Product Information
Augmentin XR is an extended-release form of the drug used to treat pneumonia and sinus infections. If you are allergic to either penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics in any form, consult your doctor before taking Augmentin. You may be allergic to it, and if a reaction occurs, it could be extremely severe. If you take the drug and feel signs of a reaction, seek medical attention immediately.Augmentin XR should always be taken with food to improve absorption. Be sure to take all the medicine your doctor has prescribed, even if you begin to feel better.
Augmentin XR (amoxicillin/clavulanate) Side Effects:
If any Augmentin XR Side Effects develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Augmentin.
More common Augmentin XR side effects may include:
Diarrhea/loose stools, nausea, skin rashes and hives
Less common Augmentin XR side effects may include:
Abdominal discomfort, anemia, arthritis, black "hairy" tongue, blood disorders, fever, gas, headache, indigestion, intestinal inflammation, itching, itching or burning of the vagina, joint pain, muscle pain, skin inflammation, skin peeling, sores and inflammation in the mouth and on the tongue and gums, stomach inflammation, vomiting, yeast infection
Rare Augmentin XR side effects may include:
Agitation, anxiety, behavioral changes, blood in the urine, change in liver function, confusion, convulsions, dizziness, hyperactivity, insomnia, kidney problems, tooth discoloration.
