Augmentin Oral Suspension and Elidel

• Generic Name: amoxicillin / clavulanate
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, powder, for oral suspension, tablets
• Other Brand Names: Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR

Augmentin contains a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic belonging to a group of drugs called penicillins. Amoxicillin fights bacteria in the body.

Clavulanate potassium is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that helps prevent certain bacteria from becoming resistant to amoxicillin.

Augmentin is used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and infections of the skin.

• Generic Name: pimecrolimus topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Elidel

Elidel (pimecrolimus) is an immunosuppressant. It works by decreasing your body's immune system to help slow down the growth of atopic dermatitis (eczema) on your skin.

Elidel Cream is used to treat severe atopic dermatitis (eczema} when other medications have not worked well.

Elidel Cream may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.