One of the newest medications, which is famous for its very high effectiveness, is the antibiotic Sumamed. This explains the fact that doctors quite often prescribe it to children as well. Parents should know that this is a fairly powerful drug with a wide spectrum of action. In addition, it is available not only in the form of tablets, but also as "Sumamed" - suspension for children. The instruction positions that it is very important for use in the treatment of young children. Quite conveniently, the medicine is taken only once a day.
Like any medicine, Sumamed has a wide range of contraindications and side effects. But since the use of this drug is carried out only for serious reasons, for the sake of the antibacterial effect, side effects in very rare cases are advisable and can be neglected.
"Sumamed" - suspension for children. Instructions and dosage
The suspension is prescribed for oral administration once a day. Recommended use after 2 hours after or 1 hour before a meal, due to the higher bioavailability of the drug.
"Sumamed" - a suspension for children, the instruction of which provides for admission from 6 months of age:
- with infections of the lower and upper respiratory tract, and soft tissues, and skin. Assign in a dose of 30 mg / kg per course. The course lasts 3 days, taking 1 time per day, 10 mg per kg of body weight;
- for chronic erythema migrans, take a dose of 20 mg of the drug per kg of body weight on the first day and 10 mg in the next 4 days. Dose per course - 60 mg per 1 kg of body weight.
Also, "Sumamed" is used to treat diseases of the duodenum and stomach, which are associated with Helicobacter pylori, necessarily in combination with other drugs and antisecretory drugs. It is also suitable for the treatment of cervicitis / urethritis. Here the doses and duration of treatment are selected individually by the doctor.
"Sumamed" - suspension for children. Instructions for reception and preparation
The powder is diluted with boiled or distilled water. To do this, add 12 ml, if the substance is 400 mg, and 18 ml, if 800 mg, to the vial with the active substance. In 5 ml of the finished suspension of the main active substance, that is, azithromycin, contains 100 mg. Accordingly, 5 ml of Sumamed Forte suspension for children contain 200 mg of the basic substance. It is recommended to store the prepared suspension for no more than 5 days.
Shake the contents of the vial thoroughly until uniform before use. Be sure to immediately give the child a few sips of tea immediately after taking the antibiotic. This will help flush out the mouth and swallow the rest of the suspension.
Now many parents understand why and how to take Sumamed to their children. But you must know the contraindications. It is strictly forbidden to use the drug for treatment without a doctor’s prescription, for especially severe diseases of the kidneys and liver, and hypersensitivity to macrolides, which are part of Sumamed, a suspension for children. The instruction warns its use in newborns due to lack of data, during pregnancy and during lactation, arrhythmias.
Side effects
Adverse reactions in this antibiotic are rare, but it is still useful to know them. Allergies are possible in the form of a rash, Quincke's edema, urticaria, conjunctivitis, itching; cholestatic jaundice, nausea, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, gastritis, decreased appetite, nephritis, vaginal candidiasis, chest pain, headaches, hyperkinesia, neurosis, sleep disturbances, and excessive anxiety may appear.
It is widely known for a long time that antibiotics, in addition to intestinal microflora, kill the immunity of an already weakened patient. Therefore, do not start the disease and act correctly already with the appearance of the initial signs of the disease. And in this case, your baby will not need antibiotics for sure.