№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | Zinnat | 4.46 | The best ratio of price and quality |
2 | Tsiprolet | 4.27 | Best price |
3 | Unidox Solutab | 4.12 | The original drug doxycycline |
4 | Azithromycin | 4.02 | The shortest course of treatment |
5 | Tavanik | 3.95 | |
1 | Flemoxin Solutab | 4.37 | The most popular |
2 | Sumamed | 4.34 | Reception once a day |
3 | Suprax | 4.31 | third generation cephalosporin |
4 | Amoxiclav | 4.27 | |
5 | Klacid | 4.09 |
In the treatment of bronchitis, antibiotics are not always prescribed, but only in cases where the doctor is confident in the bacterial origin of the disease. The pharmaceutical market offers a fairly large list of drugs produced in tablets, powders for suspensions and injections.
We have prepared a rating of the best and most effective antibiotics used to treat bronchitis in adults and children. When compiling the TOP, reviews of doctors and ordinary people, the composition of drugs, their popularity and safety level were taken into account. It is important to remember that only the attending physician can prescribe the best medicine in each case.
The best antibiotics for bronchitis for adults
In most cases, bronchitis is treated at home, so doctors often prescribe antibiotics in tablets for such patients. They are easy to use, work no worse than injections, and have proven their high efficiency.
Top 5. Tavanik
- Average price: 950 rubles. (10 tab. 500 mg)
- Manufacturer: Sanofi (Germany)
- Active ingredient: levofloxacin
- Dosage: ½-1 tab. 1-2 times a day
- Side effects: diarrhea, abdominal pain, insomnia, headache
Tavanic is an original drug based on levofloxacin. In the treatment of bronchitis, this antibiotic is rarely used as a means of first choice, most often it is prescribed in case of ineffectiveness of other means. The medicine has a strong and pronounced antibacterial effect, works great where others could not help. Side effects occur frequently, especially in the form of diarrhea and nausea, about which you can find a lot of feedback from both doctors and patients. The high efficiency of Tavanik largely compensates for this shortcoming. The cost of the drug is quite high, which is typical for most original drugs.
- Original drug based on levofloxacin
- Strong and pronounced antibacterial effect
- Helps in those situations when other medicines were powerless
- High price
- Common side effects such as nausea and diarrhea
Top 4. Azithromycin
Azithromycin is enough to take 1 tablet per day for only three days. This will be enough to completely defeat the bacterial infection that caused the development of bronchitis.
- Average price: 115 rubles. (3 tablets of 500 mg)
- Producer: Promed (Russia)
- Active ingredient: azithromycin
- Dosage: 1 tab. 1 time per day
- Side effects: nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache
Azithromycin is a budget antibacterial drug from the group of macrolides based on the active ingredient of the same name. Until 2019, this medicine was among the first recommended for the treatment of bronchitis. Now it has been excluded from this list, since many bacteria have begun to show resistance to it. Despite this, Azithromycin is still often prescribed by doctors for respiratory diseases and helps many to quickly overcome the disease. It is very convenient that it is enough to take the remedy only once a day, and the course lasts 3 days. Side effects while taking this antibiotic occur standard, but not everyone is faced with them.
- Affordable price
- Convenient once a day
- The course of treatment is only 3 days
- There are standard side effects
- Excluded from recommendations for the treatment of bronchitis
Top 3. Unidox Solutab
Unidox Solutab is the original and highest quality drug based on doxycycline. It is characterized by maximum efficiency, rarely becomes the cause of the development of side effects.
- Average price: 340 rubles. (10 tab. 100 mg each)
- Producer: Astellas (Russia)
- Active ingredient: doxycycline
- Dosage: 1-2 tab. 1-2 times a day
- Side effects: nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, allergic reaction
Unidox Solutab is an original antibacterial drug based on doxycycline. It is active against most Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. The Solutab technology used in the manufacture of this drug ensures slow release and distribution of the active substance, which increases its effectiveness.For the treatment of bronchitis, Unidox Solutab is prescribed twice a day. Usually one package is enough for the course. Unlike the more affordable Doxycycline, this original drug rarely causes side effects, causes more confidence among doctors and patients.
- The original drug doxycycline
- Solutab technology, providing a slow release of the active substance
- One package is enough for a course of treatment
- Significantly more expensive than regular doxycycline
Top 2. Tsiprolet
A course of treatment with Tsiprolet will cost quite inexpensively, because it is the most affordable drug from those presented in the rating. We call it the winner in the "Best Price" nomination.
- Average price: 105 rubles. (10 tab. 500 mg)
- Manufacturer: Dr. Reddy's (India)
- Active ingredient: ciprofloxacin
- Dosage: ½-1 tab. 2 times a day
- Side effects: nausea, diarrhea, headache, fatigue
Ciprolet is a relatively inexpensive and well-known antibiotic based on such an active substance as ciprofloxacin. It is quite effective in the treatment of respiratory diseases, therefore it is often prescribed for bronchitis of varying severity, including in acute form. Depending on the characteristics of the course of the disease, you will need to take 250-500 mg 2 times a day for 5 days. Side effects during treatment are possible, but they occur no more often than when taking other antibiotics. In general, Tsiprolet receives decent ratings in reviews, not inferior to more expensive counterparts. This medicine is not suitable for children.
