AUGMENTIN suspension 228 mg/5 mL: When reconstituted each 5 mL contains 200 mg
amoxicillin (as amoxicillin trihydrate) and 28.5 mg clavulanic acid (as potassium
clavulanate).
AUGMENTIN suspension 457 mg/5 mL: When reconstituted each 5 mL contains 400 mg
amoxicillin (as amoxicillin trihydrate) and 57 mg clavulanic acid (as potassium
clavulanate).
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
A white to off-white dry powder for reconstitution in water to form an off-white mixedfruit flavoured suspension.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
Indications
AUGMENTIN should be used in accordance with local official antibiotic-prescribing
guidelines and local susceptibility data.
AUGMENTIN suspension (228 mg/5 mL and 457 mg/5 mL), for twice daily oral dosing,
is indicated for short term treatment of bacterial infections at the following sites when
amoxicillin resistant beta-lactamase producing strains are suspected as the cause. In other
situations, amoxicillin alone should be considered.
Upper respiratory tract infections (including ENT) e.g. recurrent tonsillitis, sinusitis,
otitis media.
Lower respiratory tract infections e.g. acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, lobar
and bronchopneumonia.
Urinary tract infections e.g. cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis
Skin and soft tissue infections e.g. cellulitis, animal bites.
Dental infections e.g. severe dental abscess with spreading cellulitis.
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