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How long does it take augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) to work?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Depends on what?: For a uti, it should work within a day; igf everything else (eg. Cellulitis, bacterial sinusitis), your symptoms may flare and become worse for a day or so before it starts to get better. Hope this helps!

Answered 7/22/2018

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