In childhood, infections are quite difficult to avoid. Some of them, as a rule, require the use of antibiotics. Often parents are scared by the need to take such drugs, because there are many myths about their infinite harm to the body. But it should be remembered that doctors prescribe antibiotic treatment only if the benefit exceeds the harm. With the correct application and compliance with all recommendations, side effects can be minimized.
Antibiotic in suspension
Suspension antibacterial drugs are popularly called baby antibiotics. It is convenient to give drugs in this form to infants, newborns and older children. After all, it is far from always that a baby, even at the age of five or six, will be able to swallow a whole pill on his own, and caring parents naturally do not want to choose injections when there is a sparing alternative.
In the event that the doctor does not insist on injections, it makes sense to ask whether the prescribed antibiotic in suspension can be purchased. At the factory, the manufacturers grind the solid into powder or crush it into granules. Then the resulting product is packaged in bottles.
Preparing a suspension at home is simple: just pour boiled chilled water into the pharmacy bottle to the mark indicated on the bottle. At the same time, half of the required amount is first filled, the medicine is thoroughly stirred, shaken, allowed to stand for a while, then added to the mark and the vessel is again shaken so that the sediment does not remain at the bottom. The resulting substance is dosed using a special syringe or spoon to the desired volume.
As a rule, antibiotics in suspension have a rather pleasant smell and fruity taste, a child does not have to persuade a long time to drink such a medicine. It is worth noting that antibiotic preparations in the form of a suspension are primarily created for children. They are intended for infants, infants, babies up to five or six years old, and sometimes even older if the child is capricious, refusing to take pills on their own.
For the convenience of mothers and fathers, suspensions are produced in different dosages, that is, the concentration of the active ingredient in a dry preparation is different. From the age of twelve, children can already take capsules.
List of antibiotics for children in suspension
Currently, the pharmaceutical market offers many antibiotics in suspension. The most popular of them are as follows:
- Suprax.
- "Pantsef."
- Klacid.
- Cephalexin.
- "Azithromycin."
- Macropen.
- "Azitroks".
- "Augmentin."
- Amoxicillin.
- Amoxiclav.
- Ospamox.
- Zinnat.
- Hemomycin.
- "Sumamed."
Next, we consider each of them in more detail.
Suprax
This is a fairly strong, and at the same time effective antibiotic, belonging to the cephalosporin group. It is prescribed in case of a neglected form of the disease, with its severe course or when weaker medications do not have the proper effect. This drug is usually prescribed against a background of bacterial infections of the respiratory canals, in the case of pharyngitis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, and in diseases of the urinary duct caused by microbes, for example, against the background of cystitis. Prescribe antibiotic in suspension "Supraks" can children and with otitis media.
Suspension of the child is done in two stages. First, 40 milliliters of boiled chilled water is added. Shake and let stand. Next, add the rest to the mark on the bottle. Again shake the vessel so that undissolved particles remain. For children under six months of age, Suprax is not recommended. Dosage is calculated taking into account weight and age:
- From six months to a year, they give up to 80 milligrams twice a week.
- From a year to four years - 100 milligrams in two divided doses throughout the week.
- From five to eleven - up to 200 milligrams twice seven days.
"Pantsef"
What else is on the list of antibiotics in suspension? "Pantsef" is a very powerful drug that is prescribed for children with complex pharyngitis, tonsillitis and tonsillitis. It is effective in the treatment of sinusitis, bronchitis and purulent otitis media. In pharmacies, there are granules for diluting a suspension, as well as a powder used for the same purpose. As a rule, the medicine is prescribed at the age of six months to twelve years at 8 milligrams per kilogram of baby's weight once for ten days. The suspension is stored in the refrigerator for no more than two weeks.
Klacid
This broad-spectrum antibiotic in suspension from the macrolide group is often prescribed for bronchitis, pneumonia, pharyngitis and otitis media. It is effective for skin infections. The pharmacist can offer powders for suspension in two packings - 125 and 250 milligrams in 5 milliliters of the finished medicine. "Klacid" has a distinctive feature, namely, that this suspension can be given to the baby both with food, and before or after. It absolutely does not matter much. In addition, such a suspension can be washed down with milk (although, according to general rules, antibacterial drugs are not supplemented with this product).
It is worth paying attention to the concentration of the drug. When using Klacid 250, 250 mg will be contained in 5 milliliters of the active ingredient preparation. It turns out that 150 milligrams of the drug required by a child weighing 20 kilograms will be contained in 3 milliliters of suspension. Usually, from the age of birth to twelve years, 7.5 milligrams of the drug per kilogram of weight is prescribed twice for five days. The finished suspension is stored for no more than fourteen days.
