Means "Supraks solutab", the price of which is from 740 rubles, belongs to the category of semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotics of the third generation. The drug is intended for oral administration. The medicine has a bactericidal effect. The mechanism of activity is associated with inhibition of the synthesis process in the bacterial cell wall. The active substance is cefixime. The component is resistant to beta-lactamases produced by many strains of gram-negative and gram-positive microflora. The maximum concentration of Suprax Solutab is reached after three to four hours. There was no significant effect on the rate of absorption of the drug from the digestive tract.
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The drug is recommended for pathologies of the infectious-inflammatory type, provoked by microorganisms that are sensitive to it. In particular, the acute stage and exacerbation of the chronic course of bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis of streptococcal nature are referred to as indications. Means "Supraks solutab" is prescribed for shigellosis, uncomplicated gonorrhea and infectious lesions of the urinary system. The drug is recommended for otitis media in acute course.
Mode of application
The daily dosage for patients whose body weight is more than 50 kg is 400 mg. The amount of the drug can be divided into two doses or drunk at a time. With a weight of 25 to 50 kg, the dose is halved. In this case, the medicine is drunk once. The tablet can be dissolved in water (small amount). The resulting suspension is taken immediately after preparation. The medication is taken regardless of the use of food. The duration of treatment is set in accordance with the type of infection and the nature of the pathology. After eliminating the symptoms, it is recommended to continue taking it for another two or three days in order to avoid relapse of the disease.
Side effects of the drug Supraks Solutab
Reviews of experts indicate that the drug rarely provokes negative consequences. With a fairly wide range of therapeutic activity, this fact is an undoubted advantage of the drug. Only some patients have allergic reactions in the form of rashes, itching of the skin. Lyell syndrome is rarely observed (with the development of symptoms, the drug is immediately canceled). Side effects include occasional interstitial nephritis, abdominal pain, pseudomembranous colitis. Very rarely, creatinine concentration in the blood may increase.
Contraindications
Means "Supraks solutab" is not recommended for hypersensitivity to cefixime and other substances in the composition of the drug, as well as to penicillin and cephalosporin medications. The tablet form of the drug is not prescribed for renal failure and patients weighing less than 25 kg. The feasibility of conducting therapy for pregnant and lactating is determined by the doctor. For elderly patients, a dosage adjustment is likely to be required. Before using the medication, you should familiarize yourself with the annotation.