Previously, people had no idea what antibiotics are. They were treated with decoctions and herbs and did not even assume that many of them have the same antibacterial effect. Modern medicine and pharmacology are developing rapidly enough, which is why mankind has learned about antibiotics and other drugs.
Of course, now doctors can provide assistance to almost all patients, and the effect of the drugs is getting better over the years. All the same groups of antibacterial drugs are being modernized, more and more new drugs are being introduced.
For example, the invention of a synthetic combination of clavulanic acid and conventional amoxicillin has solved many problems.
To begin with, this combination drug with the original name - Augmentin, has several advantages over its previous counterparts.
Augmentin antibiotic is a universal drug that is equally suitable for both children and adults. At the same time, it is well absorbed and tolerated, and also very convenient to use.
Augmentin antibiotic : instruction.
The drug is available in two forms - tablet and powder, from which a suspension for oral administration is made.
The antibiotic augmentin has a more pronounced activity compared to all antibacterial drugs . This is due to the fact that clavulanate, which is part of the drug, does not allow amoxicillin beta-lactamases to break down, which significantly enhances its effect. Accordingly, the spectrum of antibacterial activity is expanding, i.e. the drug has a detrimental effect on most groups of positive and negative bacteria.
In children, it is also preferable to use only protected penicillins, for example, the antibiotic augmentin. Mainly because children are more prone to adverse and allergic reactions to various substances. And this drug is practically safe for kids and teens. The only nuance that doctors and parents should remember is that this drug has not passed clinical trials in children under two years of age, therefore it is necessary to use it with caution.
The use of antibiotics in pregnant and lactating women is a huge problem today. Not only do the doctors themselves fear a teratogenic effect on the fetus, so also future mothers flatly refuse to take this group of drugs. It should be borne in mind that infection is much more dangerous for a child than antibiotics themselves, so if you need to take medications, then you need to take them.
However, they try not to prescribe the augmentin antibiotic to pregnant women only if there is no other way out, but during the lactation period the drug is absolutely safe for both mother and baby.
To the question "how to take Augmentin," I want to answer simply: any antibiotic must be taken correctly! Self-medication and the appointment of the drug “as needed” among the population became very popular. This is just wrong.
Augmentin is taken in three doses, but the dosage will vary depending on the age and severity of the disease. For children under 12 years of age, a dosage of 125-250 mg per day is recommended, and for adults 500-750 mg.
This combination drug is prescribed for infections of the upper respiratory tract, otitis media and sinusitis, pneumonia. Do not forget that the need for the appointment of the drug is determined only by the attending physician.
It is necessary to take Augmentin for at least 3-4 days, and then the duration of treatment depends on the severity of the process. Clinical well-being should be felt already on the 2-3rd day of taking the drug, in severe cases on the 6th day.
It is necessary to use an antibiotic immediately before meals, with a small amount of liquid. Do not combine the drug with enterosorbents and laxatives. If after the first dose you notice any unusual sensations or rashes, you must consult your doctor and stop taking the drug for a while.