Augpen 250/125 Tablet (10): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Augpen Information

Augpen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet, Suspension, Drops. The alternative uses of Augpen have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Augpen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Augpen have been listed ahead. These side effects of Augpen are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Augpen has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Augpen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Augpen can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Augpen in conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. Other contraindications of Augpen have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Augpen with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Augpen is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Augpen Benefits & Uses
Augpen Dosage & How to Take
Augpen Side Effects
Augpen Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Augpen with Other Drugs
Augpen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Augpen
Augpen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Augpen Benefits & Uses

Augpen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Pneumonia
Tonsillitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis

Other Benefits

Augpen Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 875 mg amoxicillin and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 875 mg amoxicillin and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 875 mg amoxicillin and 125 mg clavulanic acid

Augpen Related Warnings

Is the use of Augpen safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Augpen in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Augpen safe during breastfeeding?

Augpen does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Augpen on the Kidneys?

Augpen can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Augpen on the Liver?

Augpen 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Augpen on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Augpen on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Augpen with Other Drugs

Augpen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Probenecid

Allopurinol

Methotrexate

Moderate

Warfarin

Augpen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Augpen unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Hepatitis
Kidney Disease
Jaundice
Hepatic Encephalopathy

Frequently asked Questions about Augpen

Is this Augpen habit forming or addictive?

Augpen does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Augpen you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Augpen is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Augpen is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Augpen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Augpen

You can take Augpen with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Augpen

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Augpen with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Augpen

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Augpen without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Augpen is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Augpen?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Augpen can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Augpen with cough medicine?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Augpen can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Augpen?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Augpen should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 3 - 7-day course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Augpen cause hair loss?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Augpen can cause hair loss. It is rare side effects of this drug but its serious complication. If you experience hair loss after taking medicine contact your doctor right away.