Amoxicillin / Clavulanate
Amoxicillin/clavulanate is a combination antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. The clavulanic acid component helps overcome bacterial resistance by inhibiting enzymes that would normally break down amoxicillin.
A broad-spectrum penicillin-type antibiotic combined with a beta-lactamase inhibitor to treat resistant bacterial infections.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 19711
- Generic
- Amoxicillin / Clavulanate
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- Augmentin, Clavacillin, Umbrellin, Betacilin, Kesium, Clavamox
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats respiratory tract infections, ear infections, sinus infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and other bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms.
Amoxicillin disrupts bacterial cell wall synthesis, while clavulanate inhibits beta-lactamase enzymes that bacteria use to resist antibiotic treatment, allowing the medication to be more effective.
Should not be used by individuals with penicillin allergies. Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and rash. Complete the full course as prescribed even if symptoms improve.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 27, 2026. · Read our editorial policy