Effects of the drug on the bacteria
Supraks - a 3rd generation antibiotic active substance is cefixime. This substance has a devastating effect on gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Once in the blood, cefixime affects the membrane of harmful cells, which does not allow them to renew their protection. Thus human immunity may directly destroy the cells by elements which do not carry the danger, and to deduce residues naturally (via urine and bile).
The period of elimination from the body is quite short. Thus, half the dose Supraksa output for 4-6 hoursDepending on the received amount of drug and the use of additional drugs such as diuretic drugs (slow elimination). According to the manufacturer, Supraks completely eliminated from the body within days.
Indications
Due to the wide range of actions, Supraks applied in such diseases:
- sinusitis;
- otolaryngological infection;
- tonzillofaringit;
- otitis media;
- bronchitis (helps in acute and chronic stage of the disease);
- pneumonia;
- laryngitis;
- infections of the urogenital system (cystitis, pyelonephritis, cervicitis);
- Gonorrhea (uncomplicated);
- Lyme disease.
Supraksa obvious advantage is its high efficiency in a short time. Improving a child or an adult patient has been observed for 2-3 days.
Use of the drug in pediatrics
The instructions to Supraksu stated that the use of the drug for children may already 6 months. I.e for children 7 years old to take Supraks can fearlessly, if you know the right dosage.
Most often in pediatrics administered the drug for diseases of the respiratory organs, in the treatment of chronic infection and relapse.
Parents need to know that Supraks is a very strong antibiotic, so it can not give the child without first consulting with a specialist. In addition, the drug is not indicated in the early stages of the disease, but only in cases where the child's body can not cope with infection by other means. This is necessary due to the fact that Supraks can inhibit the action of other drugs.
Dosage and use of the drug
There are 2 forms Supraksa release. it:
- capsules (200 mg of cefixime and 400);
- syrup (bead slurry).
The capsules are usually given to adults and children from 12 years. This happens due to the fact that the dosage of the drug in capsules is much higher than in the syrup. In addition, young children may have trouble swallowing pills.
The suspension also produced in the form of granules, which are to be dissolved in water. For this it is necessary to add twice with 20 ml of water. Each addition required to be actively shaken for a couple of minutes. Then leave a syrup for 5-10 minutes for complete dissolution of the pellets.
Conventional drug use dose for 5-12 years constitute from 6 to 10 ml per day.
However, your doctor may prescribe a different dose, and, depending on the severity of the child's body weight and disease. It is important to know that doctors adhere to the norms of 4 or 8 mg per 1 kg of weight of the child.
Supraksa dosage for a child of seven years without the complications of the disease and with the average statistical weight should be 7.5 ml per day. Thus, 1 ml of the drug is 20 mg of active substance. Thus, in a daily dose of 7.5 ml is 150 mg of cefixime. It turns out that a seven-year child to give Supraks possible not only in the form of syrup, but also in the form of capsules. In this case, it is more convenient to use a dosage of 200 mg. Two thirds of the tablet can be divided in 2 or 3 divided doses, and can be taken all at once.
The course of treatment lasts for 7-10 days Supraksom. Despite the quick results, you should complete the course, that there is no recurrence.
1 can take the medication once a day or 2 times. In the separation of the dose into 2 doses necessary to observe the time frame - to give drug every 12 hours.
In contrast to other antibiotics in the form of suspensions, Supraks can be stored at room temperature (no higher than 25 degrees), but not in the refrigerator. But, despite this, the drug is fit only 14 days after mixing. Old drug use is strictly prohibited.
conclusion
Parents whose child fell ill, of course, wish a speedy recovery to him, but it is worth remembering that self-treatment by antibiotics, the more serious such as a Supraks may cause quite the desired result. It is always necessary to apply to a specialist, who not only prescribe the drug, but also calculates the correct dosage for each individual child.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/suprax__2432
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