Popular Puppy Picture Search. The Side Effects of Albon in Dogs. Albon is the brand name given to sulfamethoxazole, an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections in dogs. While this antibiotic is generally considered safe and is widely prescribed by veterinarians, there are a few side effects that might be a concern.
Augmentin Â® (amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium) is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of different infections, including: 1  Lower respiratory tract infections (such as pneumonia).2  Ear infections.n order to prevent this, broad-spectrum antibiotics (which are active against a wide range of bacteria) should not be used to treat infections that could be treated by an antibiotic with a narrower spectrum of activity. Augmentin is usually considered a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Augmentin is a combination antibiotic, specifically a mix of Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxicillin, as you might guess, is in the penicillin family. Clavulanic acid is a medication that works by inhibiting an enzyme called penicillinase or beta-lactamase that some bacteria produce that destroys penicillin-related drugs. So, clavulonic acid makes Amoxicillin work better in these bacteria.