Augmentin 1000 mg Tablet

Augmentin 1000 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic that contains 1000 mg of amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid in each tablet. It belongs to the penicillin-type antibiotic group and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Augmentin 1000 mg Tablet is commonly prescribed for infections such as sinus, ear, chest, skin, urinary tract, and some dental infections when a stronger tablet strength is appropriate.

How it works: In Augmentin 1000 mg Tablet, amoxicillin kills susceptible bacteria by stopping them from building a protective cell wall. Clavulanic acid helps protect amoxicillin from bacterial enzymes that would otherwise break it down, so the tablet can work against a broader range of bacteria.

Augmentin 1000 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is not the same as the lower Augmentin 375 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose this strength for adults or other patients who need a larger amoxicillin-clavulanate dose per tablet and can swallow a standard tablet. It may be used when the prescriber wants fewer tablets per dose compared with lower strengths.

• Bacterial sinus infections
• Ear infections
• Chest and lung infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Dental infections

• Swallow the Augmentin 1000 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber or label says otherwise.
• Take it at the start of a meal to help reduce stomach upset.
• Take doses at evenly spaced times as directed by your doctor.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not take it for a viral infection or share it with anyone else.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next one; do not double up.

Each Augmentin 1000 mg Tablet provides 1000 mg of amoxicillin-clavulanate combination in one tablet, so it is a relatively strong tablet strength. How often it is taken can vary by infection and patient factors, and the doctor decides the exact schedule; some patients may need it more than once daily, but the total daily amount must stay within the prescriber’s instructions. Never increase the number of tablets or shorten the interval on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid may include:

• Diarrhea, which can be more noticeable with amoxicillin-clavulanate
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Headache
• Mild rash

• Do not use if you have a history of serious allergy to penicillins or cephalosporins unless a clinician has specifically advised it.
• Because this is a higher-strength Augmentin 1000 mg Tablet, the chance of stomach upset or diarrhea may be greater than with lower strengths.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of jaundice from amoxicillin-clavulanate.
• Take with food to lower the risk of nausea and stomach upset.
• Avoid using it for long periods unless your doctor is monitoring you.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines you take, including blood thinners and methotrexate.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell after taking Augmentin 1000 mg Tablet, use caution driving or operating machinery.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Probenecid
• Allopurinol
• Oral typhoid vaccine

Store Augmentin 1000 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture and excess heat.