Get a Prescription for Augmentin Online
Augmentin is used for many bacterial infections, including sinusitis, ear infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.
Getting an Augmentin prescription online is very straightforward; you can connect with a doctor at any time and place of your choice at Your Doctors Online. However, an Augmentin prescription online will only be provided after consultation with the doctor and if the treatment is suitable and safe for you.
What is Augmentin?
Augmentin is a brand-name, prescription antibiotic medication that contains Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium. This medication is used to treat bacterial infections such as sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections, and urinary tract infections. Some other drugs in the same antibiotic class include Ticarcillin-Clavulanate and Ampicillin-Sulbactam.
Uses of Augmentin
Augmentin is an antibiotic generally prescribed for treating bacterial infections, including pneumonia, sinusitis, and others. Its a combination of two drugs, namely Amoxicillin-clavulanate, that is prescribed to kill bacterial organisms.
How it works?
Augmentin combines the effects of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium. It is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria by inhibiting their cell wall synthesis. Clavulanate Potassium is an inhibitor of beta-lactamase that prevents amoxicillin resistance in bacteria.
What are the different dosage forms and strengths of Augmentin?
Augmentin comes in different dosage forms, including oral suspension:
- 125mg/31.25mg/5mL
to 600mg/42.9mg/5mL - Tablet ( 250mg/125mg to 875mg/125mg)
- Extended-release tablet(1000mg/62.5mg)
- Chewable tablets available as 400mg/57mg.
How to take it?
Augmentin dosage form should be taken as prescribed. Tablets should be taken via mouth with water, and suspension should be taken as instructed by your healthcare provider.
Side effects of Augmentin
Some common side effects of Augmentin may include:
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Itching
- Oral or vulvovaginal yeast infection
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Skin rash
Serious side effects of Augmentin include:
- Hypersensitivity
- Allergic reactions
- Serum-sickness-like reactions
- Exfoliative dermatitis
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
How to Connect with an Online Doctor?
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Describe your Issue
Download our app, register and tell us about your medical issue to get started.
- Sinusitis
- Anemia
- STD
- UTI
- Skin
- Covid
2
Chat with a Doctor
Connect with a board-certified doctor. You can chat, send pictures and videos.
Dr. Nicole, I have sinusitis. Can you give me something that can help?
3
Get Prescription
Our online doctors can help you with your medical issues and give you prescriptions.
Prescription
- Augmentin 875 mg tablet,
- Take one tablet twice daily every 12 hours for 7days.
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Precautions and Contraindications
- Augmentin should not be used if a previous allergy was experienced. It should also be taken with caution in case of jaundice or hepatic dysfunction.
- This medication is safe in pregnancy. Discuss your medication regimen and history with your healthcare provider before consuming, especially during pregnancy, to avoid any unwanted side effects.
- In case of allergy to Penicillin, this medication should be avoided.
FAQs About Augmentin
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- WebMD: Augmentin uses, side effects
- Medscape: Amoxicillin/clavulanate
- FDA: Augmentin
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