Augmentin 500 mg+125 mg Tablet

Augmentin 500 mg+125 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains amoxicillin 500 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the penicillin-class antibiotics with a beta-lactamase inhibitor, and it is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. The combination helps kill susceptible bacteria and is commonly prescribed for infections such as sinus, ear, respiratory, skin, urinary tract, and some dental infections. This tablet is made by GSK, India, and is supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Amoxicillin works by stopping bacteria from building the protective cell wall they need to survive. Clavulanic acid helps block enzymes made by some bacteria that would otherwise break down amoxicillin, and the tablet form makes it easy to take by mouth as prescribed.

Augmentin 500 mg+125 mg Tablet is a full-dose tablet strength, so it is typically chosen for patients who need the 500 mg amoxicillin / 125 mg clavulanic acid combination rather than a lower-strength version. Compared with smaller doses, this tablet delivers more antibiotic per tablet and may be selected when a doctor wants a stronger treatment plan or a dosing schedule that fits an adult-sized prescription.

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

• Swallow Augmentin 500 mg+125 mg Tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber specifically says it is okay.
• Take it at the start of a meal or snack to help reduce stomach upset and improve tolerance.
• Space the doses evenly through the day exactly as prescribed, because this strength is often used on a set schedule.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not share the tablets with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms.

Each Augmentin 500 mg+125 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of amoxicillin plus 125 mg of clavulanic acid. The exact dose and how often it is taken depend on the type and severity of infection, kidney function, and the prescriber’s plan; this strength may be taken multiple times per day, and the doctor sets the maximum daily amount for you. Do not take more tablets or take them more often than prescribed.

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 may be more noticeable with this 500 mg strength
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Loose stools
• Mild rash or itching

• Do not take Augmentin 500 mg+125 mg Tablet if you have a known serious allergy to penicillins or other beta-lactam antibiotics unless a doctor has specifically evaluated you.
• Tell your prescriber if you have ever had liver disease, jaundice, or hepatitis after taking amoxicillin/clavulanate.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because the dosing schedule may need adjustment for this strength.
• Take with food to lower the chance of stomach upset and diarrhea.
• Do not use this antibiotic for viral infections such as colds, flu, or COVID-19.
• Alcohol is not known to directly block this antibiotic, but it can worsen stomach upset and dehydration while you are sick.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines and supplements you take, especially blood thinners or gout medicines.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Allopurinol
• Methotrexate
• Probenecid

Store Augmentin 500 mg+125 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.