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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

Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... 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 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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Quantity 5 tablet
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $1.94
Cost* $9.70

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

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

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

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

36 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

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

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Excluding First Trimester

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

First Trimester

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 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)

A total of 500 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:

  • 57 major drug interactions (164 brand and generic names)
  • 404 moderate drug interactions (1593 brand and generic names)
  • 39 minor drug interactions (217 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

N/A

January 18, 1974

February 21, 1955

WADA Class

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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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