Antibacterial drugs today are a panacea for some serious ailments. Many diseases from different fields of medicine can be cured with their help. One of the most effective drugs is Flemoxin 250. Having studied the instructions in detail, the patient will find out in which cases the medication is indicated. Features of treatment and use in pediatric practice will also be described in the review.
Description of the drug
The semi-synthetic antibacterial drug Flemoxin Solutab belongs to the group of penicillins. The medicine was developed and manufactured by the Dutch pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma Europe. The antimicrobial medication is active against many pathogenic pathogens due to the active component amoxicillin. "Flemoxin 250" has a bactericidal effect, that is, it affects the cell walls of the microorganism that caused the disease, which contributes to the death of the bacteria.
Penicillin antibiotics have one characteristic feature (and Flemoxin Solutab is no exception) - they are destroyed by the enzyme penicillinase. It is produced by certain types of pathogenic pathogens. This should be considered when prescribing an antibiotic, because microorganisms may be absolutely insensitive to it.
When is Flemoxin Solutab prescribed?
In almost all areas of medicine, the prescription of the drug "Flemoxin Solutab 250" is practiced. Instructions for use recommend the use of penicillin antibiotic for the following pathologies:
- inflammatory processes of the upper respiratory tract of bacterial origin (bronchitis, pneumonia, pleurisy);
- infection of the ENT organs (pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis);
- inflammation of the urinary system (cystitis, pyelonephritis);
- gynecological pathologies of an infectious nature (inflammation of the appendages and fallopian tubes, endometritis, orchitis);
- infectious damage to the meninges of the brain by meningococcal microorganisms;
- inflammation of the biliary tract (cholecystitis);
- pathology of the gastrointestinal tract (dysentery, salmonellosis);
- infections of the skin.
Action spectrum
The semi-synthetic antibiotic from a number of penicillins belongs to the third generation and shows stability in an acidic environment. It should be prescribed to the patient only after a preliminary medical examination and determination of the type of pathogen. "Flemoxin solutab 250" is active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. Sensitivity is shown by staphylococci, E. coli, streptococci, meningococci, chlamydia, gonococci, listeria, Helicobacter pylori. The active substance does not have a detrimental effect on enterobacteria and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Features of the medication
Among other broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs, "Flemoxin 250" differs in the form of release. In the form of solute, the active substance is in microspheres, which will protect it from the negative effects of the acidic environment of the digestive tract. When a tablet enters the gastrointestinal tract, gastric juice and enzymes do not immediately act on it. First of all, the shell of the drug should dissolve in an acidic environment. During this time, the microspheres manage to get into the alkaline environment of the duodenum, where the component will actively absorb into the general bloodstream.
The protective microcapsule significantly reduces the likelihood of a negative effect on the mucous membrane of the digestive tract. Absorption of the active substance occurs regardless of food intake.
"Flemoxin 250": instructions for use
Penicillin antibiotic can be used to treat children and adults. Tablets may contain a varying amount of active substance, but most often, doctors prefer a dosage of 250 mg. Forms are also available containing 125, 500 and 1000 mg of the active ingredient in the composition. Auxiliary components are substances such as saccharin, magnesium stearate, lemon flavor, vanillin, dispersible cellulose.
Tablets can be taken before or after meals. The optimal dosage is selected by the attending physician, taking into account the age group and severity of the patient's condition. Spontaneous increase in the dose can cause negative consequences for the body.
If you have difficulty swallowing Flemoxin 250 tablets, the instructions allow you to separate them or dissolve them in a liquid. It should be borne in mind that after opening the cell in which the tablet is located, the medicine should be taken immediately.
"Flemoxin solutab" during pregnancy
The use of antibacterial drugs during the period of bearing a child is extremely undesirable. After all, there is a risk of a negative impact on the developing small organism and the course of pregnancy in general. However, not all antibiotics are contraindicated during this period. If necessary, drugs from the penicillin group can be used, for example, Flemoxin (250 mg).
The safety of penicillins for pregnant women and the fetus has been established for a long time. Therefore, in the presence of inflammatory processes of bacterial etiology in a future mother, the attending gynecologist can prescribe Flemoxin Solutab for treatment. Pregnancy does not apply to contraindications and according to the official instructions for the drug. It should be borne in mind that the drug cannot be used without prior consultation with a specialist. The duration of treatment and dosage is determined after examination of the patient.
