Suprax Solutab-cephalosporin antibiotic, which is widely used for the treatment of inflammatory and infectious pathologies in patients of different age groups.
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Form of release and composition of the drug
Suprax Solutab is produced by the Netherlands pharmaceutical company only in the form of tablets, each of which contains 400 mg of the active component of cefixime. In addition to the active ingredient, Supraks Solutab 400 mg contains the following substances that help cefixime to be absorbed and do not have a therapeutic effect on the body:
- magnesium stearate;
- calcium saccharinate;
- povidone;
- strawberry flavoring;
- cellulose;
- Hyprolloza
- silica.
Antibiotic Suprax is packaged in 5 pcs. in blisters, packed in a cardboard box.
Therapeutic effects and indications for use
This medication belongs to cephalosporins of 3 generations, has a pronounced antibacterial effect. Its activity against bacteria sensitive to this group is proved. Suprax Solutab is used to combat many pathogens.
The active component of the antibiotic disrupts bacterial cells, on the background of which they cease to multiply and die. The drug is effective against gram-positive, gram-negative bacteria, but does not have a detrimental effect on the human body. The drug is widely used for the treatment of children in the first year of life. Moreover, microorganisms do not develop resistance to this medicine.
After it enters the body, the active substance in the small intestine is absorbed into the bloodstream, gradually and evenly distributed throughout all parts of the body. The medicine accumulates in the area of infectious, inflammatory lesions. Suprax is excreted from the body through the urinary system.
Instructions for use describe the following indications for treatment with this drug:
- inflammatory foci of the pharynx and tonsils (pharyngitis, tonsillitis);
- inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis, sinusitis);
- inflammatory process of the urinary system. For example, pyelonephritis, cystitis;
- bactericidal inflammatory process of the ear;
- inflammation of the respiratory system;
- genitourinary infections.
Often they use Suprax Solutab to eliminate bacteria that cause intestinal infections.
Instructions for use and dosage of Suprax Solutab
Supraks Solutab tablets are prescribed only at the age of 18. It can be used in childhood, subject to a body weight of more than 25 kg. This antibiotic is allowed to drink at any convenient time, regardless of food. For the treatment of various pathologies, they use the same dose of Suprax Solutab, which is determined only on the basis of the patient's age, his weight. Adults are recommended to take 1 tablet. once a day. In childhood, it is indicated to drink 200 mg of the drug, which corresponds to ½ tablet, once a day.
Important! People suffering from kidney failure are prescribed a lower dosage - 200 mg once a day.
The duration of taking Suprax Solutab depends on the type of pathology, its degree:
- therapy for airway inflammation requires a 2-week intake;
- ENT diseases are usually treated for one week;
- urinary tract therapy requires the use of the drug for 7 days;
- sexually transmitted diseases are treated with a single dose of 400 mg of Suprax Solutab.
When determining the duration of a course, the following rule should be taken into account: drink antibiotics for another 2 days after the symptoms disappear completely.
During pregnancy and lactation
Suprax Solutab is not recommended for women bearing a fetus. Especially in the first trimester of pregnancy: it is at this time that all the organs and systems of the baby are laid. But if there is an urgent need, then it is possible to treat future mothers with this drug, subject to strict daily medical supervision. During lactation, the drug is not prescribed or the child is transferred to breastfeeding.
Drug interaction
Suprax Solutab should be carefully taken with certain medications:
- with drugs with a diuretic effect, an increase in the dosage of the antibiotic in the blood is noted, which can cause an overdose of Suprax Solutab;
- with antidepressants, there is a chance of increasing their concentration in the circulatory system;
- with anticoagulants, bleeding may develop;
- with antacids based on magnesium, aluminum, a decrease in the absorption of cephalosporin into the bloodstream is assumed;
- with drugs that have a pronounced toxic effect on the kidneys, presumably the development of renal failure.
Against the background of treatment with Suprax Solutab, the effectiveness of oral contraceptives decreases. Therefore, along with hormonal pills, it is better to use barrier methods of protection.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
Suprax Solutab is contraindicated in the following cases:
- with intolerance to the active substance or auxiliary components;
- renal failure;
- in childhood with a weight below 25 kg;
- fructose intolerance.
This antibiotic is used with caution by older people who have reached the age of 65. Against the background of treatment with Suprax Solutab, unwanted phenomena from the body can develop in the form of the following reactions:
- redness of the epithelium;
- itching
- urticaria;
- anaphylactic shock;
- dry mouth
- nausea
- vomiting
- abdominal pain;
- diarrhea
- increased gas formation;
- candidiasis;
- yellowing of the mucous membrane, skin;
- bleeding disorders;
- elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood;
- discoloration of urine;
- headaches;
- Dizziness
- apathy;
- shortness of breath
- puffiness of the face;
- convulsive syndrome.
If side effects occur during the administration of Suprax Solutab, you need to stop treatment and seek medical advice.
An overdose of this drug is possible, which is manifested by a large number of adverse reactions, manifested much brighter. In this case, gastric lavage and antihistamines are necessary.
Antibiotic Analogs
Due to the high pricing policy of the drug, patients are often interested in Suprax Solutaba analogues. Usually, the following medications are replaced:
- Amoxiclav prescribed for the treatment of pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis. The drug has a minimal number of side effects;
- Klacid, which is a powerful antibiotic prescribed for the treatment of many diseases of patients from 12 years of age;
- Sumamed, which is actively used in pediatrics;
- Flemoxin Solutab. The drug is usually taken with a developed disease. At the beginning of the onset of pathology, this antibiotic is not effective;
- Pantsef, prescribed from the age of 6. The antibiotic is effective in the complicated stage of pneumonia, bronchitis.
A doctor should choose cheaper analogues. He will evaluate the patient's condition, side effects of the chosen substitute.
Suprax Solutab is a new generation of antibiotics. The drug is effective in relation to many pathogens.