Cephalexin
This is the name of the antibiotic in suspension in many people by ear. This cephalosporin is used to treat a variety of respiratory diseases in children. “Cephalexin” is also prescribed for bacterial pathologies of the genitourinary system in case of cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis. The pharmacy offers powders of various dosages: 125, 250, or 500 milligrams in 5 milliliters. And also there are granules from which a suspension can be made. You need to take the finished medicine about an hour before a meal. The dosage for the antibiotic in suspension is as follows:
- Up to a year take 0.5 grams twice seven days.
- From a year to six years - 1 gram twice a week.
- From six to ten years - also 1 gram to four times a day for a week.
- Ten to fourteen - 2 grams four times seven days.
"Azithromycin"
This strong antibiotic quickly copes with microorganisms acting as causative agents of tonsillitis, tonsillitis, otitis media. He fights with atypical respiratory diseases caused by chlamydia or mycoplasma. The drug is beneficial for babies with skin infections, as well as some diseases of the stomach. The suspension presented is available in two concentrations - 100 and 200 milligrams in 5 milliliters. The drug is not recommended for children up to six months. The dosage in this case will be as follows: from six months to twelve years, 10 milligrams per kilogram of weight is prescribed once for three to four days.
Macropen
This is a worthy representative of antibiotics belonging to the macrolide group, it can be recommended by a doctor for bronchitis, even in the case of its chronic form, as well as for otitis media and against the background of sinusitis. Its use is also advisable in the treatment of diphtheria, pneumonia and whooping cough. The medicine can be bought in the format of a suspension, or rather in the form of granules intended for further dilution. The dosage is as follows:
- From birth to six months, they take 130 milligrams twice seven days.
- From six months to two years - 260 milligrams twice a week.
- From two years to four - 350 mg twice seven days.
- From four to six - 525 mg also twice a day for one week.
- From six and older - 785 mg in two divided doses for seven days.
Azitroks
This antibiotic is rapidly absorbed and instantly excreted from the body, completely not accumulating in the tissues. It is prescribed for children suffering from bronchitis, pneumonia, otitis media, including the purulent nature of the disease. The drug is very effective for sinusitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, as well as in the case of some inflammation of the ureters and bladder. A suspension of this antibiotic is made from a finished pharmaceutical powder. The dosage is as follows: from birth to twelve years old, use from 5 to 10 milligrams per kilogram of weight once for five days. For adolescents from twelve years old, this antibiotic is recommended in capsules, since in the case of taking the liquid form of the drug, it becomes difficult to achieve the desired dosage.
Augmentin
This is perhaps the most common drug in pediatrics related to the penicillin series, it helps to cope with various infections of the respiratory organs and otolaryngological diseases. The antibiotic Augmentin is no less effective in suspension in the treatment of a number of urinary tract infections, as well as with ailments of bones and joints. Pharmacists can find three concentrations of the dry component for the preparation of the medicine: 125, 200 and 400 milligrams in 5 milliliters. From birth to twelve years, doctors usually prescribe to babies 30 milligrams per kilogram of weight three times for seven days. For children who weigh more than 40 kilograms, the drug in tablet form is recommended.
The prepared suspension is stored for no more than one week.
Amoxicillin
This is another popular suspension antibiotic. With bronchitis, it is quite effective. Children are also prescribed it for tonsillitis, pneumonia, otitis media. This is a very effective medicine against pathogens of pyelonephritis and cystitis. It can become the main drug in the treatment regimen for typhoid fever, as well as cholecystitis. The drug is prescribed for salmonellosis and meningitis. This drug suspension is available in a single concentration of 250 milligrams in 5 milliliters. The dosage for children will be as follows:
- From birth to two years, it is required to take 20 milligrams per kilo of weight three times from five to fourteen days.
- From two years to five - 125 milligrams three times from seven to fourteen days.
- From five to ten years - 250 milligrams three times from seven to fourteen days.
- Children who are over the age of ten already take three hundred milligrams three times from seven to fourteen days.
Amoxiclav
The antibiotic Amoxiclav in suspension is quite popular. It belongs to the penicillin series. It is prescribed for various otolaryngological diseases and respiratory diseases. A doctor can prescribe it to a child for the treatment of urethritis, cystitis, bone and muscle infections. In pharmacies, bottles of dry matter of 250, 125 and 400 milligrams in 5 milliliters are currently available. The dosage is as follows:
- From birth to three months, take 2 ml for five to fourteen days.
