Augmentin 1g. (Tablets)

Augmentin is a combination medication containing amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. It treats bacterial infections affecting the ears, lungs, sinuses, skin, and urinary tract. Amoxicillin is a penicillin-class antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth, while clavulanic acid inhibits the enzyme beta-lactamase, which protects bacteria from destruction by amoxicillin. Augmentin cannot treat viral infections such as the common cold or flu.

1) Precautions Before Using Augmentin: Do not use Augmentin in individuals with the following conditions

• Allergy to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics
• Previous jaundice or liver problems caused by Augmentin (amoxicillin with clavulanic acid)
• Epstein-Barr virus infection

Tell your dentist before taking Augmentin if you:

• Have kidney disease, as the dose may need to be adjusted.
• Have liver disease.
• Are breastfeeding.
• Take warfarin or another blood thinner, or methotrexate.

 2)  How to use the medication:

• Take Augmentin as directed by a doctor. 
• Take this medicine exactly as your dentist prescribed. The dose, how often to take it and for how many days are printed on your medicine label. Do not take more than prescribed.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time of your next dose, do not double the dose.

 3) Precautions while using the medication:

• Avoid alcohol consumption while using Augmentin.
• Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications.
• Do not exceed the prescribed dosage.
• Keep out of reach of children.

4) Potential risks from the medication:

• Common side effects: gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and skin rash.
• Serious side effects: allergic reactions, difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure.
• Risk of superinfection.
• Stop taking it and contact the clinic or a doctor straight away if you get a rash, swelling of the face or difficulty breathing, severe, watery or bloody diarrhea, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, even in the weeks after finishing the course.

5) How to store the medication:

• Store at room temperature.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store in a tightly closed container.

Note: This information is a general summary. Please read the medication label carefully before use and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Augmentin in Dental Treatment

Why this medicine is prescribed

Augmentin is an antibiotic.

An antibiotic is not a painkiller — it does not relieve pain. It is prescribed to treat an infection, or to reduce the risk of one after a dental procedure. Please take every dose, for as many days as your dentist prescribed, even after the pain and swelling have gone.

Medicine alone does not repair the tooth or the gum where the infection started — that still needs treatment.

Which dental procedures it is prescribed for

• Dental Implants — Dental Implants, One Day Implants, Post-Operative Care
• Bone Graft For Dental Implant — Bone Graft For Dental Implant, Post-Operative Care
• Tooth Extraction / Wisdom Teeth — Tooth Extraction, Wisdom Teeth, Post-Operative Care
• Oral Surgery

If pain persists or worsens, please contact the clinic.