How long can amotaxi be used in a child and can it have side effects on the development of the child? My daughter suffers from neutropenia caused by parvovirus, she is currently 3 years and 8 months old and amotaxi has been taking almost 3 years and the results are not improving.
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Ewa Pilch Pharmacist, Editor
2 years ago
I encourage you to consult your doctor, who will decide on the need for further use of the antibiotic. Long-term antibiotic therapy is recommended only in exceptional cases and should be systematically evaluated. The available literature shows that neutropenia after parvovirus infection usually lasts for the first few days of infection and lasts 3-8 days. Uncomplicated parvovirus infections are usually treated symptomatically (e.g. by lowering elevated body temperature). However, the use of Amotaks may lead to a blood count. The use of an antibiotic leads, m.in, to a decrease in white blood cells, a decrease in platelets or excessive breakdown of erythrocytes (which may result in anemia). Long-term use of the drug can cause, m.in, gastrointestinal disorders, which may affect, for example, the absorption of nutrients. It can also cause, for example, a decrease in the synthesis of vitamin B12 in the digestive tract. When taking long-term, it is recommended to regularly perform tests to assess the condition of the kidneys, liver and blood picture. These side effects can, for example, slow down the development of the child, affect disorders such as weight and height: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/4816/amotaks-granulat-do-wytworzenia-zawiesiny/ulotka/236916