Meiact antibiotics: What you need to know

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Meiact is an antibiotic indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria such as otitis media and sinusitis. On the market today, Meiact antibiotics are available in two main forms: meiact 200mg tablets and meiact fine granules in the form of granules containing 50mg cefditoren pivoxil.

1. What is Meiact antibiotic?

Meiact is the brand name of cefditoren pivoxil, a 3rd generation cephalosporin antibiotic indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as:
Tonsillitis, acute pharyngitis Acute maxillary sinusitis Acute exacerbation on the background of chronic bronchitis Mild and moderate community-acquired pneumonia Folliculitis, impetigo and boils, wound infections

2. How to use Meiact antibiotics safely

2.1. For Meiact fine granules 50 mg The drug is usually used for children with the usual oral dose of 3mg (activity)/kg, 3 times a day, after meals. However, active doses of up to 6 mg (active)/kg may be used if necessary, but not more than 600 mg (potency) per day. The way to use the drug is to mix the amount of medicine in the package corresponding to 1 dose with a small amount of water. Use the drug solution mixture immediately after reconstitution.
2.2. For Meiact 200mg Tablets Patients should swallow the tablets whole with a sufficient amount of water and should take them with meals. Dosage will depend on the severity of the infection, the patient's condition and the bacterial strain:
Patients over 12 years of age and adults
Tonsillitis, acute pharyngitis, acute maxillary sinusitis 200mg cefditoren every 12 hours for 10 days Severe exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 200mg cefditoren every 12 hours for 5 days Community-acquired pneumonia: if mild cases can be used 200mg cefditoren every 12 hours for 14 days and in average cases 400mg of cefditoren every 12 hours for 14 days

Some special patients:
Children under 12 years old should use Meiact Fine Granules 50mg Dosage adjustment for elderly subjects is not necessary, except for cases of severe liver-renal dysfunction Subjects Renal impairment: In patients with a creatinine clearance of 30-50 ml/min, the total daily dose should not exceed 200 mg of cefditoren every 12 hours. For patients with severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/min), a single dose of 200 mg cefditoren once daily is recommended. Patients with hepatic impairment Child-Pugh A or B do not require dose adjustment.

3. Contraindications to the use of Meiact

Meiact antibiotic is contraindicated in the following subjects:
Patients with hypersensitivity to the main active ingredient cefditoren, as well as other cephalosporins or any of the excipients. Patients with a history of severe or moderate hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins or other beta-lactams Cases of primary carnitine insufficiency.

4. Some side effects of antibiotic Meiact

Some side effects of Meiact antibiotics can be mentioned as:
Anaphylaxis Fatigue, malaise, stridor, dizziness, tinnitus or sweating Severe enteritis accompanied by blood in the differential diagnosis with pseudomembranous colitis Interstitial pneumonia, PIE syndrome Severe renal dysfunction that may lead to acute kidney injury Agranulocytosis or hemolytic anemia Vitamin K or vitamin B complex deficiency

Meiact antibiotic is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria. To avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to follow the doctor's instructions.
Currently, the use of antibiotics, indiscriminate use of antibiotics has increased the risk of side effects and becoming antibiotic resistance. Therefore, patients should choose reputable medical facilities with good expertise to treat and guide the most effective use of antibiotics.
Vinmec International General Hospital is the address for examination, treatment and prevention of diseases. When performing the examination process at Vinmec, customers will be welcomed and used the modern facilities and machinery system along with perfect medical services under the guidance and advice of the doctors. Good doctors, well-trained both at home and abroad.
In case it is necessary to use antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, doctors at Vinmec will provide a treatment regimen, and advise and guide patients to use drugs effectively, avoiding situations Overuse and indiscriminate use of antibiotics causes unwanted side effects such as antibiotic resistance.

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