Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup
About Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup
As a penicillin antibiotic, Augmentin syrup treats bacterial infections. It interferes with the synthesis of cell wall in a bacteria and stops it from growing. It is used to treat infections of the lungs and airways, skin, middle ear, sinuses, and the urinary tract. It also treats conditions like tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis and gonorrhoea. This drug when used with an antibiotic clarithromycin, it treats stomach ulcers.
To make sure this medication is safe for you, inform your doctor if you have asthma, liver or kidney disease, mononucleosis, a history of diarrhoea caused by taking antibiotics; or food or drug allergies.
What are the uses of Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup
Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
Throat Infection
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Skin Infection
Gonorrhea And Associated Infections
Typhoid Fever
Stomach Ulcers
Dental Abscess
What are the contraindications of Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup ?
What are the side effects of Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup ?
Hypersensitivity
Skin Yellowing
Easy Bruising And Bleeding
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Key highlights of Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average of 1.5 to 2 hours after onset of action.
What is the onset of action?
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this drug.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies have been reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine can be given to the women who are breastfeeding but only after evaluating the benefits and risks with the doctor.
What are the substitutes for Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Inclab 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup
McW Healthcare
- Clavocin Dry Syrup
Shimano Health Care Pvt Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
One should contact the doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.
How does this medication work?
This medication works as a beta-lactamase inhibitor by binding to beta-lactamase enzyme produced by bacterial cells, which in turn inhibits its enzymatic action and prevents beta-lactam antibiotics from being metabolised by the enzyme.
What are the interactions of Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
This medication interacts with Doxycycline, Methotrexate, Warfarin, Live vaccines and others.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Avoid taking this medication if you suffer from Mononucleosis, Colitis and Renal diseases.
FAQs about Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup
Ques : What is augmentin duo 200 mg 28 50 mg dry syrup?
Ans : Augmentin syrup works as a penicillin antibiotic and is used to treat bacterial infections. It inhibits the synthesis of the cell wall in a bacteria and stops it from growing.
Ques : What are the uses of augmentin duo 200 mg 28 50 mg dry syrup?
Ans : Augmentin is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like an ear infection, nose infection, throat infection, lower respiratory tract infection and skin Infection.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of augmentin duo 200 mg 28 50 mg dry syrup?
Ans : Side effects include allergic skin reaction, diarrhea, fever, joint pain, skin yellowing, easy bruising, and bleeding. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal augmentin duo 200 mg 28 50 mg dry syrup?
Ans : Augmentin syrup should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.
Ques : How long do I need to use Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup before I see improvement of my conditions?
Ans : It is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.
Ques : What are the contraindications to Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup?
Ans : This medication should not be used if you have the conditions such as skin rash, itching, difficulty in breathing, etc.
Ques : Is Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup safe to use when pregnant?
Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Ques : Will Augmentin Duo 200 Mg/28.50 Mg Dry Syrup be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?
Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of it can lead to increased chances of side effects such as diarrhea, hives, inflammation of the vagina, nausea, skin rashes, Vomiting, etc.
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