Amoxicillin And Clavulanate Potassium: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Amoxicillin And Clavulanate Potassium
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium?
 | If you have ever had an allergic reaction to penicillin or to a cephalosporin, you may also be allergic to amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Tell your doctor about any past drug allergies. |
Before taking amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, tell your doctor if you have:
- liver disease (or a history of hepatitis or jaundice);
- kidney disease; or
- mononucleosis.
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
Some forms of this medication contain as much as 7 mg of phenylalanine per dose. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or otherwise need to restrict your intake of phenylalanine.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
 | Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium can pass into breast milk and may cause a yeast infection, diarrhea, or allergic reaction in a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
| Last updated: | February 06, 2007 |
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