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Augmentin ES Oral Suspension 642.9mg/5ml, 100ml
Does your child suffer from infections caused by bacteria? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of children worldwide are affected by these types of infections every year. But thankfully, there’s a medication that can help your child fight back: Augmentin ES Oral Suspension.
Augmentin ES Oral Suspension is a penicillin-type antibiotic that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria. It’s highly effective against a wide variety of bacteria, making it a great choice for treating many different types of infections. And because it’s in suspension form, it’s easy to take and won’t upset your stomach.
If you’re looking for an effective antibiotic that can help you get rid of bacterial infections, Augmentin ES Oral Suspension is a great option. Give it a try today and feel relief from your infection soon!
HOW AUGMENTIN ORAL SUSPENSION WORKS
Augmentin ES Oral Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid. Amoxycillin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Amoxycillin against bacteria.
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What is the price of Augmentin ES Oral Suspension in Nigeria?
The price of Augmentin ES Oral Suspension is N4,750
Where can you buy Augmentin ES Oral Suspension In Nigeria?
You can Buy Augmentin ES Oral Suspension at Asset Pharmacy Lagos Nigeria, Nigeria’s Largest Online Pharmacy.
Augmentin ES Oral Suspension is not available to buy over the counter. You need a prescription to buy Augmentin ES Oral Suspension
How to Use
HOW TO USE AUGMENTIN ORAL SUSPENSION
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Check the label for directions before use.
Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth.
Shake well before use.
Augmentin ES Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.
The recommended dose for AUGMENTIN ES is 90/6.4 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses at 12-hourly intervals for 10 days, (see patient information leaflet for full dosage)
Product Details
What you need to know before you give Augmentin
Do not give your child Augmentin: • if they are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). • if they have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any other antibiotic. This can include a skin rash or swelling of the face or throat. • if they have ever had liver problems or jaundice (yellowing of the skin) when taking an antibiotic. ➔ Do not give Augmentin to your child if any of the above apply to your child. If you are not sure, talk to their doctor or pharmacist before giving Augmentin. Warnings and precautions Check with their doctor, pharmacist or nurse before giving your child Augmentin if they: • have glandular fever • are being treated for liver or kidney problems • are not passing water regularly. If you are not sure if any of the above apply to your child, talk to their doctor or pharmacist before giving Augmentin. In some cases, your doctor may investigate the type of bacteria that is causing your child’s infection. Depending on the results, your child may be given a different strength of Augmentin or a different medicine. Conditions you need to look out for Augmentin can make some existing conditions worse, or cause serious side effects. These include allergic reactions, convulsions (fits) and inflammation of the large intestine. You must look out for certain symptoms while your child is taking Augmentin, to reduce the risk of any problems. See ‘Conditions you need to look out for’ in Section 4. Blood and urine tests If your child is having blood tests (such as red blood cell status tests or liver function tests) or urine tests (for glucose), let the doctor or nurse know that they are taking Augmentin. This is because Augmentin can affect the results of these types of tests. Other medicines and Augmentin Tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking, has recently taken or might take any other medicines. If your child is taking allopurinol (used for gout) with Augmentin, it may be more likely that they will have an allergic skin reaction. If your child is taking probenecid (used for gout), your doctor may decide to adjust the dose of Augmentin. If medicines to help stop blood clots (such as warfarin) are taken with Augmentin then extra blood tests may be needed. Augmentin can affect how methotrexate (a medicine used to treat cancer or rheumatic diseases) works. Augmentin can affect how mycophenolate mofetil (a medicine used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs) works. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility If your child who is about to take this medicine is pregnant or breast-feeding, thinks they may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask their doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Driving and using machines Augmentin can have side effects and the symptoms may make you unfit to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are feeling well. Augmentin contains aspartame, benzyl alcohol and maltodextrin: • This medicine contains 2.5 mg aspartame in each ml. Aspartame is a source of phenylalanine. It may be harmful for children born with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder in which phenylalanine builds up because the body cannot remove it properly. • Augmentin contains traces of benzyl alcohol. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions. • Augmentin contains maltodextrin (glucose). If you have been told by your doctor that your child has an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
