Precautions and Warnings With Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium?

You should not take amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium if you:
 
  • Are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanate potassium, Augmentin, or any inactive components used to make the medication. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
     
  • Are allergic to penicillin.
     
  • Have had liver problems due to amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium in the past.
     

Precautions and Warnings With Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium should not be taken, along with several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before starting the medication. However, it is possible that not all the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the precautions and warnings with amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;