augmentin 1000 mg
Augmentin
Augmentin 1000 mg contains an active ingredient, Amoxicillin (875 mg) Clavulanic Acid (125 mg), which is used in the treatment of many Bacterial Infections. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Augmentin 1000 mg.
Augmentin 1000 mg contains an active ingredient, Amoxicillin (875 mg) Clavulanic Acid (125 mg). It is also available in the various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.
Augmentin 1000 mg is used in the treatment of:
Augmentin 1000 mg is an antibiotic which has Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid, two active ingredients. Amoxicillin kills bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Basically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance called Peptidoglycan which provides the strength required for the survival of bacteria.
Clavulanic acid blocks the enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate the Antibiotic.
You should not take Augmentin 1000 mg if you:
Augmentin 1000 mg is available in various strengths hence dosage and time should be instructed by your doctor only depending upon the complication or severity of the infection. Augmentin contains amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, an effective antibiotic combination for bactericidal action.
Age, weight, and severity of infection will be considerable factors for the antibiotic usage. In adults and children > 40kg weight, dose formulation of Augmentin; amoxicillin 750 mg and clavulanic acid 325 mg should be given. If it is considered that a higher daily dose is required than another higher dose of formulation is to be given in spite of giving unnecessary multiple doses of small strength Augmentin.
You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor at a fixed time and preferably with food to prevent the upset of the stomach.
Augmentin 1000 mg is available in various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Augmentin 1000 mg. Do not take multiple doses of small strength if you require a higher dose of the antibiotic.
Augmentin 1000 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You should swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not try to chew and crush it. It is better to take it with food to prevent stomach upset.
You are always advised to take Augmentin 1000 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take Augmentin 1000 for than two weeks and more than two doses at one time.
You should contact your doctor immediately if you have suspected an overdose.
You should try to take every dose of Augmentin 1000 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. You can skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose.
Few medicines have been reported to interact with Augmentin 1000 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication. It interacts with the following medicine:
This medicine also interacts with disease conditions like:
Jaundice
Augmentin 1000 mg is contraindicated in conditions like:
Store the Augmentin 1000 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and tablets are not damaged.