The medicine "Supraks" (suspension) refers tocategories of antibiotics with a wide range of effects. The active component of the agent is cefixime. Suspension is considered the most convenient dosage form of the preparation "Supraks" for the treatment of children. When taken in therapeutic dosages according to the recommendations of a specialist, the medicine is usually carried well enough by children.
The suspension is prepared from pellets immediately beforereception. Getting inside, the medicine penetrates into the bloodstream and tissues. The optimal therapeutic result can be observed after four hours after administration. The duration of the drug after a single application - a day. Thus, one reception per day is enough.
The active component of the drug (cefixime) possessesbactericidal property. The substance destroys bacteria cells, preventing the formation of their membranes. A distinctive feature of the drug "Suprax" (suspension) is that its active ingredient is not destroyed by certain enzymes produced by microbes. This, in turn, expands the range of possibilities of the drug.
The "Supraks" agent (suspension) showsactivity to many bacteria, both gram-negative and gram-positive, which provoke infectious processes in the urinary and respiratory system, as well as soft tissues and ENT organs. However, there are bacteria that show resistance (resistance) to the drug. So, most staphylococci are insensitive to the drug.
The preparation "Supraks" (suspension) instruction onrecommends the appointment of children from six months. The indications for the medicine include pathology in the respiratory tract and in the ENT organs of an infectious-inflammatory, bacterial nature in the lung, severe and middle course. "Supraks" (suspension) is recommended for children with fronts, sinusitis, otitis, angina, laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis.
In many cases, inflammatory processes complicate acute respiratory infections of a viral nature in children. In such situations it is necessary to begin treatment as early as possible.
The medicine "Supraks" (suspension) is recommendedalso with infectious and inflammatory processes in the urinary tract and kidneys. The indications include such diseases as cystitis, pyelonephritis (a mild course of the acute form and stages of exacerbation of the chronic course). In the severe course of these pathologies, the suspension "Supraks" is appointed at the final stage after the parenteral (past the digestive system) administration of cephalosporins.
The drug is not prescribed for children up to six months, with insufficient kidneys of severe chronic course, as well as with increased sensitivity of the patient to the components.
As with any medicine, the "Suprax" meansside effects. Disorders of the digestive system are the most common undesirable manifestations. Antibiotic "Supraks" can adversely affect the normal intestinal microflora. In this regard, the attending physician may recommend, in addition to the drug, any remedy that has a beneficial effect on the state of the microflora. The drug can cause allergic reactions, headache, kidney or liver dyspnea (transient) dizziness, dry mouth, impaired appetite.
It must be remembered that the drug"Supraks" is an antibiotic, so only a specialist should prescribe it. The dosage of the medicine is set individually, taking into account the nature of the disease and the condition of the patient.
Before using the "Supraks", you should read the instructions.
