Augmentin
Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid tablets for bacterial infections. Clavulanic acid protects amoxicillin from being broken down by resistant bacteria.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredients
- Amoxicillin · Clavulanic Acid
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg + 125mg · 500mg + 125mg · 875mg + 125mg
This listing uses Augmentin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Augmentin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Augmentin details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Sinusitis · Otitis Media
- Alternative names
- amoxicillin, clavulanate potassium
- Therapeutic class
- Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-Lactam Antibiotic
- Known off-label uses
- aspiration pneumonia
- Contraindications
- history of amoxicillin-associated jaundice; hypersensitivity to penicillin
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- vaginal thrush; mild rash; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Allopurinol; Probenecid; Oral Contraceptives
- Age restrictions
- Approved for all ages under clinical direction.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid tablets for bacterial infections. Clavulanic acid protects amoxicillin from being broken down by resistant bacteria.
Mechanism of action
Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis while clavulanate neutralises bacterial beta-lactamase to restore amoxicillin efficacy.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Augmentin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Amoxicillin / Clavulanic Acid, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.