Antibiotic associated diarrhoea occurs in about 5-30% of patients either early during antibiotic therapy or up to two months after the end of the treatment. 1 – 3 The frequency of antibiotic associated diarrhoea depends on the definition of diarrhoea, the inciting antimicrobial agents, and host factors. Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea. Medically reviewed on Sep 11, 2018. Health Guide; What Is It? In healthy people, many different species of bacteria live inside the bowel. taking AUGMENTIN DUO 400 SUSPENSION, do not give any more AUGMENTIN DUO 400 SUSPENSION and tell the doctor at once. If your child develops severe diarrhoea either while taking AUGMENTIN DUO 400 SUSPENSION or within several weeks after treatment, tell the doctor as soon as possible. Do. AUGMENTIN® DUO 400 SUSPENSION [3] not give any medication to stop the diarrhoea (eg Lomotil or Imodium. As with any medication, it is possible to develop side effects while taking Augmentin ® (amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium). Diarrhea was one of the most common side effects reported with this medication. Try to drink plenty of water while you are taking co-amoxiclav, to help keep your kidneys working well. You can take your doses before or after food. You can take your doses before or after food. If you forget to take a dose, take one as soon as you remember. taking AUGMENTIN SYRUP, do not give any more AUGMENTIN SYRUP and tell the doctor immediately. If your child develops severe diarrhoea either while taking AUGMENTIN SYRUP or within several weeks after treatment, tell the doctor as soon as possible. Do not give any medication to stop the diarrhoea (eg Lomotil ® or Imodium ). Things you must not do: Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even. weeks after AUGMENTIN has been stopped. Diarrhoea or stomach cramps may mean that you have a serious condition affecting your bowel. You may need urgent medical care. Do not take any diarrhoea medicine without first checking with your doctor. If you get a sore white mouth or tongue while taking or soon after stopping AUGMENTIN, tell your doctor. Also tell your doctor if you get vaginal itching. How to Prevent Diarrhea While You Take Antibiotics. When you need to take antibiotics to treat a bacterial infection, the last thing you want to do is add more symptoms into the mix. weeks after AUGMENTIN has been stopped. Diarrhoea or stomach cramps may mean that you have a serious condition affecting your bowel. You may need urgent medical care. Do not take any diarrhoea medicine without first checking with your doctor. If you get a sore white mouth or tongue while. 3 taking or soon after stopping AUGMENTIN, tell your doctor. Also tell your doctor if you get vaginal. PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER AUGMENTIN® 625 mg TABLETS (co-amoxiclav (amoxicillin and clavulanic acid)) This medicine is available as the above name but will be referred to as Augmentin throughout this leaflet.