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It can become a venereal or tuberculosis infection, an allergic reaction to food, medications or cosmetics, mechanical damage.

Urethritis is characterized by pain during urination, frequent false urges, discharge from the urethra, burning and itching, violation of the skin (sores, abrasions).

In men, urethritis manifests itself rapidly, already on the 2-4th day, primary symptoms appear. After a few days, discomfort reaches a maximum, the patient may experience swelling, body temperature rises.

In the absence of treatment or improperly selected therapy, the acute phase becomes chronic, which is difficult to treat. If the drug course is not followed or interrupted, a relapse of the disease is possible.

Treatment depends on the nature of the disease. The patient passes a series of tests that identify the pathogen. Chlamydial urethritis is most often diagnosed; according to statistics, at least 5-10% of men are infected with it.

The risk group includes young, sexually active people who prefer to change partners frequently. All forms of urethritis are contagious and are rapidly transmitted sexually.

Azithromycin for urethritis: what are its benefits?

The best drug for the treatment of common chlamydial urethritis is Azithromycin. It is a semi-synthetic antibiotic from the azolide subclass.

Compared with erythromycins, it has many advantages:

• the drug is rapidly absorbed into the blood;
• has a prolonged action (up to 68 hours);
• penetrates well through cell membranes;
• resistant to acids and does not break down in the gastric environment.

It is worth considering that Azithromycin is not a universal medicine. It is suitable for the treatment of chlamydial and microplasma urethritis, copes well with ureaplasma, treponema, Borrelia spirochete, but has little effect on enterococci. Less effective for the destruction of staphylococci and streptococci, for the treatment of urethritis of the corresponding nature, it is better to use erythromycin.

The main purpose of the drug is the suppression of protein synthesis. In moderate concentration, it slows down the growth of bacteria and stops their reproduction. With an increase in dosage, the drug completely destroys the pathogenic flora, preventing the development of a secondary infection. The drug retains its antibacterial effect for several days.

The drug is available in the form of coated tablets or capsules packaged in blisters.

The main active substance is azithromycin dihydrate. The same component is included in other pharmaceutical preparations. The most popular is Sumamed, which is a powder for preparing an aqueous suspension.

The course of application and the effectiveness of the drug

Azithromycin is a first-line antibiotic, it is prescribed at the very beginning of the disease.

Azithromycin for urethritis in men - dosage and time of administration is prescribed by a doctor, self-medication is excluded.

• Most often, a single dose of 0.5 g (1 standard tablet or capsule) is prescribed for 2-3 days.
• The drug should be washed down with a large amount of clean non-carbonated water (at least 1 glass).
• Sometimes urologists recommend another treatment option - 2 tablets of 0.5 g are taken once, followed by a break.

The best option for taking the drug is one hour before meals or 2 hours after it. However, for some stomach problems, your doctor may recommend taking the tablets with food. It slightly reduces the rate of absorption of active substances, but practically does not affect the effectiveness of the drug. When treating with Azithromycin, citrus fruits, especially grapefruits, should not be consumed. The substances that make up their composition, in combination with the active components of the drug, have a depressing effect on the heart muscle.

Contraindications and side effects

Like other potent drugs, Azithromycin has a number of contraindications.

During treatment, it is recommended to strictly observe the dosage prescribed by the doctor. Exceeding the required dose may cause headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea or constipation. In some cases, there is a temporary decrease in visual acuity or skin rash, drowsiness, loss of appetite, increased anxiety. After discontinuation of the drug, all unpleasant symptoms disappear.

What to add to the treatment?

Antibiotics actively affect the pathogenic flora, killing existing pathogenic bacteria and preventing the penetration of new ones. However, these drugs also have a negative effect on the body: they weaken the immune system, contribute to the occurrence of fungal infections.

Taking supplementary drugs will help to avoid the negative impact: antimycotic tablets, vitamin complexes, immunomodulators.

Patients are recommended a therapeutic diet that excludes heavy, fatty, fried foods. Vegetables and fruits, cereals and soups, dairy products, lean meat and sea fish will help improve the patient's condition.

