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Amoxicillin/clavulanate

Brand: Augmentin

Penicillin antibioticUsed for: Bacterial infectionsAnti-Infectives
Key warning

Caution: avoid with a history of penicillin allergy

Common side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Stomach upset

Key interactions & cautions

  • May reduce birth-control effectiveness
  • Avoid with penicillin allergy
  • Probenecid raises drug levels

Counseling points

  • Take with food to reduce stomach upset
  • Finish the full course
  • Report severe or bloody diarrhea
  • Report rash or trouble breathing
  • Space doses evenly
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