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Why is Augmentin (Amoxicillin Trihydrate and Clavulanate Potassium
) prescribed?
Augmentin is a an antibiotic combination containing amoxicillin trihydrate (a β-lactam antibiotic) with clavulanate potassium (a β-lactamase inhibitor). This combination results in an antibiotic with an increased spectrum of action and restored efficacy against β-lactamase producing amoxicillin-resistant bacteria.
See also generic Amoxicillin
Augmentin and clavulanate potassium comes as a tablet, chewable tablet, and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 8 hours (three times a day) or every 12 hours (twice a day). Follow the directions on your label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Augmentin and clavulanate potassium exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
The combination of Augmentin, a penicillin-like antibiotic, and clavulanate potassium is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, lungs, nose, sinus, skin, and urinary tract. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
Augmentin is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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