Amoxicillin trihydrate/potassium clavulanate is a two-part medication:

• Amoxicillin trihydrate is an antibiotic in the penicillin family, which prevents bacteria from thriving or reproducing;
• Potassium clavulanate is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which enhances the potency of amoxicillin, making its action more powerful.

It is particularly beneficial to buy amoxicillin trihydrate/potassium clavulanate when infections are severe or the bacteria are believed to be resistant to amoxicillin alone.

Treating Infections

The combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate is widely used to treat a number of relatively common infections, such as:

• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Skin infections
• Soft tissue infections
• Certain sexually transmitted infections
• Bite wounds from either animals or humans

Treatment is similar for all conditions in otherwise healthy adults:

• Most patients are prescribed 250/125 mg amoxicillin/clavulanate every 8 hours or 500/125 mg every 12 hours.
• For severe infections or respiratory infections, 500/125 mg may be taken every 8 hours. Rarely 825/125 mg may be recommended.
• Taking with food is encouraged to reduce side effects of nausea, vomiting or abdominal discomfort.
• Treatment usually lasts 10 days; it may be shortened to 8 for minor infections or extended to 14 in severe cases.
• Continue taking the medication for the full period it was prescribed; stopping early can result in a resurgence of the infection, as well as contribute to resistant bacteria.

Notice that while the dosage strength of amoxicillin may vary, the strength of clavulanate remains at 125. This can easily cause improper doses to be taken; taking two 250 mg tablets to attain a 500 mg dose of amoxicillin would result in a double-dose of 250 mg of clavulanate being taken. Check both ingredients carefully to ensure the correct dosage.

Before you Buy Amoxicillin Trihydrate/Potassium Clavulanate

To ensure treatment is trouble-free, there are a few things to keep in mind before taking this product:

• The medication may reduce effectiveness of birth control pills during and shortly after treatment.
• It is not believed to be harmful to unborn or nursing babies, but risks should be discussed with a doctor before starting treatment.
• Patients with a history of kidney or liver problems, or who are diagnosed with mononucleosis, are at greater risk of severe side effects.
• This product may interact with other medications; check with a pharmacist or doctor before mixing treatments.
• Never buy amoxicillin trihydrate/potassium clavulanate to treat a child unless a doctor has recommended the ideal dosage strength and length of treatment; too-strong doses can produce dangerous side effects.

Most side effects are very mild and transient, including stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. Stomach issues are often resolved by taking the medication on a full stomach. It's important to drink plenty of fluids if diarrhea occurs; dehydration will worsen other symptoms, such as headaches.

More rarely some patients experience more serious side effects, which call for medical attention:

• Excessive, persistent diarrhea
• Blood in stools
• Symptoms of jaundice (yellowing skin or eyes)

When serious adverse reactions do occur, they are almost always reversed when treatment ends.

Patients who are allergic to penicillin, or have a family history of penicillin reactions, are at greater risk of having an allergic reaction to amoxicillin. Most doctor offices offer quick, inexpensive allergy tests if this is a concern.

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