People with a penicillin allergy are more likely to have serious allergic reactions if they take Augmentin. If you have a serious allergic reaction to the drug while taking it as treatment, you might not be able to take it again. If you do, it could lead to other serious health problems....
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☞ Ask about history of penicillin allergy before giving. • Give with or without food. • Know that maximum dosage for infants ages 3 months and younger is 30 mg/kg/day divided q 12 hours. • Be aware that 12-hour dosing is recommended to reduce diarrhea. Adverse reactions CNS: ...