Description

Indication

Augmentin 228mg 5ml Suspension is a penicillin-type antibiotic that helps the body fight against bacterial infections. It won t work with viral infections. 

Ingredient

Amoxicillin 200mg, Clavulanic acid 28.5mg

Direction

25 3.6 mg kg day in mild to moderate infections (upper respiratory tract infections e.g. recurrent tonsillitis, lower respiratory infections and skin and soft tissue infections)

45 6.4 mg kg day for the treatment of more serious infections (upper respiratory tract infections e.g. otitis media and sinusitis, lower respiratory tract infections e.g. bronchopneumonia and urinary tract infections)

No clinical data are available on doses above 45 6.4 mg kg day in children under 2 years.    

Side effects

Rash, constipation, diarrhea

Consult your doctor or pharmacist prior to starting or stopping a new medication