The drug "Biseptol": reviews about it are true

The drug "Biseptol" refers to combined preparations containing two active substances: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. The first of these refers to antibacterial drugs, similar in their activity with other sulfonamides. Trimethoprim has the strongest antibacterial action. It is the combination of these drugs that have a bacteriostatic effect that provides a strong bactericidal activity against microbes (Gram-negative and Gram-positive), including against bacteria resistant to other sulfanilamide preparations.

The drug "Biseptol", reviews about which are left mainly by patients who treated with it respiratory tract diseases (bronchitis, pneumonia, lung abscess, bronchiectasis), are very effective in other infections. So, it perfectly helps with infections of the urinary tract (cystitis, urethritis, chronic pyelonephritis, pyelitis, gonococcal urethritis, prostatitis), gastrointestinal tract (dysentery, salmonellosis, cholera, typhoid fever), middle ear (otitis), surgical, inflammations of the biliary excrement Paths.

The drug also helps with some venereal diseases, skin and bone tissue infections (osteomyelitis), wound infections, blood infection, brain inflammation (meningitis), brain abscess, malaria.

The drug "Biseptol" with a cold (complicated by a bacterial infection) and other diseases performs a double blocking effect on the process of the metabolism of bacteria. By violating the biosynthesis of dihydrofolic acid and completely blocking the process of its reduction into tetrahydrofolic acid, which is necessary for the development of microorganisms, it destroys them.

A very good form of release is the drug "Biseptol". Customer testimonials indicate the convenience of using just such pills. It is available in two dosages. So, one tablet of "Biseptol" contains:

• Sulfamethoxazole - 400 mg, trimethoprim - 80 mg - for adults;
• Sulfamethoxazole - 100 mg, trimethoprim - 20 mg - for children.

This division simplifies the choice of the drug depending on the age of the patient.

Take the drug, usually twice a day for 2 tablets (morning and evening). In severe cases, appoint a reception of 3 tablets. The course of admission is 5-14 days. Only with a chronic infection, the duration of the course is prolonged depending on the severity of the disease.

In addition to tablets, there is another form of the preparation of the drug "Biseptol" - a suspension for children. It is most often used to treat patients under the age of 12, although sometimes adults prefer it. Suspension is very convenient for taking in cases of sore throat, inflammation of the pharynx and larynx, with a cold and sinusitis.

The drug "Biseptol", reviews of which are based on immediate results of treatment, are rapidly absorbed. Its maximum concentration in the blood is observed one hour after administration. This concentration lasts up to 10 hours. The highest in the lungs and kidneys.

Despite all its effectiveness, the drug "Biseptol", reviews about which are also negative, can cause and side effects. Most often they are expressed in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, nephropathy, allergic reactions, leukopenia, agranulocytosis. That is why the treatment with this drug should be carried out under the strict supervision of a doctor.

The medicine "Biseptol" has a number of contraindications:

• High sensitivity or intolerance to sulfanilamide preparations ;
• Violations in the hematopoietic system;
• Breastfeeding, pregnancy;
• Kidney disease.

With great care, you need to apply the drug "Biseptol" for the treatment of babies. Some countries have even banned the use of this medication to treat children under 12 years old. When using this medication, it is recommended to follow the blood map.

During the therapy of "Biseptol" preparations it is recommended to take vitamin and immunomodulating medications (as directed by a doctor).