When treating with antibiotics, it is necessary to completely abandon alcohol. Ethyl alcohol reduces the effectiveness of the drug and worsens the patient's condition. You can supplement the menu with complexes with vitamins B, A, E and C, as well as preparations of iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc.

Good hygiene is very important. External preparations will help speed up recovery: industrial ointments, gels and creams, rectal suppositories. Decoctions of medicinal herbs are actively used, suitable for oral administration, baths, compresses, douches and lotions.

Treatment of urethritis with Azithromycin should be carried out under medical supervision. The drug is prescribed at the very beginning of the disease and has a detrimental effect on pathogenic microflora. After the first course, immunostimulating and antifungal drugs are prescribed to reduce the negative effects of taking antibiotics.

It must be remembered that antibiotics for urethritis are the main method of treatment. Do not try to treat diseases only with traditional medicine. Full recovery cannot be achieved in this way, and time will be wasted. The disease itself will worsen and become chronic. This article discusses effective and common types of antibiotics. It is worth noting that when the first signs of the disease appear, it is recommended to contact a specialist. The doctor will diagnose and prescribe tests, the results of which will determine effective antibiotics. The factor that provoked the appearance of the disease directly determines the appropriate type of antibiotic.

The main types of antibacterial agents used

In the modern pharmaceutical world, a huge selection of antibiotics is offered, and each of them is endowed with specific properties. Some types of bacteria are sensitive exclusively to a particular drug, while other types are susceptible to several. Choosing the right antibiotic is essential. Taking antibiotic pills unsuitable for the treatment of a particular case, there is a risk not only not to be cured, but even to aggravate the situation. Broad-spectrum drugs are offered, the so-called universal remedies, but it is also important to be extremely careful with them, you need to know the dosage and duration of the course of treatment. The following broad-spectrum antibiotics are commonly prescribed to treat urethritis:

• "Doxycycline" with urethritis is often prescribed. The peculiarity of the medication is that, regardless of the stage of the disease, it effectively affects the bacteria. It is proved that the course of treatment with "Doxycycline" is one of the most effective.
• "Azithromycin" for urethritis is used because of its ability to stop the growth of the number of bacteria as soon as possible, and kill existing ones.
• "Sumamed" with urethritis acts like the same "Azithromycin". It is often prescribed, as it is considered not only effective, but also safe for the human body.

female urethritis

The simplest complication of female urethritis is cystitis.

There is an opinion that urethritis, due to the anatomical features of the urethra, is an exclusively male disease, but this is not so. Unfortunately, women are also susceptible to this disease, the only difference is that their symptoms are less pronounced. Female urethra and lower genital tract infections are rarely isolated. You can get infected sexually or descending, that is, if there is a focus of infection in the body. There is also a unique way of infection, characteristic only of women - the ascending way, that is, the infection can enter the body after a non-sterile gynecological examination.

The most effective antibiotics for the treatment of urethritis in women

• "Cephalosporin";
• "Spectinomycin" and "Cefaclor";
• "Metronidazole", "Benzydamine", "Iodovidone" (candles);
• "Levorin" and "Nystatin";
• "Tetracycline" (tablets);
• "Acyclovir".

male urethritis

Men feel the signs of the disease very intensely.

The male half of humanity, as mentioned above, is more prone to urethritis due to the physiology of the body. This ailment in men is accompanied by the same symptoms as in women, but in a more vivid form. The urethra is affected by the same pathogens of the inflammatory process. The reasons can be both unprotected sexual intercourse, infectious diseases, and the abuse of spicy food, hypothermia. Men should not be delayed with treatment, it is necessary to contact a urologist in time, who will diagnose and prescribe antibiotics.

Inflammation of the urethra occurs due to the development of pathogenic microflora in the affected area, so an antibiotic for urethritis is a necessary component of treatment. Since the disease is often the result of infection with sexually transmitted diseases after unprotected sexual contact, antiviral and antibacterial drugs are prescribed to both partners.

