Haginat 125: Uses and notes when using
Article by Pharmacist Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Haginat 125 is an oral antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. This is a prescription drug, patients need to take the prescribed dose to avoid drug resistance.
1. Ingredients of Haginat 125
Haginat 125mg is an oral antibiotic with the active ingredient cefuroxime axetil, a 2nd generation cephalosporin antibiotic. The drug is prepared in the form of granules mixed with oral suspension. The drug has a bactericidal effect by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell membranes.
2. Uses of Haginat 125
Haginat 125 is indicated in monotherapy and in combination regimens for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as upper respiratory tract infections such as otitis media, sinusitis, oral infections, inflammation. tonsillitis , pharyngitis; lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia; urinary - genitourinary infections such as cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis, gonorrhea; skin and soft tissue infections such as boils, pustules, impetigo...
3. Dosage, how to use Haginat 125
Haginat 125 granules for oral suspension provide the optimal solution for pediatric patients, reducing the inconvenience of having to divide tablets.
Patients can use Haginat 125 immediately after meals to increase the effectiveness of the drug. The drug should be taken at least 2 hours apart with antacids or H2 inhibitors because these drugs increase gastric pH, reduce absorption of Haginat 125.
The drug is not recommended for children under 3 months of age because it has not been studied. fully saved. Note the dose reduction in patients with renal impairment.
Suggested dosage level:
Children 2-12 years old: 15mg/kg/dose x 2 times every 12 hours, maximum 250mg/dose. Children from 3-24 months: 10mg/kg/dose x 2 times every 12 hours, maximum 125mg/dose Patients need to take full dose of medicine for 5-10 days, usually 7 days.
How to use: Mix the medicine with enough water (about 5 - 10 ml of water for 1 pack), stir well before drinking.
4. Side effects of Haginat 125
When using Haginat 125, patients may experience side effects of the drug such as diarrhea, lumpy rash, sometimes Candida infection. .. Not all patients experience adverse drug effects, nor does every patient experience all adverse drug effects. If you feel that the side effects are bothersome or severe, or prolonged, you need to talk to your doctor or pharmacist for advice and timely support.
5. Note when using Haginat 125
Patients should discuss their medical history, allergy history and chronic medications with their doctor before taking Haginat 125. Avoid using if you have a history of severe allergy to cefuroxime, cephalosporins or antibiotics. betalactams. Drugs can interact with concomitant medications, so patients should be evaluated and consulted by a doctor or pharmacist before using the drug.
The drug can cross the placenta and is excreted in breast milk, so it should be used with caution while breastfeeding.
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