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.
I refuse it with my kids because it never works for them or if it does, as soon as they come off, the symptoms come right back. I think Augmentin works better. Augmentin is similar to amoxicillin but has a substance that breaks down the cell membrane of an anaerobic bacteria and allows the antibiotic to work better. If it has been a few days and there is no improvement, I would notify the Dr that it is not working.