Antibiotics for bronchitis in children 3-4-5-6-7 years old

Antibiotics are natural preparations or synthetic origin, the action of which is aimed at suppressing the growth of pathogens that have entered the body. It is simply impossible to do without them if it is necessary to treat infections caused by bacteria, for example, obstructive bronchitis. Many children and adults have a special intolerance to this group of drugs, therefore, a specialist should select a medicine, focusing on the individual characteristics of the child's body, comorbidities, the course of the disease, and for what age - 3, 5 or 7 years.

Classification

Children under the age of 3 years are prescribed antibiotics for bronchitis in the form of syrup or tablets previously dissolved in water. Injections are prescribed for severe illness. All drugs from the antimicrobial group are divided into three categories and the main difference between them is the mechanism of action on dangerous pathogens.

Group of penicillin drugs

Drugs from this group are recommended for children at the initial acquaintance with antibiotics. They gently and sparingly affect the intestinal microflora. The table below shows a list of drugs from this group, their form of release and indications for admission.

Name	Active ingredient	Release form	Indications for admission	Doses
Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin	Syrup, granules for suspension preparation, tablets	Inflammatory processes affecting the respiratory system and nearby tissues	The syrup is taken at 20 mg three times a day for up to 7 days. 125 mg of suspension per day. Tablets are prescribed from 5 years old at 250 mg per day.
Flemoxin	Amoxicillin	Suspension granules	In the treatment of otitis media, bronchitis and pneumonia.	From 1 to 3 years old, 125 mg three times a day. From 3 years old, 250 mg. The duration of therapy is up to 7 days.
Amoxiclav	Amoxicillin in combination with clavulanic acid.	Tablet form and syrup.	With acute sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, cystitis, pneumonia.	Newborns up to 4 months of age are prescribed 30 mg per day. And from 4 months to 30 mg per 1 kg of body weight. The daily dose is divided into three doses.

Macrolide group

This group includes drugs of a wide spectrum of action. They can be prescribed to children from the first days of life. This group of drugs has a minimal list of undesirable manifestations.

This group includes such medicines:

1. Sumamed. Azithromycin acts as an active ingredient. It is produced in the form of a powder intended for the preparation of a suspension. Prescribed for angina, tonsillitis, bronchitis, otitis media and scarlet fever. The dosage is selected in accordance with the body weight of a small patient - 30 mg per 1 kg of body weight. It is taken once a day for three days.
2. Macropen. The active ingredient is medicamycin. Available in tablet form and suspension. The drug is shown for scarlet fever, diphtheria, bronchitis. The duration of treatment is 7-10 days. The dose is calculated based on the child's body weight - 0.7 mg per 1 kg of body weight.
3. Azithromycin. With the eponymous component in the composition as the main component. Available in suspension and tablet form. Prescribed for sinusitis, sinusitis, tracheitis, dermatitis and otitis media. Take once a day between meals in pill form. And a suspension of 0.5 ml per 1 kg of the baby's body weight.
4. Klacid. Clarithromycin acts as an active ingredient in it. Available in powder form for suspension and tablets. Prescribed for the treatment of bronchitis, otitis media and pneumonia. It is taken, regardless of the form, twice a day for 250 mg.

Group of cephalosporins

This group includes drugs with the strongest effect. Most often they are available in the form of injections. Due to the fact that most of the drugs in this group have a lot of undesirable manifestations, they are prescribed to children from 5 years old. A special effect from their intake is observed in the treatment of purulent bronchitis, if drugs from other groups did not give the desired effect.

This group includes:

1. Zinnat. Cephoruxime is used as the main component. Available in the form of granules or tablets. Indicated for admission with AIDP. The duration of therapy is 5-10 days. The suspension is taken twice a day, 10 mg per 1 kg of body weight. Tablets 3 times a day at a dose of 125 mg.
2. Suprax. The main component is Cefixime. Release form: capsules and granules. Indications for admission - obstructive bronchitis. It is taken once: from 6 months, 4 ml daily, and from 2 years old, 5 ml a day. The course is about a week.
3. Ceftriaxone. As part of the substance of the same name, it is produced in the form of a solution for injection. The drug is indicated for bronchitis, tonsillitis, cystitis or sore throat. The drug is administered intramuscularly or intravenously for 5-7 days.

The best drugs from the pharmacy

Antibiotics for bronchitis in children 3-7 years old should be prescribed only by a specialist. More often, a drug is selected from the three groups described above. Only in rare cases, when a child has an allergic reaction, drugs from other groups can be selected. Parents should definitely know which antibiotics are suitable for their child in order to prevent the development of undesirable manifestations.

Ospamox

Antibiotics for bronchitis in children 3-7 years old Ospamox is available in the form of a ready-made suspension or powder for the preparation of a medicinal solution, as well as a tablet. The active ingredient is the substance amoxicillin. The drug has a pronounced bactericidal effect, the action of which is due to the suppression of the synthesis of cells of pathogens. Included in the group of polysynthetic penicillins. The drug is inactive against microorganisms that produce beta-lactamase.

