Augmentin Intravenous 600mg powder for solution for injection vials

Augmentin Intravenous contains two medicines – amoxicillin sodium and potassium clavulanate. They work together to kill certain types of bacteria. Augmentin Intravenous is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent wound infections after surgical procedures.

Other information about Augmentin Intravenous:

Augmentin Intravenous is usually given to you by a healthcare professional. The person responsible for giving you your medicine will make sure that you get the right dose.

If you feel that the medicine is making you unwell or you do not think it is working, then talk to your prescriber or someone involved in your medical care.

The person with responsibility for giving you your medicine will make sure that you have your medicine at the prescribed times.

This medicine will be given to you as an injection. If you have any concerns about this medicine or how this will be given to you, talk to someone who is involved in your medical care.

In the case of Augmentin Intravenous:

Having extra doses of some medicines can be harmful. In some cases even one extra dose can cause you problems.

In the case of Augmentin Intravenous, the person who is responsible for giving you your medicine will make sure that you are given the correct dose.

The person in charge of your care will make the decision about when you should stop this medicine. If you experience any problems while having this medicine, talk to someone who is involved in your medical care.

As Augmentin Intravenous will be given to you as an injection, it will usually be stored by the medical team.

Augmentin Intravenous is not suitable for everyone and some people should never use it. Other people should only use it with special care. It is important that the person prescribing this medicine knows your full medical history.

Your prescriber may only prescribe this medicine with special care or may not prescribe it at all if you:

Furthermore the prescriber may only prescribe this medicine with special care or may not prescribe it at all for a child who weighs less than 40 kg.

As part of the process of assessing suitability to take this medicine a prescriber may also arrange tests:

Over time it is possible that Augmentin Intravenous can become unsuitable for some people, or they may become unsuitable for it. If at any time it appears that Augmentin Intravenous has become unsuitable, it is important that the prescriber is contacted immediately.

A medicine is only made available to the public if the clinical trials have shown that the benefits of taking the medicine outweigh the risks.

Once a medicine has been licensed, information on the medicine's effects, both intended and unintended, is continuously recorded and updated.

Some side-effects may be serious while others may only be a mild inconvenience.

Everyone's reaction to a medicine is different. It is difficult to predict which side-effects you will have from taking a particular medicine, or whether you will have any side-effects at all. The important thing is to tell your prescriber or pharmacist if you are having problems with your medicine.

Common: More than 1 in 100 people who have Augmentin Intravenous:

• diarrhoea
• skin, nails and mucous membranes infection

Uncommon: More than 1 in 1000 people who have Augmentin Intravenous:

• abnormal laboratory test results
• feeling dizzy
• headaches
• indigestion
• nausea
• skin reactions such as skin rashes, urticaria, and itching - seek immediate medical advice if you get a skin reaction
• vomiting

Rare: More than 1 in 10,000 people who have Augmentin Intravenous:

• blood and bone marrow problems
• erythema multiforme - seek immediate medical advice if you get a skin hypersensitivity reaction
• thrombophlebitis at the injection site

The frequency of these side-effects is unknown:

• certain types of dermatitis - seek medical advice if you develop dermatitis
• changes in blood clotting time
• colitis - stop taking Augmentin Intravenous and seek immediate medical advice if you get diarrhoea
• convulsions - convulsions have been reported in people who have received high doses of Augmentin Intravenous or in people with kidney problems
• hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, anaphylaxis, and vasculitis - some of these hypersensitivity reactions may be fatal. Stop taking Augmentin Intravenous and seek immediate medical advice if you get allergic reactions
• kidney problems
• liver problems including jaundice - some of these liver problems may be fatal and may happen after you have stopped taking Augmentin Intravenous
• may affect the results for certain tests
• overgrowth of micro-organisms that are not affected by Augmentin Intravenous
• skin problems such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and pustular drug eruption - stop taking Augmentin Intravenous and seek immediate medical advice if you have erythema with fever, fluid-filled blisters or any skin hypersensitivity reaction
• urinary problems

If you feel unwell or if you have concerns about a side-effect, tell the person looking after you immediately.

If you are taking more than one medicine they may interact with each other. At times your prescriber may decide to use medicines that interact, in other cases this may not be appropriate.

The decision to use medicines that interact depends on your specific circumstances. Your prescriber may decide to use medicines that interact, if it is believed that the benefits of taking the medicines together outweigh the risks. In such cases, it may be necessary to alter your dose or monitor you more closely.

Tell your prescriber the names of all the medicines that you are taking so that they can consider all possible interactions. This includes all the medicines which have been prescribed by your GP, hospital doctor, dentist, nurse, health visitor, midwife or pharmacist. You must also tell your prescriber about medicines which you have bought over the counter without prescriptions.

The following medicines may interact with Augmentin Intravenous:

The following types of medicine may interact with Augmentin Intravenous:

If you are taking Augmentin Intravenous and one of the above medicines or types of medicines, make sure your prescriber knows about it.

Medicines can interact with complementary preparations and vitamins. In general, there is not much information available about interactions between medicines and complementary preparations or vitamins.

If you are planning to take or are already taking any complementary preparations and vitamins you should ask your prescriber whether there are any known interactions with Augmentin Intravenous.

Your prescriber can advise whether it is appropriate for you to take combinations that are known to interact. They can also discuss with you the possible effect that the complementary preparations and vitamins may have on your condition.

If you experience any unusual effects while taking this medicine in combination with complementary preparations and vitamins, you should tell your prescriber.

When taking any medicine you should be aware that it might interfere with your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.

In the case of Augmentin Intravenous:

You should see how this medicine affects you before you judge whether you are safe to drive or operate machinery. If you are in any doubt about whether you should drive or operate machinery, talk to your prescriber.

Medicines can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your prescriber may advise you to avoid certain foods.

In the case of Augmentin Intravenous:

Alcohol can interact with certain medicines.

In the case of Augmentin Intravenous:

Most medicines, in some way, can affect the development of a baby in the womb. The effect on the baby differs between medicines and also depends on the stage of pregnancy that you have reached when you take the medicine.

In the case of Augmentin Intravenous:

You should discuss your personal circumstances with your doctor if you are pregnant or want to become pregnant. This is so that together you can make a decision about what treatment you may need during your pregnancy.

You should discuss whether there are any other medicines which you could take during pregnancy which would treat your condition.

Certain medicines can pass into breast milk and may reach your baby through breast-feeding.

In the case of Augmentin Intravenous:

Before you have Augmentin Intravenous you should discuss breast-feeding with your doctor or midwife. They will help you decide what is best for you and your baby based on the benefits and risks associated with this medicine. You should only breast-feed your baby while having this medicine on the advice of your doctor or midwife.

Medicines contain active ingredients. They may also contain other, additional ingredients that help ensure the stability, safety and effectiveness of the medicine. Some may be used to prolong the life of the medicine.

Augmentin Intravenous contains:

If you are not able to take any of the ingredients in your medicine, talk to your prescriber or pharmacist to see if they can suggest an alternative medicine. If you have reacted badly to Augmentin Intravenous before, do not have Augmentin Intravenous. Talk to your prescriber, pharmacist or nurse as soon as possible.