Antibiotics are additionally used to eliminate the pathogenic flora in the genitourinary system with urethritis.

What types of antibiotics to use for urethritis?

In the treatment of urinary tract infections, one should be aware that there is no such thing as a strong and universal antibiotic, for the appointment of which patients turn to a specialist. Each drug of this pharmacological group affects only some types of microbes.

Before prescribing treatment, the doctor must send smears for a laboratory test to determine the cause of the disease and determine the sensitivity of a pathogenic bacterium or virus to certain drugs.

After receiving the results, the most effective means are selected. There are antibiotics that are presented in the table and are indicated in the treatment of urethritis:

Groups of drugs for the treatment of urethritis

Antibiotic group	Etiology of the disease	Medications
Fluoroquinolones	Effective against Gram-negative bacteria
		"Norfloxacin"
		"Ciprofloxacin"
		"Lomefloxacin"
		"Enoxacin"
Cephalosporins	With gonococcal inflammation of the urethra	"Ceftriaxone"
		"Cefixime"
Broad spectrum drugs	For non-gonococcal infections	"Levofloxacin"
		"Doxycycline"
		"Azithromycin"
		"Erythromycin"
		"Gentamicin"
Antiprotozoal agents	With trichomoniasis	"Metronidazole"

Indications for use and effectiveness

The use of antibiotics for urethritis is appropriate during exacerbations and in order to avoid the transition of the disease into a chronic form.

To prevent the occurrence of complications and the transition of the disease to a chronic form, it is recommended to consult a doctor immediately after the first symptoms appear. When the urethra is inflamed, there is discomfort when urinating, severe itching, local hyperemia and swelling, which are the main signs of a urinary tract infection and an indication for taking antibacterial agents. If the drug is selected after a study on the sensitivity of pathogenic microflora to its components, this guarantees the maximum effectiveness of treatment and a short recovery time. With the intervention of a doctor in the early stages of the disease, improvement occurs in the first days after taking antibiotics. When prescribing drugs, the presence of concomitant diseases and resistance to antibacterial agents should be taken into account.

The most effective drugs for women

Based on the anatomical features of a woman, urethritis in the early stages passes without obvious clinical signs. This leads to complications and the development of inflammatory processes in nearby organs. In women, the urethra becomes inflamed due to such infectious factors:

• specific (chlamydia, mycoplasmosis, trichomoniasis);
• nonspecific (purulent inflammation against the background of streptococcal infection);
• viral (herpes).

Each etiological factor requires specific treatment. Effective drugs used to treat the disease in women belong to different groups. It is more often recommended to take funds whose action is concentrated on the tissues of the organs of the genitourinary system - Fosfomycin. "Ofloxacin" and "Doxycycline" for urethritis are used to combat several groups of microorganisms at once. "Metronidazole", as an antibacterial and antiprotozoal drug, showed good results in the fight against trichomonas infection.

The inflammatory process of the mucous membrane of the urethra is called urethritis. Symptoms of the disease depend on the form of inflammation, as well as gender. There is inflammation of the urethra, accompanied by pain during the outflow of urine. Many believe that the disease urethritis is a "privilege" of the strong half of humanity. Nevertheless, this is an erroneous opinion, since both men and beautiful ladies are susceptible to the development of the inflammatory process.

If you are faced with the question of how to cure urethritis, which doctor you need to contact for help, then this information is for you.

1. Ways of infection with urethritis
2. The main symptoms of urethritis

With the appearance of any discomfort during urination, you should seek medical help. If you do not know which doctor treats urethritis, then you can go to a therapist who will prescribe an examination, and then send you for a consultation with a urologist. He can prescribe additional procedures to make a diagnosis, as well as identify the causes of urethritis.

It should be noted that the symptoms of urethritis in patients of different sexes manifest themselves in different ways.

Urethritis in women often goes from acute to chronic because the symptoms in women are mild. Being a carrier of the infection, she may not know about it, presenting a risk of infection to sexual partners.

