How to use "Clacid"
How to use "Clacid"
The drug "Clatid" is an antibiotic of the groupmacrolides. It is effective against various bacteria and microorganisms. The remedy is used for infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, ENT organs, skin and tissues, as well as for the treatment of mycobacterial infections. The drug in the form of tablets and injections is shown to adults, in the form of suspension - to children.
Instructions
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Tablets "Clacid" are taken orally 2 times a day. The recommended dose of the drug is 250 mg, in severe cases - 500 mg per reception. The course of therapy is 5-14 days. In the treatment of mycobacterial infections, a single dose of the drug is increased to 1 mg of Clacid, the duration of treatment is 6 months or more.
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"Clacid" in the form of injections are administered intravenouslydrip. Dosage - 500 mg 2 times a day. With mycobacterial lesions, the amount of the drug can be increased 2-fold. The duration of intravenous use of Clacid is 2-5 days. Then you can switch to taking medication in the form of tablets.
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For the preparation of solution for injection "Clacid"10 ml of sterile water should be added to the vial of powder. The obtained preparation must be combined with 250 ml of 5% dextrose solution or 0.9% sodium chloride solution before use. Enter "Clacid" into the vein should be within 60 minutes.
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Suspension "Clacid" is produced in a volume of 60 ml and100 ml. The concentration of the active substance in 5 ml of the agent is 125 mg and 250 mg, respectively. Suspension can be taken between meals, during meals, drink it with milk. The medicine should be given to children 2 times a day. For convenience, the dosage of the Clacid suspension is measured in teaspoons: 1 tsp. contains 5 ml.
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For preparation of the preparation in a container with granulesAdd water to the mark indicated on the vial. After that, the bottle with the suspension must be shaken to complete dissolution of the granules. Store the finished product for 2 weeks at room temperature. Before each use, the vial should be shaken.
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With non-mycobacterial infections, the suspensiontake for 5-7 days, with streptococcal pharyngitis - 10 days or more. The dosage of the drug depends on the weight of the child and is 7.5 mg / kg. At a concentration of active substance 125 mg / 5 ml for children weighing 8-11 kg give 0.5 tsp. preparation for the reception. With a body weight of 12-19 kg give 1 tsp, with a weight of 20-29 kg - for 1.5 tsp. facilities. Single dosage for children weighing 30-40 kg - 2 tsp. "Clatida." When taking a drug with a concentration of 250 mg / 5 ml, the dose should be reduced by a factor of 2, giving this form to children weighing more than 12 kg.
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HIV-infected children should be given a drugwith a concentration of 125 mg / 5 ml. Depending on the severity of the condition, a dosage of 15 mg / kg or 30 mg / kg may be given. Single amount of the drug at a dose of 15 mg / kg is: for children weighing 8-11 kg - 1 tsp, weighing 12-19 kg - 2 tsp, 20-29 kg - 3 tsp, 30- 40 kg - 4 tsp. At a dosage of 30 mg / kg, the amount of the drug should be doubled. The duration of therapy in this case is determined by the doctor.
