Description
Common uses
- This medicine is used to treat various bacterial infections, including:
- Respiratory tract: acute and chronic bronchial infections, pneumonia, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and whooping cough.
- Ear, nose and throat: sinusitis and otitis media.
- Urinary and reproductive system: kidney and lower urinary tract infections, and gonorrhea.
- Other infections: skin and soft tissue infections, typhoid fever, gastrointestinal infections (including Helicobacter pylori infection in combination with other treatments) and dental infections.
- Prophylaxis: preventive treatment of endocarditis (inflammation of the heart valves).
- Administration and dosage
Method of administration :
- The tablets are taken by mouth and must be swallowed whole with a liquid.
- When to take it: It is often recommended to take them with a meal for better digestive tolerance, although food does not affect their effectiveness.
- Dosing schedule: The daily dose is usually divided into two doses (every 12 hours) or three doses (every 8 hours), depending on the severity of the infection and the doctor’s instructions.
- Duration of treatment: It is essential to complete the full treatment prescribed by the doctor, even if the symptoms improve, to prevent antibiotic resistance.
