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Augmentin 250/50 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. The alternative uses of Augmentin 250/50 Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Augmentin 250/50 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Augmentin 250/50 Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Augmentin 250/50 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Augmentin 250/50 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Augmentin 250/50 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Augmentin 250/50 Injection related warnings section.
Augmentin 250/50 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Augmentin 250/50 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Augmentin 250/50 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Augmentin 250/50 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Augmentin 250/50 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Augmentin 250/50 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Augmentin is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Augmentin 250/50 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Augmentin is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Augmentin 250/50 Injection on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Augmentin. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Augmentin 250/50 Injection on the Liver?
Augmentin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Augmentin 250/50 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Augmentin rarely affect the heart.
Augmentin 250/50 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Augmentin 250/50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Augmentin 250/50 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Augmentin 250/50 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Augmentin 250/50 Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Augmentin 250/50 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Augmentin 250/50 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Augmentin 250/50 Injection
Taking Augmentin 250/50 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Augmentin 250/50 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Augmentin 250/50 Injection with alcohol will be.
Augmentin works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infections.
Yes, Augmentin can treat the sinus infection. However, a combination of Augmentin and clavulanic acid is given as the first-line drug for the treatment of sinus infection. Please consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for sinus infection.
Yes, Augmentin is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, bleeding, irregular bleeding, trouble sleeping, and weight changes. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Augmentin can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant or unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, you can take Augmentin with paracetamol. No clinical drug-drug interactions have observed between them. However, if you feel any side effects after consuming these two medicine at the same time then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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Prescribing Information [Internet]: AUGMENTIN® (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) Powder for Oral Suspension and Chewable Tablets . GlaxoSmithKline