{"id":58848,"date":"2023-06-11T19:57:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-11T23:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=58848"},"modified":"2024-10-25T10:40:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:40:32","slug":"amoxicillin-clavulanate-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/amoxicillin-clavulanate-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Amoxicillin clavulanate (Augmentin) alternatives: What can I take instead of amoxicillin clavulanate?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The usefulness of amoxicillin-clavulanate and its brand-name version, <\/span>Augmentin<\/span><\/a>, is extensive. From <\/span>sinusitis<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>pneumonia<\/span><\/a> to acute <\/span>diverticulitis<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>emphysema<\/span><\/a> exacerbations, the antibiotic action of Augmentin can tackle a broad spectrum of bacteria. However, this drug’s utility is not perfect, so you may be interested in an alternative due to the failure of Augmentin to eradicate whatever infection you might be dealing with. You are more likely dismayed by one or more of Augmentin’s pesky side effects, risk factors, and drug interactions or have had an allergic reaction. Either way, you have other options to consider and learn more about.<\/span><\/p>\n

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RELATED: <\/b>Augmentin side effects and how to avoid them<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of amoxicillin clavulanate?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Augmentin has two components, most importantly amoxicillin, which falls within the <\/span>penicillin family<\/span><\/a> of antibiotics. This storied family <\/span>kills bacteria<\/span><\/a> by inhibiting enzymes within the bacterial cell wall. All penicillins have a structural similarity, a beta-lactam ring, but their actions can differ. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some have more potency than Augmentin against certain bacteria, and others have a more narrow spectrum of bacterial killing, which can mean fewer adverse effects. Augmentin gains more antimicrobial effectiveness via its second component, clavulanate, which can inhibit a bacteria’s beta-lactamase enzyme and thus help to avoid bacterial resistance to amoxicillin. Based on differences between members of the penicillin family, another penicillin member could be an option for you even if Augmentin fails.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cephalosporins<\/span><\/a> are an alternative antibiotic class with a beta-lactam structure like penicillins, but they are different enough to usually avoid an allergic reaction in those who have had non-severe reactions to Augmentin or other penicillins in the past. <\/span>Sulfonamides<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>macrolides<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>tetracyclines<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>quinolones<\/span><\/a> are other antibiotic classes that can replace Augmentin if needed. To figure out which might suit you best, let’s delve into the details.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare Augmentin (amoxicillin clavulanate) alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Augmentin (amoxicillin-clavulanic acid)<\/span><\/td>\nBacterial infections, acute bacterial sinusitis, urinary tract infection, community-acquired pneumonia<\/span><\/td>\n500 mg\/125 mg to 875 mg\/125 mg every 8 to 12 hours depending on indication<\/span><\/td>\nAugmentin coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amoxicillin<\/span><\/td>\nBacterial infections, streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat), acute otitis media (ear infection), acute bacterial sinusitis, community-acquired pneumonia, Helicobacter pylori infection (H. pylori), Lyme disease (<\/span>off-label<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n500 to 1000 mg every 8 to 12 hours depending on indication in adults (dosing for pediatric patients is dependent on age, weight, and indication)<\/span><\/td>\nAmoxicillin coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Penicillin V Potassium<\/span><\/td>\nBacterial infections, streptococcal pharyngitis, rheumatic fever prophylaxis<\/span><\/td>\n125 to 500 mg every 6 to 12 hours depending on indication<\/span><\/td>\nPenicillin V Potassium coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cephalexin<\/span><\/td>\nBacterial infections, streptococcal pharyngitis, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissue infection<\/span><\/td>\n250 to 500 mg every 6 to 12 hours depending on indication<\/span><\/td>\nCephalexin coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cefuroxime axetil<\/span><\/td>\nBacterial infections, streptococcal pharyngitis, acute bacterial sinusitis, lyme disease<\/span><\/td>\n250 to 500 mg twice-daily<\/span><\/td>\nCefuroxime coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cefdinir<\/span><\/td>\nBacterial infections, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia<\/span><\/td>\n300 mg every 12 hours<\/span><\/td>\nCefdinir coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Suprax (cefixime)<\/span><\/td>\nBacterial infections, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, urinary tract infection, gonococcal infection<\/span><\/td>\n400 mg once-daily or 800 mg once for uncomplicated gonococcal infection<\/span><\/td>\nSuprax coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ceftriaxone sodium<\/span><\/td>\nBacterial infections, bacterial meningitis, community-acquired pneumonia, gonococcal infection, urinary tract infection, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)<\/span><\/td>\n1 to 2 gm intramuscular injection or intravenous every 12 to 24 hours depending on indication<\/span><\/td>\nCeftriaxone sodium coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bactrim DS (sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim)<\/span><\/td>\nBacterial infections, urinary tract infection, pneumocystis carinii<\/span><\/td>\n800 mg\/160 mg twice-daily depending on indication<\/span><\/td>\nBactrim DS coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zithromax (azithromycin)<\/span><\/td>\nBacterial infections, streptococcal pharyngitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of COPD, community-acquired pneumonia, chlamydia infection, PID, chancroid, mycobacterium avium complex<\/span><\/td>\n250 to 500 mg once-daily depending on indication<\/span><\/td>\nZithromax coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clarithromycin<\/span><\/td>\nBacterial infections, streptococcal pharyngitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, chlamydia infection, PID, chancroid, mycobacterium avium complex, H. pylori infection<\/span><\/td>\n250 to 500 mg twice-daily<\/span><\/td>\nClarithromycin coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vibramycin (doxycycline hyclate)<\/span><\/td>\nBacterial infections, acute bacterial sinusitis, community-acquired pneumonia, chlamydia infection, acne vulgaris, syphilis, lymphogranuloma venereum, anthrax, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, tularemia, brucellosis, cholera, malaria prophylaxis, Lyme disease (off-label)<\/span><\/td>\n100 mg twice- daily<\/span><\/td>\nVibramycin coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Levofloxacin<\/span><\/td>\nPneumonia, prostatitis, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissue infection, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, acute bacterial sinusitis, plague, anthrax<\/span><\/td>\n250 to 750 mg once-daily<\/span><\/td>\nLevofloxacin coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cipro (ciprofloxacin)<\/span><\/td>\nBacterial infections, prostatitis, urinary tract infection, bone and joint infection, intra-abdominal infection, hospital-acquired pneumonia, typhoid, plague, anthrax<\/span><\/td>\n250 to 750 mg every 12 hours<\/span><\/td>\nCipro coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cleocin (clindamycin)<\/span><\/td>\nBacterial infections, streptococcal pharyngitis, bacterial vaginosis<\/span><\/td>\n150 to 450 mg every 6 to 12 hours depending on indication<\/span><\/td>\nCleocin coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to amoxicillin clavulanate<\/span><\/h3>\n