The medicine "Flemoklav Solutab" is an antibiotic with a wide spectrum of action. It is active against gram-negative, gram-positive organisms, including beta-lactamase-producing bacteria. The tool includes a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. This combination makes it possible to increase the spectrum of action in comparison with monotherapy.
Amoxicillin is inactivated by beta-lactamases, which is why it is inactive during monotherapy against beta-lactamase-producing strains. Clavulanic acid produces a slight antimicrobial effect.
Indications for use of the tool "Flemoklav Solyutab"
Reviews of experts indicate the effectiveness of the drug in the treatment of infections of varying severity and localization caused by microflora susceptible to the combination of clavulanic acid and amoxicillin. In particular, in otolaryngological practice, the drug is prescribed for infections of soft tissues, organs of the genitourinary system, skin, and respiratory tract. The medicine "Flemoklav Solyutab", the reviews of doctors about which are very positive, is also used for osteomyelitis, postoperative infections, sepsis, peritonitis.
Release form and composition
The medicine is available in the form of dispersed tablets. Each unit contains amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, respectively, in amounts of 125 and 31.25 mg, 250 and 62.5 mg, 500 and 125 mg, 875 and 125 mg. The tablets are packaged in cell packs of five or seven units. One box of product may include two or four packs. Auxiliary components in the composition of the drug are saccharin, vanillin and others.
The way to use the tool "Flemoklav Solutab"
Doctors' reviews confirm the importance of following the instructions regarding the method of taking the medicine to achieve the best result. Tablets need to be swallowed whole (you can not chew), while washing down with water in a small amount. You can pre-dissolve the medicine in water and drink it (1 tablet in half a glass of drinking water). To reduce the risk of unpleasant effects, Flemoklav Solyutab, a patient’s reviews about which are mostly good, should be taken immediately before meals. To achieve the best therapeutic effect, tablets should be drunk at regular intervals. After the symptoms of the pathology cease, for another three days you need to continue taking the medicine. The duration of the therapeutic course and dose is determined by the attending physician. Typically, patients weighing more than 40 kg are prescribed 500 mg three times a day. In the case of serious illnesses, as well as with recurring chronic diseases, the dose is increased to 875-1000 mg three times a day. The medicine "Flemoklav Solutab" for children weighing in the range of 13-40 kg per day is prescribed in an amount of 20-30 mg per 1 kg of weight. The daily dose should be divided into three doses.
Contraindications
Do not prescribe a medicine to people with intolerance to the substances that make up the drug, as well as to those who suffer from lymphocytic leukemia and infectious mononucleosis. It is not recommended to use the drug for the treatment of children weighing less than 13 kg.