Side Effects
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The side effects below may happen with this medicine. Conditions you need to look out for Allergic reactions: • skin rash • inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis) which may be visible as red or purple raised spots on the skin, but can affect other parts of the body • fever, joint pain, swollen glands in the neck, armpit or groin • swelling, sometimes of the face or throat (angioedema), causing difficulty in breathing • collapse. ➔ Contact a doctor immediately if your child gets any of these symptoms. Stop taking Augmentin. Inflammation of large intestine Inflammation of the large intestine, causing watery diarrhoea usually with blood and mucus, stomach pain and/or fever. ➔ Contact your doctor as soon as possible for advice if your child gets these symptoms. Very common side effects These may affect more than 1 in 10 people • diarrhoea (in adults). Common side effects These may affect up to 1 in 10 people • thrush (candida – a yeast infection of the vagina, mouth or skin folds) • feeling sick (nausea), especially when taking high doses ➔ if affected give Augmentin with a meal • vomiting • diarrhoea (in children). Uncommon side effects These may affect up to 1 in 100 people • skin rash, itching • raised itchy rash (hives) • indigestion • dizziness • headache. Uncommon side effects that may show up in blood tests: • increase in some substances (enzymes) produced by the liver. Rare side effects These may affect up to 1 in 1000 people • skin rash, which may blister, and looks like small targets (central dark spots surrounded by a paler area, with a dark ring around the edge – erythema multiforme) ➔ if you notice any of these symptoms contact a doctor urgently. Rare side effects that may show up in blood tests: • low number of cells involved in blood clotting • low number of white blood cells. Frequency not known Frequency cannot be estimated from the available data. • Allergic reactions (see above) • Inflammation of the large intestine (see above) • Inflammation of the protective membrane surrounding the brain (aseptic meningitis) • Serious skin reactions: – a widespread rash with blisters and peeling skin, particularly around the mouth, nose, eyes and genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), and a more severe form, causing extensive peeling of the skin (more than 30% of the body surface – toxic epidermal necrolysis) – widespread red skin rash with small pus-containing blisters (bullous exfoliative dermatitis) – a red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin and blisters (exanthemous pustulosis) – flu-like symptoms with a rash, fever, swollen glands, and abnormal blood test results (including increased white blood cells (eosinophilia) and liver enzymes) (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)). ➔ Contact a doctor immediately if your child gets any of these symptoms. • inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) • jaundice, caused by increases in the blood of bilirubin (a substance produced in the liver) which may make your child’s skin and whites of the eyes appear yellow • inflammation of tubes in the kidney • blood takes longer to clot • hyperactivity • convulsions (in people taking high doses of Augmentin or who have kidney problems) • black tongue which looks hairy • stained teeth (in children), usually removed by brushing. Side effects that may show up in blood or urine tests: • severe reduction in the number of white blood cells • low number of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia) • crystals in urine. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet
Ingredients
The active substances are amoxicillin 600mg and clavulanic acid 42.9mg
600mg/5ml+ 42.9mg/5ml
The other ingredients are aspartame (E951), xanthan gum, silicon dioxide, colloidal anhydrous silica, succinic acid, hypromellose, orange dry flavour 1* (including benzyl alcohol), orange dry flavour 2*, raspberry dry flavour* and golden syrup dry flavour* (*also includes maltodextrin) .
How to store
How to store Augmentin
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Dry powder
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date (EXP) which is stated on the carton.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Liquid suspension
Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze.
Once made up, the suspension should be used within 7 days.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Prescription Product
This product requires a prescription from your Doctor.
Please follow the instruction received from the pharmacy on how to forward your prescription to the pharmacy after you have paid for the medicine.
A prescription drug is a pharmaceutical medication that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.
To order this product you confirm that you are under the care of your doctor or consultant and have been given permission by them for purchase, fulfillment & use in treatment with their written consent
Delivery
Delievry time are estimates. Can vary due to the time of day you order.
Delivery time estimate are subject to the courier company.
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