Amoxiclav for children is prescribed three times a day. At least four hours should elapse between taking the drug. In order for the child to get used to the drug, it should be given at the same time. The dosage is set individually in each case, depending on the location of the infection and the severity of the disease. The sensitivity of the pathogen to antibiotics, the state of health and the age of the child are taken into account. It is necessary to strictly follow all the doctor's recommendations on the dosage of the drug.
Amoxiclav for children under the age of twelve years is recommended to use in the form of a suspension, drops or syrup. A single dose is set from 65 mg to 25 mcg. In the most severe cases, the dose of the drug can be doubled. Amoxiclav suspension for children, as well as drops and syrups are prepared only on the basis of water, other liquids are unacceptable.
Amoxiclav tablets can be washed with both water and fruit juices and milk. It is necessary to try so that the child swallows the pill without chewing. Amoxiclav for children is measured with a special measuring spoon, which is included in the kit. Use to measure the dose of a teaspoon or a tablespoon is not recommended. Take amoxiclav for children on an empty stomach half an hour or an hour before meals. If the child suffers from an upset stomach or gastritis, the drug is recommended to be taken with food.
After the start of the course of therapy, the first signs of improvement in the condition of the child are visible after a few days. The course of taking the drug must be complete, even if there are signs of improvement. When the course is interrupted, immunity to amoxiclav in bacteria may occur.
In case of vomiting, the drug should be repeated.
If the reception of the drug is missed and less than one hour has passed, the amoxiclav for children is given again.
Exceeding the recommended dose of the drug does not pose a threat to the health of the child. You just need to wash the stomach and prescribe the intake of activated carbon in order to reduce the absorption of the drug. To avoid serious consequences, it is better to consult a doctor.
Along with high efficacy, the drug has side effects. So, an allergic reaction to the components of amoxiclav is manifested in the form of itching or skin rash, swelling of the face and tongue. Seek medical attention immediately if these symptoms appear. Side effects can also be expressed as redness and peeling of the skin, diarrhea and darkening of the urine.
In some cases, a child has a slight indigestion, sometimes vomiting and nausea. As the child's body adapts to the drug, these symptoms disappear. Sometimes headaches may appear that stop after the end of the course of therapy.
Amoxiclav can be taken simultaneously with agents containing ibuprofen and paracetamol, unless there are direct medical restrictions. The attending physician must report all drugs that the child is taking. It is not recommended to take amoxiclav along with prescription drugs.
Contraindications to the use of amoxiclav are diseases such as lymphocytic leukemia, infectious mononucleosis, hypersensitivity to penicillin antibiotics or amoxiclav components, and liver
insufficiency and cholestatic jaundice.
All dosage forms of amoxiclav should be stored at
temperature not higher than 26 degrees in a dry place protected from light. Suspension
Amoxiclav for children is recommended to be stored in the refrigerator and used in
during the week.
A prerequisite for the sale in pharmacies of this drug is the dispensing of a medicine by prescription.