INTRODUCTION ABOUT AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET

AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET is used to manage bacterial infections, including middle ear and sinus infections, respiratory tract infections, genital tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections such as dental infections, bone and joint infections, septic abortion, and abdominal infections. The symptoms of bacterial infection include fever, difficulty breathing, pus formation, and pain.

It contains a combination of medicines called Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid, which belong to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth of bacteria and helps clear up the infection.

AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have liver problems or jaundice upon taking an antibiotic or amoxicillin-clavulanate. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are suffering from a hepatic impairment, liver disease, renal impairment, kidney disease, glandular fever, or are unable to pass water properly.

AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary. It should be used with caution in children (aged below 12 years) and elderly patients (above 50 years).

The common side effects associated with the use of AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET are diarrhea, thrush (fungal infection in the vagina, skin folds, or mouth), nausea, and vomiting. Contact your doctor immediately if any of the symptoms worsen.

USES OF AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET

• Manage bacterial infection

HOW AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET WORKS

AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET helps in managing bacterial infection where amoxicillin is a penicillin that works by inhibiting the enzymes that help in the synthesis of the integral structural component of the bacterial cell wall whereas clavulanic acid is a beta-lactam (structurally related to penicillin) that works by inactivating an enzyme, namely beta-lactamase, thereby managing the inactivation of amoxicillin.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take this medicine as advised by your physician.
• For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
• For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET in the specified quantity of water as mentioned in the label.
• Consume the mixture immediately after reconstitution.
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET

COMMON

• Diarrhoea
• thrush (fungal infection in the vagina, skin folds, or mouth)
• nausea
• vomiting

Stop taking AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects:

• signs of allergic reactions such as skin rash, swelling on the face or mouth resulting in difficulty breathing or collapse
• inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), jaundice

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions

Before taking AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• allopurinol, probenecid (medicine used to manage gout)
• warfarin (medicine used to inhibit blood clotting)
• methotrexate (medicine used to manage rheumatic diseases or certain cancers)
• mycophenolate mofetil (a medicine used to manage the organ rejection after organ transplant)
• contraceptives (medicines used to manage conception)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of AUGMENTIN 375MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are gastrointestinal symptoms (including heartburn, indigestion, bloating, and constipation).

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid are antibiotics used to manage infections caused by bacteria. It is effective for managing:

Middle Ear & Sinus Infections: Infections causing ear pain, difficulty hearing, nasal congestion, and facial pressure. They are typically caused by bacteria entering the ear or sinus cavities.

Respiratory Tract Infections: These include conditions like bronchitis or pneumonia, leading to cough, chest pain, and difficulty breathing, caused by bacterial invasion in the airways or lungs.

Genital Tract Infections: These infections affect the reproductive organs, causing pain, discharge, or fever, often due to bacteria spreading through sexual contact or urinary infections.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Infections in the bladder or kidneys, causing frequent, painful urination and lower abdominal pain, due to bacteria entering the urinary tract.

Skin & Soft Tissue Infections (including dental infections): These infections cause redness, swelling, pain, or pus formation in the skin or tissues, commonly from bacteria entering through cuts or dental issues.

Bone & Joint Infections: Infections in bones or joints causing severe pain, swelling, and fever, typically due to bacteria spreading from the bloodstream or nearby tissues.

Septic Abortion: A severe infection following an abortion, causing fever, abdominal pain, and foul-smelling discharge due to bacterial contamination of the uterus.

Abdominal Infections: Infections inside the abdominal cavity, leading to severe pain, bloating, and fever, often from bacteria spreading from the intestines or an injury.