Azithromycin - an antibiotic belonging to the group of macrolides and azalides. It has a wide range of effects against certain Gram-positive, Gram-negative, anaerobic microorganisms, as well as intracellular pathogens. Azithromycin is a child in the 2 years quite often prescribed by doctors due to its minimal toxicity and good tolerability.
Indications for use
The drug is used for treatment of the following diseases in young children:
- infectious inflammation of the respiratory system (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia);
- infections, localized in the urogenital system;
- infections of skin and soft tissues;
- digestive system diseases, which the pathogen is Helicobacter pylori (Helicobacter pylori).
Dosage and method of use
The drug is available in the form of tablets, capsules, suspensions and powders for preparation of the solution. suspension (syrup) is suitable for the treatment of a small child is best.
Dosage in children 2 years Azithromycin is calculated on the basis of their body mass
. Daily dose: 10 mg per kilogram body weight of the baby. Course length is 3 days. Depending on severity of the disease may decrease the dose on the second day and the third rate of up to 5 mg / kg body weight.It is important that the medication took place a few hours before a meal or 2 hours after a meal.
Contraindications
Azithromycin is prohibited to use in the following situations:
- hypersensitivity to components of the drug;
- in disorders of the functional activity of the kidneys and liver heavy nature.
Antibiotic used with caution in propensity to breach heart rate and QT-interval prolongation.
It should be noted that taking Azithromycin for children 2 years of age can only be in the form of a suspension. Capsules and tablets are used with the 12-year-olds. A parenteral administration - 16 years.
side effects
Despite the good tolerability of the drug during the course of therapy may develop the following side effects:
- feeling dizzy, headaches, hyperexcitability, fatigue and drowsiness;
- irregular heartbeat;
- state nausea, retching, pain in the abdomen, changes in the level of liver enzymes and bilirubin, decrease in appetite, the development of fungal diseases of the oral cavity;
- appearance duster reactions, pruritus.
If, during the course of azithromycin therapy in a child develop the above or other discomfort, you should interrupt treatment and consult a medical facility.
Before you give your child 2 years of Azithromycin, you should consult with your doctor, who will determine the possible contraindications. This will help avoid the development of negative symptoms of side effects.
use Features
If the medication was for some reason missed, not to give the child a double dose of azithromycin at the following application. This may cause an overdose of the active substance, which can lead to serious pathologies.
It is important to monitor compliance with the treatment regimen of antibiotic and remember that children under 2 years Azithromycin suspension applies for 3 days once a day.
Buying medicine at the pharmacy, be sure to check the expiry date and make sure there is no damage to the original packaging. According to the instructions, the means must be stored in a place protected from sunlight, at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius. At the end of the shelf life of the use of azithromycin in children is strictly prohibited.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/azithromycin__24064
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