What is the most important information I should know about amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium?
If you have ever had an
allergic reaction to
penicillin or to a
cephalosporin, you may
also be allergic to
amoxicillin and clavulanate
potassium. Tell your doctor about any past
drug
allergies.
If you switch from one tablet form to another (regular, chewable, or extended-release
tablet), take only the new tablet form and strength prescribed for you. The strength of
clavulanate potassium is not the same among the different tablet forms, even though the amount
of amoxicillin may be the same as in the tablet you were using before. This medicine may not be
as effective or could be harmful if you do not use the exact tablet form your doctor has
prescribed.
Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your
symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Amoxicillin and clavulanate
potassium will not treat a viral infection such as the
common cold or flu.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium can pass into breast milk and may cause a
yeast infection,
diarrhea, or allergic reaction in a nursing baby. Do not use this medication
without telling your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium can make birth control pills less effective. Use a
second non-hormone method of birth control (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) to
prevent pregnancy while taking amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium.
What is amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium?
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called
penicillins. Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium fights bacteria in the body.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is used to treat many different infections caused
by bacteria, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and
infections of the skin.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium may also be used for purposes other than those
listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium?
If you have ever had an allergic reaction to penicillin or to a cephalosporin, you may
also be allergic to amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Tell your doctor about any past drug
allergies.
Before taking amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, tell your doctor if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use
amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests
during treatment.
Some forms of this medication contain as much as 7 mg of phenylalanine per dose. Tell
your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or otherwise need to restrict your intake of
phenylalanine.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an
unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium can pass into breast milk and may cause a
yeast infection, diarrhea, or allergic reaction in a nursing baby. Do not use this medication
without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
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