A tool "Zinnat" for children and adults. Description

Antibiotic "Zinnat" is produced in granules for the preparation of suspension. The active component is cefuroxime axetil. When diluted, a white or light yellow suspension with a characteristic fruity aroma is obtained. The drug belongs to the category of cephalosporins. The drug is active against gram-negative and gram-positive aerobes, cocci, rods and a number of other microorganisms.

The "Zinnat" remedy for older children and adults is available in tablets. When ingested, there is a relatively rapid absorption from the digestive tract. The drug hydrolyzes in the small intestinal mucosa and in the blood, releasing the active component in the systemic bloodstream. The active substance is able to penetrate the placenta, BBB, is excreted into milk. It is best to take the medication during or after a meal.

The drug "Zinnat" for children. Indication. Contraindications

The medicine is prescribed for pathologies provoked by bacteria that show sensitivity to the active ingredient. The indications include infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract, throat, ear, nose, including pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis. The medicine is used in the treatment of pneumonia, acute bronchitis and exacerbation of its chronic form. The medicine "Zinnat" is intended for children suffering from infections of the genitourinary system. Such pathologies include cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis, cervicitis. Indications include an acute stage of uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, gonorrhea.

The drug is indicated for skin infections and soft tissue lesions: pyoderma, furunculosis, impetigo. The medication is prescribed in the early stages of Lyme disease, as well as in the subsequent prevention of its late manifestations in patients after twelve years. Contraindicated drug "Zinnat" for children younger than three months. No medication is prescribed for individual intolerance to the components, hypersensitivity to carbapenems, penicillins, antibiotics of the cephalosporin series.

Instructions for use

Before preparing the suspension, the vial should be vigorously shaken for one minute. Pour twenty milliliters of water into a measuring glass . This amount is poured into a vial and covered with a lid. The container is again shaken until the granules are completely dissolved. Usually the course of admission is from five to ten days. The doctor as a patient can adjust the duration of the drug.

Adverse Reactions

When prescribing Zinnat medication for young children, it is necessary to ensure continuous medical control over the patient's condition. This is due to the fact that various negative reactions are possible when taking the medication. The most common include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain. In some cases, vomiting may occur. In patients, allergic reactions may also occur. In rare cases, jaundice, erythema multiforme, anaphylaxis, drug fever, hemolytic anemia are observed .