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Augmentin Duo Oral Suspension 30ml
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION
AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION is combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to manage bacterial infections such as middle ear & sinus infections, respiratory tract infections, genital tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin & soft tissue infections such as dental infections, bone & joint infections, septic abortion (any abortion complicated by uterine infection), and abdominal infections. The symptoms of bacterial infection may include fever, difficulty in breathing, pus formation, and pain.
Do not take AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION if you are history of hypersensitivity to beta-lactams, including penicillin and cephalosporins, or any other ingredients of this medicine. AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use if you have if you have history of amoxicillin-clavulanate-associated jaundice/hepatic dysfunction.
Before taking AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if you are suffering from hepatic or renal impairment. AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in pregnant women only if it is considered clearly necessary. AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in children (aged below 12 years) and elderly patients (above 50 years). Consult your doctor before taking AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION.
The common side effects associated with the use of AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION are diarrhoea, thrush (fungal infection in vagina, skin folds, or mouth), nausea, and vomiting. Contact your doctor immediately if any of the symptom worsens.
USES OF AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION
It is used for managing the bacterial infections such as:
- middle ear & sinus infections
- respiratory tract infections
- genital tract infections
- urinary tract infections
- skin & soft tissue infections such as dental infections
- bone & joint infections
- septic abortion (any abortion complicated by uterine infection)
- abdominal infections
HOW AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION WORKS
AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION helps in managing bacterial infection where amoxicillin is a penicillin that works by inhibiting the enzymes that help in the synthesis of an 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
Syrup/ Oral Suspension
Take AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Use the dosing syringe, cup, or spoon supplied with the pack to measure the dose accurately. A dosing syringe is recommended to dose to a child below 3 months accurately. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Dry Syrup/Dry SuspensionÂ
Take AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION as advised by your physician. Open the sachet, reconstitute the dry powder thoroughly in a glass of water, and swallow the mixture immediately. 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 ORAL SUSPENSION
COMMON
- diarrhoea
- thrush (fungal infection in vagina, skin folds, or mouth)
- nausea
- vomiting
UNCOMMON
- dizziness
- headache
- indigestion
- skin rash
- itching
- bumpy itchy rash (hives)
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 ORAL SUSPENSION and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects:
- signs of allergic reactions on 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, swollen glands in the neck, armpit or groin
- signs of angioedema such as swelling on face or mouth resulting in difficulty in breathing, or collapse
- erythema multiforme (a skin rash that looks like small targets)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome (widespread rash with blistering and skin peeling)
- exanthemous pustulosis (widespread red rash with blisters containing pus)
- bullous exfoliative dermatitis (itchy, red, scaly rash with bumps & blisters)
- signs of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms such as flu-like symptoms, rashes, fever, and swelling in glands
- inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
- jaundice
- severe diarrhoea
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Diarrhoea
Drink lots of fluids, such as water to keep yourself hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on your own to manage diarrhoea and consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.
Nausea and vomiting
Try to take AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in pregnant women only if it is considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking.
BREASTFEEDING
AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
KIDNEY
AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. Consult your doctor before taking it.
LIVER
AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use if you have if you have history of amoxicillin-clavulanate-associated jaundice/hepatic dysfunction. It should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. Consult your doctor before taking it.
ALLERGY
Do not take AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION if you are history of hypersensitivity to beta-lactams, including penicillin’s and cephalosporins, or any other ingredients of this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking it.
OTHERS
Use in Paediatrics
AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in children (below 12 years). Consult your doctor before taking it.
Use in Geriatrics
AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 50 years). Consult your doctor before taking it.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug Interactions
Before taking AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- medicine used to manage gout Ex. allopurinol, probenecid
- medicine used to delay blood clotting Ex. warfarin, acenocoumarol
- mycophenolate mofetil (a medicine used to manage the organ rejection after organ transplant)
- contraceptives (medicines used to manage conception) Ex. oestrogen
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are gastrointestinal symptoms (including heartburn, indigestion, bloating, and constipation), fluid & electrolyte disturbance, and amoxicillin crystalluria which may lead to renal failure in some cases.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Antibiotics |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Bacterial infections |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Capsule, Sachet, Dry Syrup, Suspension, Syrup, Tablet, Capsule, Sachet, Dry Syrup, Suspension, Syrup, Drops, Injections |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep the medicine out of sight and reach from children
- Store AUGMENTIN DUO ORAL SUSPENSION at a temperature not exceeding 25°C (77°F)
| Weight | 30 g |
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