The reason for this is the individual characteristics of the female body. The urinary canal is only a couple of centimeters long. It also differs in the diameter of the lumen. Even with significant swelling, there are no obstructions to the outflow of urine.

Signs of urethritis in the male population are more pronounced, it is possible to diagnose the pathological process in the early stages. This is a great advantage, since it is possible to start treatment immediately after inflammation is detected. It should also be emphasized that the symptoms and treatment of the disease are interrelated, in each case they are individual.

Ways of infection with urethritis

Inflammation of the urethra occurs when pathogens enter the body: bacteria, fungus or virus.

To date, doctors have identified two ways of infection through which the infection can enter the body: sexual contact, household or hematogenous.

What does it mean:

1. During sexual contact, urethritis is transmitted from a man to a woman due to unprotected intercourse, that is, without the use of condoms. Oral contraceptives are powerless against a sexually transmitted infection, since their main task is to prevent conception.
2. The hematogenous route involves the introduction of the virus through the bloodstream or lymph. Infection can occur if there are injuries or microcracks in the skin and mucous surfaces. Also, with urethritis, carious teeth, ulcerative lesions of the oral cavity, tonsillitis or chronic sinusitis, diseases of the upper respiratory or digestive system are considered as a cause.
3. It can be identified as a way of infection by sharing personal hygiene items: towels, washcloths.

Before treating urethritis, it is necessary to identify the cause of the development of the disease, the severity and make appropriate appointments. A little further, the forms of the disease will be considered, their signs depending on the type of pathogen. It should be noted that some types of the disease are transmitted only sexually.

What causes activation? What are the characteristics of this microorganism?

Let's look at each of them separately:

1. On the basis of the pathogen, the pathology is divided into infectious, non-infectious urethritis in men or women. Also, the infectious form of pathology differs: specific and nonspecific. Specific urethritis develops against the background of damage by viruses, bacteria. The nonspecific form is characterized by purulent etiology. It may be a consequence of the defeat of streptococci, staphylococci, Escherichia coli. A competent treatment regimen for urethritis involves identifying the exact type of infectious agent, which is necessary for choosing a method of therapy.
2. Also, the phenomenon of an infectious process of viral genesis is observed when the genitourinary system is affected by herpes viruses of the 2nd type (genital) or genital warts. Primary infection has pronounced symptoms of urethritis, after which the virus goes into a latent state. Re-exacerbation is observed in 75 cases out of 100.
3. With frequent changes of sexual partners, especially if intimate meetings are classified as unsafe, the infection can be transmitted between partners.
4. Failure to follow the basic rules of personal hygiene also contribute to the penetration of the virus. Here you can note the sharing of personal hygiene items.
5. Diseases of the pelvic organs. This can be observed against the background of general hypothermia of the body or as a result of a decrease in immunity.

The cause of the development of the inflammatory process can be factors that have nothing to do with various types of viruses and bacteria.

Of the main causative agents of the disease can be identified:

1. Mechanical damage. Often with urolithiasis, small calculi exit the body through the urethra. Given that their edges can be pointed, damage to the mucous membrane of the genitourinary organ is often observed. This can lead to the development of an inflammatory process. Before treating urethritis, you need to inform your doctor about the presence of urolithiasis.
2. Neoplasms in the urethra of malignant etiology are also the cause of inflammation.
3. Traumatic urethritis is activated when a catheter is installed, after a cystoscopy procedure, and also if mechanical damage was intentionally caused.
4. Allergic reactions.
5. Stagnation of blood in the vessels of the small pelvis.
6. First experience of intimacy.
7. Hormonal failure, the cause of which may be: pregnancy or its interruption, the abolition of oral contraceptives, the menopause period.
8. Violation of metabolic processes.
9. The cause of inflammation of the urinary tract may be the features of the diet. With frequent use of salty, spicy, smoked foods, irritation of the walls of the organ occurs.
10. A significant role in the development of the disease is played by the use of a large amount of alcoholic products of not always good quality. Treatment of urethritis involves the rejection of alcohol, given the incompatibility of many drugs with strong drinks.

