Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup_30ml

Description:

Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup_30ml is used to treat certain infections such as urinary tract infections which include inflammation of the kidney (pyelonephritis), and infection of the wall of the urinary bladder (cystitis), skin and skin structure infections such as serious bacterial skin infection (cellulitis), lower respiratory tract infections which include inflammation of the airways (bronchitis) or infection in the lungs (pneumonia). This medicine is also used to treat acute bacterial inflammation within the nasal passage (acute bacterial sinusitis), acute middle ear infection, gum swelling, and infection from animal bites. It is a prescription medicine. This medicine works by killing the growth of bacteria that cause infection.

Uses:

Before you use Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup, discuss with your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine and update your medical records to record this information.

Before you use Augmentin Duo Dry, tell your doctor of your medical and health history including the following: penicillin allergy, allergy to multiple allergens, allergy to cephalosporins, abnormal functioning of the liver, difficulty in the flow of liver secretions (cholestatic jaundice), abnormal functioning of the kidney, inflammation of the colon due to bacteria (Clostridium difficile Associated Diarrhea), mononucleosis (an infectious condition caused by a virus), drug resistance, patients undergone urine testing to detect sugar levels, patients with history of asthma, hay fever and hives, or use of oral contraceptives. A life-threatening allergic reaction is observed in the patient with a history of allergy with penicillin and multiple allergens. An inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) and decrease flow of digestive fluid from liver (cholestatic jaundice) is observed in patients with a history of abnormal liver functioning. Use of this medicine may cause convulsions in patients with abnormal functioning of the kidney or taking a drug in high dose. Use of Augmentin Duo Dry in patients with Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) may kill the natural bacteria of intestine which lead to severe diarrhea. Redness and rashes of the skin may be observed in patients with a history of mononucleosis. Using this medicine in improperly diagnosed bacterial infection may lead to the development of resistance in bacteria against the drug.

The use of this medicine may change blood clotting parameter (prothrombin time). Use of Augmentin Duo Dry may increase the prothrombin time. Patients should be monitored carefully.

The use of Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup may change blood estrogen level. Augmentin Duo Dry may decrease the levels of blood estrogen hormone (estriol, estriol-glucuronide, conjugated estrone, and estradiol) during pregnancy.

The use of this medicine may change liver enzymes (aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase). Abnormal functioning of the liver and elevated levels of liver enzymes are observed in patients taking Augmentin Duo Dry for a long time.

Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup can make you feel sleepy. Be careful when using any machinery, driving a vehicle, or doing any other activity that needs you to be fully alert. The consumption of alcohol with Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup can worsen the sleepiness. Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup may cause rarely seizures in some people. If you perform any activities where a loss of consciousness may cause harm to you (or others), you should discuss with your doctor.

The use of Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup during pregnancy should only be when required. Augmentin Duo Dry should be avoided during pregnancy unless it is necessary during pregnancy. The use of Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup while breastfeeding should only be when required. Augmentin Duo Dry may pass into breast milk and can cause diarrhea and fungal infection in the breastfed infant, so Augmentin Duo Dry should only be used with precaution or after assessment of risks and benefits of the drug during breastfeeding by the doctor. Consult with your doctor on the use of Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup, if you are trying to conceive.

Limit drinking alcohol with Augmentin Duo Dry.

Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup may cause increased incidence of side-effects in older patients. Elderly patients may see an increased risk of inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), difficulty in the flow of bile from liver (cholestatic jaundice), and increased liver enzymes.

Augmentin Duo Dry may cause an increased risk of side-effects in children. Children using this medicine may see an increased risk of diarrhea, skin rashes, hives, diaper area rashes, and tooth discoloration.

If this medicine is used for long-term may cause complications like inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), the decrease in bile flow from liver (cholestatic jaundice) and increased levels of liver enzymes.

Side Effects:

The following side-effects may commonly occur when using Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup. If any of these side-effects worsen or last for a long time, you should consult with your doctor:

• diarrhea
• hives
• immune disorder of T cells (mucocutaneous candidosis)
• inflammation of the vagina
• nausea
• skin rashes
• vomiting

The following side-effects may commonly occur in older patients on the use of Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup. Discuss with your doctor if any of these side-effects last for a long time or are severe:

• decrease in flow of bile from liver (cholestatic jaundice)
• increased liver enzymes (aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase)
• inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)

The following side-effects may commonly occur in children when using Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup. Discuss with your doctor if any of these side-effects last for a long time or are severe:

• diaper area rashes
• diarrhea
• hives
• skin rashes
• tooth discoloration

Rarely, the use of Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup may cause the following side-effects:

• behavioral changes
• black hairy tongue
• cloudiness due to crystals in the urine (crystalluria)
• dizziness
• gas formation (flatulence)
• headache
• increase in the number of eosinophils (eosinophilia)
• indigestion
• inflammation of the kidney (interstitial nephritis)
• inflammation of the tongue (glossitis)
• insomnia
• overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
• reversible hyperactivity
• severe itching of the skin
• stomach discomfort
• tooth discoloration

The following severe side-effects may also occur when using Augmentin Duo Dry Syrup:

• liver disorders (possible fatal)

Symptoms: inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), difficulty in the flow of liver secretions (cholestaticjaundice), increased aspartate aminotransferase increased alanine aminotransferase

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects.

• stomach and intestinal disorders (possible fatal)

Symptoms: inflammation of the colon due to bacteria (antibiotic-associated colitis), inflammation of both the small intestine and the colon (enterocolitis), inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis) painful swelling and sores inside the mouth

Discontinue the use of Augmentin Duo Dry, if inflammation of the colon due to bacteria (antibiotic-associated colitis) occur. Appropriate electrolyte and fluid management, antibacterial treatment of inflammation of the colon, protein supplementation, and surgical evaluation should be recommended.

• central nervous system disorder

Symptoms: convulsions, inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes (aseptic meningitis), agitation, anxiety confusion

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects.

• blood disorder

Symptoms: deficiency of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia), low levels of thrombocytes, low levels of the blood cells, low levels of leukocytes low level of granulocytes

If any of these reactions occur, discontinue the use of Augmentin Duo Dry.

• skin and immune system disorders such as allergic reaction (possibly fatal)

Symptoms: life-threatening skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome), life-threatening drug-induced skin reaction (harmful epidermal necrolysis/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)), red skin rash with small pus-containing blisters (bullous exfoliative dermatitis), blisters and red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin (exanthemous pustulosis), flu-like symptoms, skin allergic reaction caused by infection (erythema multiforme), allergic reaction to an injection of foreign protein, swelling of the face or throat, inflammation of blood vessels (allergic vasculitis) life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylactic reactions/anaphylaxis)

If an allergic reaction occurs, discontinue the use of Augmentin Duo Dry, and appropriate therapy should be recommended.

• kidney disorder

Symptoms: blood in the urine (hematuria)

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects.

Your doctor has prescribed this Augmentin Duo Dry because they have judged that the benefits outweigh the risks posed by side-effects. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side-effects. This is not a complete list of possible side-effects for Augmentin Duo Dry.

If you experience side-effects or notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority. You can look up the drug authority contact information from the Drug Authority Finder at TabletWise.com.