One of the most difficult moments in pediatric practice is the appointment of young patients antibiotics.Unfortunately, many of the disease occur quite difficult, and the child's body can not always cope with them alone.Another problem is the limited choice of drugs and opposition from parents.
What can harm children
antibiotic should be administered only by the attending physician.These drugs act differently and, depending on age can both help and hurt.Kids up to three years contraindicated drugs "Chloramphenicol" (because of the high risk of central nervous system and liver) and "Ceftriaxone" (if swallowed can cause intestinal sterilization followed by settling its pathogenic flora).Children under 8 years are contraindicated aminoglycosides (have a toxic effect on the auditory nerve, can develop deafness), tetracyclines (violate the development and growth of bone, protein synthesis, increase the pressure).
Antibiotic children provokes the appearance of the syndrome of intestinal dysbiosis.As a result, disturbed appetite, chair, having stomach cramps, nausea, bloating.
What are the rules you should know each
Antibiotic children relates to preparations that must be taken with caution.To avoid unpleasant consequences need to know the following:
- Not every infectious disease should be treated with antibiotics.Fungal and viral infections are ineffective.For example, in tetanus, botulism, diphtheria.
- Self unacceptable.
- Strong drugs are prescribed only for specific indications.This is due to the fact that after two or three days of administration of the antibiotic efficacy is reduced due to the development in an organism resistant strains of bacteria thereto.Child
- antibiotic (suspension, tablets, capsules, injections) should be introduced so as to maximize its concentration in the lesion.In the case of otitis and respiratory infections favored drops and sprays.Injectable forms are considered too toxic and are used for children only when absolutely necessary.Modern drugs have high bioavailability and nice for kids organoleptic properties.As an example, an antibiotic "Sumamed" for children.It is sold in powder form, from which it is made suspeziya.Formulation has a pleasant lemon scent and sweet taste.The liquid form is most appropriate for small children who can not swallow a pill or capsule.
- When choosing a drug is taken into account sensitivity to the pathogen.Due to the fact that the tests may take several days, and the treatment should begin as early as possible, prescribe an antibiotic children broad spectrum.
- dose of medication will depend on the age, severity of disease, weight, type of pathogen.
- To maintain the necessary concentration of the drug in the blood is necessary to observe the treatment regimen.The course of treatment an average of 7-10 days.Enlarge this period only in the case of serious illness.
