Both drugs adequately treat many types of infectious diseases. They are based on various active substances, however, their spectrum of action is very wide. Drugs are prescribed for almost the same pathological conditions, however, there are diseases that one drug can not cope with, but it will successfully cure another.
Therefore, when choosing an antibiotic, you need to consult a doctor to make an accurate diagnosis and the right way to select a drug.
Antibiotics were created not so long ago, but during this period of time, with the help of them, doctors manage to cure patients of many different diseases. Zinnat and Amoxiclav preparations have many similarities and differences.
Zinnat
The medicine is marketed in granular and tablet form. The active ingredient in the composition is cefuroxime axetil. Due to it, the medicine has the necessary antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects on the human body. In addition to the main substance, the composition includes sucrose, aspartame, povidone, cassanthan gum, stearic acid, acesulfame potassium, as well as flavoring.
The release in the form of tablets can be found in 5 or 10 pieces per pack. There are blisters in cardboard boxes with the mandatory application of instructions. Granules, or grains, have a regular round shape and are in glass bottles made of dark glass to protect against the penetration of sunlight.
The effect of the drug is due to the influence of the main active component on a wide range of pathogens.
Indications for use are as follows:
- Severe diseases such as sepsis, peritonitis.
- Infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, both upper and lower.
- Pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis in moderate and severe form.
- Urinary system diseases.
- Gonorrhea.
- Meningitis.
- Infectious pathologies of the skin.
The medicine is applied inside, washed down with water or another liquid. The dosage is indicated in the instructions, but it is recommended to take it after consulting a doctor. The drug is available for sale only by prescription, like other products of the antibiotic group. In case of infectious diseases of moderate and severe severity, it is necessary to apply it at least twice a day, observing a certain period of time between doses. It is important that the drug is taken at the same time to improve the quality of treatment.
In childhood, in the form of tablets, the drug is allowed only after the age of twelve. In this case, it is necessary to strictly observe the dose of the medicine in order to avoid unpleasant complications.
Contraindications are:
- The age of the child is up to 3 months.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Tendency to allergies to components in the composition of the product.
- Bleeding of unknown origin.
In some cases, the effect of this antibiotic can be reduced due to increased patient sensitivity to a group of active substances. This sometimes occurs due to improper administration in the previous period of therapy, or due to improper dosage and duration of therapy.
A number of side effects that often appear during treatment:
- Unpleasant sensations in the stomach.
- Violations of the stool.
- Allergy.
- Disorders of the liver.
- Violations of the nervous system.
- Insomnia.
- Changes in the blood test.
With extreme caution, it is necessary to use the drug in childhood. For treatment, the use of a suspension is required, all other forms are prohibited. The cost of the drug varies within 250 rubles.
Amoxiclav
The medicine is sold in the form of tablets and powder for the manufacture of a suspension and powder for the manufacture of injections. The composition of the product contains the active components of clavulanic acid and amoxicillin. In addition, the composition contains auxiliary substances iron oxide, aspartame, silicon dioxide, talc, hydrogenated castor oil, MSC silicate, as well as flavorings. The compositions of the funds in different formats may slightly differ in the content of the auxiliary components.
Amoxiclav has a wide range of effects on various pathogens. It is effective in the following diseases:
- Diseases of the respiratory tract, both upper and lower.
- Diseases of the urinary system.
- Gynecological diseases.
- Diseases of the skin caused by infectious pathogens.
- Cholecystitis, cholangitis.
- Bone disease.
In some cases, the drug is prescribed even after edema from insect bites, with inflammatory processes on the skin like furunculosis and with many other diseases. In each case, the situation is discussed with the attending physician.
Contraindications are:
- Monoculosis is infectious.
- Lymphocytic leukemia.
- A history of jaundice.
- Sensitivity to the components in the composition.
- Impaired renal function.
- Children under 12 years old.
The drug is approved for use during pregnancy in especially acute cases. When breastfeeding, it must be remembered that the drug is excreted in some quantities with breast milk, so the use is possible only as a last resort.
Side effects that appear in some patients are as follows:
- Violations of the nervous system.
- Stomach ache.
- Changes in blood composition.
- Allergic manifestations.
The drug can be bought at a pharmacy with a doctor’s prescription for about 350 rubles.
Similarities and differences
Drugs are antibiotics and are prescribed for the same diseases. The spectrum of their effects is quite wide. Side effects that occur when taking these medications are almost the same.
Drugs can not be called analogues of each other. They have different active components in their composition. The range of exposure of Amoxiclav is somewhat wider than that of Zinnat. Although Zinnat is also effective in other pathologies.
Amoxiclav is sold in the form of tablets, suspensions and solutions. Zinnat is available in the form of tablets and granules for the preparation of a suspension.
