Please consult your physician before taking any medication. Generic Name: amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium (am OKS i sil in KLAV yoo la nate po TAS ee um) Brand Names: Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR What is Augmentin Augmentin is a penicillin antibiotic. Augmentin contains a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called penicillins. Amoxicillin fights bacteria in the body. Clavulanate potassium is a form of clavulanic acid, which is similar to penicillin. Clavulanate potassium fights bacteria that is often resistant to penicillins and other antibiotics. Augmentin is used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and infections of the skin. Augmentin may also be used for other purposes not listed.
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