Augpen Kid DT

Composition of Augpen Kid DT

Augpen Kid DT contains Amoxycillin (200mg) + Clavulanic Acid (28.5mg). It belongs to the Penicillin antibiotic + beta-lactamase inhibitor (amoxicillin + clavulanate) class of medicines.

Uses of Augpen Kid DT

• Bacterial infections in children such as ear infections (otitis media)
• sinusitis
• tonsillitis/pharyngitis
• lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis
• pneumonia)
• urinary tract infections
• skin and soft tissue infections
• dental infections

Key benefits

• Treats common childhood bacterial ear/sinus/throat infections
• Effective against beta-lactamase producing bacteria
• Helps in chest infections like bronchitis/pneumonia
• Useful in skin/soft tissue and dental infections
• Dispersible form aids easy administration in children

How Augpen Kid DT works

Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that protects amoxicillin from enzymatic breakdown, broadening its activity against resistant bacteria.

How to take Augpen Kid DT

Dispersible tablet: dissolve the tablet in a small amount of water and give immediately. Dose and duration should be as prescribed by the doctor based on child’s weight and infection severity. Can be taken with food to reduce stomach upset; give doses at evenly spaced intervals and complete the full course.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Augpen Kid DT as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Augpen Kid DT than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Augpen Kid DT

Most side effects of Augpen Kid DT are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• skin rash
• urticaria
• oral thrush
• headache

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Augpen Kid DT

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only antibiotic—use only for suspected/confirmed bacterial infections. Do not use in patients with allergy to penicillins/cephalosporins or history of severe hypersensitivity. Use with caution in liver disease; monitor if prolonged therapy (risk of cholestatic hepatitis). Dose adjustment may be required in kidney impairment. Stop and seek care if severe rash, breathing difficulty, facial swelling, or severe/persistent diarrhoea occurs (possible C. difficile). May reduce effectiveness of oral typhoid vaccine.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin/other anticoagulants (may increase INR), methotrexate (increased toxicity), probenecid (increases amoxicillin levels), allopurinol (increased rash risk), mycophenolate mofetil (reduced active metabolite exposure), oral contraceptives (possible reduced efficacy—advise backup), live oral typhoid vaccine (reduced response)

How to store Augpen Kid DT

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep tablets in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Augpen Kid DT

Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection. Your child may have a bitter taste in the mouth after the intake of Augpen Kid 200 mg/28.5 mg Tablet DT. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help. Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect. Never give Augpen Kid 200 mg/28.5 mg Tablet DT until and unless prescribed by the doctor. You must also never share your child’s medicine with anyone else even if they show similar symptoms. Do not give Augpen Kid 200 mg/28.5 mg Tablet DT to treat common cold and flu-like symptoms caused by viruses. Never save medicine for future illnesses. It cannot be said whether the same medicine will work on future infections. Check ‘expiry’ before giving Augpen Kid 200 mg/28.5 mg Tablet DT to your child. Immediately discard all the expired medicines. Stop Augpen Kid 200 mg/28.5 mg Tablet DT immediately if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty. Report to the doctor without any delay.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ZUVENTUS HEALTHCARE LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Penicillin antibiotic + beta-lactamase inhibitor (amoxicillin + clavulanate)