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Both Augmentin and amoxicillin work well for the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections, but they do have some differences.
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is classified as a penicillin-like antibiotic and can kill a broad range of bacteria. It is often used to treat both adults and children for these infections:
- Ear (otitis media).
- Throat (tonsillitis, strep throat).
- Sinusitis.
- Lung infections like pneumonia.
- Urinary tract.
- Skin infections like cellulitis.
- Sexually transmitted infections, like gonorrhea.
Amoxicillin is a prescription only medicine.
Augmentin
Augmentin is also from the penicillin class of drugs, but it is a combination formulation that contains amoxicillin and clavulanate. Clavulanate has the ability to block an enzyme called beta-lactamase, which is produced by bacteria to make them more resistant to antibiotics. When clavulanate is combined with amoxicillin, it makes the drug more effective against a wider range of bacteria.
Augmentin is often prescribed for these infections:
- Sinus infections.
- Lung infections like pneumonia.
- Strep throat.
- Tonsillitis.
- Skin infections like cellulitis.
- Ear infections.
- Urinary tract infections.
- Bone infections like osteomyelitis.
Augmentin is also a prescription-only drug.
Adverse Effects
The side effects profile for amoxicillin and Augmentin are similar and include:
- Abdominal cramps that are most common when the drug is taken on an empty stomach.
- Mild nausea and vomiting.
- Skin rash.
- An allergic reaction that may present with swelling of the lips or difficulty breathing.
- Diarrhea, if taken for prolonged periods. It is important to not take either of these antibiotics for more than the prescribed duration.
- Augmentin may cause a mild headache.