Augpen Ds 400 Mg/57 Mg Suspension

This suspension is composed of Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid. As a penicillin antibiotic, this medication treats bacterial infections.

It is used to treat lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia and empyema, intra-abdominal infections, peritonitis, pre-operative prophylaxis, gynecological surgery, non-invasive childhood diseases and perforated appendicitis.

You should not use this drug if you are allergic to any penicillin based antibiotic. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, inform your doctor if you have renal impairment.

• Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

• Gonorrhea And Associated Infections

• Pneumonia

• Intra-Abdominal Infections

• Peritonitis

• Surgical Prophylaxis

• Allergy

• Diarrhoea

• Fever

• Joint Pain

• Easy Bruising And Bleeding

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Indigestion

• Candidiasis

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average of 1.5 to 2 hours.

• 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?

  This medicine is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. But the evidence is inadequate and it should be used only when necessary after consulting a doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies have been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is safe to use during breastfeeding. Any incidence of rashes on skin or diarrhea in the infant should be reported. It is advised to consult a doctor before taking this medicine.

• 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. Symptoms of an overdosage include convulsions, change in behaviour or a severe skin rash.

This medication is a Penicillin antibiotic and inhibits the transfer of a peptide group in the transpeptidation process. As a result, the bacterium is not able to build cell walls and is killed. It also 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 metabolized by the enzyme.

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 Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication should not be used in combination with Doxycycline, Methotrexate, Warfarin and Ethinyl Estradiol.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Patients suffering from renal impairment, colitis and mononucleosis should exercise caution and use some other safer alternative.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Augpen Ds 400 Mg/57 Mg Suspension before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to use this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Augpen Ds 400 Mg/57 Mg Suspension?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Augpen Ds 400 Mg/57 Mg Suspension empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken after having food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Augpen Ds 400 Mg/57 Mg Suspension?

  Ans : It should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.