The use of the antibiotic Flemoxin 250 in pediatrics: instructions
For children, according to the annotation, a broad-spectrum antibacterial drug is also suitable and can be prescribed for the treatment of the same inflammatory processes as in adult patients. In general, in pediatric practice, the drug is prescribed quite often and has proven itself on the positive side. Many parents are worried about how to give the pill to the baby. The manufacturer of the medication claims that Flemoxin Solutab can be ground into powder and mixed with water or milk. In addition, the tablets do not have a pronounced bitter aftertaste due to the addition of saccharin and lemon flavoring to the composition.
Dosage of medication
For the smallest patients, the daily dose, which should be divided into several doses, is 30-60 mg of the active substance per kilogram of the baby's weight. Only a pediatrician can calculate a more accurate dosage, taking into account the peculiarities of the course of the disease. Children from one year to three are shown to take 250 or 125 mg of an antibacterial drug (2 and 3 times a day, respectively). Up to three years, babies can be given Flemoxin Solutab by first grinding the tablet and stirring the resulting powder in a small amount of liquid (15-20 ml). As a result of such manipulation, a syrup is quite pleasant to the taste, which the child will drink without problems. You can use the medicine regardless of the meal.
“Flemoxin 250” for children over three years old and up to 10 years of age is given in a dosage of 375 mg twice a day or 250 mg in three doses. The specialist should adjust the daily dose of the drug throughout the course of therapy. In the case of the acute phase of the pathology, it is recommended to use an antibiotic 3 times a day.
For children from 10 years old and adult patients, Flemoxin Solutab tablets should be prescribed at a dosage of 500 mg twice a day. For adults, the dose can be increased to 750 mg of the active substance. The duration of treatment is usually 5-7 days, but in the case of streptococcal infection, therapy is extended to 10 days.
Contraindications
The antibiotic of the penicillin group is a fairly powerful medication, so not all patients can take it. The drug is not prescribed in case of hypersensitivity to penicillins. Quite often, children and adults have a history of allergies to this group of medicines, as well as to cephalosporins. Therefore, before the doctor prescribes the drug, you should inform him of previous negative reactions to such therapy.
With caution, medication should be taken for infectious mononucleosis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, renal and liver failure, during lactation. During pregnancy, Flemoxin 250 can be prescribed only after consulting a doctor.
Possible side effects
Adverse reactions after the use of the drug develop in rare cases. Most patients complain of allergies, expressed in the form of rashes, redness of the skin, itching, dermatitis, fever, rhinitis. It is these symptoms that are most often found in babies. Therefore, in parallel with taking an antibiotic, an antihistamine should be given to the child. In rare cases, anaphylactic shock occurs, in which urgent medical care and penicillinase are indicated. By the way, penicillins are in first place for the manifestation of such a severe side effect.
From the digestive tract, disorders can develop: diarrhea, flatulence, bloating, painful colic, constipation, nausea and vomiting. Long-term antibiotic treatment causes stomatitis, thrush, glossitis, jaundice, hepatic cholestasis.
The nervous system is also under attack. One of the most common symptoms of side effects are dizziness, insomnia, convulsions, confusion, anxiety. From the hemopoietic system, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, thrombocytopenic purpura, and leukopenia can develop. Such side effects are extremely rare.
Reviews on the drug "Flemoxin solutab"
An antibiotic has been used in medical practice for a long time. Experts recommend it only if the patient has not had a history of allergic reactions to penicillin drugs and cephalosporins. "Flemoxin 250" reviews from patients are also mostly positive. The drug helps to cope with many bacterial pathogens and relieve the inflammatory process. The only drawback is the possibility of an allergic reaction.
How to replace?
It is not difficult to replace the penicillin antibiotic belonging to the third generation, because pharmaceutical companies produce a large number of drugs based on amoxicillin.
Analogs of the original medication are:
- "Amoxicillin solutab" (tablets).
- Gramox-A.
- "Amoxicillin" (powder for suspension).
- Amoxil.
- "Iramox."
- Ospamox.