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Augumax, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Augumax have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Augumax depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Augumax can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Augumax go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Augumax is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Augumax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Augumax related warnings section.
Augumax can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Augumax in conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Augumax contraindications section.
Additionally, Augumax may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Augumax, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Augumax is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Augumax safe for pregnant women?
Augumax is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Augumax safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Augumax.
What is the effect of Augumax on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Augumax. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Augumax on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Augumax. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Augumax on the Heart?
Augumax may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Augumax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Augumax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Augumax habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Augumax.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Augumax you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Augumax is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Augumax cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Augumax
It is safe to take Augumax with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Augumax
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Augumax with alcohol will be.
Augumax should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 3 - 7-day course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Augumax can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Augumax is a brand name for amoxicillin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called penicillin antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of the number of bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and infection of ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract. It is also used in combination with other antibiotic medications such as clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Discontinuing Augumax on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amoxil (amoxicillin)
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Prescribing Information [Internet]: AUGMENTIN® (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) Powder for Oral Suspension and Chewable Tablets . GlaxoSmithKline