'Sumamed forte' - a modern suspension form of the drug 'Sumamed'

In the Russian pharmaceutical market, Sumamed, an antibiotic of a wide range of bactericidal activity, appeared much earlier than other azithromycins. And now, despite the fact that now there are cheaper synonymous drugs in pharmacies (for example, Russian medicines Zi-factor, Azitrox, Azithromycin, or Hemomycin from Hemofarm), Sumamed from the Czech Pharmaceutical company "Pliva" still does not lose "its" buyer. In addition, it has several more release forms than other azithromycins. Analogue to the drug "Sumamed forte" is only in the line of "Chemomycin". And Russian azithromycins offer only two forms of release - capsules and tablets.

Form release:

• Sumamed, capsules, 250mg No. 6 and coated tablets, 125mg No. 6 and 500mg No. 3;

• Sumamed forte, powder for making a suspension of 200 mg / 20 ml and 200 mg / 30 ml, a dispensing syringe and a measuring spoon are included;

• Sumamed, a powder for making a suspension of 100 mg / 23 ml, a dispensing syringe and a measuring spoon are included;

• "Sumamed", lyophilizate for making the infusion solution 500mg # 5;

Azithromycin is an active active substance of the drug "Sumamed" - belongs to the group of macrolides, a subgroup of azalides, antibiotics of a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. It acts bacteriostatically or bactericidal on gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms, and also shows activity against many intracellular microorganisms. The undoubted advantage of all azithromycins is a short course of treatment, which usually lasts from 3 to 6 days, with the drug taken once a day, which is very convenient for patients. They help, in particular, with otitis, tonsillitis and bronchitis within an hour after taking the drug. The course of treatment depends largely on the nature and severity of the disease.

Various forms of the release of the drug "Sumamed" are provided for a more convenient reception. People who are uncomfortable or difficult to take pills or capsules, can get a form such as "Sumamed forte" and immediately before using the drug to prepare a suspension of the drug. A dosage of tablets in 125 mg is intended for use in pediatrics.

Suspension forms of the drug release must be diluted immediately before use, since the prepared suspension has a short shelf life, only five days when stored at room temperature. How to divorce Sumamed forte? The instruction for the use of the preparation contains all the information necessary for this. It is necessary to collect a certain amount of boiled and cooled or distilled water in the supplied syringe-dispenser (the exact amount of water is indicated in the instructions), then shake thoroughly. A homogeneous suspension should be obtained, which must be shaken before each drug intake.

Before preparing the suspension, you must carefully and thoughtfully read the instructions, it says everything is very clear, and then the question "How to plant Sumamed forte?" Simply does not arise.

Indications for use:

Forms for oral administration - tablets, capsules, suspensions:

• Infectious ENT diseases - otitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis;

• Infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, upper and lower - bronchitis, pneumonia;

• Urinary tract infections - cystitis, urethritis;

• Infections of soft tissues and skin;

"Sumamed", an infusion release form, is designed for severe infections, for example, with infectious diseases of the pelvic organs.

Summary: "Sumamed forte" - a suspension form of the drug release - is prepared immediately before admission. To appoint, determine the exact scheme of treatment and the duration of the course of admission, only a doctor can. Self-medication with antibiotics is unacceptable!