What is Augmentin tablet used for?
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What is Augmentin tablet used for?
AUGMENTIN is an antibiotic used for the short term treatment of infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria. AUGMENTIN will not work against infections caused by viruses such as colds or the flu. AUGMENTIN is an antibiotic that belongs to a group of medicines called penicillins.
What is Augmentin 625mg?
Augmentin 625 mg Tablets. Each film-coated tablet contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 500 mg amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate equivalent to 125 mg of clavulanic acid.
Is Amoxil an antibiotic?
1. About amoxicillin. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections, such as chest infections (including pneumonia) and dental abscesses.
What kind of pill is amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin belongs to the group of medicines known as penicillin antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Is amoxicillin and Augmentin the same?
The two drugs are very similar. Amoxicillin is a very common type of antibiotic, and Augmentin contains amoxicillin and clavulanate or clavulanic acid, which may make it more effective against some types of infection.
Is Augmentin a brand name?
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate is available under the following different brand names: Augmentin, Augmentin XR, and Augmentin ES-600.
What is Augmentin 500 125 mg used for?
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections.
How many days do you take Augmentin?
Typical dosage: One 875-mg tablet every 12 hours, or one 500-mg tablet every 8 hours. Treatment length: Usually five to seven days.
