Augmentin, a prescription antibiotic containing amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, treats various bacterial infections.
Bacterial Infections Treated by Augmentin
Augmentin is a brand name for a combination antibiotic that is used to combat a range of infections caused by bacteria. Here's a breakdown of the types of infections it commonly treats:
- Sinusitis: Infection and inflammation of the sinuses.
- Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often causing a cough.
- Pneumonia: Infection of the lungs.
- Ear Infections: Specifically, bacterial infections of the middle ear.
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Infections affecting the bladder, urethra, or kidneys.
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) introduced Augmentin in the UK in 1981, and it has since become a widely used antibiotic for these types of infections.
