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Infectious Mononucleosis Slideshow Pictures Strep or Sore Throat Slideshow Pictures GENERIC NAME: AMOXICILLIN/CLAVULANIC ACID 500 MG/125 MG - ORAL (a-MOX-i-SIL-in/K LAV-you-lan-ik) BRAND NAME(S): Augmentin Medication Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage USES: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacte ria.This antibiotic only treats bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiot ic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with a meal or snack, usually every 8 or 12 hours, or as directed by your doctor.Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.Continue to take this medication until the full pres cribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may resul t in a relapse of the infection.Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting may occur during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. Take with food to minimize stomach upset . If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact the doctor or pharmacist pr omptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or sh e has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. M any people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doct or immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occ ur: easy bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat or fever, dark urine, pers istent nausea or vomiting, severe stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes or skin .This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (Clostridium dif ficile-associated diarrhea) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Do no t use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have any of the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cram ping, or blood/mucus in your stool.Use of this medication for prolonged or repea ted periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (oral or vaginal fungal infection). Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in yo ur mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms.A very serious all ergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching/s welling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breath ing.The amoxicillin in this combination medication can commonly cause a mild ras h that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart fro m a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe allergic reaction. Therefore, see k immediate medical attention if you develop any rash.This is not a complete lis t of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contac t your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 begin_of_the

_skype_highlighting 1-800-FDA-1088 end_of_the_skype_highlighti ng.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may r eport side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345 begin_of_the_skype_highlig hting 1-866-234-2345 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.