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Augmentin: Uses, How It Works, and Possible Side Effects

Augmentin is a combination antibiotic medication that helps treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

Lauren Smith, MADaisy Chau, PharmD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Daisy Chau, PharmD, Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on June 28, 2024
Featuring Nabila Ismail, PharmDReviewed by Daisy Chau, PharmD | June 28, 2024

One option to treat certain bacterial infections is augmentin. In this video, learn basic tips for taking this combination antibiotic to improve your treatment outcomes. If you have more questions, ask your pharmacist or the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.

References

Aurobindo Pharma Limited. (2022). Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium - amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium powder, for suspension [package insert]. DailyMed.

Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed). (2024). Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.

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Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Daisy Chau, PharmD, is the drug information pharmacist manager at GoodRx. She is licensed in California and has more than 6 years of experience working as a pharmacist in drug information.
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Alexandra Schwarz, MD, is a board-eligible sleep medicine physician and a board-certified family medicine physician. She is a member of both the AASM and the ABFM.
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