Amoxiclav - antibacterial broad spectrum of action. Amoxiclav in 3 years the child is prescribed for diseases of the respiratory and urinary systems, as well as bacterial infectious processes, localized in the biliary tract, bone and joint tissue, skin cover. Before taking should read the instructions for use to determine the appropriate dose of the antibiotic to the individual child based on age and body weight.
The composition of the antibiotic
Active ingredients are antibiotic amoxicillin (semisynthetic penicillin) and clavulanic acid. The drug is available in the form of tablets, film coated tablets, fast-dissolving tablet, powder for suspension and powder for solution for intravenous administration.
Form a suspension of the drug makes it convenient for the reception of young children. Adults and children over 14 years old often use the tablet form of the drug.
The suspension Amoksiklava child to 3 years is prepared as follows: powder with a content of 250 mg amoxicillin and 62.5 mg clavulanic acid in 5 ml of the prepared solution topped 85 ml of water at room temperature and mixed well until dissolved and a homogeneous substance. Other forms of the drug are ready for use immediately after purchase.
This tool has a pronounced antimicrobial action against various gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, which manifests itself within one hour after ingestion. Take Amoxiclav child 3 years old is shown with otitis, bronchitis, inflammation of the tonsils, infectious lesions of the urinary tract, biliary tract.
Features of the drug
The dosage is selected, on the basis of age, the child's weight and severity of the disease and rate of progression of the process. Kid three years weighs 13 to 17 kg on average.
Example dosage for a child 3 years
For a three year old child required amount of the slurry is calculated from the weight of the child and the severity of the disease. In infectious processes mild to moderate daily dose amoxycillin - 20 mg / kg body weight for heavy inflammatory daily dose of 40 mg / kg body weight of amoxycillin. For example, if the child weighs 10 kg the daily dose in the first and second cases will respectively 200 mg and 400 mg of amoxicillin. Dose divided, usually for 3 doses, sometimes on 2 - depending on the condition of the baby and the doctor's recommendations.
suspension calculation performed in ml depending on the daily dose received, the state of the baby, the content of active substances in the form of powder release. Typically, the suspension 125 mg / 31 mg of 25 in 5 ml multiplicity of reception at light and medium infections for baby three years of 5ml 3 times a day, while for heavy - 7.5 ml as 3 times in a day. For dosage of 250 mg / 62 mg per 5 ml of 5 - respectively, for light and moderate conditions of 2 ml, 3 times a day and for heavy - 3 ml 3 times per day.
Amoksiklava dosage table for children from 3 months
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The maximum daily dosage of 3 years Amoksiklava child - 40 mg / kg. When above the threshold increases the likelihood of adverse reactions, so the mother must be very responsible approach to the miscalculation of dosage and always consult a doctor.
Before use, the drug is recommended to analyze to determine the sensitivity of microorganisms to the antibiotic. Also, it is important to test for allergic reaction, if it is negative, then you can safely take the drug for the treatment.
Use the drug only after consultation with a doctor. The dosage should be determined by a physician.
Contraindications and side effects
Antibacterial agents have a negative effect on the intestinal microflora. To minimize side effects, the drug must be chosen taking into account the contraindications. These include:
- idiosyncrasy any of antibiotic components;
- lymphocytic leukemia;
- Mononucleosis infectious nature;
- a history information about hypersensitivity to antibacterial agents of several cephalosporins, beta-lactams or penicillin;
- pathological changes in the structure and function of the liver.
See also: Instructions to the drug Amoksiklava
Amoxiclav for children 3 years old does not cause serious side effects. If you combine the antibiotic with probiotics and antihistamines, it is possible to completely avoid such negative consequences, such as:
- allergic reactions;
- intestinal dysbiosis;
- digestive function disorders (nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, etc.).
It is impossible without a doctor's prescription to give a 3-year Amoxiclav child. When properly selected dosage or dead microorganisms vyzvashih disease to this antibacterial drug, instead of the expected recovery in a child may develop side reactions, and further complications of the liver and kidney.
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Anna Moschovis - family doctor.
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