Augmentin DDS 400 mg/5 mL/57 mg/5 mL Syrup

Augmentin DDS 400 mg/5 mL/57 mg/5 mL Syrup is a prescription antibiotic syrup that contains amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Each 5 mL of this Augmentin DDS 400 mg/5 mL/57 mg/5 mL Syrup provides 400 mg of amoxicillin and 57 mg of clavulanic acid, helping fight certain bacterial infections. It belongs to the penicillin-type antibiotic class and is used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria, such as ear, sinus, chest, skin, urinary tract, and some dental infections. Because it is a syrup, it is often chosen for people who need a liquid form for easier swallowing and dose adjustment.

How it works: Amoxicillin works by stopping bacteria from building the protective wall they need to survive. Clavulanic acid helps protect amoxicillin from certain bacterial enzymes, so this syrup can work against more resistant germs.

Augmentin DDS 400 mg/5 mL/57 mg/5 mL Syrup is a higher-strength liquid formulation, so it is not the same as a lower-dose pediatric or starter antibiotic syrup. Doctors may choose this strength when a liquid antibiotic is needed but a stronger amoxicillin-clavulanate concentration is appropriate for the person’s age, size, and infection. The syrup form can be easier to measure and swallow than tablets, and the DDS concentration may reduce the volume needed per dose.

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

• Shake the bottle well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure Augmentin DDS 400 mg/5 mL/57 mg/5 mL Syrup with a proper oral syringe or dosing spoon, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes; doses are often spaced through the day.
• Taking the syrup with food or at the start of a meal can help reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course even if you feel 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.

This product delivers 400 mg of amoxicillin plus 57 mg of clavulanic acid per 5 mL, so the dose is based on how many milliliters are prescribed, not just on the bottle strength. Augmentin DDS 400 mg/5 mL/57 mg/5 mL Syrup may be taken 2 or 3 times daily depending on the infection and the patient’s needs, and the maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber based on total amoxicillin-clavulanate exposure. A doctor decides the exact dose, duration, and whether this higher-strength syrup is the right fit.

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 amoxicillin-clavulanate strength
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Mild rash
• Headache
• Yeast infection

• Do not use if you have a known allergy to penicillins, amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, or other beta-lactam antibiotics unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Tell your prescriber if you have had liver problems, especially after taking amoxicillin-clavulanate before.
• Take care if you have kidney disease, since dose adjustments may be needed for stronger antibiotic exposure.
• This syrup may contain sugar or sweeteners; people with diabetes should ask about the formulation and carbohydrate content.
• Use caution with alcohol, which can worsen stomach upset and dehydration when you are sick.
• It may cause dizziness or feeling unwell, so be careful driving or operating machinery if you feel affected.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking blood thinners or have a history of severe diarrhea with antibiotics.

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

Store Augmentin DDS 400 mg/5 mL/57 mg/5 mL Syrup as directed on the label, keep it tightly closed, and use the reconstituted suspension within the time your pharmacist specifies.