Are “Augmentin 625” and “amoxiclav 625” the same medicine?
Yes. “Augmentin 625” and “amoxiclav 625” usually refer to the same combination antibiotic: amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid, with a total strength commonly described as 625 mg per tablet (typically expressed as 500 mg amoxicillin + 125 mg clavulanic acid). The difference is generally the brand name (Augmentin) versus the generic/combination name (amoxiclav).
Why do the names look different if the ingredients are the same?
“Augmentin” is a brand name; “amoxiclav” is the generic name commonly used to describe the amoxicillin + clavulanic acid combination. Many countries list tablets by the total strength (like “625”), so both names can appear to match even when one is branded and one is generic.
What to check so you don’t mix up different “625” products
Even when both say “625,” confirm the exact ingredient breakdown on the box or prescription label (for example, “amoxicillin 500 mg + clavulanic acid 125 mg”). Different formulations can exist (different dosing ratios, extended-release versions, or different tablet types), so the safest approach is to match the active-ingredient amounts, not only the “625” label.
Can they be swapped if a prescription says one name?
If the label shows the same active ingredient amounts (amoxicillin 500 mg + clavulanic acid 125 mg per tablet), then they are typically considered equivalent for prescribing and dispensing. If the breakdown differs, they should not be assumed interchangeable.
If you share the exact text from your medicine label (including the amoxicillin and clavulanic acid amounts), I can help confirm whether your specific “625” products match.