Dry cough - shows the development in the human infection. And antibiotic agents are assigned to a doctor to get rid of him. One of the most popular is Amoxiclav coughing.
What is this drug and what is included in it
Amoxiclav - is an antibacterial agent, referring to penicillin. It has a complex action and contributes to the destruction of pathogenic bacteria. Due to the spread of inflammation and other symptoms of the disease are eliminated.
As in the Augmentin, Amoksiklava framework consists of two components: Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. That it helps to protect amoxicillin from the adverse effects of enzymes of bacterial cells.
The drug is commercially available in the following forms:
- tablets with a dosage of 250, 500, 875 mg of the active ingredient amoxycillin tablets Amoksiklav Kviktab 500 and 875 mg amoxycillin,
- as a powder for suspension
- powder for solution for injection
To date, patients' preference Amoksiklava, compared with Flemoklav. This is because it is a bit cheaper and has less of a negative effect on the body.
On the common question patients about whether Amoxiclav helps a cough, will help the study of the effect that it has on the human body.
Which he has an effect
Amoxiclav well accumulates in the tissues of the body. Because of this the efficiency is not reduced when using injection or during oral administration of the drug. The drug reaches its maximal concentration after 1 hour after ingestion. After withdrawal, means the particles do not remain in the bile, urine or sputum. When compared with other antibiotics, Amoxiclav rapidly excreted from the body and is carried out by the kidneys. Due to this, he received a lot of positive feedback from patients.
Next, consider how adults take Amoxiclav coughing. If the adult weighs more than 40 kg were purchased and tablets with a dosage of 250 mg, the drug is used on 1 tablet, 3 times a day, every 8 hours.
If the drug is used in the 500 mg, then he assigned 1 tablet 2-3 times a day.
ESP intake is from 1 to 2 weeks. Before using Amoksiklav Kviktab preparation, a tablet is dissolved in 100 mL of water, stir and drink the liquid. Also, a tablet can be chewed and drink plenty of water. If this tablet, film-coated, they should not be chewed - such tablets are swallowed whole and washed down with plenty of water.
when appointed
Amoxiclav appointed physician in the development of the patient:
- pulmonary inflammation;
- pleurisy and tuberculosis;
- purulent tracheitis and acute bacterial bronchitis.
It is important to know that if you have any symptoms of the disease due to the penetration into the body of an adult bacterial infection, then apply Amoxiclav with a strong cough makes no sense. In this case, should be selected from antibiotics belonging to the other group.
The fact that a person develops a bacterial infection, evidenced fever that lasts for 3 days, the appearance of shortness of breath and increased white blood cell count. When a patient coughs or in any case not to use the drug without consulting your doctor. it is also recommended to deliver the sputum analysis. Only a doctor on the basis of these analyzes may prescribe an effective antibiotic.
Is it possible to use the drug for children
This drug your doctor may prescribe infants and children from 3 months.
This is due to the fact that in comparison with other antibacterial agents it seldom causes side effects.
Amoxiclav child is appointed in the event that it does not have an allergy to penicillin antibiotics. The dose and duration of treatment are established only pediatrician. The dosage depends on the child's body weight. Parents note that a few days after treatment the child feels better and cough disappears.
For infants Amoksiklav used as a suspension. The dosage also depends on the child's body weight. For example, for babies and infants up to 3 months is applied powder. It adds a little bit of water and the suspension is made. The child is given using a pipette. If there is a disease of mild to moderate severity, prescribers of 30 mg per kg body weight per day in a child - up to 3 months. Dose is divided into two steps. Children older than 3 months - 25 mg per kg body weight per day, dose is divided into two steps. Or 20 mg per kg, while the dose is divided into three portions. Severe infections - 45 mg / kg / day, a dose on two steps or 40 mg / kg / day dose divided into three portions. The maximum daily dose of the drug (amoxicillin) for children weighing less than 40 kg is 45 mg / kg body weight.
For preschoolers Amoksiklav the dry cough is assigned in the slurry.
See also: Instructions for use to Amoksiklava
Children from 7 to 14 years is also assigned the suspension, but the dosage is increased by 2 times. The interval between doses should be at least 6 hours.
The manufacturer of this drug is not released in the syrup. It is produced only in the form of a powder to be diluted with water.
A suspension kept about 1 week. For children, the suspension includes various aromatic substances. Thanks to it has a sweet taste and a pleasant smell.
If a strong and prolonged patient coughs designate this cough medicine injections.
Complications of drug treatment
Despite the fact that doctors often prescribe antibiotics for cough to young children and pregnant women, but we must not forget that it can cause side effects:
- nausea and vomiting, impaired stool, pain in the abdomen, loss of appetite;
- frequent headaches, dizziness, occurrence of seizures;
- changes in blood composition.
Typically, these side effects are due to changes in the assigned dosage doctor.
Contraindications
Amoxiclav is strictly prohibited categories of citizens:
- suffering from an allergy to penicillin antibiotics;
- bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis;
- in renal and liver failure.
Very carefully, it can be used for people with kidney problems, as well as women, waiting for the baby or nursing his chest.
Amoxiclav - is a powerful antibiotic that is also able to help the cough. However, its use is possible only with a doctor's prescription. When used alone antitussives possible sharp deterioration in the health of the patient and the emergence of dangerous complications for his health.
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Anna Moschovis - family doctor.
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