Augmentin ES Medication Information

Augmentin ES® (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium ES) is a prescription drug used to treat ear infections in children. Specifically, this antibiotic is used to treat persistent or recurrent ear infections.
 
Augmentin ES comes in the form of a liquid and is typically taken twice a day. It should be taken at the beginning of a meal, as food helps increase the absorption of Augmentin ES.
 
Before beginning treatment with Augmentin ES, information on this medication's potential risks should be fully reviewed with your child's healthcare provider. Also, tell him or her if your child has any other medical conditions or is taking any other drugs (including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements).
 
(For more information on this medication, click Augmentin ES. This article provides more details on this product, explaining how it works, what to expect while taking it, and what your healthcare provider needs to know before beginning treatment.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD