Augmentin (Amoxicillin Trihydrate, Potassium Clavulanate Tablets) use
It is is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which destroy bacteria. It is active against many aerobic (those developing in presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (those developing in absence of oxygen) gram positive and aerobic gram negative microorganisms including strains which produce beta-lactamase (the enzyme which destroys penicillin). Clavulanate potassium comprised in the content of this medication provides resistance of Augmentin to activity of bacterial beta-lactamases. This medication is used to treat pneumonia and other infectious diseases of respiratory, gastrointestinal systems, urogenital systems, infections which appear after surgery and others.

Dosage 
Doses are administered individually depending on your condition, localization of infection and susceptibility of the pathogen. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Swallow the whole tablet. If it is the Augmentin Chewable tablet then chew it before to swallow. Augmentin should be taken at evenly spaced interval.