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Augmentin 250/50 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. The alternative uses of Augmentin 250/50 Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Augmentin 250/50 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Augmentin 250/50 Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Augmentin 250/50 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Augmentin 250/50 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Augmentin 250/50 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Augmentin 250/50 Injection related warnings section.
Augmentin 250/50 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Augmentin 250/50 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Augmentin 250/50 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Augmentin 250/50 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Augmentin 250/50 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Augmentin 250/50 Injection is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Augmentin 250/50 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Augmentin is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Augmentin 250/50 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Augmentin is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Augmentin 250/50 Injection on the Kidneys?
Augmentin may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Augmentin 250/50 Injection on the Liver?
Augmentin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Augmentin 250/50 Injection on the Heart?
Augmentin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Augmentin 250/50 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Augmentin 250/50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Augmentin 250/50 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Augmentin 250/50 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Augmentin 250/50 Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Augmentin 250/50 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Augmentin 250/50 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Augmentin 250/50 Injection
Taking Augmentin 250/50 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Augmentin 250/50 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Augmentin 250/50 Injection.
No, you can not buy Augmentin over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Yes, Augmentin can treat ear infection caused by bacteria. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
Yes, Augmentin can cause hair loss. It is rare side effects of this drug but its serious complication. If you experience hair loss after taking medicine contact your doctor right away.
Augmentin works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infections.
Augmentin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amoxil (amoxicillin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 657, 658, 702, 712, 721, 722, 723, 762
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 148-150
Prescribing Information [Internet]: AUGMENTIN® (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) Powder for Oral Suspension and Chewable Tablets . GlaxoSmithKline