The main symptoms of urethritis

In some forms of urethritis, the symptoms of the disease can go unnoticed, without causing any discomfort.

There are three stages of the disease:

1. Acute urethritis. For inflammation of the anterior section is characterized by abundant discharge from the urethra, redness of the flesh, swelling. There is pain on palpation. There is an increase in urination, accompanied by pain and burning. The first portion of urine is cloudy, the sediment quickly settles to the bottom of the vessel.

The defeat of the posterior canal is characterized by the frequency of diuresis, a decrease in the volume of secretions. Blood streaks may appear. The cuts are noted at the end of the process.

In the acute form of urethritis, treatment involves the appointment of painkillers.

1. Torpid. There is itching, redness. There is no purulent discharge, there may be a feeling of adhesion of the foreskin of the urinary canal. Feeling of discomfort. There are small filaments in the urine.
2. Chronic. There are no pronounced signs. Only with an exacerbation of the pathological process can characteristic symptoms appear.

The incubation period from the moment of infection appears after 5 days to several months. Individual cases are known when this period was reduced to several hours.

Also, pathology itself can be one of the symptoms of a disease. This may be caused by a violation of metabolic processes or the development of a chronic form. When the disease is neglected, complications of urethritis are observed.

Summing up, the main symptoms of the disease can be distinguished:

1. Acute urethritis. Accompanied by painful sensations, pain during urination, a feeling of itching, burning.
2. There is a feeling of gluing the outer edge of the urinary canal. There is also reddening of the flesh.
3. There are discharges of purulent etiology of a yellow or greenish hue.
4. The discharge has an unpleasant odor.
5. Painful sensations are transmitted to the genital area: in women it is the labia, and in men it is the head of the penis.
6. Frequent urination.
7. Laboratory analysis of urine shows an increase in leukocytes in the biomaterial.
8. Impossibility of sexual intercourse due to pronounced pain.
9. Urethritis in women is accompanied by pulling pains in the lower abdomen.
10. Often viral urethritis is accompanied by the simultaneous development of cystitis, which may indicate intoxication of the body.

As already noted, a group of infectious inflammations of specific and non-specific genesis is distinguished separately. The type of pathogen, characteristic symptoms are given in a separate table. The diagnostics carried out with urethritis will reveal the cause of the pathology, based on the patient's complaints, as well as on the characteristic symptoms of the manifestation of the disease.

Urethritis group	The causative agents of the inflammatory process		Characteristic symptoms
specific	Urogenital tuberculosis		General weakness. Subfebrile temperature for a long time. Increased perspiration.
	Gonorrhea		The incubation period ranges from 3 days to a couple of weeks. The acute stage is accompanied by pain and cuts during urination. If there is a delay in diuresis, then pain inside the urethra, discomfort are felt. The discharge is profuse, purulent, yellow-gray. Inflammation of the posterior section is accompanied by an increase in temperature up to 39 °. Intoxication of the body is noted. In the chronic stage, the characteristic signs are poorly expressed. Allocations persist in the morning, rather meager. There is a difficulty in the outflow of urine, which provokes blockage of the ducts. May cause abscess development.
	Trichomonas		Symptoms appear 1-2 weeks after infection. No specific signs. Mild itching and burning of the genital area are noted. Pale frothy discharge is observed. In chronic forms, there are no obvious signs of pathology.
	Gonococcal		The first symptoms may appear within a few hours after infection. Purulent discharge of a yellow or greenish tint is noted. Acute urethritis is accompanied by swelling, itching, burning. Urination is frequent. Increase in body temperature.
Nonspecific	Bacterial	Mycoplasma	It begins subacutely, although it has no pronounced symptoms. There is slight itching and discomfort with diuresis. The detection of a certain amount of mycoplasma is considered to be the norm.
		Ureaplasma	The duration of the incubation period can last up to 2 months. Symptoms are mild. May accompany other types of urethritis.
		Gardnerella	The incubation period lasts 1-5 weeks. There are no characteristic symptoms. Itching and burning are often observed, as well as a scanty discharge of gray color with a characteristic “smell of fish”. A mixed form of infection with the presence of yeast-like fungi is more common.
	Viral	Condylomatosis of the urethra	Characterized by papillomatous formations on the head of the penis in men or in the vagina in women.
	Chlamydial	Chlamydia	The first 20 days there are no symptoms of the disease. Subsequently, mild itching, slight pain during urination are noted. Allocations of purulent etiology. Some cases are marked by articular lesions, as well as inflammation of the conjunctiva.
	Mycotic	candida	Most often, this type of ailment is noted as a complication after long-term antibiotic treatment. Soreness and discomfort appear within 3 weeks from the moment of infection. Mild cramps or burning during urination may be noted. Allocations are scarce. They have a sticky texture. Usually a pale pink color.
	mixed infection	Trichomonas	Discharge of white or green color, followed by the formation of a crust at the end of the penis. Most often seen in the morning. Itching, burning when urinating.
	Transient short-term	Spread of urogenital infection from the urethra to the prostate gland	There is an upward spread of the infection towards the prostate gland. Symptoms are characteristic of all forms of the pathological process.

