Augmentin
Developed to mitigate bacterial replication to support systemic infection control and target resistant strains.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredients
- Amoxicillin · Clavulanic Acid
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg + 125mg · 500mg + 125mg · 875mg + 125mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Augmentin, depending on stock.
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
developed to mitigate bacterial replication to support systemic infection control and target resistant strains.
Mechanism of action
Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis while clavulanate neutralises bacterial beta-lactamase to restore amoxicillin efficacy.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safe based on animal research. Breastfeeding: Clinically compatible.
What you will receive
Augmentin is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Amoxicillin / Clavulanic Acid is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.