Augmentin XR Alternatives Compared
| Augmentin XR (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | Amoxicillin |
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| Augmentin XR (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | Amoxicillin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Bronchitis, Aspiration Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, Febrile Neutropenia, Kidney Infections, Melioidosis, Middle Ear Infections, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Skin and... View more |
Prescription only
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 |
Prescription only
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated, but a rash is a common side effect. Prescribed for... View more |
Related suggestions Urinary Tract Infection
Bacterial Infection
Sinusitis
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| More about Augmentin XR (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | More about Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | More about Amoxicillin | ||||||||||||||||
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Augmentin XR has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Augmentin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 449 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 367 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other amoxicillin / clavulanate brands include: Amoclan, Augmentin | Other amoxicillin / clavulanate brands include: Amoclan, Augmentin XR | Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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1.7 hours |
1.7 hours |
1.7 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 97 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin XR:
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A total of 97 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:
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A total of 64 drugs are known to interact with Amoxicillin:
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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. |
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September 25, 2002 |
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January 18, 1974 |
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