Many parents try to do the mostminimum medicines, when children begin to get sick. When the question is raised about the use of antibiotics, parents become even more nervous because antibiotics are not so safe.
Суспензия «Аугментин» является бактерицидным antibiotic, belonging to the group of penicillins. A broad spectrum of action is characteristic for this preparation, since, in addition to amoxicillin, it also contains clavulanate, which protects the active substance from bacterial enzymes (beta-lactamases). Thus, high efficiency is ensured when using it. Suspension "Augmentin" is quickly 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 is the suspension "Augmentin" when treating inflammation of the sinuses, middle ear,chronic tonsillitis. Augmentin is also used for infections of the urinary system. The effectiveness of its use is proven in purulent wounds, skin infection, infection, localized in the musculoskeletal system, caused by golden staphylococcus.
The drug "Augmentin" is produced in tablets,sterile powders for injection, as well as in the form of powder for suspension. Suspension "Augmentin" is used most often for the treatment of young children. Before using it, you need to prepare a solution. It will be good for use for a week and should not be frozen. Before use, shake the vial. The measuring cap should be washed immediately after use. Observe these simple rules, if you are used to treat "Augmentin" (suspension)!
Для детей дозировка лекарственного средства is determined by age, weight, and severity of the disease. To small patients under 1 year is assigned 2 ml, children from 1 to 6 years - 5 ml, over 6 years - 10 ml three times a day.
Побочные эффекты от применения препарата "Augmentin" (as a rule!) Are extremely rare, they are easy and quick to pass. But if you use "Augmentin" (suspension), the instructions for use warn you of the possible appearance of the following side effects:
- hematopoiesis system: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, clotting disorder, hemolytic anemia;
- аллергические реакции:anaphylactic shock, skin rash, erythema multiforme, hives, allergic vasculitis, angioedema, epidermal necrolysis and so on. Please note that when you have any sign of allergies, you must stop using the drug!
- CNS: headache, dizziness, possible convulsions and reversible hyperactivity;
- digestive system:frequent manifestations - nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia. Rarely children who take a suspension, change the color of tooth enamel. On the part of the liver, cholestatic jaundice or hepatitis is 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 mucosal candidiasis, extremely rarely - pseudomembranous and hemorrhagic colitis.
Contraindications to the use of the drug"Augmentin" is an increased individual sensitivity. In addition, for violations of the liver and kidneys, its use as a drug is contraindicated or an appropriate dose adjustment has been made. Therefore, use this antibiotic in the treatment of diseases only as prescribed by a doctor!
