Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension

Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension is a prescription antibiotic suspension that contains amoxicillin 200 mg plus clavulanic acid 28.5 mg in each bottle dose as supplied. It belongs to the penicillin-type antibiotic class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. This oral suspension is often chosen when a liquid medicine is preferred or when a clinician wants a formulation that can be measured for children or adults who cannot swallow tablets.

How it works: Amoxicillin kills susceptible bacteria by stopping them from building strong cell walls, which causes the bacteria to break down. Clavulanic acid helps protect amoxicillin from bacterial enzymes that would otherwise destroy it, and the suspension form lets the medicine be taken in a measured liquid dose.

Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension is a relatively lower-strength liquid formulation, which can help a doctor fine-tune dosing for smaller patients or for people who need an oral suspension rather than a tablet. Because it is a suspension, it may be easier to swallow and may start to help once regular dosing begins, but it is not meant for self-dosing or for infections that need a different antibiotic strength. A doctor chooses this strength based on age, weight, infection type, and kidney function.

• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Lower respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Dental infections

• Shake the Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure each dose carefully with the dosing device provided, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually at evenly spaced times.
• Give it with food or at the start of a meal if your prescriber advises, since this can help reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve early.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each bottle of Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension provides amoxicillin 200 mg plus clavulanic acid 28.5 mg, and the exact amount taken depends on the prescribed milliliters per dose. It is commonly taken every 8 or 12 hours, but the total daily amount is set by the doctor and should not be exceeded without medical advice. The right dose for this strength is based on the infection being treated and the patient’s age, weight, and kidney function.

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 antibiotic combination
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain or abdominal discomfort
• Loose stools
• Mild rash or itching

• Do not use if you have a known allergy to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillins, or cephalosporin antibiotics unless a clinician says it is safe.
• Tell your doctor if you have had liver disease, jaundice, mononucleosis, or kidney problems, because dose adjustment may be needed.
• Use caution if the suspension contains sugar or sweeteners and you have diabetes; check the label for carbohydrate content.
• Alcohol is not directly contraindicated, but it can worsen stomach upset and dehydration while you are sick.
• Stop and seek medical help right away if you develop swelling, breathing trouble, or a rapidly spreading rash.
• This antibiotic can cause dizziness or stomach upset in some people, so be careful with driving or tasks that need alertness until you know how it affects you.
• Take only for a confirmed or strongly suspected bacterial infection; it will not treat viral illness.

• Allopurinol may increase the chance of rash when taken with amoxicillin-containing medicines.
• Warfarin and other blood thinners may interact, increasing bleeding risk and requiring closer monitoring.
• Methotrexate levels may rise and side effects may increase.
• Probenecid can increase amoxicillin levels in the body.
• Oral typhoid vaccine may not work as well during antibiotic treatment.

Store Augmentin Duo 200 mg/28.5 mg Oral Suspension as directed on the label, usually protected from excess heat and moisture, and keep the bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children.