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Augmentin Es-600 Suspension Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Amoxicillin 600mg, clavulanic acid (as potassium) 42.9mg; per 5mL; strawberry cream flavor (may add FLAVORx); contains phenylalanine.
Pharmacological Class
Broad-spectrum penicillin + β-lactamase inhibitor.
See Also
How Supplied
Ext-rel tabs—contact supplier; Tabs 875mg—20; Susp 125mg/5mL, 250mg/5mL—75mL, 100mL, 150mL; Chew tabs—contact supplier; Susp ES-600 600mg/5mL—50mL, 75mL, 100mL, 125mL, 150mL, 200mL
Manufacturer
Augmentin Es-600 Suspension Indications
Indications
Susceptible recurrent or persistent acute otitis media (see full labeling).
Limitations of Use
Not indicated for the treatment of acute otitis media due to S. pneumoniae with penicillin MIC ≥4mcg/mL.
Augmentin Es-600 Suspension Dosage and Administration
Adult
Not recommended.
Children
Take with food. Base dose on amoxicillin component. Due to clavulanic acid component, ES-600 is not interchangable with other susp formulations. <3months: not recommended. ≥3months (<40kg): 90mg/kg per day in 2 divided doses every 12 hours for 10 days. ≥40kg: not recommended.
Augmentin Es-600 Suspension Contraindications
Contraindications
History of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid-associated cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction. Ext-rel: Severe renal impairment (CrCl <30mL/min) or hemodialysis.
Augmentin Es-600 Suspension Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Augmentin Es-600 Suspension Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Cephalosporin, imipenem, or other allergy: not recommended. Monitor blood, renal, and hepatic function in long-term use. Monitor closely if skin rash develops; discontinue if lesions progress. Hepatic dysfunction. Mononucleosis. Elderly (consider monitoring renal function). Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.
Augmentin Es-600 Suspension Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Augmentin Es-600 Suspension Interactions
Interactions
May cause false (+) glucose test with Clinitest, Benedict's or Fehling's soln. Probenecid potentiates amoxicillin. May potentiate oral anticoagulants (monitor). May antagonize oral contraceptives.
Augmentin Es-600 Suspension Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, rash, urticaria, vomiting, vaginitis; anaphylaxis, severe cutaneous adverse reactions (eg, SJS, TEN, DRESS, AGEP).
Augmentin Es-600 Suspension Clinical Trials
See Literature
Augmentin Es-600 Suspension Note
Not Applicable
Augmentin Es-600 Suspension Patient Counseling
See Literature
