Augmentin suspension 156 mg. / 5 ml. 100 ml.

What AUGMENTIN

AUGMENTIN belongs to the group of penicillin antibiotics .

Contains two drugs : amoxicillin ( amoxicillin ) , in the form of amoxycillin trihydrate and clavulanic acid ( clavulanic acid ) , in the form of potassium clavulanate. The combination of two components is known as co-amoxiclav ( co- amoksiklav ) .

AUGMENTIN 156 mg/5ml suspension and Augmentin suspension 312 mg/5ml contain different amounts of amoxycillin and clavulanic acid .



AUGMENTIN suspension 156 mg / 5 ml and AUGMENTIN suspension 312 mg / 5 ml , and contain the following inactive ingredients: Xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose , silica , colloidal silica , succinic acid, dried orange flavor ( 610,271 E) , dry orange flavor (9/ 027108 ) , raspberry flavor, syrup ( golden ) and aspartame , a source of phenylalanine.


The product does not contain sucrose and tartrazine .
 
AUGMENTIN is in powder form and after dissolution to give a liquid suspension .

For what use AUGMENTIN

AUGMENTIN is used to treat infections caused by other species of bacteria . These infections can affect the lungs ( bronchitis or pneumonia) , tonsils ( tonsillitis ) , sinuses ( sinusitis ) , ears ( otitis media ) , genitourinary - reproductive system ( cystitis , urethritis , pyelonephritis , infection of the female reproductive system) , skin , bone ( osteomyelitis ) and the joints.


Before taking the drug.

This medicine should not be taken by persons who are allergic to beta - lactam antibiotics ( penicillins and cephalosporins ) . If your child had ( you had ) allergies , eg . rash after taking an antibiotic , you should let your doctor before you start taking AUGMENTIN.
If during treatment with AUGMENTIN to you ( your child ) appears skin rash, you should stop taking ( your child should stop taking ) medicine and inform your doctor.
Before taking AUGMENTIN should consult with your doctor if your child (you) suffer (s) of the disease infectious mononucleosis (viral illness with fever, swollen and painful lymph nodes and sometimes a sore throat and enlarged liver ) .
If your child (you) have (these ) problems with your kidneys or liver , do not start taking the drug before you doctor to doctor. You may need to change your dose or prescribe a different medicine.
Some drugs used in parallel with AUGMENTIN, may lead to adverse reactions.

Tell your doctor if you are taking the following medicines:

Tell your doctor if your child (you) suffer (s) from a condition known as phenylketonuria.

Let your doctor know if you are taking birth control pills . As with other antibiotics may be necessary to take additional measures against pregnancy.
Tell the doctor if you are pregnant or suspect that you are pregnant . If you are pregnant, you should not take this medicine unless your doctor has told you otherwise.
You can breast-feed during treatment with AUGMENTIN


What should be taken AUGMENTIN suspension

Follow your doctor's instructions on how and when to take ( your child to take) medicine. The doctor will decide the daily dose suspension that your child (you) must accept (s) .
If you have any questions about the drug and dose him talk to your doctor .

Take the slurry by means of the measuring cup .

It is recommended that the suspension be taken at the beginning of the meal. AUGMENTIN exerts its effects in cases where it is adopted on an empty stomach. Do not stop taking your medication before completing the full course of treatment even if your child (you) feel (s) better.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Instructions for preparation of AUGMENTIN 156 mg / 5 ml oral suspension :

1. Shake the bottle well until all the powder is collected at the bottom of the bottle.

2 . To obtain 100 ml of suspension to the powder should be added 92 ml of water , ie water is added to the line marked on the bottle label.

3 . The bottle is sealed with a lid and shake vigorously .

4 . The bottle was left stationary for about 5 minutes to ensure complete dispersion of the powder in the liquid.


Instructions for use and storage of the suspension after reconstitution:
Bottle of reconstituted suspension should be shaken vigorously before each intake ! Prior recipients of the measuring cup , put on the cap to measure the dose as prescribed . Once reconstituted suspension should be stored in the refrigerator and used within 7 days. Do not freeze !

What to do if your child (you) accept ( s) more than prescribed .

Unlikely to experience any problems with an overdose . If your child has ( you have ) taken a large amount of suspension prescribed by the doctor dose , give him a drink ( drink ) plenty of water and tell your doctor .

What to do if your child (you) skip (s) intake.

If you forget to give your child ( taking ) a dose of AUGMENTIN, give it to him ( take it ) as soon as you remember. Then carry on as before , but do not let the child ( do not take ) two doses one after another within one hour.


Adverse reactions.

Adverse reactions during treatment with AUGMENTIN are usually mild . In a small number of patients it can cause diarrhea (several loose stools per day) . Sometimes it may appear indigestion , nausea or vomiting. These symptoms are usually mild and can be avoided by taking the suspension at the beginning of the meal. If symptoms persist or become more severe , consult a doctor.
In some people during treatment with antibiotics can be a rash on the skin. Tell your doctor immediately if during treatment with AUGMENTIN to you ( your child ) appears skin rash or itching.
In very rare cases the intake of AUGMENTIN may be associated with swelling of the face and difficulty in breathing. These symptoms may represent a manifestation of a serious allergic reaction that requires emergency medical attention. If you notice these symptoms , stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor or call an ambulance .
In some people with AUGMENTIN treatment may cause candidiasis (a fungal infection of the vagina , mouth or skin). Your doctor may prescribe medicines to treat candidiasis.
Very rarely can appear superficial discoloration of the teeth (from pale yellow to brownish ) . Good oral hygiene can prevent this staining. Already appeared staining of the teeth usually disappears after treatment and regular brushing.
Very rarely during treatment with this medicine is observed inflammation of the kidneys . The drug may form crystals in the urine ( usually only visible under a microscope ), leading to discoloration of the urine or difficulty ( discomfort ) when urinating . To reduce the likelihood of these symptoms , it is recommended drinking plenty of fluids .
Some people may appear headache and / or dizziness , and rarely - increased activity or seizures. These reactions are reversible and disappear after treatment .
In very rare cases AUGMENTIN may result in serious adverse reactions. Tell your doctor immediately if for you ( your child ) experience any of the following symptoms:

• Severe diarrhea that may be bloody .

• Dark-colored urine and / or light-colored stools .

• Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes .

These symptoms have been observed mainly in males and elderly patients receiving AUGMENTIN long time. They may occur several weeks after the end of treatment and are usually reversible.
In the event that you need to do ( to do your child's ) blood test , tell your doctor that you are taking ( your child ) AUGMENTIN. This is important as AUGMENTIN may lead to short-term changes in the number of blood cells ( reversible decrease in the number of white blood cells , reversible decrease in the number of platelets ( cells involved in cases reversible decrease in the number of red


How to store AUGMENTIN.


• Do not store above 25 ° C in the original container in a dry place.

• After reconstitution of the powder , the resulting slurry must be stored in a refrigerator ( +2 ° C to +8 ° C ) for a period of no longer than 7 days. Do not freeze .

• Keep AUGMENTIN, and any other medicine out of the reach of children.

• Do not use the medicine after the expiry date shown on the packaging.