Sumamed refers to a group of antibiotics (macrolides). Over the past 10 years, it is actively used pediatricians as for outpatient treatment, and in the hospital, for the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of bacterial etiology. Sumamed dosage for children 10 years selected according to the instructions of the patient weight. The drug is widely used to treat tonsillitis, pneumonia, otitis media, bronchitis.
Pharmacological properties, indications, limitations, forms
Sumamed great help in the fight against Gram-positive, Gram-negative, intracellular, anaerobic microorganisms. He helps get rid of bacterial flora resistant to penicillin range of antibacterial agents. Azithromycin inhibits the synthesis of protein molecules of microorganisms, which ensures inhibition of growth and reproduction of bacteria, results in a reduction of their life and, ultimately, death.
The medicine has a number of medicinal forms: pills (500, 250, 125 mg) suspension (100, 200 mg per 5 ml) capsules (250, 500 mg). A child of 10 years to take Sumamed is necessary only in the suspension and tablets. Capsules for a patient of 10 years will not work, they are too large, difficult child will swallow them.
Analogs Sumamed:
- azithromycin;
- AzitRus;
- Hemomitsin.
Indications and limitations for prescribing
The drug has its indications and limitations.
Indications for Sumamed:
- bacterial respiratory diseases (bronchitis, pneumonia, otitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis);
- lesions of the skin, subcutaneous tissue (erysipelas, Lyme disease);
- pathology of genitals, pelvis (urethritis, cervicitis, cystitis);
- bacterial lesions of the digestive tract, especially associated with Helicobacter pylori.
restrictions |
undesirable effects |
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· Intolerance constitute a means; · Severe kidney disease, liver. Relatively limited: · Abnormal heart rhythm; · Children from 6 (tablets), up to 6 months. (suspension). |
· Blood in the stool; · Jaundice, cholestatic syndromes, · Bloating; · Dyspepsia; · Allergy (skin rash, swelling). |
Terms dosage
How is Sumamed dose for children 10 years old? Child Weight is crucial for counting doses. Azithromycin children 10 years prescribed by the instructions at the rate of 10 mg per 1 kg of body weight. The most appropriate form is considered to be a suspension. Before applying the dry drug substance must be diluted clean boiled water. Drink Sumamed need 1 time per day. To clear the dosing means is better to use a syringe. Upon receipt of it should be rinsed, dried.
Taking the drug can be in the form of tablets of 125 mg. They are most suitable for dosing. The tablets are administered in the intervals between eating because food slows the absorption of the drug.
Coursework therapy lasts for 3 days in the presence of respiratory diseases. Longer is not recommended, as this may cause goiter. Before using medications should consult a doctor pediatrician for further dosage, duration of use of funds. If there are other diseases in children, the treatment scheme selected individually.
The treatment temperature on the second day should fall to subfebrile or to normal. While maintaining the reaction temperature in the child the drug you want to cancel, replace it with another antibiotic.
conclusion
Sumamed is a very common and effective drug in pediatrics. It affects a wide range of bacterial agents due to its special mechanism. The drug has a small number of undesirable effects, is well tolerated by children. Sumamed suitable even for infants toddlers.
sources:
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