Sometimes children develop diseases that cause microbes that mutate during their development. As a result, there is a protracted pathology that can be treated by no means with all medicines. Traditional medicines, which parents and doctors are used to, can no longer cope, the baby's immunity weakens, the immunity of a fragile body drops sharply.
Destroy complex infectious processes called antibacterial drugs. One of the characteristic representatives of this group of medicines is Sumamed in tablets for children. As a result of laboratory research and extensive medical experience, the high efficacy of the drug in the suppression of pathogens was proved. Unlike other similar drugs, the therapy of which does not bring results, when using Sumamed, recovery occurs in 90% of cases rather quickly and without manifestation of complications.
Basic drug information
"Sumamed" in tablets for children belongs to antibacterial agents from the group of azalides. A similar formula was discovered relatively recently, but its pronounced bactericidal effect on many pathogenic microorganisms has already been proved.
The main active component of Sumamed is azithromycin. It is also worth considering the presence of excipients that do not have a therapeutic effect, but are designed to enhance the effectiveness of the drug, provide a certain consistency and can cause an allergic reaction in a child:
- sucrose;
- hypromellose;
- corn starch;
- sodium lauryl sulfate;
- magnesium stearate;
- calcium hydrogen phosphate;
- flavoring.
The tablet coating includes:
- hypromellose;
- talc;
- dye E132;
- titanium dioxide;
- polysorbate.
It is the presence of sucrose and flavorings in most cases that provokes individual intolerance to the drug, so only a doctor should prescribe it.
Release Forms
"Sumamed" in tablets for children is supplied in blisters packaged in cardboard packs that are equipped with a special safety valve. As a result, unauthorized access to the medicine is prevented until it is handed over to the consumer.
In pharmacies, they can offer the following forms of medication:
- Classic pills.
- Capsules
- Powder for suspension.
It should be noted that in capsules the concentration of the active substance is 250 mg. Tablets can be purchased with the following dosages of the active substance:
Characteristic features of the drug
The Sumamed tablets for children have the letters PLIVA. Their shape is slightly convex, and the color of the shell is blue. Tablets are available in two forms:
- Dispersible.
- Film coated.
For the treatment of children, enteric-protected pills are used. Dispersible are used for the treatment of adult patients, since the concentration of the active substance azithromycin is too high in them. However, this form of medication can be recommended for the treatment of children from 12 years old, who were diagnosed with serious pathologies.
"Sumamed" for children under one year of age is shown only in the form of a suspension, which must be prepared from the proposed powder. The medicine has different tastes, depending on the flavor used: cherry, raspberry or banana.
When choosing treatment tactics, the doctor always takes into account the type of bacteria that infect the child's body. "Sumamed" will be useless for pathologies caused by gram-positive bacteria, because it is not able to have a detrimental effect on them. Therefore, the medicine is not prescribed for infections that are resistant to azithromycin and erythromycin. Only a doctor can adequately assess the condition of the baby and identify the source of infection. To do this, you need to undergo a full examination and pass all the tests prescribed by the doctor.
When the appointment is shown
Treatment of the child with Sumamed will be most effective if the appointment was made on time and taking into account the results of clinical tests. The drug is a universal medicine, which is indicated for many progressive diseases caused by an infectious nature. Often, pediatricians recommend starting taking the drug in the presence of complications caused by acute respiratory viral infections or the flu.
Quite clear indications for the appointment are tablets Sumamed. In the instructions for use, you can read the following information:
- The drug will be effective in the treatment of organs of the pulmonary system (pneumonia, bronchitis).
- The drug is prescribed to get rid of the source of infection in diseases of ENT organs (pharyngitis, sinusitis and otitis media).
- The medicine effectively destroys infections of the genitourinary sphere, so it is prescribed for urethritis, cystitis, cervicitis.
- The drug is used in the treatment of certain skin diseases (erysipelas, acne vulgaris, dermatoses).
"Sumamed" has proven itself in the treatment of a rather rare pathology - Lyme disease. The infection is transmitted through tick bites and is diagnosed by a characteristic change in the condition of the skin and the appearance of scabs on it.
Tablets "Sumamed": instructions for use
If the small patient is already three years old, then tablets are indicated for treatment, in which the active substance contains 125 mg. In this case, the number of receptions will differ depending on the weight of the baby. The dosage of Sumamed tablets for children is calculated individually.
Such a scheme is used for erythema: children from 6 months on the first day are given medicine at the rate of 20 mg per 1 kg of weight, and on the following days - 10 mg per 1 kg. The maximum dose per course is 60 mg / kg.
If a child weighs more than 45 kg and is over 12 years old, then an adult dosage is already used for therapy. It is on the first day 1 g of the active ingredient, and on the following days - 500 mg of the active substance at a time.
For diseases of ENT organs, the scheme is as follows:
- Children from 6 months are given 10 mg per 1 kg of weight.
- Patients from 12 years old are given 500 mg per day.
During treatment, it is important to find out how many days “Sumamed” is given to children in order to completely destroy all pathogenic bacteria and not harm the general health. The standard duration of pill administration usually does not exceed three days. In this case, it is always necessary to maintain the necessary hour interval between the use of pills.
The required amount of suspension is measured using a dosing syringe or a measuring spoon. The dose is prescribed by a doctor. Take the drug an hour before the meal or two hours after it.
Capsule rules
If treatment is needed for adolescents who are already 12 years old, capsules are usually recommended. One piece of this format of the drug contains 250 mg of the active ingredient, therefore, to effectively eliminate the infectious process, you need to take two pills once.
