Augmentin Drop 62/5mg 20ml

What it is used for: Bacterial Infection.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is an antibiotic agent with a notably broad spectrum of activity against the commonly occurring bacterial pathogens .

How it works: The beta-lactamase inhibitory action of clavulanate extends the spectrum of amoxicillin to embrace a wider range of organisms, including many resistant to other beta-lactam antibiotics.

Active ingredient: Amoxicllin , Clavulanic Acid.

Reported side effects: Mucocutaneous candidiasis , Reversible leucopenia (including neutropenia) and thrombocytopenia , Angioneurotic oedema, anaphylaxis, serum sickness-like syndrome, hypersensitivity vasculitis , Dizziness, headache , Diarrhoea , Nausea, vomiting , Indigestion .

Known drug interactions: Mycophenolate mofetil , Probenecid , Oral contraceptives , acenocoumarol or warfarin .

Oral : Susp 156.25 mg . Children : Under 3 months , not recommended , 3-9 months , 2.5ml half-strength , 9months-2yr , 5ml half strength . 2-6yr , 5ml. All three Times daily upto 14 days. Tablets : Mild - Moderate infections: 375mg three times a day or One 625 mg tablet every 12 hours. Severe infections : One 1 g tablet every 12 hours. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Dosage depends on the age and renal function of the patient and the severity of the infection. INJ : Adults : 1.2gm by IV inj or intermittent infusioneight or six hourly . Treat upto 14 days then review . Children : Upto 3 month , 30mg/kg every twelve hr in premature and full term infants during the perinatal period , increasing to eight hr thereafter ; 3 mnth-12yr, 30mg/kg eight or six hourly . All by IV inj or intermittent infusion for upto 14 days then revise . OR As directed by your physician.

Active ingredient: Amoxicllin , Clavulanic Acid. Labelled strength: 62.5mg/ml.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Augmentin Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Pakistan.