The common cold and infectious diseases can by no means be considered a rarity, especially among children. In some cases, specialized treatment is necessary - it is then that Flemoklav solutab is prescribed for children. This tool effectively fights against diseases of bacterial origin.
The drug "Flemoklav solutab" for children: release form, composition and pharmacological properties
This medicine is available in the form of elongated tablets. The color may be white or yellowish with dark brown dots.
The main active substance of this tool is amoxicillin trihydrate, which is a fairly effective antibiotic of the penicillin series. Potassium clavulanate is also present in the preparation. The tablet also contains saccharin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, vanillin and apricot flavoring - these are auxiliary substances.
This drug acts bactericidal - it inhibits the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, thus preventing their active reproduction. The medicine is effective in combating completely different strains of bacteria, both gram-positive and gram-negative.
The active substances of the drug are quickly and easily absorbed by the intestinal mucosa and are carried together with blood to various tissues and organs. The components of the drug are mainly excreted by the kidneys, and most of them are neutralized in the first six hours after administration.
The drug "Flemoklav salutab": indications for use
This medicine is prescribed to patients in the presence of infectious and inflammatory diseases. But it is worth noting that the drug is effective only in the fight against bacteria sensitive to its active components.
So, this tool is used in the treatment of bacterial diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract. It is also used for diseases of the ENT organs. On the other hand, Flemoklav (for children) is effective in the presence of infections of the skin and soft tissues, as well as in violation of the kidneys, reproductive system and urinary tract. It is also prescribed for some infectious diseases of the joints and bone tissues, including osteomyelitis.
The drug "Flemoklav solutab" for children: instructions for use
It is worth noting immediately that the dosage for the child, especially if he is less than 12 years old, must be determined individually by the doctor. Below are only recommended doses.
- Children from three months to two years old need to take 125 mg of amoxicillin twice a day.
- If the child is from two to seven years old, then he needs to take 125 mg of amoxicillin three times a day.
- Children, whose age is from 7 to 12 years, take 250 mg of the drug three times a day.
- Children over 12 years old are allowed to take 500 mg three times a day.
If necessary, the doctor has the right to change the dosage. For example, in severe or chronic diseases, the dose of an antibiotic can be doubled. The tablet must be taken immediately before meals with water. If necessary, it can be dissolved in 100 ml of boiled water.
The drug "Flemoklav solutab" for children: contraindications
These drugs have a number of characteristic contraindications. It is prohibited for children with pronounced sensitivity to amoxicillin and other antibiotics of the penicillin and cephalosporrin series. The medicine can not be taken in the presence of infectious mononucleosis, as well as in renal failure and lymphocytic leukemia.
The drug "Flemoklav" for children: possible side effects
Most often, this drug causes reactions from the gastrointestinal tract. This can be vomiting and nausea, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, excessive formation and accumulation of gas in the intestines.
Occasionally, taking the remedy can cause dizziness or headaches. In case of overdose, convulsions may occur. Sometimes sleep disturbances, anxiety, hyperactivity, unexplained aggression are observed.