Amoxicillin for prostatitis helps destroy bacteria that cause inflammation of the prostate gland. Prescribed after identifying the causative agent of the disease. A better effect can be achieved if combined with other drugs that eliminate unpleasant symptoms. The dosage is prescribed by the doctor on an individual basis, taking into account the course of the disease and its degree.
Release form and composition
Produced by many pharmaceutical companies, the appearance of the medicine and the contents in the package depend on the manufacturer.
The drug is available in several dosage forms: tablets, capsules and powder for suspension.
There is also a powder for preparing an injection solution on sale. It is intended for veterinary use.
The active ingredient of the drug is amoxicillin.
Pills
Round or oval, white. There are two types of tablets:
- film-coated for oral administration;
- dispersible (dissolving in the mouth or water).
Produced in active ingredient concentrations of 250, 375, 500, 750 and 1000 mg per tablet.
They go on sale in packs of 10, 14, 16, 20 and 24 pieces.
Capsules
Gelatin capsules contain 250 and 500 mg of active substance.
The following excipients are used: magnesium stearate and cellulose.
They go on sale in cardboard packs with blisters of 16-20 capsules and jars of 20 pieces.
Suspensions for oral administration
Produced in the form of a granular white powder, perhaps a slight yellow tint.
Active ingredient: 125 mg/5 ml, 250 mg/5 ml.
Excipients: guar gum, simethicone, sodium benzoate, guar gum, sucrose, flavoring - raspberry, strawberry, edible passionflower.
To prepare the suspension, the granules must be diluted with water. The result is a light yellow liquid with a fruity odor.
It goes on sale in bottles packed in a cardboard box with a measuring spoon.
pharmachologic effect
The drug is a bactericidal antibiotic. Amoxicillin helps with prostatitis by destroying the cell membrane of bacteria, which prevents reproduction and leads to the death of microorganisms.
Has a detrimental effect on aerobic gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms (except for some strains):
- staphylococci;
- streptococci;
- nisseria;
- salmonella;
- Klebsiella
When used together with clavulanic acid, the spectrum of action increases significantly.
As a result of taking an antibiotic, pathogenic bacteria that cause inflammation are destroyed, this leads to the cessation of the disease.
Indications
Antibiotics are prescribed for diseases caused by the development of a bacterial infection:
- biliary tract;
- genitourinary system;
- organs of the respiratory system;
- skin diseases.
Treatment of prostatitis with Amoxicillin is prescribed for all forms of inflammation, after identifying the causative agent of the infection.
In acute forms of prostatitis, relief occurs 2 days after the start of treatment.
Contraindications
The drug has some contraindications for use:
- infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (with signs of vomiting or diarrhea);
- ARVI;
- bronchial asthma;
- malignant lesion of the lymphatic system;
- Infectious mononucleosis;
- intolerance to penicillin and cephalosporin.
If the dosage is incorrect or intolerance to the medication, side effects may occur:
- urticaria, itching;
- runny nose, conjunctivitis;
- tachycardia;
- dizziness;
- nausea, vomiting, bowel dysfunction.
Instructions for use
Instructions for use of Amoxicillin for prostatitis recommend taking the drug in the acute phase of the disease, 500 mg 3 times a day. If the disease develops quickly, it is permissible to increase the dose to 1 mg at a time. The maximum allowable amount is no more than 6 g of amoxicillin per day.
The dosage of Amoxicillin for prostatitis is determined individually. This depends on the weight category and age of the patient, as well as the presence of additional diseases.
The duration of treatment depends on the degree of the disease. In general, it is enough to take amoxicillin for prostatitis for 1-2 weeks. In the chronic form, the course can be extended.
Analogs
If it is necessary to replace a medication with another, it is possible to prescribe drugs with the same active substance:
- Flemoxin.
- Ospamox.
- Hiconcil.
There are also drugs with the addition of clavulanic acid:
- Honeyclave.
- Augmentin.
