In the Russian pharmaceutical market, Sumamed, an antibiotic with a wide spectrum of bactericidal activity, appeared much earlier than other azithromycins. And now, despite the fact that now there are cheaper synonyms in pharmacies (for example, Russian medicines Zi-Factor, Azitrox, Azithromycin, or Hemomycin from Hemofarm), Sumamed from Czech pharmaceutical company “Pliva” still does not lose “its” customer. In addition, it has slightly more forms of release than other azithromycins. There is an analogue to the Sumamed Forte drug only in the Hemomycin line. And in Russian azithromycins, only two forms of release are offered - capsules and tablets.
Forms of release of the drug:
• "Sumamed", capsules, 250mg No. 6 and coated tablets, 125mg No. 6 and 500mg No. 3;
• “Sumamed Forte”, powder for the manufacture of a suspension of 200 mg / 20 ml and 200 mg / 30 ml, the kit includes a syringe dispenser and a measuring spoon;
• "Sumamed", powder for the manufacture of a suspension of 100 mg / 23 ml, the kit includes a syringe dispenser and a measuring spoon;
• "Sumamed", lyophilisate for the manufacture of an infusion solution 500mg No. 5;
Azithromycin - the active substance of the drug "Sumamed" - belongs to the group of macrolides, a subgroup of azalides, antibiotics of a wide spectrum of antibacterial activity. It acts bacteriostatically or bactericidal on gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms, and also shows activity against many intracellular microorganisms. The undoubted plus of all azithromycins is a short course of treatment, which usually lasts from 3 to 6 days, when taking the drug once a day, which is very convenient for patients. They help, in particular, with otitis media, tonsillitis and bronchitis within an hour after taking the drug. The course of treatment largely depends on the nature and severity of the disease.
Different forms of release of the drug "Sumamed" are provided for a more convenient reception. People who are uncomfortable or difficult to take pills or capsules can take a form such as Sumamed forte and immediately before using the drug, prepare a suspension of the drug. A dosage of 125 mg tablets is intended for use in pediatrics.
Suspension release forms of the drug must be diluted immediately before use, since the prepared suspension has a short shelf life, only five days when stored at room temperature. How to breed Sumamed Forte? Instructions for use of the drug contain all the necessary information for this. It is necessary to collect a certain amount of boiled and chilled or distilled water in the supplied syringe dispenser (the exact amount of water is indicated in the instructions), then shake well. A homogeneous suspension should be obtained, which must be shaken before each dose.
Before preparing the suspension, you must carefully and thoughtfully read the instructions, everything is written there very clearly, and then the question "How to breed Sumamed Forte?" just does not arise.
Indications for use of the drug:
Forms for oral administration - tablets, capsules, suspensions:
• Infectious ENT diseases - otitis media, laryngitis, pharyngitis;
• Infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, upper and lower - bronchitis, pneumonia;
• Urinary tract infections - cystitis, urethritis;
• Soft tissue and skin infections;
Sumamed, an infusion release form, is intended for severe infections, for example, for infectious diseases of the pelvic organs.
Summary: Sumamed Forte, a suspension form of the drug, is prepared immediately before use. Only a doctor can prescribe, determine the exact treatment regimen and duration of the course of administration. Self-medication with antibiotics is unacceptable!