Hi..
Can understand your concern..
As per your query
AUGMENTIN is a penicillin based antibiotic containing
amoxicillin and clauvulanate potassium and is used to treat bacterial infections.
Diarrhoea occurs as the antibiotics kills normal intestinal flora also along with harmful bacteria and disrupts the complex and delicate functioning of intestines..
Mild diarrhoea and queasiness are among common and less severe side effects of Augmentin tablet.
But muscle weakness if severe should be alarming and contact should be done to doctor..
If it is slight and not bothering it is fine..
As you told you have mild diarrhoea and general lack of energy i would suggest you to continue the dosage ONLY IF THE SYMPTOMS ARE NOT SEVERE..
Mild side effects go away after the medicine is withdrawn..
In case of mild symptoms you can take a low fibre diet.
Avoid dairy products,breads ,pastas etc..
You should take ample of water to keep yourself hydrated,juices, soups and oral rehydration salt dissolved in water to fulfil for water and electrolyte loss in diarrhoea..
You should immediately consult a doctor if you have more than 6 to 8 heavy volume
watery stools with cramps and vomitings or
severe muscle weakness.
Otherwise taking precautionary measures will relieve you..
No anti diarrhoea medicine should be taken without consulting with your doctor..
Hope you get well soon..
Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..