Unictam 250 mg/5 ml Suspension 60 ml

Unictam 250 mg/5 ml Suspension 60 ml

Composition:

Each 5 ml of the finished suspension contains:

Sultamicillin 250 mg

Auxiliary components:

Sucrose, microcrystalline cellulose, avicel, aerosil, sodium methylparaben, sodium propylparaben, purified water.

Properties:

Broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. It is a double ester of ampicillin (semi-synthetic penicillin) and sulbactam (beta-lactamase inhibitor). It has a bactericidal effect. Sultamicillin is active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, incl. producing β-lactamases.

Indications:

Bacterial infections of various localization caused by sensitive microflora:

-infections of the respiratory system (including pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, pleural empyema);

– infections of ENT organs (including sinusitis, tonsillitis, otitis media);

-infections of the urinary tract and genitals (pyelonephritis, pyelitis, cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis, endometritis, gonorrhea);

-infections of the biliary tract (cholecystitis, cholangitis);

-infections of the skin and soft tissues (erysipelas, impetigo, secondarily infected dermatitis);

-infections of the gastrointestinal tract (dysentery, salmonellosis, salmonella carriers);

-infections of bones and joints.

Method of administration and dosage:

The optimal dosage regimen is determined by the doctor. It is necessary to strictly observe the compliance of the used dosage form of a particular drug with the indications for use and the dosage regimen.

For adults and children weighing more than 30 kg, the daily dose is 375-750 mg / day, for children weighing less than 30 kg – 25-50 mg / kg (depending on the severity of the infection). Frequency rate of admission – 2 times / day. The course of treatment is 5-14 days.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity, infectious mononucleosis, lactation.

Precautions: Hepatic and / or renal failure, pregnancy.

Precautionary measures:

In patients with hypersensitivity to penicillins, cross-allergic reactions with cephalosporin antibiotics are possible.

During the course of treatment, it is necessary to monitor the state of the function of the hematopoietic organs, liver and kidneys.

Side effects:

From the digestive system: nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, diarrhea, increased activity of “hepatic” transaminases; pseudomembranous enterocolitis.

From the side of hematopoiesis and hemostasis system: anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia.

From the nervous system: drowsiness, malaise, headache. Laboratory indicators: azotemia, increased urea concentration, hypercreatininemia.

Allergic reactions: urticaria, skin hyperemia, angioedema, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, fever, arthralgia, eosinophilia, anaphylactic shock.

Others: with long-term treatment – superinfection caused by microorganisms resistant to the drug (candidiasis).

Storage method:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees.

Package:

The cardboard box contains a 60 ml dark glass powder bottle complete with a dosage cap and 2 20 ml purified water bottles, paper instructions.

Manufacturer:

MUP, Egypt