Zinnat is an antibiotic that has a therapeutic and prophylactic effect on the organs of the upper and lower respiratory tract. Before applying zinnat, you should consult a doctor, since he can not cope with all the pathogens of the disease.
Antibiotic zinnat for children: indications and contraindications
The composition of zinnata includes a trace element such as cefuroxime axel, which is easily digested by the digestive system of the body and reaches the maximum concentration level in the blood after three hours.
It is necessary to distinguish the following indications for zinnate application:
- diseases of the respiratory tract (pneumonia, bronchitis, lung abscess);
- diseases of the ENT organs (otitis media, tonsillitis);
- infectious processes on the skin (impetigo, furunculosis);
- joint diseases (arthritis, osteomyelitis);
- inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system (pyelonephritis, cystitis);
- gynecological diseases (adnexitis, endometritis, cervicitis).
Methods of using the drug
Zinnat for children is available in the following forms:
- suspension;
- pills;
- powder for intramuscular, intravenous administration.
To understand how to take zinnat in the form of tablets or how to dilute the suspension, you should refer to the instructions. To apply the zinnate and prepare a suspension from it, it is first necessary to pour water into a measuring beaker (20 ml). Then strongly shake the bottle a couple of times and pour the inside of the vial with the available amount of liquid. After this, it is required to shake the bottle repeatedly until a uniform mass is formed. Externally, a homogeneous mass is similar to a syrup, so in the description of the drug it is often possible to find the name "syrup zinnat".
When used as a remedy zinnata dosage for children depends on the age and weight categories, as well as the severity of the child's disease. Children under 12 years of age are prescribed a dosage of 10 mg per kilogram of body weight. It should be remembered that the daily dose of the drug should not exceed 250 mg per day. For young children a suspension is preferable, as it is better absorbed in the child's body and the child is easier to take syrup than to drink a pill.
In a set with the instruction there is a convenient measuring spoon for 5 ml, with which it is convenient to observe the necessary dosage of the medicine. It is necessary to apply the medicine along with the food. In this case, avoid contact with hot liquids.
When using zinnat for children, the following side effects are possible:
- from the hematopoietic system: a reduced number of neutrophils in the blood, thrombocytopenia;
- from the gastrointestinal tract: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting;
- allergic reactions: hives, itching, in some cases, the appearance of necrolysis of the skin;
- migraine;
- convulsions;
- hepatitis.
It is not recommended to use zinnate as a remedy for patients who have a marked increase in sensitivity to antibiotics belonging to the group of cephalosporins. Contraindicated zinnat application by women during pregnancy and lactation. It is not recommended to give zinnat to children younger than three months in order to minimize the occurrence of adverse reactions.
In case of an overdose, the central nervous system is affected. Also, the appearance of seizures. As an emergency treatment method, hemodialysis is used.
The full course of treatment with zinnat is from 5 to 10 days.
With timely treatment zinnat has an effective curative effect on the child's body and promotes an early recovery.