It is prescribed for children with acute forms of otitis media, pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. He also proved to be effective in the treatment of pyelonephritis and cystitis.

To reduce the aggressive effect of the drug on the intestines. It should be taken with meals, take 250 mg per day, divided into several doses. The course is no more than 7 days.

The drug is contraindicated:

• special intolerance to the components of the drug;
• phenylketonuria;
• children under 1 year old.

Antibiotic for bronchitis in children 3 years old Ospamox is given with caution in leukemia, mononucleosis, renal dysfunction. If the dosage is not observed, undesirable manifestations may occur: candidiasis, leukopenia, allergic reaction, dizziness, convulsions, aseptic meningitis. The average price of the drug varies within 250 rubles.

Suprax Solutab

Antibiotics for bronchitis in children 7 years old Suprax belongs to the group of cephalosporins. It is prescribed for various respiratory tract infections and other pathologies caused by the presence of bacteria in the body. It is produced in the form of granules for the preparation of a medicinal suspension, as well as capsules. The main component is the substance cefixime. Thanks to this substance, the drug belongs to a broad spectrum of action against various pathogens.

The drug is indicated for:

• sinusitis;
• sinusitis;
• sore throat;
• bronchitis;
• pneumonia;
• otitis;
• gonorrhea.

Take the drug in the form of a suspension for:

• 2.5-4 mg for babies from one year old;
• 5 ml each from 2 to 4 years old;
• 6-10 ml for children over 5 years old.

The duration of therapy is 7-10 days. The drug is contraindicated in children with special intolerance and allergy to cephalosporins.

Failure to comply with the doctor's prescriptions can cause undesirable manifestations:

• allergy;
• noise in ears;
• dizziness;
• dysbiosis;
• problems with the hematopoietic system;
• nausea, vomiting.

The average price of the drug varies within 600 rubles.

Macropen

Antibiotics for bronchitis in children 3 years old Macropen belongs to the group of macrolides and is considered an effective modern antibacterial agent. A medicine is produced in the form of granules for the preparation of a medicinal suspension, as well as tablets. The main component in the drug is midecamycin, which effectively fights harmful bacteria.

The drug is indicated for:

• pneumonia;
• skin infections;
• otitis;
• sore throat;
• sinusitis;
• bronchitis;
• bacteria that have infected the respiratory system.

Take the drug before meals, 1 tablet three times a day, if the child's weight is more than 30 kg. If the body weight is less, then the dose is halved. The drug in the form of a suspension is taken at 3.75 ml with a baby weighing up to 5 kg, and if more than 5, then 7.5 ml, more than 10 kg - 10 ml.

You can not prescribe the drug to children if:

• they have a history of serious liver pathologies;
• there is an intolerance to the components from the composition;
• there is an allergy to acetylsalicylic acid.

Failure to comply with the instructions may threaten the development of undesirable manifestations:

• disorder of the digestive system;
• allergy;
• abdominal discomfort;
• vomit.

The average price of the drug on average varies within 250 rubles.

Umckalor

This bioantibiotic, which contains plant components, is therefore gentle on the child's body. The main component in it is the sidovid pelargonium extract. Thanks to this component, the drug has an antimicrobial effect, has mucolytic properties. Pelargonium extract contains a large amount of biologically active substances. The medicine is produced in the form of a solution for oral administration.

The drug is indicated in the treatment of acute and chronic ailments that have affected the respiratory system. Children from 1 to 6 years old are recommended to take 5-10 drops three times a day. The solution should be drunk half an hour before meals. The course of therapy is 10 days.

You can not prescribe the drug to children if they have:

• special sensitivity to the drug;
• predisposition to internal bleeding;
• severe kidney and liver failure;
• simultaneous reception with anticoagulants;
• children under 1 year old.

If the instructions are not followed, unwanted symptoms may develop:

• nosebleeds;
• allergy;
• nausea;
• vomit;
• liver dysfunction.

The average cost of the drug on average varies within 450 rubles.

Augmentin

It is a combined broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the group of penicillins, which is prescribed for the treatment of respiratory tract infections caused by the presence of bacteria. The drug is produced in several forms: tablets, suspensions and powder for preparing a solution for injection. The preparation contains two active components: amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.

This drug is easily tolerated, therefore it is approved for use by pregnant women and infants. But it has one significant drawback - after a few days of admission, resistance is formed to it. This disadvantage limits its use in the treatment of bacterial infections. But this disadvantage is eliminated by the second active component.

Prescribed for the treatment of upper and lower respiratory tract infections. The dosage for children is selected in accordance with the body weight, the calculation is 20-40 mg per 1 kg of body weight. The course is also selected individually, depending on the complexity of the course of the disease. You can not prescribe the drug to children with allergies to components, as well as violations of the liver. Exceeding the prescribed dosage can provoke the development of undesirable effects.

More often, children manifest:

• candidiasis;
• anemia;
• dizziness;
• headache;
• insomnia;
• overexcitation;
• anxiety;
• nausea;
• vomit;
• diarrhea.

