The Basics
What is Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Amoxicillin-clavulanate))?
used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, including infections of the ears, lungs, sinus, skin, and urinary tract. Amoxicillin is in a class of medications called penicillin-like antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria
Brand names for Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Amoxicillin-clavulanate))
Augmentin
How Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Amoxicillin-clavulanate)) is classified
Anti-infective Agents, Antibacterial Agents, Penicillins
Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Amoxicillin-clavulanate)) During Pregnancy
Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Amoxicillin-clavulanate)) pregnancy category
Category Note that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Amoxicillin-clavulanate)) while pregnant
N/A
Taking Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Amoxicillin-clavulanate)) While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Amoxicillin-clavulanate))?
Limited information indicates that adverse reactions in infants are uncommon during the use of amoxicillin-clavulanic acid during nursing, with restlessness, diarrhea and rash occurring occasionally. Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid is acceptable in nursing mothers.
Maternal / infant drug levels
Limited information indicates that adverse reactions in infants are uncommon during the use of amoxicillin-clavulanic acid during nursing, with restlessness, diarrhea and rash occurring occasionally. Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid is acceptable in nursing mothers.
Possible effects of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Amoxicillin-clavulanate)) on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Amoxicillin-clavulanate))
None listed
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/1. Kafetzis DA, Siafas CA, Georgakopoulos PA et al. Passage of cephalosporins and amoxicillin into the breast milk. Acta Paediatr Scand. 1981;70:285-8. PMID: 7246123
2. Campbell AC, McElnay JC, Passmore CM. The excretion of ampicillin in breast milk and its effect on the suckling infant. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 1991;31:230p. Abstract. PMC: PMC1368401
3. Benyamini L, Merlob P, Stahl B et al. The safety of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid and cefuroxime during lactation. Ther Drug Monit. 2005;27:499-502. PMID: 16044108
4. Cherif F, El Aidli S, Kastalli S et al. Drug induced urticaria via breastfeeding. Fundam Clin Pharmacol. 2009;23 (Suppl 1):37. Abstract 203. DOI: doi:10.1111/j.1472-8206.2009.00689.x
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