Diagnosis of urethritis is carried out using various research methods. Treatment of urethritis involves an integrated approach to solving the problem.

Sumamed is prescribed for infectious and inflammatory processes of the respiratory tract and ENT organs: including pneumonia, and others.

In addition, Sumamed can be prescribed for Lyme disease, borreliosis, erythema and some other diseases. It is available in the form of tablets, suspensions or capsules, in all cases it is necessary to follow the instructions and correctly calculate the dosage.

In addition, Sumamed is prescribed for infectious skin diseases and inflammatory processes: including acne, erysipelas, dermatosis and many other skin problems.

Broad-spectrum antibiotics can only be prescribed by a doctor: uncontrolled use can lead to a decrease in their effectiveness and numerous side effects.

Sumamed, like any potent drug, has a number of absolute contraindications. It is not prescribed in the following cases:

• During lactation. A contraindication is the age of up to 6 months; at a later date, a suspension may be prescribed. From the age of three, tablets with a dosage of 125 mg can be prescribed; from the age of 12, the dosage of tablets increases to 450 mg.
• During the period, Sumamed is not prescribed if there is no serious threat to the health of the mother. However, it is recommended as the main remedy for the fight against some venereal infections.
• Contraindication is a violation of the kidneys and liver. The active substance is excreted from the body for a long time, and most of it is removed with urine. Renal failure prevents this, so the drug is not prescribed.
• It is not recommended to use Sumamed for diabetes mellitus, heart disorders: arrhythmias, heart failure, etc.

In addition, there are restrictions on the use in conjunction with other drugs. With digoxin and terfenadine, it is not prescribed at all, in all cases only a doctor can prescribe the correct course of treatment.

Rules for taking Sumamed for adults

Sumamed - dosage for adults

How to take Sumamed? The dosage and method of administration depend on the age of the patient and some other parameters. In all cases, the medicine is taken 1 time per day an hour before a meal or an hour after it.

Tablets and capsules are prescribed for adults, the standard dosage for a patient over 12 years old and weighing more than 45 kg is 500 mg.

The course of treatment depends on the disease:

• In infectious diseases of the respiratory tract and ENT organs, 500 mg of the drug per day is prescribed 1 time per day. The course of treatment takes 3 days. After that, the doctor will evaluate the changes in the patient's condition and decide on the further use of antibiotics.
• In Lyme disease, a 5-day course of treatment is prescribed: on the first day, you need to take 1 g of the drug, on the remaining days the dose is halved. The total dose taken by the patient should not exceed 3 g.
• With and 1 time per day, 500 mg of the drug is taken.
• In the treatment of skin diseases and acne, the course of treatment will be longer. In the first three days, the patient should take 500 mg of the drug once a day, then 500 mg once a week for 9 weeks. The drug is taken strictly every 7 days.
• For urethritis and other infectious and inflammatory processes in the urinary tract, an antibiotic is prescribed 1 time in an amount of 1 gram. This is only part of the course of treatment, it is necessary to follow all the recommendations of specialists.

