Manufacturer: Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition : Amoxycillin(875mg), Clavulanic Acid(125mg), Lactobacillus(60Million spores)
Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment must be completed even if you feel better. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.
About Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet. As a penicillin antibiotic, Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet treats bacterial infections. It interferes with the synthesis of the cell walls in bacteria and stops it from growing. This is used to treat infections of the lungs and airways, skin, middle ear, sinuses, and the urinary tract.
The body clearances of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid were not significantly different. The elimination half-lives of amoxicillin after intravenous and intramuscular administration were 1.22 (0.09) hour and 1.52 (0.09) hour respectively, and those of clavulanic acid were 1.15 (0.08) hour and 1.49 (0.08) hour. lactic acid bacteria were studied for their pharmacokinetics in the human gastrointestinal tract. Methods: The survival of the strains
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Augpen LB
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Flatulence
Rash
Allergic reaction
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
mononucleosis, the kissing disease.
liver problems.
blockage of normal bile flow.
severe renal impairment.
Information regarding the use of Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
AMOXICILLIN+CLAVULANIC ACID+LACTOBACILLUS belongs to the class of medications called 'antibiotics' used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
Together, AMOXICILLIN+CLAVULANIC ACID+LACTOBACILLUS helps treat bacterial infections and cope with the antibiotic's side effect, i.e. infectious diarrhoea. AMOXICILLIN+CLAVULANIC ACID+LACTOBACILLUS is available in the form of tablets and syrup. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance.
Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
Stop taking Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What are the contraindications associated with the use of Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet?
Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with a history of allergic reactions to any penicillin. It is also avoided in patients with a previous history of cholestatic jaundice/liver dysfunction associated with the medicine.
Q. Which is the best time to take Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet?
Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet may be taken every 8 hours or every 12 hours, depending on the dose prescribed by your doctor. It should be taken with a meal or snack to reduce the possibility of getting an upset stomach. Many antibiotics can cause diarrhea. If diarrhea is severe or lasts for more than 2 or 3 days, call your doctor.
Q. Can I stop Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet in between if I feel better?
No, complete the course even if you feel better. It is common to feel better early in the course of therapy. However, skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may reduce the effectiveness of the immediate treatment. It might also make the bacteria develop resistance against the treatment.
Q. Can I take Augpen LB 1G Bid Tablet if I am allergic to penicillin?
If you have had an allergic reaction to one type of penicillin, you may get allergic to ampicillin or to some cephalosporins, but not necessarily. Make sure you tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin.
