Augpen Ds Bid Suspension 30ml
Augpen Ds Bid Suspension 30ml Description
Augpen Ds Suspension is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in different parts of the body such as the lungs, urinary tract, reproductive tract, stomach, intestine, soft tissues, joints
and dental. It contains a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid as its active ingredients. This medicine is further being classified into the 'Penicillin' class of antibiotics. These active ingredients work in a synergistic manner, to produce optimal effects by killing or inhibiting the growth of the bacteria and inactivating the enzymes released by the bacteria. Sudden stopping of this medicine may result in treatment failure and other consequences, thus you should always complete the course of the treatment. This medicine is specially designed for children, thus should be used or consumed only by children below 18 years of age. Diarrhoea is the most common side effect of this medicine, reach out to your doctor if it does not go away on its own or worsens.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹144.76 |
You Save | ₹19.74 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Clavulanic Acid(57.0 Mg) + Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin(400.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infection |
Side effects | Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fungal infection |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses of Augpen Ds Bid Suspension 30ml
Contraindications of Augpen Ds Bid Suspension 30ml
- If your child is allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid or any of the ingredients of Augpen Ds Suspension.
- If your child has or have a history of severe allergic reactions to any other antibiotic like cephalosporins, monobactam, carbapenem.
- If your child has or had liver problems & jaundice with this medicine before.
Side effects of Augpen Ds Bid Suspension 30ml
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Fungal infection of the skin and nails
- Difficulty in digestion
- Skin rashes and irritation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Elevated levels of liver enzymes
Precautions and Warnings of Augpen Ds Bid Suspension 30ml
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- Your child ever had allergic reactions to penicillin, cephalosporins.
- Your patient is elderly.
- Your child has liver problems.
- Your child has a kidney problem as you may experience fits.
- Your child experiences redness of the skin followed by eruptions.
- Your child experiences fatigue, fever, rash and swollen glands.
- Your child has diarrhoea and abdominal pain even after stopping treatment with this medicine.
- Your child has difficulty in passing urine.
- Augpen Ds Suspension should be used only in children below 18 years of age.
Mode of Action of Augpen Ds Bid Suspension 30ml
How Does It Work?
- Augpen Ds Suspension acts by killing the bacteria responsible for infections.
- However, bacteria make an enzyme (beta-lactamases) that can destroy Amoxicillin.
- Clavulanic acid inactivates this enzyme and hence helps amoxicillin to function optimally.
Directions for Use of Augpen Ds Bid Suspension 30ml
- Take this medicine as directed by your doctor.
- For reconstitution: Add boiled and cooled water, slightly below the mark on the bottle.
- Shake it well and make the volume up to the given mark on the bottle.
- A reconstituted solution should be used within the duration mentioned on the bottle.
Interactions of Augpen Ds Bid Suspension 30ml
Interactions with other medicines
- Increased risk of bleeding when taken with medicines used to thin the blood like warfarin, acenocoumarol, there is a need to check blood tests like PT-INR.
- Increased side effects when taken with methotrexate (used in the treatment of cancer).
- Medicines used to treat gout like allopurinol or probenecid.
- Medicines used to modify an immune response during an organ transplant like mycophenolate mofetil.
- Discuss with your doctor about any other medicines or herbal supplements you are taking to avoid interactions.
Storage and disposal of Augpen Ds Bid Suspension 30ml
- Store it below 25°C.
- After reconstitution, store it in a refrigerator.
- Protect it from direct sunlight.
- Keep it out of the reach of children.
Dosage of Augpen Ds Bid Suspension 30ml
Overdose
- Taking Augpen Ds Suspension in high doses may result in serious kidney damage and fits.
- Symptoms of an overdose include stomach disturbances, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness and fluid retention.
- If you overuse this medicine, then contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
- It is advised not to miss any dose of antibiotics as it can fail the therapy.
- If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
- Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.
Content Details
Dr. Abhishek B L
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is diarrhoea a common side effect during the treatment?
Q: I have an allergy to penicillin, can I take Augpen Ds Suspension?
Q: My child has a fever and cold, can I give Augpen Ds Suspension?
Q: How long can I store Augpen Ds Suspension?
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