Sultamicillin is an active substance of an antibacterial medicine known commercially as Unasyn.
This oral medication is indicated for the treatment of sinusitis, otitis and infections in the skin, since they eliminate the bacterium of the organism ameliorating the symptoms of the infection.
Indications for Sultamicillin
Sinusitis; otitis media; pneumonia; urinary tract infection; pyelonephritis; skin and soft tissue infection; gonorrhea.
Sultamicillin Price
A box of Sultamicilina of 375 mg containing 10 tablets costs approximately 105 reais.
Side Effects of Sultamicillin
Diarrhea; stomachache; faeces softened; vomiting; nausea.
Contraindications of Sultamicillin
Pregnant or lactating women; allergy to penicillin or cephalosporin.
How to Use Sultamicillin
Oral use
Adults
- 375 to 750 mg every 12 hours until symptom control (5 to 14 days).
- Gonorrhea (uncomplicated): 6 tablets of 375 mg in single oral dose; add 1 g of probenecid to increase plasma concentrations and prolong the effect.
Seniors
- Same doses of adults, but may require smaller doses depending on the kidney condition.
Children weighing up to 30 kg
- 12.5 to 25 mg per kg of body weight, every 12 hours.
Children weighing more than 30 kg
- Administer usual dose of adults.