The average price of the drug varies within 200 rubles.

Cefazolin

It is a synthetic broad-spectrum antibacterial drug that belongs to the group of cephalosporins. The main component is the substance of the same name. It is thanks to this component that the drug blocks the DNA of pathogens, preventing them from multiplying and spreading throughout the body. It is produced in one form - a powder for the preparation of an injection solution.

The drug is prescribed for inflammation and infections provoked by the presence of pathogens:

• lung abscess;
• bronchitis;
• pneumonia;
• eye infections;
• sepsis;
• infectious skin pathologies;
• urethritis;
• pyelonephritis.

The medicine can be administered intramuscularly or intravenously. The powder is preliminarily diluted with a solvent and an injection is made. The dosage and course of treatment are selected individually for each patient, depending on the complexity of the course of the disease. You can not prescribe the drug to small patients under the age of one year, as well as to those who have a special sensitivity to the components that make up the composition.

If the doctor's instructions are not followed, undesirable manifestations may develop:

• heartburn;
• vomit;
• loss of appetite;
• candidiasis;
• diarrhea.

The average cost of a drug in Russian pharmacies varies within 200 rubles.

Hemomycin

This antibiotic is produced in the form of a powder for the preparation of a suspension. Azithromycin acts as an active ingredient. It is thanks to this component that the drug belongs to broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotics. This substance inhibits microbial cell protein synthesis, slows down the growth and reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms.

The drug is prescribed for:

• infection of the upper and lower respiratory tract;
• infection of the skin;
• the initial stage of Lyme disease.

Take the drug in the form of a suspension 1 time per day 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after. The course of treatment is not more than 5 days. For children, the dose is calculated depending on body weight - 10 mg per 1 kg of body weight. You can not prescribe the drug to newborns up to 6 months, special sensitivity to components, fructose intolerance, severe liver damage.

Failure to comply with the prescribed dosage can provoke the development of undesirable symptoms, such as:

• candidiasis;
• rhinitis, pneumonia;
• pharyngitis;
• anemia;
• anorexia;
• headache;
• dizziness.

The average cost of a drug package varies within 300 rubles.

Rocefin

It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic available in powder form for the preparation of a solution for injection. The main components in it are the substance ceftriaxone, which effectively fights against microorganisms that affect the respiratory system.

This drug is indicated for children from the first month and for adults with infections that are caused by bacteria susceptible to ceftriaxone:

• sepsis;
• meningitis;
• kidney and urinary tract infections;
• pneumonia;
• peritonitis;
• bone infections;
• respiratory infections.

The dose and course of therapy is selected individually in each case, depending on the age of the child and the severity of the disease. The drug is not prescribed for premature babies up to 41 weeks old, as well as for patients with special sensitivity to the main component.

If the doctor's recommendations are not followed, the dose is increased or the course is prolonged, unwanted manifestations:

• allergy;
• diarrhea;
• leukopenia;
• anemia;
• headache;
• dizziness;
• colitis;
• nausea;
• vomit.

The average cost of a drug in Russian pharmacies varies within 470 rubles.

Flemoklav Solutab

This drug is available in tablet form and amoxicillin and clavulanic acid act as an active component in it. This drug belongs to the group of semisynthetic broad-spectrum antibiotics, which effectively fights against many gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens. Thanks to clavulanic acid, the drug protects amoxicillin from the harmful destruction of the enzyme, thereby significantly expanding the antibacterial spectrum of the drug.

A drug is prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections that hit:

• respiratory system;
• genitourinary tract;
• skin;
• bones and joints;
• soft tissues.

The dose and course are selected individually for each patient, depending on his body weight and the severity of the course of the disease. The average dose for children is 125 mg three times a day for at least 5 days.

You can not prescribe the drug when:

• special sensitivity to the components of the composition;
• liver failure;
• children under the age of 1 year or weighing up to 10 kg.

  

The average price of the drug is 150 rubles.

Ketocef

It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the group of cephalosporins. The main component is cefuroxime. The medicine is available in the form of a powder for the preparation of a solution that is injected into the body intravenously or intramuscularly. It is a bactericidal and antibacterial drug of a wide spectrum of action, it is active against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

The drug is prescribed for the treatment of infections:

• respiratory organs;
• genitourinary system;
• sepsis;
• meningitis;
• gonorrhea;
• bones and joints.

For children, the drug is prescribed at 30-100 mg per kg of body weight, divided into 3-4 injections. The course is individual, depending on the course of the disease.

You can not prescribe the drug to people with special sensitivity and porphyria.

Failure to follow the recommendations can lead to the development of unwanted symptoms:

• allergies;
• colitis;
• anemia.

The average price for the drug varies within 350 rubles.

Bronchitis in children under the age of 7 is a serious ailment that cannot be cured only with cough pills or inhalation. This disease very quickly leads to complications such as pneumonia without proper treatment. That is why it is necessary to timely select a complex therapy, which will include an antibiotic. Only a doctor should select a drug, since most drugs have a huge list of contraindications.

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