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Augmentin ES Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Augmentin ES 600 (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) is used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and infections of the skin. Augmentin is a combination of amoxicillin, a penicillin-type antibiotic, and clavulanate potassium, which is a form of clavulanic acid, a beta-lactamase inhibitor.. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.
Dosage of Augmentin ES for pediatric patients 3 months and older: based on the amoxicillin component (600 mg/5 mL), the recommended dose is 90 mg/kg/day divided every 12 hours, administered for 10 days. Augmentin ES may interact with allopurinol, probenecid, or other antibiotics. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. During pregnancy, Augmentin ES should be used only when prescribed. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Augmentin ES Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
AUGMENTIN ES-600 is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients with recurrent or persistent acute otitis media due to S. pneumoniae (penicillin MICs ≤ 2 mcg/mL), H. influenzae (including β-lactamase–producing strains), or M. catarrhalis (including β-lactamase–producing strains) characterized by the following risk factors:
- antibiotic exposure for acute otitis media within the preceding 3 months,
and either of the following:
- age ≤ 2 years
- daycare attendance [See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY...
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Augmentin ES Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it;
- pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;
- easy bruising or bleeding;
- skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
- agitation, confusion, unusual thoughts or beha...
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Augmentin ES Consumer Information: Uses
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. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
HOW TO USE: Shake the bottle well before each dose. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the corr...
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