You can buy amoxicillin and clavulanate online at most pharmacies with a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. It is also available at local pharmacies.

Need a prescription for amoxicillin and clavulanate? Book an appointment with the provider of your choice on the Sesame website. Your provider will review your symptoms and medical history to determine if amoxicillin and clavulanate is an appropriate treatment option for you. If prescribed, your prescription can be sent to a local pharmacy for same-day pickup.

Amoxicillin and clavulanate is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that treats a wide variety of conditions.

Amoxicillin and clavulanate can treat the following conditions:

• Bronchitis
• Cellulitis
• Ear infections
• Pneumonia
• Sinus infections
• Urinary tract infections (as an alternate treatment)

It is important to only use antibiotics like amoxicillin and clavulanate when prescribed, as taking antibiotics when they are not needed can increase your chance of contracting an antibiotic-resistant infection. Remember that antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections and will not work against viral infections like the common cold or flu.

Amoxicillin and clavulanate is stronger than some antibiotics and less strong than others. Amoxicillin and clavulanate is stronger than plain amoxicillin as the clavulanate helps it work better.

Antibiotics are classified based on the type of bacteria they kill. Amoxicillin and clavulanate is classified as broad-spectrum, meaning it works on many different types of bacteria. Other antibiotics may be more narrow-spectrum, meaning they work on fewer types of bacteria, while other antibiotics can be used only in the hospital for very severe infections.

Stronger antibiotics kill off more bacteria and increase your risk of secondary infections, such as a yeast infection or a C. diff infection. They also increase your risk of side effects and antibiotic resistance. Your provider will pick an antibiotic that is effective against the specific bacteria that are causing your infection, while taking your health history and allergies into consideration.

Alcohol does not interact with amoxicillin and clavulanate, but it is best to avoid alcohol until you are finished with your antibiotic and have recovered. Alcohol can cause similar gastrointestinal side effects to amoxicillin and clavulanate, including nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Alcohol can also weaken your immune system. A healthy immune system is needed to fight off infections. Drinking alcohol can prolong the infection and delay healing.

The World Health Organization states that there is no safe level of alcohol to consume. Alcohol increases your risk of other health conditions, including cancer. Reach out to your healthcare provider if you have any questions about alcohol use.

Amoxicillin and clavulanate is not a first-line medication used to treat sexually transmitted diseases. The CDC recommends other treatments as they are more effective and less likely to have antibiotic resistance.

In women who are pregnant and develop chlamydia, amoxicillin is used as an alternative agent when other therapies cannot be used. Your provider will review your health history, allergies, and current symptoms to determine the best treatment for your condition.

If you take amoxicillin and clavulanate on an empty stomach, you are more likely to experience gastrointestinal side effects. These side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and gas.

It is best to take amoxicillin and clavulanate with food. This also increases the medication's absorption, ensuring it works well. While food is recommended, a high-fat meal is not. This can decrease the effect of clavulanate.