Every parent makes every effort to protect your baby from illness. Unfortunately, fully protect against infection is not possible. If he was ill, the parents give him medications that are less likely will harm flanked by an immature body. The younger the child, the harder it is to take drugs. Therefore, manufacturers of popular drugs produce them in suspension. In addition to the convenient packaging, the presence of the measuring spoon, ease of preparation of the suspension and its convenience of dosing himself the drug has a pleasant sweet taste and fruity aroma, making the child easier and easier it to accept.
Currently, the most popular antibacterial considered Amoxiclav. In the sale it comes in a variety of forms and is intended for patients of any age. How to make children Amoxiclav - explain further.
Composition antibiotic
Amoxiclav - is an antibacterial drug penicillin. Active substances - is Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.
On sale:
- For infants and preschool children - suspension. The bottle is of darkened glass powder which is filled with boiled water and agitated to dissolve the powder. Also in the box is measuring dropper or a special batching plastic spoon. Thanks to the dosing spoon accept suspension Amoksiklava children becomes much easier;
- Tablets, film-coated tablets Amoksiklav Kviktab to dissolve in the water and the powder for solution for injection.
In 5 ml of the prepared suspension includes such major components:
- amoxycillin trihydrate;
- potassium salt of clavulanic acid;
- citric acid and sodium citrate;
- sodium benzoate;
- ksantovaya gum, which is used as a thickener;
- flavors with strawberry flavor.
There are also several types of dosage of active substance in the powder packing to prepare a slurry. Produced by:
- 125 mg;
- 250mg;
- 400 mg.
It is used for treatment of diseases caused by bacterial agents as drugs sensitive to penicillin, and resistant to their action.
Due to the liquid formulation and a pleasant taste and smell children are very well tolerated agent. Parents noted that the effect of its use occurs within 1 hr. In exchange using the drug symptoms quickly subside, and patients recover, so the reviews are mainly positive.
How to dilute
On each bottle with a means arranged labels. Them into powder poured liquid. The amount of liquid used depends on the age of the patient. The water used must be pure and preferably at room temperature. After adding water, the bottle must be closed with a lid and shaken. We need to shake until all powder is dissolved.
Storage
According to the instructions, in diluted form means stored in refrigerator for up to 7 days in a closed container. Cold medication to children do not need to take. Before use, it was heated to room temperature. If the shelf life of the drug runs out, the remaining funds poured. The undiluted Amoxiclav can be stored for about 2 years. He was kept in a dark cool place.
when appointed
Used for small patients of any age when they develop a bacterial infection in the upper respiratory tract. For example, when coughing.
In addition, the medication administered in the following cases:
- at tonsillitis and pharyngitis;
- the development of retropharyngeal abscess;
- in the development of acute otitis media and bronchitis;
- in different forms of sinusitis and angina;
- during the development of the inflammatory process in the lungs;
- the presence of infection in the urinary tract;
- the appearance of lesions on the skin and soft tissues;
- with the development of infections in the bones and connective tissue;
- when presence of lesions in the oral cavity.
Remember that despite the wide range of applications, self-antibiotic should not be used. The drug helps to get rid of only by the nature of the bacterial infection, if developing a viral disease, the use of the antibiotic will not give the desired result. At the same time, if a person develops a fungal infection, the drug not only did not give the desired result, but even capable of harm.
See also: Guide to the preparation Amoxiclav
Also, be aware that the use of any drug can cause an aggravation of allergic reactions and other side effects. Therefore, the recommended dosage for children Amoksiklava selected only experienced pediatrician.
How to take the drug and what should be the duration of reception and multiplicity
A common question from adults to the pediatrician about how to give Amoxiclav child. The administered dose depends on the severity of the disease occurring:
Age category |
The form |
Dose |
Babies and kids 3 months |
Powder. From this slurry is made with water addition. The final composition is given through a pipette, which is attached to the package. |
30 mg per 1 kg, 2 times per day. Patients older than 3 months - 20 mg per 1 kg of weight. If he developed severe forms of otitis media, bronchitis, purulent rhinitis, pneumonia, the dosage is 40 mg per 1 kg weight. The maximum per day, you can give about 45 mg per 1 kg of weight. |
In addition, the physicians to accurately calculate the dosage, a special plate:
Age category |
Body mass |
the dosages |
||
125mg |
250mg |
400mg |
||
From 3 months to 1 year |
From 5 to 10 kg |
2,5ml |
1,25ml |
|
From one year to two years |
From 10 to 12 kg |
3,75ml |
2ml |
2,5ml |
From 2 to 3 years |
From 12 to 15 kg |
5ml |
2,5ml |
|
From 4 years to 6 years |
From 15 to 20 kg |
6,25ml |
3ml |
3,75ml |
From 6 to 10 years |
From 20 to 30 kg |
8,75ml |
4,5ml |
5ml |
From 10 to 12 years |
30 to 40kg |
6,5ml |
Suspensions with the amount of active substance in 125 and 250ml applied 3 times a day. If you use a 400ml dose, you should take Amoxiclav can be 2 times a day. If the disease becomes severe, the recommended dosage may be increased by 1/3. Remember that it can be done only after a conversation with the doctor.
Parents often wonder about how your child should take Amoxiclav - before eating or after. Doctors say that in order for that to reduce the likelihood of side effects of the medicine should be given within 30 minutes before a meal. If a patient with gastrointestinal problems means given during meals.
A course of application of from 5 days to 2 weeks. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of symptoms of the disease and general health of the patient.
Remember that if after the application of the antibiotic symptoms of the disease did not reduce its activity, it may be indicative of the ineffectiveness of the prescribed treatment. In this case, you need to see a doctor.
Side effects
Amoxiclav giving his little patient, parents should carefully monitor the state of health. If he has nausea, vomiting, headache, or spinning, exacerbated allergic reaction, there was or rash behavior was inappropriate, the use of the drug should be discontinued and seek emergency pediatrician.
Who can not use the medicine
Amoxiclav is very strong antibacterial agent, and has contraindications exist:
- It should not be consumed by people with high sensitivity to its components;
- Also, the drug is not being used by people who can not tolerate drugs related to penicillin, cephalosporins and other beta-lactam group;
- The drug is not used if there are problems in the liver and gallbladder, which arise from the use of such agents;
- Do not use in the development of patient of mononucleosis and lymphocytic leukemia, renal and liver failure, and pseudomembranous colitis.
If the allergy was previously observed in patients on these drugs, you should make a test tolerance before applying.
In all the above cases, the tool can be used only when the benefits of the application of higher damage that will be caused to the body.
All antibacterial agents, including Amoxiclav only appointed doctor. Keeping their appointed the dosage and duration of use, you can reduce the risk of dangerous health consequences.
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Anna Moschovis - family doctor.
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