Augmentin 1000

Augmentin 1000, also known as co-amoxiclav, is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. It is a combination consisting of amoxicillin, a β-lactam antibiotic, and potassium clavulanate, a β-lactamase inhibitor. It is specifically used for otitis media, strep throat, pneumonia, cellulitis, urinary tract infections, and animal bites.

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is widely used to treat or prevent many infections caused by susceptible bacteria, such as:

• urinary tract infections
• respiratory tract infections
• skin and soft tissue infections
• sinus infections
• tonsillitis
• cat scratches
• dental infections
• infected animal bites
• infected human bites
• tuberculosis that is resistant to other treatments

Side effects:

• diarrhea
• vomiting
• allergic reactions
• yeast infections
• headaches
• blood clotting problems