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Amoxicillin / clavulanate Alternatives Compared

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Amoxicillin/clavulanate is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic that should be reserved for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible beta-lactamase producing bacteria. Its use may be... View more

Augmentin is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic that should be reserved for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible beta-lactamase producing bacteria. Its use may be limited by... View more

Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that only treats infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated. Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Bacterial Endocarditis... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 2 tablet
Dosage 875 mg-125 mg
Per Unit* $6.27
Cost* $12.53

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Quantity 75 mL
Dosage 125 mg-31.25 mg/5 mL
Per Unit* $5.94
Cost* $445.37

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Quantity 4 capsule
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $2.51
Cost* $10.02

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
  • Oral tablet, extended release

Brand Names
Amoclan, Augmentin, Augmentin XR Other amoxicillin / clavulanate brands include: Amoclan, Augmentin XR Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

1.7 hours

1.7 hours

1.7 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 62 drugs are known to interact with amoxicillin / clavulanate:

  • 9 major drug interactions (28 brand and generic names)
  • 45 moderate drug interactions (258 brand and generic names)
  • 8 minor drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)

A total of 62 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:

  • 9 major drug interactions (28 brand and generic names)
  • 45 moderate drug interactions (258 brand and generic names)
  • 8 minor drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)

A total of 37 drugs are known to interact with amoxicillin:

  • 4 major drug interactions (18 brand and generic names)
  • 25 moderate drug interactions (208 brand and generic names)
  • 8 minor drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 06, 1984

N/A

January 18, 1974

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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