Augmentin (457mg/5ml) 70ml Suspension

co-amoxicillin

Syrup/Suspension

Co-amoxiclav is indicated for short-term treatment of bacterial infections at the following sites: Upper respiratory tract infections (including ENT) e.g.tonsillitis,sinusitis,otitis media. Lower respiratory tract infections e.g.acute and chronic bronchitis, lobar and bronchopneumonia. Genito-urinary tract infections e.g.cystitis,urethritis,pyelonephritis. Skin and soft tissue infections. Bone and joint infections e.g.osteomyelitis. Other infections e.g.septic abortion,puerperal sepsis,intra-abdominal sepsis etc.

Side effects, as with Amoxicillin, are uncommon and mainly of a mild and transitory nature. Diarrhoea, pseudomembranous colitis, indigestion, nausea, vomiting and candidiasis have been reported, if gastrointestinal side effects occur with oral therapy, that may be reduced by taking Co-amoxiclav at the start of meals. Hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice have been reported rarely but are usually reversible. Urticarial and erythematous rashes sometimes occur. Rarely erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and exfoliative dermatitis have been reported. In common with other beta-lactam antibiotics, angioedema and anaphylaxis have been reported.

Co-amoxiclav should be used with care in patients on anticoagulation therapy or with severe hepatic dysfunction. In patients with moderate or severe renal impairment, dosage should be adjusted. During the administration of a high dose of Co-amoxiclav adequate fluid intake and urinary output should be maintained to minimize the possibility of crystalluria.