How should you take Augmentin?

Dosages will be determined by the type of infection being treated.

ADULTS

Ear, Nose, Throat, Skin, Genital, and Urinary Tract Infections: The usual dosage is 250 milligrams, taken every 8 hours.

Infections of the Lower Respiratory Tract: The usual dosage is 500 milligrams, taken every 8 hours.

Gonorrhea: The usual dosage is 3 grams in a single oral dose.

Gonococcal Infections Such as Acute, Uncomplicated Anogenital and Urethral Infections: Single oral dose of 3grams

Ulcers: 1 gram of Augmentin combined with 500 milligrams of Biaxin and 30 milligrams of Prevacid taken every 12 hours for 14 days.

CHILDREN: Children weighing 44 pounds and over should follow the recommended adult dose schedule. Children weighing under 44 pounds will have their dosage determined by their weight.

Augmentin Overdose: Following overdose, patients have experienced primarily gastrointestinal symptoms including stomach and abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Rash, hyperactivity, or drowsiness have also been observed in a small number of patients.

In the case of overdose, discontinue Augmentin , treat symptomatically, and institute supportive measures as required. If the overdose is very recent and there is no contraindication, an attempt at emesis or other means of removal of drug from the stomach may be performed.

Interstitial nephritis resulting in oliguric renal failure has been reported in a small number of patients after overdose with amoxicillin.

Renal impairment appears to be reversible with cessation of drug administration. High blood levels may occur more readily in patients with impaired renal function because of decreased renal clearance of both amoxicillin and clavulanate. Both amoxicillin and clavulanate are removed from the circulation by hemodialysis.

If you miss an Augmentin dose: Take Augmentin as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, and you take 2 doses a day, take the one you missed and the next dose 5 to 6 hours later. If you take 3 or more doses a day, take the one you missed and the next dose 2 to 4 hours later. Then go back to your regular schedule.

Special Dietary Instructions: Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

Augmentin Storage instructions: Augmentin capsules should be stored in a tightly closed bottle at or below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Store tablets at or below 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

Preparations: Tablets:

• Amoxicillin 500mg - Clavulanate 125mg
• Amoxicillin 875mg - Clavulanate 125mg
• Amoxicillin 250mg - Clavulanate 125mg

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