When it comes to treating children, antibiotics, most parents have many questions. On the one hand, understanding the seriousness of the situation, I want to help the child as soon as possible, but on the other hand - is it really necessary, because everyone knows that taking antibiotics can lead to different consequences?
One of the macrolide group antibiotics, which belongs to the newest development of the pharmaceutical science and is characterized by the mild action of a wide spectrum, is the macrophilic drug.
Macrofen for children - indications for use
- infectious and inflammatory diseases, which are caused by microorganisms sensitive to the preparation;
- infections of the respiratory tract, skin, urogenital system, mucous membranes;
- infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue;
- in the complex treatment of infectious diseases with hypersensitivity to penicillin preparations;
- for the treatment and prevention of diphtheria in children , pertussis, enteritis.
How to give macropen to a child?
This medication is available in the form of coated tablets and in the form of granules for the preparation of a suspension. Macropen in tablets is prescribed for adults and children weighing more than 30 kg. The recommended dose is 1 tablet (400 mg) three times daily before meals.
For children whose body weight is less than 30 kg, the macropen is shown in the form of a suspension. To even the smallest patient was pleased to take an antibiotic, the composition of the granules was added saccharin and banana flavor, and in order that you do not confuse the exact dose, a small measuring spoon is attached to the bottle.
To prepare the suspension, add 100 ml of boiled water to the vial with granules and shake well. The dosage of makropen for children in this dosage form directly depends on the weight of the child:
- up to 5 kg - 3.75 ml;
- from 5 to 10 kg - 7.5 ml;
- from 10 to 15 kg - 10 ml;
- from 15 to 20 kg - 15 ml;
- from 20 to 30 kg - 22.5 ml.
The necessary dose of the child should be taken before meals twice a day. As a rule, the course of therapy with this drug is no more than 1-1.5 weeks.
Macropean contraindications and side effects
The main constituent of the medicinal product is medikamycin, which in small quantities is able to stop the action of pathogenic bacteria, and in large quantities it destroys the pathogenic
Although the antibiotic is notable for its safety and softness of action, it is still possible to develop adverse reactions. Due to the use of the drug macropenum in very rare cases , the child may develop vomiting , nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, in addition, skin rash, itching, hives, eosinophilia may appear.