For the treatment of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, assigned Amoxicillin. How to take, what are the contraindications, should be explored in order to avoid the development of side effects.
What kind of preparation - Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is an antibacterial broad spectrum of action. Available as a suspension, tablet, capsule.
Amoxicillin is dissolved in water is not stored for a long time, the chemical, physical characteristics. It is for this reason that the suspension is produced in the form of powder. Before use, suspensions granules poured boiling water and stir well. Before each use, the suspension is shaken.
Which treats diseases Amoxicillin
General indications for use of the drug - diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract, urogenital system, diseases, sexually transmitted diseases caused by bacteria. The medicine helps to quickly cure a sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, cystitis, prostatitis, gonorrhea, ulcers.
Contraindications
Not to prescribe antibiotics when:
- hypersensitivity to the components;
- allergies to antibiotics;
- diagnosed infectious mononucleosis, lymphatic leukemia.
How to take the drug
The dosage and treatment amoxicillin, its analogues should be appointed in each case and only by a physician. It depends on the stage of the disease, its variations, the individual characteristics of the organism, age of the child, adult.
How to take Amoxicillin adult? Antibiotics taken by mouth (usually the same for adults and children). Drink Amoxicillin tablets better after eating. The medication on an empty stomach can cause irritation of the gastric mucosa. But after a heavy drinking Amoxicillin, for example, lunch is not worth. It is better to eat a light meal - drink jelly, eat porridge, soup.
Take Amoxicillin 500 mg for adults and children over 12 years old need 1 time per day. But again, it all depends on the variety of pathology. In some cases, severe infectious diseases dose may be increased. For example, for acute treatment of gonorrhea men appointed single dose of the drug (3 g); women the same dose of the drug administered twice a day.
The dosage for children
- Children under 2 years of age - 20 mg per 1 kg body weight 3 times per day;
- Children from 2 to 5 years - 125 mg (0.5 measuring spoon) 3 times a day;
- Babies from 5 to 10 years - 250 mg (1 m n..) 3 times during the day.
Features reception
How to take Amoxicillin? Duration of antibiotic treatment is not less than 5 days. Many people starting taking the drug, only relieved, stop drinking Amoxicillin. But this is a big mistake. Bacteria may recur with renewed vigor, if the person has stopped taking the drug at the wrong time.
Bacteria against which Amoxicillin fights, almost destroyed in patients receiving. At the termination of the use of drugs, they again begin to multiply rapidly. This leads to the development of a new wave of the disease. But as the infection is partially adapted to antibacterial drugs need to change it to another. It is for these reasons should not disrupt the duration and dosage of the drug, prescribed by doctor.
Amoxicillin is necessary to drink at regular intervals. During treatment is not recommended to skip the next dose intake, because the effectiveness of the tablets fall sharply.
If the antibiotic is scheduled to take two times a knock, the time between the reception of 12 hours. If necessary, the drug 3 times a day, the time, respectively, will be 8 hours.
Taken together Amoxicillin and oral contraceptives is not recommended because it decreases the efficiency of the latter.
How to prepare a suspension
Giving children better Amoxicillin in the form of a suspension. Instructions for use contains information that the powder contained in the vial should be dissolved in cool boiled water.
Properly prepare the slurry in two stages. On flakonchike has a label (horizontal line). First, we should add to the capacity of a small amount of water and shake it. After that, pour water to the mark and once again shake the container.
The prepared suspension is stored in a cool place at room temperature of not higher than 25 degrees, in a closed room from sunlight, no more than 14 days. Many parents mistakenly believe that the drug in diluted form to be stored for a long time. No medicinal properties of the expiry of a divorced drug does not remain. Therefore, if the medicine is left after treatment, it must be disposed of. But this only applies to children's suspension.
Before each dose vial of liquid contents must be shaken well.
Pregnancy and nursing
Amoxicillin use during pregnancy is possible, but only if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Data on the effects of amoxicillin on pregnancy and fetal vital functions are not available.
Amoxicillin and spirits
Take Amoxicillin 500 mg, 250 mg of alcohol is prohibited. The molecules of ethanol makes the antibiotic inactive. In addition, such a combination is detrimental to the liver, may cause severe allergic reactions, including death.
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Anna Moschovis - family doctor.
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