Augmentin is a bactericidal agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of varying severity and localization. Due to the broad spectrum bactericidal activity, Augmentin

1. Suppresses the activity of gram-negative and gram-positive micro-organisms.
2. Stops inflammation in infected tissues and organs.

Augmentin helps to heal bone and joint, intestinal, bile duct, skin and soft tissue, urinary tract, respiratory tract and other infections. Indications for the use of this drug may be the following bacterial diseases:

• Dysentery or salmonellosis.
• Abscess, erysipelas or cellulitis.
• Cholangitis or cholecystitis.
• Sinusitis, tonsillitis or otitis.
• Pyelonephritis, urethritis endometritis or cystitis.
• Tracheitis, acute bronchitis, tracheobronchitis, or pneumonia.

Augmentin contains two active ingredients: Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium. These active ingredients have a different mechanism of action.

• Amoxicillin – destroys the structure of the walls of bacterial cells and causes their death.
• Clavulanate – protects Amoxicillin from the negative effects of bacterial enzymes.

Amoxicillin exerts a clinically useful antibacterial effect, yet not in every case. When some types of bacteria produce the enzyme beta-lactamase, the drug does not exert the required bactericidal effect. This is due to the fact that beta-lactamase destroys the structure of Amoxicillin. Clavulanate interferes with the formation of beta-lactamase and the destruction of Amoxicillin. As a result, Amoxicillin penetrates all body tissues, including those that are affected by bacteria. To treat the disease, caused by Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria, the following are used:

• Augmentin tablets
• Augmentin oral suspension

Augmentin tablets contain 125 mg of Clavulanate and 250 mg, 500 mg or 875 mg of Amoxicillin. Oral suspension contains fewer active ingredients than tablets and is usually prescribed to children. The suspensions have a pleasant taste (orange or raspberry) and, therefore, children do not experience any unpleasant sensations when swallowing these. During the treatment of bacterial infections, the following recommendations for use should be observed:

• At a time, one Augmentin tablet or suspension dose is used.
• The frequency of recommended doses intake is 2-3 times a day.
• 8 or 12 hours should pass between consequent doses.

The initial size of Augmentin daily dose depends on the age of the patient, the severity of the disease and the localization of the infection. The initial dose may be reduced for patients with impaired liver function or impaired kidney function. The duration of treatment for bacterial infections depends on the sensitivity of the microorganisms to Amoxicillin and compliance with the recommendations for use. If you miss one or more Augmentin doses, the antibacterial effect will decrease and the duration of treatment may increase. Suspensions and tablets of Augmentin are used at any time of the day, regardless of meals. However, Augmentin should be taken immediately before meals if gastrointestinal side effects manifest. This will increase the absorption of active ingredients, and reduce the risks of adverse reactions. Loose stool is the most common side effect of Augmentin. The list of other gastrointestinal side effects includes:

• Glossitis
• Nausea
• Stomatitis
• Abdominal discomfort

During the clinical trials of Augmentin, the following adverse reactions were recorded: skin fungal infections, headache, erythema multiforme, or a decrease in the number of leukocytes. Serious allergic reactions to Clavulanate or Amoxicillin are rare. However, if a patient has a rash with severe itching, swelling of the throat, tongue or face, or other symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, he should immediately seek medical help. Augmentin is available for sale for more than 30 years and the effects of this antibiotic are well studied. During post-marketing surveillance, new side effects of Augmentin were documented, including:

• Insomnia
• Dizziness
• Reversible hyperactivity
• Tooth discoloration

Most patients, who take Augmentin tablets or suspension, do not suffer from significant adverse reactions. If such reactions do occur, they usually do not cause discomfort and do not tend to last long. If the side effects are particularly severe and do not subside, patient should see a doctor. He may recommend reducing the daily dosage or other effective ways to eliminate side effects. Before buying Augmentin, you can check with your pharmacist about the frequent side effects of this bactericidal medication. If you want to reduce the costs of treating bacterial infections, you can search in pharmacies for Augmentin generics. Augmentin is not a very expensive antibacterial agent, yet its price can not be called low. Augmentin is a well-known brand and its price is maintained at a relatively high level. Augmentin is a registered trademark of GlaxoSmithKline. This company and its partners supply Augmentin to the USA, Great Britain, France, Italy, New Zealand and other countries of the world. In these very countries, Augmentin generics are also sold, and they are usually cheaper than the branded antibiotic. Suppliers of generics are dozens of pharmaceutical companies, including:

• Mylan
• Sandoz
• Hikma
• Aurobindo
• Ranbaxy

Augmentin generics are cheaper, and work no worse than the original medicine. They contain active substances Amoxicillin and Clavulanate, and are medically identical to Augmentin. Before appearing on the market, generic manufacturers prove to the medical regulatory authorities that their antibiotic is bioequivalent to the brand drug. If you want to use high-quality and cheap antibiotics, buy Augmentin generics online. The well-known pharmacy service allows you to order Augmentin generics online in just a few minutes. The antibiotic will be delivered to the indicated address in the shortest possible time.