The drug 'Sumamed' with angina for children and adults.

The medicine "Sumamed" (azithromycin) is a representative of a group of macrolide antibiotics. The drug has a fairly broad spectrum of antimicrobial action. It is active against a number of gram-negative bacteria. When taken orally, azithromycin is well absorbed through the walls of the stomach and esophagus, quickly distributed by the circulatory system. Due to this, sufficiently high concentrations of the drug are achieved at the frequency of reception, only once every 24 hours.
At what diseases can the drug "Sumamed" be prescribed? Indications for the use of this antibiotic: any infection that is sensitive to azithromycin. Including tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis, bronchitis, urethritis.

To date, the antibiotic "Sumamed" is successfully used in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. A decade ago, the treatment of gastritis or ulcers with the help of pills was something of a fantasy field. Rather, they were treated, of course, medically, but long and painfully. As a rule, all my life.

Azithromycin in Pediatrics

Experts note that the drug "Sumamed" with angina or otitis is quite effective and relatively safe, since the course of treatment lasts only three days, so this drug is readily prescribed even for preschool children. Convenient release forms as suspensions and tablets allow precise dosage of the drug.

The required amount of substance is calculated very simply. One kilogram of the patient's weight should be 10 mg of active ingredient. As a rule, doctors prescribe antibiotics to children in this dosage form. The duration of the drug "Sumamed" with angina is, on average, three days and can be increased on the recommendation of a doctor. The doctor should make the exact scheme of treatment.

Drinking a medicine is better on an empty stomach, so it is absorbed more quickly and is more active. The most convenient time is one hour before or two or three hours after eating. As a prophylaxis of dysbiosis, the course of antibiotics is supplemented with the use of the drug "Linex" or its analogues.

It should be noted that such a strong antibiotic as "Sumamed" with angina is not prescribed very often. First, you need to make sure that the pathogens of the disease are really sensitive to this kind of drugs. In order not to shoot a cannon on sparrows, a competent doctor always tries to use heavy artillery in the form of strong antibiotics only as a last resort. The point here is not only the side effects of the drug, although they too are available. Such an "ambulance" significantly weakens its own immunity. And this means that after a sore throat a cold will come, then a flu ... then, everything can start all over again. In addition, bacteria, with frequent contact with antibiotics, develop resistance (resistance) to them.
Therefore, before applying any antibiotics, including the drug "Sumamed", with angina, it is necessary to give a smear from the throat and make sure that there is no other means of getting rid of the causative agents of the disease.

Judge sensibly, what for to swallow tablets if it is possible to manage rinses and inhalations.

By the way, after passing the tests, the specialist will be able to establish whether the patient has an allergy to a particular drug and, if necessary, replace it with another.
Of course, self-treatment in this case is unacceptable. Antibiotics taken without special need, and the adult person will not benefit, what can we say about the child.
Unfortunately, Russian mothers, who have been taught by negative experience, both their own and others', know well that doctors are not always right too. Therefore, if there is any doubt, it is better to consult with a specialist whom you trust.

When it comes to such drugs as "Sumamed", their use should be extremely cautious. However, do not go to the other extreme, saying that you will not give such a muck to your child under any circumstances. Do not forget that the majority of seemingly harmless sores leave behind very serious complications.