The Ministry of Health has withdrawn a batch of this famous antibiotic from pharmacies

Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) recalled the entire batch Augmentinantibiotic containing mixture amoxicillin and clavulanic acid and is prescribed for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections.

The lot in question is Augmentin CP3W 100 milligrams/milliliter + 12.5 milligrams/milliliter powder for oral suspensionIt comes in a 40ml bottle and has an expiry date of August 31, 2025.

The reason for the recall was the discovery of defects in I seal several jars. This affects its quality, but not the safety of the drug for patients. Therefore, those who were able to take Augmentin from the above-mentioned batch have nothing to fear. Despite this, the autonomous communities have already been asked to remove any bottles that may remain in the institutions and return them to the laboratory in the usual way.

What is Augmentin used for?

Amoxicillin is a penicillin-like antibiotic that is widely used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, ear, or urinary tract, among other things. It has long been discovered that many bacteria have the ability resist amoxicillin attack breaking down its molecules. They do this with the help of an enzyme called beta-lactamases. For this reason, for many years amoxicillin was used together with a beta-lactamase inhibitor called clavulanic acid.

The generic version is usually prescribed, but the most widely available brand in Spain is Augmentin, developed by Glaxo Welcome Production and is marketed under the authorization of Glaxosmithkline, SA.

What can we do if we have it at home?

It is important to insist that this defect of Augmentin does not pose any risk to the consumer. Although the bottle is poorly sealed, they are usually supplied in cardboard boxes that are also sealed. It is highly unlikely that there is pollution.

It is also unlikely that we have a bottle of this antibiotic at home, as the error was discovered very quickly. But if so, the best option is to take it to the pharmacy where it was purchased. Over there They will know how to act.

In addition to starting the return procedure to the lab, it will be exchanged for another batch of Augmentin or a generic. First of all, this is very important do not stop treatmentas this may contribute to antibiotic resistance. Also, the infection may not heal properly.