Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid

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Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (INN) or co-amoxiclav (BAN) is a combination antibiotic consisting ofamoxicillin trihydrate, a -lactam antibiotic, and potassium clavulanate, a -lactamase inhibitor. This combination results in an antibiotic with an increased spectrum of action and restored efficacy against amoxicillin-resistant bacteria that produce -lactamase. Unlike co-trimoxazole, the BAN has not been widely adopted internationally. Trade names [1] includeAugmentin (by GlaxoSmithKline), Clavamox (by Pfizer), and many others.

Medical uses
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is widely used to treat many infections caused by susceptible bacteria, such as urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and infections caused by the bacterial flora of the mouth, such as dental infections, infected animal bites, and infected [1][2] human bites (including uncomplicated "clenched-fist" or "reverse-bite" injuries).