This medication is used for treating the following types of infections:
1.Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
2.Otitis Media
3.Skin infections
4.Skin structure infections
5.Urinary Tract Infections
How This Medication Works
Each day that you take Augmentin, you will actually be taking 4,000mg of Amoxicillin and 250mg of Clavulanate. This is combined together into a unique extended-release formula. Through this formula you will get an immediate release of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate, as well as an extended release of Amoxicillin. This combination will prolong the time during which bacteria is exposed to the antibiotic.
How This Medication Should Be Taken
This medication comes in various forms, including:
1.Capsule (These should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water.)
2.Tablet (These will need to be crushed or chewed thoroughly before being swallowed.)
3.Liquid
4.Pediatric drops that can be taken by mouth (This will need to be shaken well each time in order to make sure that it is mixed evenly. When administering this medication make sure to use the bottle dropper in order to make sure that you measure it properly. They can then be placed on your child's tongue or added to something that will be immediately drank.)
