Augmentin 1000 Tablet is an antibiotic that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria. It is used to treat infections of the lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. It will not work for viral infections such as the common cold.
Augmentin 1000 Tablet is best taken with a meal to reduce the chance of a stomach upset. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time daily will help you remember to take it.
The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete an entire course of this antibiotic as your doctor prescribes. Please do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may return or worsen.
The most common side effects of Augmentin 1000 Tablet include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, fungal infections of the mouth, skin fold or vagina, skin rashes, and vaginitis. These are usually mild, but let your doctor know if they bother you or will not go away.
Medicinal Benefits
Augmentin 1000 Tablet is a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid. Augmentin 1000 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics. Augmentin 1000 Tablet is used to Treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, bone, soft tissue, joints, urinary tract, and respiratory tract. Amoxicillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thus, it kills the bacteria.
Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of amoxicillin against the bacteria. Together, Augmentin 1000 Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections. Augmentin 1000 Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
How Augmentin 1000 mg Works
Augmentin 1000 mg is a combination antibiotic that contains two active ingredients: amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Each component plays a crucial role in its mechanism of action.
Amoxicillin:
Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic from the penicillin group. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, which are essential for the survival and integrity of bacteria. By interfering with cell wall formation, amoxicillin weakens the bacteria, causing them to rupture and die. This action is effective against a wide range of bacteria responsible for various infections.
Clavulanate Potassium:
Clavulanate potassium is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Many bacteria produce enzymes called Beta-lactamases, which can break down and inactivate antibiotics like amoxicillin. Clavulanate potassium inhibits these beta-lactamase enzymes, protecting amoxicillin from degradation. This allows amoxicillin to maintain its antibacterial activity against bacteria that would otherwise be resistant to treatment.
Together, the combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium in Augmentin 1000 mg provides a synergistic effect against a broader spectrum of bacteria, including those resistant to amoxicillin alone. This dual action makes Augmentin effective in treating a variety of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and sinusitis.
Dosage and Administration
1. Standard Dosage
- The typical dosage of Augmentin 1000 mg is one tablet taken twice daily (every 12 hours) for a specified duration, usually 5-10 days, depending on the severity and type of infection.
2. Administration
- Augmentin should be taken at the start of a meal to enhance absorption and reduce gastrointestinal side effects. It is important to complete the full course of treatment, even if symptoms improve, to ensure the infection is fully eradicated and to prevent the development of antibiotic resistance.
Contraindications of Augmentin 1000mg
- If you are allergic to amoxicillin or clavulanic acid or any of the ingredients of Augmentin Duo Tablet.
- If you have experienced liver problems & jaundice with this medicine before.
- If you have a history of severe allergic reactions to any other antibiotic like cephalosporins, monobactam, carbapenem.