Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (Augmentin)
875/125 mg
Stop: Call 911 or get emergency help
Breathing trouble, chest pain, or blue-gray lips; cannot swallow; lip/face/tongue/eye swelling; confusion/weakness; rash/hives/blisters/peeling/mouth-eye sores; yellow skin/eyes.
Seek medical help first
Use this information only if you are unable to contact your provider. Then, contact your provider as soon as possible.
What it may treat & how much to take
- 1
Sinus infection
>10 days not better; better then worse; OR ≥3 days high fever + thick mucus + bad face pain.
Take 1 tablet twice a day for 7 days.
- 2
Middle ear infection
Deep steady ear pain/fullness; muffled hearing, fever, often after a cold; pulling outer ear does not make worse.
Take 1 tablet twice a day for 7 days.
- 3
Strep throat
Sudden bad sore throat + fever; painful swallowing; tender neck glands; tonsil spots; no cough/runny nose.
Take 1 tablet twice a day for 7 days.
- 4
Tooth abscess / infection
Dentist first. If none available and getting worse.
Take 1 tablet twice a day for 7 days; dentist ASAP.
- 5
Skin infection / mild cellulitis
Red/warm/swollen/tender; no pus/boil/abscess.
Take 1 tablet twice a day for 5–7 days.
- 6
Animal or human bite
Bite breaks skin.
Take 1 tablet twice a day for 5–7 days.
- 7
Diverticulitis
Prior diagnosis only; lower-left belly pain for days, fever/chills, nausea, tender belly.
Take 1 tablet twice a day for 7 days.
How to take it
Take at the start of a meal with a full glass of water; swallow whole. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Never double the dose.
Important information
Finish the course. Cellulitis: mark the edge and check twice daily. Pus, boil, or abscess needs medical care and drainage. Tooth infections need a dentist. Bites need soap and running water for 15 minutes and rabies/tetanus evaluation. Get emergency care for severe throat pain, muffled voice, inability to open your mouth, trouble breathing, or drooling.
Common side effects
Diarrhea; nausea/vomiting; belly pain/gas; yeast infection; headache/dizziness.
Do not take if
Serious penicillin/amoxicillin/Augmentin/cephalosporin allergy; this medicine caused liver trouble/yellow skin before; or you have mononucleosis.
Ask your provider or pharmacist first if
Kidney disease; liver disease or yellow skin; warfarin, Coumadin or another blood thinner; allopurinol; probenecid.
If pregnant or breastfeeding
Safer in pregnancy; no known birth-defect increase. Breastfeeding usually okay; baby may get loose stool/diaper rash. Pregnant or might be? Call provider first.