The medicine “Zedex” is a third-generation antibiotic of the cephalosporin series. The drug has a bactericidal effect. The mechanism of action of the drug is due to the suppression of the synthesis of bacterial cell wall. Due to the special chemical structure, the active component is highly resistant to beta-lactamases, which, in turn, explains the activity against many bacteria that produce these compounds and are resistant to other cephalosporins (including penicillins). The main substance is ceftibutene. Do not take the drug on your own without specialist supervision. Before use, you should visit a doctor.
Indications
The medicine "Zedex" for children and adults is prescribed for pathologies of an infectious and inflammatory nature, provoked by sensitive bacteria. Indications include respiratory system diseases. Among the diseases noted pharyngitis, scarlet fever, tonsillitis, acute sinusitis. The indications also include otitis media in children, acute bronchitis or pneumonia. A medicine is also prescribed for lesions of the urinary tract, complicated and uncomplicated, including. The drug is indicated for gastroenteritis and enteritis, provoked by a number of bacteria.
Mode of application
The medicine "Zedex" for children is recommended in the form of a syrup for oral administration. The optimal dosage is nine milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The amount of funds taken per day should not be more than 400 mg. In acute enteritis of a bacterial nature, it is allowed to divide the daily dose into 2 doses. With a child’s body weight greater than forty-five kilograms, and also if the child is more than ten years old, dosages are prescribed in the same way as for an adult. It is recommended to drink the suspension about an hour or two before or after meals. Shake the bottle before use. For adults, the recommended dosage is 400 mg per day. Capsules can be taken at any time, regardless of food.
Contraindications Adverse reactions
The drug is not prescribed for hypersensitivity. “Zedex” medication is contraindicated for children under the age of one year. This is due to a lack of information about the safety of its effects. Against the background of taking the medicine, the development of hemolytic and aplastic anemia, bleeding, renal dysfunction, toxic nephropathy is likely. Patients have colitis, an increase in bilirubin, severe diarrhea, leukopenia, thrombocytosis, and a decrease in hemoglobin. In some cases, allergic reactions are likely. Some patients experience dizziness, vomiting, dyspeptic symptoms, heartburn, headaches. As the practice of using the Zedex medicine (for children and adults) shows, most patients tolerate treatment well. However, if a negative reaction occurs, you should visit a doctor.
Overdose
When taking an increased amount of the drug, there were no signs of toxicity. There is no specific antidote. In this regard, they recommend therapy in accordance with the symptoms (gastric lavage, etc.).