I was prescribed the antibiotic sumamed 500mg for strep throat. In the package is 6 tablets in the leaflet is written that 3 tablets for this type of symptoms I read it only after taking 4 tablets can there be any side effects? Ps. The doctor did not say how much I should take, I thought that all 6
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Anna Pochopień Pharmacist
1 year ago
The length of therapy is decided by the doctor prescribing Sumamed. It does not have to coincide with the information contained in the leaflet – based on his own knowledge, the doctor may recommend a modified form of treatment, the so-called off-label use. More on this topic here: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/leczenie-off-label-poza-wskazaniami If you have doubts about the length of time you use the drug, I encourage you to contact your doctor again. In case of other doubts regarding therapy, I would like to remind you that an online consultation can also be arranged via GdziePoLek: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-internista Side effects may appear both at the very beginning of treatment and after a few days. In the case of antibiotics, one of the most common are side effects from the gastrointestinal tract, e.g. antibiotic diarrhea. Therefore, I remind you to use prophylaxis in the form of probiotic flora, e.g.: - Lacidofil: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/42092/lacidofil-kapsulki/apteki - Enterol: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/27293/enterol-250-kapsulki/apteki - Lakcid Forte: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/42281/lakcid-forte-kapsulki/apteki You can order the above medicines with home delivery or book at the pharmacy of your choice.