What Should I Do Now I Mistakenly Gave My 2.5 Child Augmentin Which Is Pale Yellow?

Posted on Thu, 13 Apr 2023

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Question : Hi, I mistakenly gave my 2.5 child augmentin which is pale yellow. I forgot to refrigerate it. I just gave one dose of 3.5ml. Will there be any adverse effect?? What should I do now??

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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query and I understand your concern..

As per your history you forgot to store augmentin in fridge ,If amoxicillin/clavulanate is left out of the refrigerator overnight it should still be good, it won't cause much harm ,just that it won't taste that good as when refrigerated.

It's potency may slightly reduce in higher temperature regions if left outside.

Reconstituted amoxicillin clavulanate potassium stored at room temperature (27- 29oC) is stable for five days hence use of reconstituted suspension that was not properly refrigerated after the fifth day should be discarded.

Hope this helps,
Take care.

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng