When sinusitis inflammation occurs in the maxillary sinuses and delivers a lot of discomfort. Most often, the development of the disease is provoked by bacteria, which only antibacterial drugs can fight. An effective drug is Sumamed. With sinusitis, it is prescribed for both children and adults. Let us consider in more detail the features of treatment with this drug.
What is a medicine?
Staphylococci, streptococci, Haemophilus influenzae are pathogenic microorganisms that often cause inflammation in the maxillary sinuses. In most cases, the disease is treated with antibiotics. One of the most effective and safe are azalides - modern antibacterial drugs belonging to the group of macrolides. The representative of this category of medicines is Sumamed.
With sinusitis, it is important to start treatment during the acute phase. Therefore, with the first symptoms of the disease, it is necessary to consult a specialist forexamination and identification of the type of causative agent of the inflammatory process. Therapy with Sumamed in most cases gives a positive result and brings significant relief to the patient within 3 days after starting the medication.
Composition and release forms
The antibiotic has a wide range of therapeutic effects due to the active ingredient - azithromycin. The substance is a highly effective azalide, to which gram-positive and gram-negative pathogenic microorganisms, some anaerobes show sensitivity. The component is stable in an acidic environment and is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
At the same time, it should be taken into account that the drug does not affect the vital activity of bacteria that are resistant to erythromycin.
How much to drink "Sumamed"? With sinusitis, the duration of treatment is usually 5 days. The drug is available in the form of tablets (125 and 500 mg), capsules (250 mg), powder for suspension (100 mg in 5 ml) and lyophilisate for infusion.
Indications for appointment
An antibacterial agent based on azithromycin has proven itself exclusively on the positive side. It is often prescribed for the treatment of various inflammatory processes of bacterial etiology. It should be borne in mind that the drug should be used only if the causative agent of the disease is sensitive to azithromycin. To do this, before starting therapy, a specific laboratory study is carried out.
According to the instructions, "Sumamed" will be effective in the treatment of the following ailments:
- infectious processes in the upper respiratory tract (pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis media);
- pelvic inflammatory disease;
- severe infections of the lower respiratory tract (pneumonia, acute bronchitis);
- dermatological diseases (acne vulgaris, impetigo);
- sexually transmitted infections.
Children and adult patients are often prescribed the drug "Sumamed" for sinusitis. How many days to drink the medicine is determined exclusively by the specialist. He also recommends the dosage. For the treatment of babies, the dose is calculated depending on the weight. It is important to complete the course of treatment and not interrupt it halfway even if the symptoms of the disease disappear.
Features of the drug in the treatment of sinusitis
Therapy for the inflammatory process in the maxillary sinuses is prescribed after establishing the type of pathogen through laboratory tests. Methods of treatment depend on the symptoms of the manifestation of pathology. With viral sinusitis, it is not advisable to use antibacterial drugs. In this case, treatment with inhalation, washing the nasal cavity with antiseptic solutions and taking antiviral drugs is indicated.
Bacterial sinusitis usually develops against the background of untreated acute viral diseases. Only antibiotics, such as Sumamed, will help to cope with pathogenic microorganisms. Dosage for sinusitiscalculated per day and depends on the age category of the patient. The maximum dose of azithromycin for an adult is 500 mg per day. The drug must be taken once a day.
The main task of the drug is to suppress the vital activity of pathogenic microorganisms. The mechanism of action of "Sumamed" is based on the penetration of the active component directly into the focus of the inflammatory process at the cellular level. Topical preparations for sinusitis (sprays, drops) will help enhance the therapeutic effect.
Treatment of sinusitis in children
The prescription of antibacterial agents for the treatment of children always causes concern for parents. This is due to side effects that usually develop against the background of such therapy. Macrolides are considered one of the safest antibiotics, so they are often used in pediatric practice.
"Sumamed" children are prescribed in the form of a suspension. The drug has a bactericidal effect and prevents the development of pathogenic microflora. The manufacturer of the drug warns that the suspension can only be given if the child is older than 6 months and weighs more than 10 kg. Only in rare cases, the remedy is prescribed for babies up to 6 months.
Child dosage
Treatment of sinusitis in children should be carried out under the strict supervision of an ENT doctor. When calculating the dose of the drug, the doctor takes into account the body weight of the child. Babies weighing 10 to 14 kg are shown to take 5 ml of suspension (100 mg of azithromycin) once a day. The drug, which contains 200 mg of azithromycin in 5 ml of suspension,assigned to children in the weight category from 15 to 45 kg.
To prepare the suspension, add 12 ml of water to the contents of the vial and shake well. Store the finished product only in the refrigerator and no more than 5 days. A special dosing syringe and a measuring spoon allow you to accurately select the required amount of medicine.
"Sumamed" for sinusitis: does the medicine help?
Modern medicine considers "Sumamed" a drug of a new generation, which differs from other antibiotics in high efficiency, safety and minimal risk of side effects. A variety of formulations and dosages allows the use of the drug for the treatment of patients of all age groups.
For a positive result of treatment, it is important to seek medical advice in a timely manner and start drug therapy. The antibiotic "Sumamed" is considered strong enough, so it is prescribed even for the treatment of exacerbations of chronic sinusitis. If the medicine is used incorrectly, pathogenic microorganisms will develop immunity to the active ingredient, which will negatively affect the healing process.
It is recommended to use "Sumamed" in combination with other medicines for sinusitis. How many days it will take to use the medicine and how quickly the symptoms of the disease will be relieved depends on the severity of the patient's condition. According to the instructions, the antibiotic should be drunk within 3-5 days. However, in some cases the doctormay extend therapy up to 7 days.
Contraindications
Antibacterial medicine has a number of contraindications, which should be familiarized with before starting therapy. Do not prescribe "Sumamed" for sinusitis in the following cases:
- Intolerance or hypersensitivity to azithromycin or auxiliary components of the drug.
- Severe disorders of the liver or kidneys.
- Fructose intolerance.
- Increased sensitivity to other macrolides.
- Sucrose deficiency.
- The period of pregnancy and feeding of the baby.
- Under 6 months old.
"Sumamed" with sinusitis: reviews
According to patient reviews, the antibiotic causes almost no side effects. The negative impact of macrolide on the intestinal microflora is minimal. Only in rare cases, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, flatulence or allergic skin reactions may occur. From the side of the nervous system, symptoms of malaise may appear: headache, weakness, dizziness, convulsions, loss of consciousness.
To avoid the appearance of similar symptoms, it is recommended to follow the medication regimen prescribed by the specialist and not to exceed the dosage. Do not use antibiotics to treat inflammation in the maxillary sinuses of viral etiology.
If necessary, the specialist will select cheaper analogues of the Croatian-made Sumamed. With sinusitis, drugs such as Azithromycin, Azitrox, Sumametsin will be effective,Hemomycin.
