Amoxiclav child 7 years prescribed for the treatment of many infectious diseases of bacterial etiology. It belongs to the penicillin group and is active against most Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. Due to the presence of clavulanic acid in a preparation, its action spectrum is expanded significantly. Furthermore, clavulanic acid inhibits bacterial enzyme beta-lactamase, which significantly increases the effectiveness of the drug.
Indications
The decision whether to appoint Amoxiclav child aged 7 years or not should be made by the physician, based on the clinical and pre-existing check microflora susceptibility to this the drug. Typically, Amoksiklav effective for many bacterial diseases, because it has a broad spectrum of activity. Otherwise, amoxiclav therapy will be meaningless. It is used for:
- infectious diseases of upper respiratory tract;
- infectious and inflammatory lesions of the upper and lower respiratory tract;
- infectious diseases of the urinary system and gynecological;
- soft tissue, bone tissue, skin.
Contraindications
Before applying Amoksiklava, you must carefully consider the contraindications. These include:
- Intolerance of one or more components of the formulation;
- Increased sensitivity to antibiotics;
- Severe liver and kidney disease;
- Infectious mononucleosis;
- When the jaundice while taking the drug, therapy should be discontinued.
Dosage
Dosage Amoxiclav child to 7 years depending on many factors. The calculation is age, body weight, severity of disease flow and renal function.
For children, aged 3 months to one year, the daily dosage of the suspension (125 mg + 31.25 mg / 5 ml) will vary from 1.2 ml to 2.9 ml. The exact figure should be appointed by a doctor through a necessary preliminary research.
Example dosage for a child 7 years old and weighs 23 kg
Infections of mild to moderate severity:
- suspension of 125 mg + 31.25 mg / 5 ml - to be given at 6.1 ml 3 times per day;
- suspension of 250 mg + 62.5 mg / 5 ml - to be given at 3.1 ml 3 times per day.
Severe infections:
- suspension of 125 mg + 31.25 mg / 5 ml - to be given by 12.3 ml 3 times per day;
- suspension of 250 mg + 62.5 mg / 5 ml - to be given at 6.1 ml 3 times per day.
If the weight of your baby is different, then the dosage must be selected according to the table below.
Amoksiklava dosage table for children from 3 months of weight
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Side effects when taking Amoksiklava
In most cases, in compliance with the recommendations of the reception, the drug was well tolerated by the body. If side effects occur, they usually pass quickly and do not have a pronounced character.
- from the stomach - bloating, nausea, vomiting, gastritis;
- can reduce blood clotting and cause a state of anemia;
- on the part of the nervous system - dizziness, headache, insomnia;
- appearance of skin rash, accompanied by itching;
- long-term use is formed bowel dysbacteriosis.
Therefore, before giving Amoxiclav child 7 years old, you need to carefully examine the instructions to the drug Amoxiclav and consult a doctor.
Amoxiclav tablets
Tablets are best taken before or during a meal. The course of treatment should not exceed two weeks, otherwise developing dysbiosis. Different forms of release different dosage active substances. Thus, a 675 mg tablet contained 500 mg amoxicillin and 125 mg clavulanic acid and 375 mg tablets 250 mg of amoxicillin and 125 mg clavulanic acid. Therefore, select the appropriate dosage should be a doctor.
According to the instruction the child is 7 years old do not prescribe pills. For the purpose of tablets child weight must be more than 40 kg.
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Anna Moschovis - family doctor.
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