This information is advisory in nature. Depending on the course of the disease and the characteristics of the patient's body, the dosage varies, it is prescribed by the attending physician. In order to prevent serious side effects, you can not independently purchase and use the drug even on the basis of medical recommendations in the instructions.

Rules for taking Sumamed for children

Sumamed - dosage for children

For children, the method of administration and the possible dosage depend on age and body weight: for children weighing less than 45 kg under the age of 12 years, the dosage is 10 mg per kilogram of weight. In infectious diseases of the respiratory tract and ENT organs, the course of treatment is usually 3 days, the drug in a precisely calculated dose is used 1 time per day.

With Lyme disease, the course of treatment takes 5 days: on the first day, the medicine is taken at the rate of 20 mg / kg, from 2 to 5 days it is halved.

Thus, the total amount of antibiotic taken should not exceed 60 mg per kg of the child's weight.

Usually, children are prescribed tablets and capsules, the dosage of which is 125 g. Depending on the weight of the child, the doctor will prescribe 2 or 3 tablets.

For young children under the age of 3 years, the dosage is calculated in the same way:

• In the treatment of infections, a 3-day course will be prescribed with the calculation of 10 mg of the drug per kilogram of weight, the treatment for tonsillitis and other diseases provoked by streptococci will be similar.
• In Lyme disease, a 5-day course will be prescribed according to the above scheme, the total dosage during the entire course of treatment should not exceed 60 mg / kg.
• Small children are not prescribed tablets, but a suspension, it must be thoroughly mixed and brought to a homogeneous consistency.

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An overdose in the treatment of children is completely unacceptable, therefore, it is impossible to violate the terms of treatment and the schedule prescribed by the doctor. It is not uncommon for parents to try to speed up recovery and increase the dose for this. This will not only not help the child, but can lead to a serious deterioration in well-being.

Parents are advised to keep a diary in which all medications taken and their actions should be recorded. If any signs of allergy and individual intolerance appear, the doctor will select other drugs, and keeping a diary will greatly facilitate his work. In addition, it will allow you to note positive changes in well-being.

Possible side effects

When taking Sumamed, some negative side effects are possible due to the pharmacological action of the drug.

They can manifest themselves depending on the characteristics of the body, the most common are the following phenomena:

• Digestive system. Perhaps the appearance of pain in the abdomen, nausea and vomiting, symptoms of gastritis, bloating. With prolonged use or uncontrolled use, drug-induced hepatitis, severe liver dysfunction are possible.
• Nervous system. Sleep disturbances, increased fatigue, dizziness, as well as impaired smell and touch are possible. In the treatment of otitis in children, a side effect of Sumamed can be a headache.
• With individual intolerance to the components of the drug, severe allergic reactions are possible: Quincke's edema, increased sensitivity to light, skin rashes, itching, rash.
• : possible heart palpitations. If you already had heart problems, an exacerbation of chronic diseases is possible.

Side effects are not often manifested: they may be associated with individual sensitivity to the components of the drug. If any allergic reactions to antibiotics have already been observed before, this should be reported to a specialist.

A solid list of side effects partly confirms the effectiveness of the drug: a potent substance affects all organs and systems, so it is so important to strictly follow the instructions and prescribe an antibiotic only when it is really necessary.

P With prolonged use, serious disturbances in the digestive system are possible.

The antibiotic destroys the beneficial intestinal microflora, which can cause dysbacteriosis and require special treatment.An overdose is manifested by symptoms of poisoning: nausea, vomiting, stool disorders, in addition, temporary hearing loss is possible. Special is not required, it is enough to relieve symptoms.

Sumamed is an effective antibiotic that allows you to fight various infections and get a quick result, the new drug has proven itself well, and it is widely used.