- From three months to twelve years - 3 ml of the antibiotic Amoxiclav in suspension for two weeks.
Ospamox
This antibacterial penicillin product is often prescribed by a pediatrician to treat otitis media, pneumonia, bronchitis, including chronic, skin infections and soft tissue diseases that are caused by microbes. The dosage of the medicine is as follows:
- From birth to three years, 2.5 to 5 milliliters are prescribed three times in one week.
- From three years, pediatricians prescribe from 5 to 7.5 milliliters three times for two weeks.
- This suspension should never be washed down with milk.
Zinnat
The popular antibiotic in the Zinnat suspension for children is second-generation cephalosporin. It can be prescribed for the treatment of inflammation of the bronchi, lungs, tonsillitis, otitis media and infectious skin diseases. The drug copes with microbes that cause cystitis or pyelonephritis. Dosage of the antibiotic in a suspension for children “Zinnat”: from three months to twelve years, 125 milligrams of the drug is prescribed twice for ten days. In especially severe cases, it can reach 500 milligrams, but no more. For babies whose age is up to three months, this antibiotic is not prescribed.
Hemomycin
This representative of the macrolide family has proven itself as the main therapy for pneumonia, tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis, cystitis and urethritis. It is recommended by specialists for skin infections, and in addition, in case of diseases of the stomach. If the doctor prescribes Hemomycin, the pharmacist can offer two options for the dry matter for suspensions, presented in a concentration of 100 and 200 milligrams in 5 milliliters. The dosage will be as follows:
- At the age of six months to a year, Hemomycin-100 is taken, 10 milligrams per kilogram of weight once for only three days.
- From a year to twelve years, 10 milligrams of Hemomycin-200 is used per kilogram of weight once for three days.
Sumamed
This is a fairly well-known antimicrobial bacteriostatic drug belonging to the macrolide group. Antibiotic "Sumamed" in suspension is considered a universal medicine. He can successfully cope with most otolaryngological diseases, respiratory infections. It is also prescribed for children in case of skin and genitourinary ailments. In the names of this drug in the form of a suspension the word "Forte" is often found. Dosage:
- From six months to 12 years, children take 10 milligrams per kilogram of weight once a day for only three days.
- From twelve years and older - 500 milligrams once a day for three days.
The finished suspension must be taken one hour before a meal or two after it. You can store the medicine in the refrigerator or in a dark place. It should be tightly closed. After preparation, the drug is suitable for no more than five days. Now we will figure out which drugs are currently chosen by doctors for the treatment of bronchitis in children.
List of antibiotics for bronchitis
Currently, four groups of antibiotics are prescribed for bronchitis in children in suspension:
- Aminopenicillins, represented by drugs such as Augmentin, along with Amoxicillin and Amoxiclav. They differ in reasonable cost. Their action, as a rule, applies exclusively to bacteria. But the disadvantage of this group is their ability to provoke an allergic reaction.
- Macrolides in the form of "Sumamed" and "Macropen." These drugs are already more expensive than the above antibiotics and are prescribed when the child is allergic to penicillins. Macrolides prevent the subsequent growth of bacteria.
- The fluoroquinols represented by Ofloxacin, Levofloxacin and Moxifloxacin have a wide range of effects. They are used including for the treatment of obstructive forms of bronchitis. But their minus is that they can cause dysbiosis in children with a violation of the digestive system.
- Cephalosporins in the form of "Ceftriaxone", "Cefazolin" and "Cephalexin" are most often used to combat chronic forms of bronchitis.
Reviews
Consider reviews of antibiotics in suspension.
There are a lot of comments about various drugs. For example, Summamed, Suprax, and Hemomycin are very popular among parents. These drugs are well tolerated, help quickly and rarely cause side effects in children. Although it all depends on the individual characteristics of the body. Doctors also prescribe Amoxiclav in suspension form quite often. This is a very powerful drug. True, at high dosages or long-term use, according to reviews, it can provoke an allergic reaction.
We reviewed the list of antibiotics in suspension. This form is a mixture of powder dissolved in a liquid. Antibacterial solids are ground in a pharmaceutical factory and packaged in bottles. They have a different dosage, so mothers need to calculate how much medicine to give the child.
In fact, it doesn’t matter in what form the baby will take the antibiotic. Sometimes it’s easier for children to swallow a pill than to drink an unpleasant liquid. True, if it comes to very small ones, then a suspension for their therapy is best suited. It is worth recalling that any choice of medicine should be consistent with the pediatrician.