Augzen 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
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Is the use of Augzen safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Augzen safely.
Is the use of Augzen safe during breastfeeding?
Augzen is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Augzen on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Augzen. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Augzen on the Liver?
Augzen 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 Augzen on the Heart?
Side effects of Augzen rarely affect the heart.
Augzen 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 Augzen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Augzen habit forming or addictive?
Augzen does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Augzen, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Augzen can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Augzen should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Augzen cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Augzen
Taking Augzen with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Augzen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Augzen with alcohol will be.
Augzen does not help in preventing cold, because the common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can be used in the treatment of cold, if it is associated with bacterial infection. You are recommended to consult your doctor for the best possible medicines to treat the common cold.
Yes, Augzen 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.
Augzen can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Discontinuing Augzen on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
No, Augzen does not cause sleepiness. However, if you feel or experience sleepiness or drowsiness after taking this medicine, please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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References
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Prescribing Information [Internet]: AUGMENTIN® (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) Powder for Oral Suspension and Chewable Tablets . GlaxoSmithKline
