Country: Israel
Language: English
Source: Ministry of Health
AMOXICILLIN AS TRIHYDRATE; CLAVULANIC ACID AS POTASSIUM SALT
GLAXO SMITH KLINE (ISRAEL) LTD
J01CR02
POWDER FOR SUSPENSION
CLAVULANIC ACID AS POTASSIUM SALT 11.4 MG/ML; AMOXICILLIN AS TRIHYDRATE 80 MG/ML
PER OS
Required
GLAXO SMITHKLINE TRADING SERVICES LIMITED, IRELAND
AMOXICILLIN AND ENZYME INHIBITOR
Augmentin is indicated for the treatment of the following infections in adults and children: • Acute bacterial sinusitis (adequately diagnosed)• Acute otitis media• Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (adequately diagnosed)• Community acquired pneumonia• Cystitis• Pyelonephritis• Skin and soft tissue infections in particular cellulitis, animal bites, severe dental abscess with spreading cellulitis.• Bone and joint infections, in particular osteomyelitis.• Recurrent tonsillitis
2022-09-30
PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHARMACISTS’ REGULATIONS (PREPARATIONS) - 1986 The medicine is dispensed according to a physicians prescription only AUGMENTIN SUSPENSION 400 MG/5 ML POWDER FOR PREPARATION OF ORAL SUSPENSION Each 5 ml of suspension contains: 400 mg amoxicillin (AS TRIHYDRATE) 57 mg clavulanic acid (as potassium salt) Each 1 ml of suspension contains: 80 mg amoxicillin (AS TRIHYDRATE) 11.4 mg clavulanic acid (as potassium salt) For a list of the inactive and allergenic ingredients in the preparation see section 2 Important information about some of the ingredients of the medicine and section 6 Additional information. READ THE ENTIRE LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MEDICINE. This leaflet contains concise information about the medicine. If you have further questions, refer to the physician or pharmacist. This medicine has been prescribed for you/your child. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them even if it seems to you that their medical condition is similar. 1. WHAT IS THE MEDICINE INTENDED FOR? Augmentin is used in adults, children and babies to treat the following infections: ∙ middle ear and sinus infections ∙ respiratory tract infections ∙ urinary tract infections ∙ skin and soft tissue infections including dental infections ∙ bone and joint infections ∙ recurrent tonsil infections. There are no clinical data for patients under two months of age. Augmentin is an antibiotic that works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It contains two different medicines called amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxicillin belongs to a group of medicines called penicillins whose action can sometimes be stopped (become inactive). The other active component (clavulanic acid) prevents this from happening. THERAPEUTIC GROUP Amoxicillin: Penicillin antibiotic group Clavulanic acid: Beta-lactamase enzyme inhibitors. 2. BEFORE USING THE MEDICINE DO NOT USE THE MEDICINE IF: ∙ you or your child are/is sensitive (allergic) to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin or any of Read the complete document
1 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Augmentin Suspension 400 mg/5 ml 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION When reconstituted, every ml of oral suspension contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 80 mg amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate equivalent to 11.4 mg of clavulanic acid. 5ml of oral suspension contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 400mg amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate equivalent to 57mg of clavulanic acid. Excipients with known effect Every ml of oral suspension contains 2.5 mg aspartame (E951). The flavouring in Augmentin Suspension 400 mg/5 ml contains maltodextrin (glucose) and traces of benzyl alcohol (see section 4.4). For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Powder for oral suspension. White to off-white powder. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 Therapeutic indications Augmentin is indicated for the treatment of the following infections in adults and children (see sections 4.2, 4.4 and 5.1): • Acute bacterial sinusitis (adequately diagnosed) • Acute otitis media • Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (adequately diagnosed) • Community acquired pneumonia • Cystitis • Pyelonephritis • Skin and soft tissue infections in particular cellulitis, animal bites, severe dental abscess with spreading cellulitis. • Bone and joint infections, in particular osteomyelitis. • Recurrent tonsillitis. Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents. Page 2 of 16 There are no clinical data for Augmentin 7:1 formulations for patients under 2 months of age. 4.2 Posology and method of administration Posology Doses are expressed throughout in terms of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid content except when doses are stated in terms of an individual component. The dose of Augmentin that is selected to treat an individual infection should take into account: • The expected pathogens and their likely susceptibility to antibacterial agents (see section 4.4) • The severity and th Read the complete document