Amoxicillin And Clavulanate Potassium: What Other Drugs Will Affect Amoxicillin And Clavulanate Potassium

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What other drugs will affect amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium?

Before taking amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• allopurinol (Zyloprim);
• probenecid (Benemid); or
• another antibiotic (for the same or for a different infection).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium can make birth control pills less effective. Use a second non-hormone method of birth control (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Last updated:	February 06, 2007