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Amoxicillin and clavulanate

Amoxicillin and clavulanate

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Amoxicillin/clavulanate is a third generation penicillin which is a kind of penincillin type drug (anti-bacterial drug, antibiotic and antimicrobial).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Augmentin • Betaclav

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Abdominal pain
Itching or burning
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity

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