About Augmentin 1gm Tablets
Penicillin antibiotic with beta-lactamase inhibitor
Used for
- Bacterial sinus, ear, and chest infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft-tissue infections
- Dental infections
Usual adult dose
Commonly 500/125 mg every 8 hours or 875/125 mg every 12 hours, depending on infection.
Usual dose in children
Usually weight-based amoxicillin dosing, divided every 8–12 hours; formulation and dose depend on age, weight, and infection.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
- Skin rash
- Thrush
- Liver inflammation or jaundice, rarely
Important warnings
- Not effective against viral infections.
- Avoid with serious allergy to penicillins or related antibiotics.
- Previous Augmentin-related liver problems are a reason to avoid it.
- Severe or persistent diarrhea may signal a serious complication.
Pregnancy
Generally considered usable when needed; treatment choice depends on the infection and clinical assessment.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible; monitor for infant diarrhea, rash, or thrush.
Interactions
- Warfarin and related anticoagulants: may alter clotting tests.
- Allopurinol: may increase rash risk.
- Methotrexate: may increase methotrexate effects.
- Probenecid: may increase amoxicillin levels.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.