indications
Last reviewed 01/2018
Indications include:
- urinary tract infection
- otitis media
- invasive salmonellosis
- gonorrhoea
- chronic bronchitis
- pelvic inflammatory disease
- post-partum infections
Note that Augmentin should rarely be seen as a first-line drug for the treatment of common bacterial infections in general practice. Consult local microbiological guidance regarding the indications for use for Augmentin in your area.
- may have a place in the treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease, in conjunction with a drug effective against chlamydia
- often a first-line treatment for severe dental infections, post-partum infections and human and animal bites
The summary of product characteristics should be consulted before prescribing this drug.