augmentin duo 228mg/5ml syrup

augmentin duo is a broad-spectrum antibiotic syrup used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory system, sinuses, and middle ear. It is not used to treat viral infections such as the common cold.

This is because it contains active ingredients that help eliminate harmful bacteria in the body. It is also used to treat acute and chronic bronchitis.

Ingredients of augmentin duo Syrup

augmentin duo syrup contains the following active ingredients:

• Amoxicillin, an antibiotic belonging to the penicillin class, which works to eliminate harmful bacteria in the body.
• Clavulanic acid, a substance that enhances the effectiveness of amoxicillin, enabling it to combat harmful bacteria.

Indications for Use of augmentin duo

This antibiotic is used to treat bacterial infections in the body, including:

• Middle ear infection.
• Sinusitis.
• Trachitis.
• Treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis.
• Treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary tract.
• Oral and dental infections.
• Treatment of bacterial infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
• Diabetic foot infections.
• Treatment of bacterial infections in the abdomen.

augmentin duo Syrup Dosage

The treating physician will determine the appropriate dosage of the syrup based on the patient's condition and age. The prescribed dose is taken once every 12 hours to maximize the medication's effectiveness.

How to Use Augmentin augmentin duo

• First, add distilled water up to the mark on the bottle.
• Then, shake the bottle well until the powder is dissolved.
• It is recommended to take the dose every 12 hours with food to minimize the possibility of stomach upset.
• Do not exceed the prescribed dose.
• Do not adjust the dose without consulting your doctor.

Contraindications for augmentin duo Syrup

• Do not use this medication if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
• Do not use it if you have a history of kidney or liver disease.

Side Effects of augmentin duo

• Severe diarrhea.
• Severe abdominal pain.
• Blood in the stool.
• Skin rash.
• Difficulty breathing.

augmentin duo dosage concentrations

The syrup is available in a 228 mg/5 ml concentration in a 70 ml bottle.

augmentin duo alternatives

Several alternatives are available, containing the same active ingredients:

• Augmacillin.
• Clavimox.
• Amoxilanic.
• Amoclawin.
• Megamox ES.

augmentin duo syrup storage conditions

• Store away from moisture and direct heat.
• Store in a refrigerator at 2-8°C.
• The shelf life is usually 7-10 days.