"Biseptol" from what helps? Can I treat bronchitis, cough, cystitis with Biseptol?

Biseptol is a combination drug that has antibacterial properties. It is produced by the Polish pharmaceutical company Polfa and is dispensed from pharmacies solely on the prescription of a doctor. Its active components perfectly compete with the multiplication of bacteria, destroy gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms, including those that have developed resistance to other sulfanilamide group drugs . In this article we will tell you everything about the drug "Biseptol": what helps, what are its indications and contraindications to use. Also we describe how and in what doses it should be used, what side effects it can have on the human body. We hope that this information will be useful to you.

Form release of the drug "Biseptol"

This drug is produced in several versions: in the form of tablets of 120 mg and 480 mg, suspension for oral administration of 80 ml and ampoules with a concentrate of 8 ml. Regardless of the form of release, the preparation contains two main components: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (400 mg and 80 mg, respectively). Suspension is prescribed to children and has a pleasant sweetish taste. In addition to the active components, it consists of the Cremophor RH 40, the sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose, magnesium aluminum silicate, citric acid, sodium hydrogen phosphate, maltitol, propylhydroxybenzoate, methylhydroxybenzoate, propylene glycol, purified water. Ampoules are used only for in-patient treatment. They, like the suspension, contain, in addition to the two main active components, several auxiliary components: propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, ethanol, sodium pyrosulfate and water for injection. Tablets have a round flat shape, white-yellowish color and engraving "Bs". In addition to the active ingredients, they consist of potato starch, talc, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol and other components.

pharmachologic effect

The drug "Biseptol" has a bacteriostatic effect on various types of pathogenic microorganisms. Sulfamethoxazole disrupts the metabolism of bacteria, including interfering with the synthesis of dihydrofolic acid in their cells. Trimethoprim prevents the formation of nucleic acids necessary for growth and reproduction of microorganisms, which leads to their rapid death. The active components of Biseptol tablets are absorbed in the small intestine. They penetrate into the body fluids and tissues: into the kidneys, lungs, tonsils, the prostate gland, into the vaginal and bronchial secretions. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are passed through the placental barrier and can be excreted in breast milk with lactation. After 60 minutes after taking the drug, the concentration of active substances in the blood reaches the limit value. The therapeutic effect lasts for 12 hours. The drug is excreted from the body within 10-12 hours, mainly with urine. So, we examined what effect the drug "Biseptol" has. What helps it, we will tell further.

In what cases do doctors prescribe the drug "Biseptol"?

The drug destroys various gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and even some pathogenic fungi. It is effective against pathogens such as hemophilic rod, Escherichia coli, Klebsiela, Proteus, Enterobacter, Morganella, Streptococcus, Salmonella, Legionella, Toxoplasma, Neisseria. It is also active against chlamydia and cholera vibrio. A wide range of pathogenic microorganisms sensitive to the active complex of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim causes an impressive list of diseases in which Biseptol is prescribed. What helps it? Often, this drug is used to treat acute infections of the respiratory tract (pharyngitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchiolitis), infections of the ENT organs (otitis media, chronic sinusitis). Often, doctors prescribe the drug "Biseptol" from bronchitis caused by bacteria. It is worth remembering that when you have a cough, you can not buy and take medicine without the doctor's recommendation. Inflammation of the bronchi can be caused not only by bacteria, but also by viruses that are resistant to the components of the tablets. In order not to harm your body, the drug "Biseptol" from a cough should be taken only after a visit to the therapist. Self-treatment is unacceptable.

From what tablets "Biseptol" help?

The drug is often used to treat diseases of the urinary tract and genitals. It is effective in the presence of urethritis, including postgonal infection, gonococcal infection, pyelitis, chronic pyelonephritis, prostatitis. Often appointed the drug "Biseptol" from cystitis. The thing is that in almost 80% of cases the cause of infection in the urinary tract and the inflammatory process of the bladder is E. coli. Tablets "Biseptol" perfectly compete with this pathogen.

Nevertheless, it is worth remembering that when treating diseases of the urinary tract should be guided by the recommendations of your doctor. Probably, he will appoint to you not tablets "Biseptol", and fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Inadequate therapy and self-medication can lead to chronic diseases of the urinary tract, which are extremely difficult to treat. In addition to cystitis, the drug "Biseptol" also helps in the presence of an infection of the gastrointestinal tract: typhoid of the abdominal, bacterial dysentery, paratyphoid, cholera. It is also effective in the presence of infections of soft tissues and skin, such as furunculosis, pyoderma or abscess. Sometimes doctors prescribe the drug "Biseptol" in the treatment of meningitis. From what he helps, we looked at. Next, we describe the scheme of application, as well as tell you about the contraindications and possible side effects of this drug.

Instructions for use. Dosage

Duration of treatment is established for each patient individually. It can be from 5 to 14 days. Usually the daily dosage of the drug is calculated by the following formula: 30 mg of sulfamethoxazole and 6 mg of trimethoprim per 1 kg of body weight. Babies are prescribed the drug "Biseptol" in the form of a suspension or syrup. The standard dosage for children is as follows:

• At the age of 3 to 6 months - 2.5 ml (every 12 hours);
• At the age from 7 months to 3 years - 2.5-5 ml;
• At the age of 4 to 6 years - 5-10 ml;
• At the age from 7 to 12 years - 10 ml.

Children 12 years and older, as well as adults should use 20 ml every 12 hours. When the "Biseptol" tablets are prescribed to patients with impaired renal function, the dosage is reduced by half.

Contraindications and side effects of the drug "Biseptol"

It is contraindicated in patients with severe impairment of kidney function and hematopoiesis. Bispetol is not recommended for people with folic acid deficiency, as well as those with increased sensitivity to active components (trimethoprim and / or sulfonamides). It is not prescribed in childhood until 3 months, during pregnancy and lactation. With prolonged and uncontrolled admission, the drug "Biseptol" can negatively affect the state of health, including causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastritis. In rare cases, use may contribute to the appearance of hepatitis, acute liver necrosis, pancreatitis. Also, when taking tablets, allergic reactions may occur: urticaria, pruritus, or skin rash. The drug can cause and headache, dizziness, cause apathy and depression. Its use in high doses can develop thrombocytopenia, anemia, agranulocytosis and disrupt the functioning of the kidneys. Therefore, do not neglect the appointment of the attending physician and exceed the recommended dose. Be healthy!