Augmentin: what's in it, and is it OK in pregnancy?
Augmentin is a brand name, not a single medicine. What matters in pregnancy and while breastfeeding is what's inside it.
In short
Augmentin contains amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.
Can I take co-amoxiclav while pregnant or breastfeeding? covers this combination as a whole.
What's in Augmentin
| Product (as NPPA lists it) | Composition (NPPA's wording) | Company |
|---|---|---|
| AUGMENTIN 1000/200 MG INJECTION 20 ML | “AMOXYCILLIN + CLAVULANIC ACID INJECTION 1000/200 MG” | GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. |
| AUGMENTIN 250/125 MG TABLET 10 | “AMOXYCILLIN + CLAVULANIC ACID TABLET 250/125 MG” | GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. |
| AUGMENTIN 250/50 MG INJECTION 10 ML | “AMOXYCILLIN + CLAVULANIC ACID INJECTION 250/50 MG” | GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. |
| AUGMENTIN 500/100 MG INJECTION 2 ML | “AMOXYCILLIN + CLAVULANIC ACID INJECTION 500/100 MG” | GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. |
| AUGMENTIN DDS 400/57 MG SYRUP 30 ML | “AMOXYCILLIN + CLAVULANIC ACID SYRUP 400/57 MG” | GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. |
| AUGMENTIN DUO 200/28.5 MG DRY SYRUP 30 ML | “AMOXYCILLIN + CLAVULANIC ACID DRY SYRUP 200/28.5 MG” | GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. |
| AUGMENTIN DUO 250/125 MG TABLET 10 | “AMOXYCILLIN + CLAVULANIC ACID TABLET 250/125 MG” | GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. |
| AUGMENTIN DUO 500/125 MG TABLET 10 | “AMOXYCILLIN + CLAVULANIC ACID TABLET 500/125 MG” | GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. |
| AUGMENTIN DUO 875/125 MG TABLET 10 | “AMOXYCILLIN + CLAVULANIC ACID TABLET 875/125 MG” | GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. |
Same brand name can cover different products — check your pack.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: read the ingredient pages
Is co-amoxiclav safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding? covers this combination as a whole.
This page gives no pregnancy or breastfeeding verdict of its own. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Augmentin in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Sources
- Composition per NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, Government of India) data (Jul 2026): Pharma Sahi Daam, brand “AUGMENTIN”.
Sources checked 26 September 2026. How we source and check every page.
Educational information, not medical advice.