Suspension "Augmentin" in the treatment of small patients

Many parents try to get by with the minimum of medicines, when the children begin to get sick. When the question is raised about the use of antibiotics, parents become even more nervous: antibiotics are not so safe.

Suspension "Augmentin" is a bactericidal antibiotic belonging to the group of penicillins. This drug is characterized by a wide spectrum of action, since, in addition to amoxicillin, it includes clavulanate, which provides protection of the active substance from bacterial enzymes (beta-lactamases). Thus, high efficiency is ensured when using it. Suspension "Augmentin" is quickly absorbed, providing high concentrations of active substances in sputum, bronchi.

Quite often this drug is prescribed for small patients with infections of the respiratory system (with bronchitis or pneumonia). Highly effective suspension "Augmentin"   When treating inflammation of the sinuses, middle ear, chronic tonsillitis. Augmentin is also used for infections of the urinary system. The effectiveness of its use is proven in purulent wounds, infection of the skin, infection, localized in the musculoskeletal system, caused by golden staphylococcus.

The preparation "Augmentin" is produced in tablets, sterile powders for injections, and also in the form of powder for suspension. Suspension "Augmentin" is used most often for the treatment of young children. Before using it, you need to prepare a solution. It will be good for use for a week and should not be frozen. Before use, shake the bottle. The measuring cap should be washed immediately after use. Observe these simple rules, if you are used to treat "Augmentin" (suspension)!

For children, the dosage of the drug is determined by age, weight, and severity of the disease. To small patients under 1 year is assigned 2 ml, children from 1 to 6 years - 5 ml, over 6 years - 10 ml three times a day.

Side effects from the use of the drug "Augmentin" (as a rule!) Are extremely rare, they are easy and quick to pass. But if you use "Augmentin" (suspension), the instructions for use warn you about the possible appearance of the following side effects:

- hematopoiesis system: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, clotting disorder, hemolytic anemia ;

- Allergic reactions: anaphylactic shock, skin rash, erythema multiforme, hives, allergic vasculitis, angioedema, epidermal necrolysis and so on. Please note that if any sign of an allergy occurs, stop using the drug!

- CNS: headache, dizziness, possible cramps and reversible hyperactivity;

- Digestive system: frequent manifestations - nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia. Rarely in children who take the suspension, the color of the enamel of the teeth changes. On the part of the liver cholestatic jaundice or hepatitis is possible, but these effects are extremely rare in patients who received hepatotoxic drugs earlier, as well as with the presence of serious diseases of this organ;

- urinary system: possible crystalluria, as well as interstitial nephritis;

- imbalance of normal microflora, as a consequence, the development of mucosal candidiasis, extremely rarely - pseudomembranous and hemorrhagic colitis.

Contraindications to the use of the drug "Augmentin" is increased individual sensitivity. In addition, in the case of violations of the liver and kidneys, its use as a medicinal product is contraindicated or a corresponding dose adjustment was performed. Therefore, use this antibiotic in the treatment of diseases only according to the doctor's prescription!