Augspec Powder For Oral Suspension 5 mL
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Short-term treatment of acute bacterial otitis media.
Dosage (summary)
90/6.4 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses for children aged 3 months and older.
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy; may cause sensitization in breastfeeding infants.
Key Drug Interactions
- Probenecid
- Allopurinol
- Methotrexate
- Warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to amoxicillin or clavulanic acid
- History of jaundice/hepatic dysfunction
- Children under 3 months
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Headache
- Skin rashes
Counselling Points
- Take before meals
- Report any allergic reactions
- Avoid alcohol during treatment
- May reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives
Serious warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Risk of pseudomembranous colitis
- Monitor liver function
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