Specially designed "Sumamed" for children. Age dictates the prescription of a certain form of medicine. So, for the smallest patients who are not yet two years old, a suspension should be given.
When treating children from two to twelve years old, pills are already prescribed. How to take Sumamed for children in tablets is described above. The dosage depends not only on the age, but also on the weight of the child.
However, regardless of the chosen form and age of the patient, the drug must be taken strictly once a day with an interval of 24 hours. The same applies to cases when the patient is prescribed 2 tablets per day.
special instructions
"Sumamed" is convenient enough to use, because it requires only a single dose. Pills are recommended to drink at the same time. The usual treatment regimen is three days, but the doctor can always continue therapy.
If tablets are used to treat acne in adolescents, then the dosage is also calculated based on the age of the child. After the main course, which lasts three days, every week you need to take one tablet of 500 mg. It is allowed to use the medicine in this case up to 9 weeks.
"Sumamed" in children with bronchitis is usually not used, but can be prescribed if the disease is difficult to treat with conventional medications, as well as in cases where there are serious risks of complications. If there is a suspicion of tonsillitis in a child, then only after laboratory studies of a throat smear can this drug be prescribed. "Sumamed" with angina in children is also effective, because the active substance exhibits increased activity against staphylococci and streptococci, which cause pathology.
How to use an antibiotic for pulmonary diseases
In the treatment of complicated bronchitis, the treatment regimen remains the same as described above. For the treatment of children under twelve years of age, it is necessary to calculate the dosage based on their weight.
"Sumamed" in children with angina is effective, but in case of acute infection and fever, the doctor may prescribe a double dose. However, such a dosage is justified only in some particularly difficult cases.
Operating principle
As soon as the active substance enters the bloodstream, suppression of the multiplication of pathogens immediately begins. At the same time, their growth slows down. Antibiotic substances easily penetrate the membrane barrier, and therefore the drug has increased effectiveness against intracellular infections.
The highest concentration of the active substance in the blood is observed three hours after administration. The treated effect in this period of time is maximum.
It is also clinically proven that even after the drug is completely discontinued, its active substance continues its effect on microbes for another week, since the therapeutic concentration of azithromycin is observed in the body all these days.
Are complications possible?
The most common form in pediatrics is Sumamed for children in 125 mg tablets. Reviews of doctors show that the drug is quite strong. He is able to quickly destroy various microorganisms. But this property is also fraught with the appearance of various side effects. Therefore, treatment should occur strictly as directed and under the supervision of specialists.
Most often, parents note that against the background of taking pills, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract occur. The child may experience diarrhea, flatulence, decreased appetite. In addition, many babies are often worried about nausea.
Judging by the data from the instructions and reviews of doctors, other complications may occur in children:
- dizziness;
- skin rashes and itching;
- nervous system disorder, expressed in increased anxiety and insomnia.
It should be noted that after treatment, the composition of the blood in patients changes. So, laboratory tests record an increase in the level of eosinophils and a decrease in the number of lymphocytes. In girls, thrush may worsen due to activation of Candida species.
Are there any substitutes
The analogue of "Sumamed" for children in tablets can be recommended by doctors, because the price of the original does not always suit the consumer. So, Hemomycin from the Serbian manufacturer can serve as an excellent substitute. According to many experts, it deservedly takes the first place among analogues, because it practically does not differ in efficiency from the original.
You can also use Zetamax Retard, which meets all quality standards and is produced according to the new formula. Thanks to the active substance used, the components penetrate the body and create a prolonged effect.
Among the imported analogues can be distinguished:
- Sumamox
- Azitral
- Zimax
- "Asicide".
Possible replacement and domestic medicines. The following agents are produced on the basis of azithromycin:
- Azitrox
- Ecomed;
- "Zitrolite".
It is the tablets from the Russian manufacturer that have the most affordable cost. However, they can not always replace the original, because they do not meet the requirements of modern medicine and have a wider range of contraindications.
When Sumamed is not assigned
The drug has the following contraindications:
- Diseases of the liver during an exacerbation.
- Chronic kidney disease.
- An allergic reaction to azithromycin and any other component of the drug.
You should not prescribe a medication to a child yourself. It is also important not to exceed the recommended dosage and not to change the prescribed regimen. The latest drug formula allows you to defeat the infection in three days. Longer therapy is useless and causes serious harm to health.
Reviews
Quite often, an antibiotic is used when infections are not treated with other drugs. If a child is diagnosed with one of the above diseases, the doctor may prescribe Sumamed. As the responses of the parents show, the remedy quickly brings the expected result, the baby is recovering.
Of course, the drug is very effective, but its purpose should be justified by the collected history and laboratory tests. According to reviews, side effects in the treatment of "Sumamed" are often. They are observed in the form of a rash and itching. Sometimes children begin to complain of abdominal pain, but practice shows that these symptoms disappear on their own after treatment.
Sometimes Sumamed can be recommended to the smallest children. An antibiotic is justified if the temperature is high, and other drugs do not have a therapeutic effect. In this case, you can start giving this medicine. As parents say in the reviews, after a three-day treatment, all the symptoms recede.
Conclusion
"Sumamed" is a very powerful antibiotic, but with its use a variety of side effects are possible. Therefore, drug treatment is allowed only on the recommendation of a specialist.
In order to protect the child as much as possible from complications while taking Sumamed, it is important to strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage, not to exceed the course of treatment and follow all the doctor's recommendations. The simultaneous use of probiotics is often required to protect microflora and reduce the likelihood of damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa.