Augmentin 625 Duo Tablet

Augmentin 625 Duo Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains amoxicillin 500 mg plus clavulanic acid 125 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the penicillin-type antibiotic class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. This Augmentin 625 Duo Tablet is commonly prescribed for infections of the sinuses, chest, ears, urinary tract, skin, and teeth when the bacteria are likely to respond to this combination.

How it works: Amoxicillin works by blocking the bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which helps stop the infection from growing. Clavulanic acid helps protect amoxicillin from certain bacterial enzymes, so this tablet can work against more resistant bacteria than amoxicillin alone.

The Augmentin 625 Duo Tablet is a higher, fixed-dose tablet that gives 500 mg of amoxicillin with 125 mg of clavulanic acid in one dose. Doctors may choose this strength when a standard tablet dose is needed for an infection that requires stronger coverage, and it is meant for adults or older teens who can swallow tablets and for whom this exact dose has been assessed. Compared with lower strengths, Augmentin 625 Duo Tablet delivers more antibiotic per tablet, so it is not something to start on your own.

• Bacterial sinus infection
• Ear infection
• Chest infection
• Urinary tract infection
• Skin infection
• Dental infection

• Swallow the Augmentin 625 Duo Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush it unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the start of a meal or just before eating to help reduce stomach upset and improve tolerance.
• Take doses at evenly spaced times and try not to miss doses, even if you start feeling better.
• Finish the full course exactly as prescribed, because stopping early can let the infection come back.
• Do not take this tablet for viral symptoms such as a cold, flu, or COVID-19 unless a clinician has diagnosed a bacterial infection.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Augmentin 625 Duo Tablet provides 500 mg of amoxicillin and 125 mg of clavulanic acid. The exact dose and how often to take it depend on the infection being treated and your doctor’s plan; this strength is commonly taken every 8 to 12 hours, and the total daily amount should not exceed what your prescriber has directed. Because this is a prescription-strength antibiotic, your clinician decides the right schedule based on your age, infection type, kidney function, and medical history.

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

Common side effects of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Loose stools
• Mild rash
• Headache

• Do not take Augmentin 625 Duo Tablet if you have ever had a serious penicillin or cephalosporin allergy unless your doctor specifically says it is safe.
• Tell your clinician if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or a history of jaundice after taking amoxicillin-clavulanate.
• Take it with food if possible, because this tablet can irritate the stomach and cause nausea or diarrhea.
• Use caution if you drive or operate machinery and you feel dizzy or unwell after taking it.
• Alcohol does not directly cancel the antibiotic, but it may worsen stomach upset or make you feel more dehydrated while sick.
• Tell your prescriber if you take blood thinners, because antibiotic treatment can affect bleeding risk in some people.
• This is a higher-strength antibiotic tablet, so do not share it or use it for a different infection without medical advice.

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Methotrexate
• Allopurinol
• Probenecid
• Live oral typhoid vaccine

Store Augmentin 625 Duo Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.