Antibiotic for bacterial infections
Used for respiratory, urinary, skin, soft tissue, and dental infections
Take at the start of a meal; complete the full course as prescribed
Common side effects: diarrhoea, nausea, skin rash
Not suitable if allergic to penicillins or with previous severe liver issues
Augmentin is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a range of bacterial infections, including those affecting the airways, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, and teeth. It contains two active ingredients: amoxicillin, which is a penicillin antibiotic that kills bacteria, and clavulanic acid, which protects amoxicillin from being broken down by certain bacteria. This combination allows Augmentin to be effective against a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is important to note that this medicine only works against bacterial infections and will not help with viral illnesses such as the common cold or flu. How well it works can vary depending on the person and the type of infection being treated.
