Clavulanic Acid: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Labeled uses

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of amoxicillin for oral suspension, USP and other antibacterial drugs, amoxicillin for oral suspension, USP should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. Amoxicillin for oral suspension, USP is indicated in the treatment of infections due to susceptible (ONLY β-lactamase–negative) isolates of the designated bacteria in the conditions listed below: 1.1 Infections of the Ear, Nose, and Throatdue to Streptococcus species (α- and   β-hemolytic isolates only), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus spp., or Haemophilus influenzae.1.2 Infections of the Genitourinary Tract due to Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, or Enterococcus faecalis.1.3 Infections of the Skin and Skin Structuredue to Streptococcus spp. (α- and β-hemolytic isolates only), Staphylococcus spp., or E. coli.1.4 Infection…