Warnings


What may interact with Augmentin ES?

-Allopurinol
-Anticoagulants
-Estrogen or progestin hormones
-Methotrexate
-Probenecid

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Augmentin ES?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Mononucleosis
-Phenylketonuria
-Stomach or intestine problems such as colitis
-An unusual or allergic reaction to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding

What should I watch for while using Augmentin ES?

Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medication may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medication. Contact your care team right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. You may also notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips, or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.
This product may contain aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), contact your care team for advice.
Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your care team if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.
If you have diabetes, you may get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine. Check with your care team.
Estrogen and progestin hormones may not work as well while you are taking this medication. A barrier contraceptive, such as a condom or diaphragm, is recommended if you are using these hormones for contraception. Talk to your care team about effective forms of contraception.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store in the refrigerator. Throw away 10 days after getting your prescription, even if not yet used.