Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Oral Suspension

Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Oral Suspension (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid)

What Is The Generic Name For Augmentin Duo Oral Suspension:

Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid is the generic version for Augmentin Duo Oral Suspension

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Augmentin Duo Oral Suspension (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

• Augmentin

About Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Oral Suspension (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid)

Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension contains an active ingredient, Amoxicillin (200 mg) Clavulanic Acid (28.5 mg), which is used in the treatment of many Bacterial Infections. You can find it all the drugstores, leading online pharmacy stores, and medical supply stores.

Manufacturer:

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals, India is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension.

Strength:

Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension contains an active ingredient, Amoxicillin (200 mg) Clavulanic Acid (28.5 mg). It is also available in the various strengths at all the drugstores, online leading pharmacy, and medical supply stores.

Dosage Form:

• Suspension

What Are The Uses Of The Augmentin Duo Oral Suspension (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

Augmentin Duo Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of:

• Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
• Cystitis
• Pyelonephritis
• Severe Dental Abscess
• Cellulitis
• Other Bacterial Infections

How Augmentin Duo Oral Suspension (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid) Works:

Augmentin Duo Oral Suspension containing two antibiotics as active ingredients:

Amoxicillin, which kills bacteria by attacking their cell wall, that prevents the synthesis of a substance called Peptidoglycan that provides the strength required for the survival of bacteria.

Clavulanic acid, blocks the enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate the Antibiotic

Before You Use Augmentin Duo Oral Suspension (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

• Make sure that you are not allergic to this medicine
• Make sure that you don’t have Penicillin associated skin rash problems and jaundice
• Make sure that your doctor knows about your pre-existing diseases, Medications, and Surgeries so that he can adjust your dose to be taken.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Oral Suspension (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

• You should avoid driving vehicle unless you feel comfortable to drive
• You should strictly avoid all the Medicines without prescriptions
• You should avoid alcohol and other drugs.

When Not To Use Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Oral Suspension (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

You should not take Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension if you:

• Have allergy to these Bactericidal Antibiotics/Penicillin
• Have any Liver and kidney disease
• Are Pregnant/Breastfeeding
• Have Penicillin Associated Jaundice and Allergies like Skin Rash, Inflammation of Blood Vessels, Joint Pain, Fever, Swollen Glands, and Swelling of Face or Mouth (Angioedema)

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have allergy to the Antibiotics
• Have any Kidney Impairment or liver disease
• Are taking Birth Control Pills as these Antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of these pills
• Are Pregnant or trying to Conceive
• Are Breastfeeding
• Are taking Alcohol
• You should tell your doctor all the medicines you are taking or diseases you are suffering from.

Dosage:

Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension containing Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid, an effective antibiotic combination for killing the bacteria is available in various strengths and substitutes hence dosage and time should be instructed by your doctor only depending upon the complication or severity of the infection.

Age and severity of infection will be considerable factors for the antibiotic usage. We can use this syrup for babies, children and adults. If higher daily dosage is required than another higher dosage of formulation is to be given inspite of giving unnecessary multiple doses of small strength Augmentin.

How Much Of The Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Oral Suspension (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid) to Be Used:

Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension is available in various strengths at all the leading pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension.

How To Take The Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Oral Suspension (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

Take Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure the medicine with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Augmentin Duo 200mg/28.5mg Oral Suspension is to be taken with food. This will help to avoid stomach upset.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Oral Suspension (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

You are always advised to take Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension as prescribed by your doctor. You should not stop taking the medicine without finishing the course.

Overdose:

You should contact your doctor immediately if you are suspecting an overdose.

Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension at a fixed time. A missed dosage should be taken as soon as you remember it. You can skip the dosage if it is the time for the next dosage.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Oral Suspension (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

• Allergic Reactions: rashes, fever, skin itching, swelling of organs, inflammation, etc.
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Skin Rashes
• Nausea/Vomiting

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension. It can produce some harmful effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on some other medication. It interacts with the following medicine:

• Oral Anticoagulants
• Methotrexate
• Probenecid
• Mycophenolate Mofetil

This medicine also interacts with disease conditions like:

• Jaundice

Warning And Precaution:

Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension is contraindicated in conditions like:

• Hypersensitivity
• Patients with liver and kidney disease
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Always consult your doctor to get best possible medication

Things To Remember:

• Contact your doctor if you are getting your test of urine and blood for liver function Test.
• You may have loose stools while taking Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension. It must get better after finishing of the course but tell your doctor if condition worsens.
• Keep out of reach of children
• Follow your doctor’s instructions if you have any doubt regarding dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

Indications:

Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this before completion of the course as you can face remission of the infection.

Storage:

Store the Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension at room temperature in dark and dry place. Do not freeze it.