Augmentin 1.2gm Powder For Injection

• For the treatment of bacterial infections of the sinus, ear, throat, lungs, airways, urinary tract, skin, soft tissue, bone, joints, abdomen, genitals, etc.
• To prevent infections associated with surgeries such as surgery in the gastrointestinal tract, head, neck, kidney, heart, pelvic cavity, biliary tract and joint replacement.

• If you are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid or any of the ingredients of Augmentin Powder For Injection.
• If you have a history of severe allergic reactions to any other antibiotic like cephalosporins, monobactam or carbapenem.
• If you have experienced liver problems & jaundice with this medicine before.

• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Thrush

Other General Warnings

• You develop any allergic reactions after taking this injection.
• You ever had allergic reactions to penicillin or cephalosporins.
• You have problems with your liver or kidneys or you are elderly.
• You experience fatigue, fever, sore throat, rash and swollen glands.
• You have diarrhoea and stomach pain even after stopping treatment with Augmentin Powder For Injection.
• You experience redness of the skin followed by eruptions.
• You have difficulty in passing urine or unable to urinate completely.
• You should let the doctor or the laboratory person know that you are using this medicine while going for a lab test, as this medicine may interfere with the lab tests.
• It is advised to complete the course of antibiotics and not skip any dose even if you feel better.

• Store Augmentin Powder For Injection below 25°C, protect if from direct sunlight.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

How Does It Work?

• Augmentin Powder For Injection acts by killing the bacteria responsible for the infections. However, bacteria make an enzyme (beta-lactamases) that can destroy amoxicillin. Clavulanic acid inactivates this enzyme and hence helps amoxicillin to function optimally.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Augmentin Powder For Injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
• Especially if you are taking blood thinners like warfarin, acenocoumarol, medicines to treat gout like allopurinol or probenecid, medicines to modify immune response during organ transplant like mycophenolate and methotrexate (used in the treatment of cancer).