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Augmentin 1000 Duo Tablet 10’S
Original price was: ₹661.00.₹595.00Current price is: ₹595.00.
*10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
* Mkt: Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
* Country of Origin: India
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET
AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET is a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to manage bacterial infections, including middle ear and sinus infections, respiratory tract infections, genital tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections such as dental infections, bone and joint infections, septic abortion, and abdominal infections. The symptoms of bacterial infection include fever, difficulty breathing, pus formation, and pain.
AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET is not recommended for use if you have liver problems or jaundice upon taking an antibiotic or amoxicillin-clavulanate. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are suffering from a hepatic impairment, liver disease, renal impairment, kidney disease, glandular fever, or are unable to pass water properly.
AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary. It should be used with caution in children (aged below 12 years) and elderly patients (above 50 years). Consult your doctor before taking AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET.
The common side effects associated with the use of AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET are diarrhea, thrush (fungal infection in the vagina, skin folds, or mouth), nausea, and vomiting. Contact your doctor immediately if any of the symptoms worsen.
USES OF AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET
- Manage bacterial infection
HOW AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET WORKS
AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET helps in managing bacterial infection where amoxicillin is a penicillin that works by inhibiting the enzymes that help in the synthesis of the integral structural component of the bacterial cell wall whereas clavulanic acid is a beta-lactam (structurally related to penicillin) that works by inactivating an enzyme, namely beta-lactamase, thereby managing the inactivation of amoxicillin.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
For Tablet, Capsule:
Take AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
For Dispersible Tablet:Â Disperse AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET in the specified quantity of water as mentioned in the label. Consume the mixture immediately after reconstitution.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET
COMMON
- diarrhoea
- thrush (fungal infection in the vagina, skin folds, or mouth)
- nausea
- vomiting
UNCOMMON
- skin rash
- itching
- raised itchy rash (hives)
- indigestion
- dizziness
- headache
RARE
- erythema multiforme (a skin rash that looks like small targets)
- reversible leucopoenia, including neutropenia (deficiency of white blood cells)
- reversible thrombocytopenia (deficiency of blood platelets)
Stop taking AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects:
- signs of allergic reactions on the skin, such as skin rash
- signs of vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels) such as raised red or purple spots on the skin
- signs of allergic reactions such as fever, joint pain, or swollen glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
- signs of angioedema, such as swelling on the face or mouth resulting in difficulty breathing or collapse
- inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
- jaundice
- inflammation of kidney tubes
- prolongation of blood clotting time
- convulsions
- black tongue with a hairy look
- staining of teeth
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Diarrhea
Drink lots of fluids, such as water, to keep yourself hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on your own to manage diarrhea and consult your doctor if the diarrhea gets worse.
Nausea And Vomiting
Try to take AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if the nausea and vomiting do not improve.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
Monitoring required
AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women only if it is considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET.
BREASTFEEDING
Use with Caution
AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Use with Caution
Do not drive or operate machines while taking if you feel unwell.
KIDNEY
Use with Caution
AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment or kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET.
LIVER
Consult your doctor
AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET is not recommended for use if you have ever had liver problems or jaundice upon taking an antibiotic or amoxicillin-clavulanate. It should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET.
ALLERGY
Contraindicated
Do not take AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET if you are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin, any antibiotic, or any other ingredients of this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET.
USE IN PEDIATRICS
Use with Caution
AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET should be used with caution in children (below 12 years). Consult your doctor before taking AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET.
USE IN GERIATRICS
Use with Caution
AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 50 years). Consult your doctor before taking AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET.
OTHERS
Before taking AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- have glandular fever
- are unable to pass water properly
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug Interactions
Before taking AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- allopurinol, probenecid (medicine used to manage gout)
- warfarin (medicine used to inhibit blood clotting)
- methotrexate (medicine used to manage rheumatic diseases or certain cancers)
- mycophenolate mofetil (a medicine used to manage the organ rejection after organ transplant)
- contraceptives (medicines used to manage conception)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are gastrointestinal symptoms (including heartburn, indigestion, bloating, and constipation).
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Antibiotics |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Bacterial infections |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Dispersible Tablet, Capsule, Sachet |
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STORAGE
- Keep the medicine out of reach of children
- Store AUGMENTIN DUO 1GM TABLET below 30°C
| Weight | 17.5 g |
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