Augmentin I.V 600MG

Composition

Amoxycillin (1000mg) + Clavulanic Acid (200mg)

Uses of Augmentin I.V 600MG

Prophylaxis of surgery associated Bacterial infections

• •In Prophylaxis of surgery associated Bacterial infections Augmentin 1.2gm Injection contains two different medicines
• •Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid
• •that work together to kill the bacteria that cause infections. Amoxycillin works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Amoxycillin against bacteria. This combination medicine can be used in the prophylaxis of surgery associated bacterial infections such as gastrointestinal tract
• •pelvic cavity
• •head and neck
• •biliary tract surgery. It usually makes you feel better within a few days
• •but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

How it works

Augmentin 1.2gm Injection 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 which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Amoxycillin against bacteria.