Many parents try to get by with a minimum of medications when the children start to get sick. When the question is raised about the use of antibiotics, parents become even more nervous: antibiotics are not so safe.
Suspension Augmentin is a bactericidal antibiotic belonging to the penicillin group. This drug is characterized by a wide spectrum of action, since, in addition to amoxicillin, it includes clavulanate, which protects the active substance from bacterial enzymes (beta-lactamase). Thus, high efficiency is provided when using it. Suspension "Augmentin" is rapidly absorbed, providing high concentrations of active substances in sputum, bronchi.
Quite often, this drug is prescribed for small patients with infections of the respiratory system (with bronchitis or pneumonia). Highly effective suspension is Augmentin in the treatment of inflammation of the sinuses, middle ear, chronic tonsillitis. Augmentin is also used for infections of the urinary system. The effectiveness of its use has been proven in purulent wounds, infection of the skin, infection, localized in the musculoskeletal system due to Staphylococcus aureus.
The drug Augmentin is available in tablets, sterile powders for injection, and also in the form of a powder for suspension. Suspension "Augmentin" is most often used to treat young children. Before its use, it is necessary to prepare a solution. It will be usable for a week and cannot be frozen. Shake the bottle before use. The measuring cap should be washed immediately after use. Follow these simple rules if you use Augmentin (suspension) for treatment!
For children, the dosage of the drug is determined by age, weight, and also the severity of the disease. Small patients up to 1 year of age are prescribed 2 ml, children from 1 to 6 years old - 5 ml each, over 6 years old - 10 ml three times a day.
Side effects from the use of the drug "Augmentin" (as a rule!) Are extremely rare, they are light and quickly passing. But if “Augmentin” (suspension) is used, the instructions for use warns of the possible occurrence of the following side effects:
- hematopoietic system: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, bleeding disorders, hemolytic anemia ;
- allergic reactions: anaphylactic shock, skin rash, erythema multiforme, urticaria, allergic vasculitis, angioedema, epidermal necrolysis and so on. Please note that if any sign of allergy appears, stop using the drug!
- CNS: headache, dizziness, cramps and reversible hyperactivity are possible;
- digestive system: frequent manifestations - nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia. Rarely, in children who take the suspension, the color of the tooth enamel changes. From the liver, cholestatic jaundice or hepatitis are possible, but these effects are extremely rare in patients who have received hepatotoxic drugs earlier, as well as with the presence of serious diseases of this organ;
- urinary system: crystalluria is possible, as well as interstitial nephritis;
- imbalance of normal microflora, as a result, the development of candidiasis of the mucous membranes, extremely rarely - pseudomembranous and hemorrhagic colitis.
Contraindications to the use of the drug "Augmentin" is increased individual sensitivity. In addition, in case of impaired liver and kidney function, its use as a medicine is contraindicated or an appropriate dose adjustment has been made. Therefore, use this antibiotic in the treatment of diseases only as directed by a doctor!