Amoxiclav for children

Amoxiclavum for children is prescribed three times a day. Between taking the drug should take at least four hours. In order for a child to become accustomed to a drug, it should be given at the same time. Dosage is established individually in each case, depending on the location of the infection and the severity of the course of the disease. The sensitivity of the pathogen to antibiotics, the state of health and the age of the child are taken into account. It is necessary to follow exactly all the doctor's recommendations for the dosage of the drug.

Amoxiclav for children up to twelve years of age is recommended for use as a suspension, drops or syrup. A single dose is set from 65 mg to 25 μg. In the most severe cases, the dose of the drug can be doubled. Amoxiclav suspension for children, as well as drops and syrups are prepared only on the basis of water, other liquids are inadmissible.

Amoxiclav tablets can be drunk with water, and with fruit juices and milk. It is necessary to try, that the child has swallowed a tablet, without chewing. Amoksiklav for children is measured by a special measuring spoon, included in the kit. Use for measuring the dose of a tea or table spoon is not recommended. Adopt amoxiclav for children on an empty stomach for half an hour or an hour before meals. In case the child suffers from a stomach disorder or gastritis, the medicine is recommended to be taken with food.

After the beginning of the course of therapy, the first signs of improvement of the child's condition are visible after a few days. The course of taking the drug must be passed all, even if there are signs of improvement. If the course is interrupted, the bacteria may develop immunity to amoxiclav.

In case of vomiting, the drug should be repeated.

If the reception of the money is missed and less than one hour has passed, the amoxiclave of the child is given again.

Exceeding the recommended dose of the medicine does not carry a threat to the health of the child. It is just necessary to wash the stomach and prescribe the reception of activated charcoal, in order to reduce the absorption of the drug. To avoid serious consequences, it is better to consult a doctor.

Along with high efficiency, the drug has side effects. So, the allergic reaction to the components of amoxiclav is manifested in the form of itching or skin rash, swelling of the face and tongue. Immediately consult a doctor when these symptoms occur. Side effects can also be expressed in the form of redness and scaling of the skin, diarrhea and darkening of the urine.

In some cases, the child has a slight upset stomach, sometimes vomiting and nausea. As the child's body adapts to the drug, these symptoms disappear. Sometimes there may be headaches that stop after the course of therapy.

Amoxiclav can be taken concomitantly with agents containing ibuprofen and paracetamol, unless there are direct limitations of the physician. The attending physician should be informed of all the medications the child takes. It is not recommended to take amoxiclav with prescription drugs.

Contraindications to the use of amoxiclav are such diseases as lymphocytic leukemia, infectious mononucleosis, hypersensitivity to penicillin antibiotics or components of amoxiclav, hepatic
Insufficiency and cholestatic jaundice.

All dosage forms of amoxiclav should be stored with
Temperature not higher than 26 degrees in a dark place protected from light. Suspension
Amoxiclav for children is recommended to be stored in the refrigerator and used in
For a week.

A mandatory condition for the sale in pharmacies of this drug is the dispensing of medicines on prescription by a doctor.