Augpen Es Suspension

Composition

Amoxycillin (600mg/5ml) + Clavulanic Acid (42.9mg/5ml)

Uses of Augpen Es Suspension

Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as acute otitis media, acute bacterial sinusitis, tonsillitis/pharyngitis, community-acquired pneumonia/bronchitis, skin and soft tissue infections, and urinary tract infections.

• •Broad-spectrum coverage including beta-lactamase producing bacteria
• •Effective for ear and sinus infections
• •Helps treat respiratory tract infections
• •Useful in skin/soft tissue and urinary infections

How it works

Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial death. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that protects amoxicillin from enzymatic breakdown, extending its antibacterial spectrum.

Directions for use

Oral suspension: Shake well before each dose. Use a measuring cup/syringe. Usually given with food to reduce stomach upset. Reconstitute with boiled and cooled water up to the mark as per label and complete the full prescribed course; dose and duration as advised by the doctor (commonly weight-based in children).

Side effects

Common side effects of Augpen Es Suspension may include:

• •Diarrhoea
• •nausea
• •vomiting
• •abdominal pain