Augmentin
Amoxicillin with clavulanate in four film-coated tablet strengths, used for bacterial infection. Clavulanate stops bacteria breaking the antibiotic down.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredients
- Amoxicillin · Clavulanic Acid
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 250/125 · 500/125 · 750/250 · 875/125mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Augmentin vary by country.
Augmentin details
- Condition
- Bacterial Infection
- Alternative names
- Co-amoxiclav
- Therapeutic class
- Penicillin-combination Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-lactamase inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to penicillins; history of jaundice
- Precautions and warnings
- report any signs of liver problems; complete full course
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- vomiting; skin rash
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- anticoagulants
- Age restrictions
- Weight-based dosing.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Generally safe. Breastfeeding: Generally safe.
Serious side effects
hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Amoxicillin with clavulanate in four film-coated tablet strengths, used for bacterial infection. Clavulanate stops bacteria breaking the antibiotic down.
Mechanism of action
Combines amoxicillin with clavulanic acid, an inhibitor that prevents bacteria from breaking down the antibiotic, extending its range of effectiveness.
What you will receive
Augmentin is the originator brand name, made by GSK. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with GSK and do not ship the original Augmentin.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Amoxicillin / Clavulanic Acid) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Augmentin
Augmentin is a well-known antibiotic containing the active ingredients Amoxicillin and Clavulanate, used for treating a bacterial infection. The same formulation is also identified by the generic name Co-amoxiclav. GSK provides this medication as a tablet in various strengths, including 250/125, 500/125, 750/250 and 875/125mg for specific patient requirements.
Augmentin availability in Asia
Augmentin is registered across 14 markets including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with additional availability in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. Generic Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is often produced in India and offers a significantly more affordable option than the original branded product. For many expats and individuals living in places where local stock may be inconsistent, accessing reliable medicine is important. This medication is best used under a doctor’s care.