Before taking amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, tell your doctor if you use one of the following:

* Allopurinol (Zyloprim);
* Probenecid (Benemid) or
* Another antibiotic (for the same or another infection).

If you use one of these drugs, you May not be able to use amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, or you must May dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium can make birth control pills less effective. Use a second non-hormone method of birth control (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) to prevent pregnancy by taking amoxicillin clavulanate potassium.

May, there are other drugs that are not can Effect amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Talk to your doctor all prescription medications and you are using. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbs and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.