The human body is like a complex device that is subject to all sorts of influences. Viral infections, bacteria that provoke inflammatory processes, manifested by swelling of tissues, fever and such general symptoms as weakness, fatigue, can permanently unsettle. In addition, each ailment makes its own well-being, adding characteristic pain.
Application
Infectious diseases are usually treated with antibiotic therapy. And here it is very important to determine which particular bacterium causes changes in the tissues. Penicillin antibiotics, such as Amoxicillin tablets, are prescribed for diseases of the ENT organs and respiratory system, urinary tract, as well as infections of the skin, genitals and intestines caused by microorganisms sensitive to this drug. It is also used for sinusitis, otitis media, tonsillitis.
In such complex diseases as pneumonia, lung abscess, gonorrhea, salmonellosis, dysentery, in most cases, doctors in combination therapy with other drugs prescribe the drug "Amoxicillin". The instruction for use of the tablet states that before starting treatment, a test for an allergic reaction should be performed, because this remedy has a lot of side effects.
Side effects
Among the negative phenomena, skin rashes in the form of urticaria and anaphylactic shock are most often observed. Side effects can also occur from the digestive tract - this is nausea, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, and even darkening and brittleness of tooth enamel. In isolated cases, the development of liver failure, hepatitis and various kinds of colitis were observed.
During the period of use, dizziness, migraines, hyperactivity, convulsions, candidiasis and hemolytic anemia can also occur. Therefore, it is very important to measure the benefits and risks of using Amoxicillin in the treatment . Instructions for use of the tablet describe clear rules for the use of this drug, which are very important to observe.
Taking the drug and dose
In each individual case, the doctor, examining the patient and determining the severity of the condition, prescribes a certain dose of Amoxicillin. Instructions for use of the tablet indicate that its volume for adults and children from ten years of age is usually 0.5 grams 3 times a day. In severe cases, it can be increased to 1 gram 3 times a day. For children from five years old, it will be quite enough 0.75 grams per day, divided into three doses. For very young people, the calculation of the drug is carried out from the calculation of 20 mg / kg body weight. This applies to any form of Amoxicillin. Instructions for use of the tablet may not contain information on how to give the baby this remedy, and if the child cannot swallow the whole tablet, then it must be crushed and dissolved in a small amount of water. After this, the suspension is best given from a syringe without a needle or a small dispenser, directing the jet over the cheek.
This drug is available in tablet form with a dosage of 250 or 500 mg. There are many analogues to this medicine, but for all, the main component is amoxicillin. Instructions (the price of the medicine is very low - 10-20 rubles) is attached to each package. Therefore, before purchasing an expensive drug, you need to consider the option of an analogue at a better offer.