- Affordable price
- Great for helping with respiratory problems
- Reception 2 times a day for five days
- Lots of positive feedback
- side effects
- Not allowed for children under 18
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Top 1. Zinnat
Zinnat is not the cheapest antibiotic, its cost is rather average. Since this drug received the highest ratings in the reviews of people, we call it the winner in the "Best Value for Money" nomination.
- Average price: 380 rubles. (10 tab. 250 mg each)
- Producer: GlaxoSmithKline (Great Britain)
- Active ingredient: cefuroxime
- Dosage: 1 tab. 2 times a day
- Side effects: nausea, diarrhea, headache, allergic reactions
Zinnat is an antibiotic from the cephalosporin group, often used in the treatment of diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract, including bronchitis. Side effects in the instructions are described in detail and a significant list, but in practice, confirmed by the reviews of doctors and patients, they are far from being found in everyone, which makes it possible to call this antibiotic sufficiently safe. In some cases, it is prescribed to pregnant women. Small tablets are easy to swallow, and it is enough to take them 2 times a day. This medicine receives one of the highest ratings in reviews, and even the cost is quite adequate.
- A common antibiotic in ENT practice
- High security
- Positive assessments of doctors and patients
- May cause side effects
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The best antibiotics for bronchitis for children
From a certain age, children can take antibiotics in tablets, but for most it is still more convenient if the medicine is presented in a suspension format. Pleasant in taste and not causing discomfort, these drugs quickly provide relief from acute bronchitis, cause a minimum of side effects.
Top 5. Klacid
- Average price: 610 rubles. (100 ml)
- Manufacturer: AbbVie SrL (Italy)
- Active ingredient: clarithromycin
- Dosage: prescribed individually depending on the weight and age of the child
- Side effects: diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, allergic reaction
- Release form: powder for suspension
Klacid is an antibacterial drug from the macrolide group, active against most bacteria that can cause bronchitis. The release form in the powder format, which dissolves with water to obtain a suspension, makes it possible to successfully use this remedy for the treatment of children. The resulting composition is easily dosed, which makes it possible to make its application as effective as possible. Since Klacid is an original drug based on clarithromycin, it costs above average, but the quality is more than decent. It is impossible to store the prepared suspension for more than two weeks, but it can be done at room temperature, which is very convenient. Side effects are standard for antibiotics, not everyone has them.
- The original drug based on clarithromycin
- Precise dosing according to the child's weight
- After preparing the suspension, it can be stored at room temperature.
- The shelf life of the finished suspension is 2 weeks
- Possible side effects
Top 4. Amoxiclav
- Average price: 291 rubles. (100 ml)
- Manufacturer: Lek d.d. (Slovenia)
- Active ingredient: amoxicillin + clavulanic acid
- Dosage: prescribed individually depending on the weight and age of the child
- Side effects: nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache
- Release form: powder for suspension
Amoxiclav in powder form for suspension can be used in children from birth. The product has a pleasant taste and aroma that children like and make taking the medicine simple and not causing unpleasant emotions. The combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid in the composition provides the drug with the highest efficiency combined with safety. In general, Amoxiclav is highly appreciated by doctors and receives good reviews from the parents of those children to whom he was prescribed for the treatment of bronchitis. It is a little inconvenient that the suspension must be prepared independently, and then it can be stored only in the refrigerator and no more than 7 days. The correct dosage of the medicine should be determined by the doctor depending on the weight of the child.
- Suitable for children from birth
- Possibility of the most accurate dosing
- Combined composition for greater efficiency
- Lots of positive reviews with high ratings
- The finished suspension should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 7 days.
- Possible side effects
Top 3. Suprax
Suprax is an antibiotic of the cephalosporin series, belonging to third-generation drugs, characterized by maximum efficiency and safety.
- Average price: 590 rubles. (60 ml)
- Producer: Hikma/Jazira (Italy)
- Active ingredient: cefixime
- Dosage: prescribed individually depending on the weight and age of the child
- Side effects: dry mouth, diarrhea, nausea, headache
- Release form: granules for suspension preparation
Suprax is a cephalosporin antibiotic based on cefixime, belongs to the third generation drugs. The medicine perfectly manifests itself in the treatment of ENT diseases, helps to quickly relieve the symptoms of bronchitis caused by a bacterial infection. It is produced in the form of granules, which must be dissolved with water to prepare a suspension. The resulting solution retains its properties for 14 days, it can be stored at room temperature. You need to take the medicine 1-2 times a day, the doctor will select the exact dose depending on the age and weight of the child, the severity of the disease. Opinions about the high cost of Suprax are often heard in the reviews, mentions of negative consequences in the form of side effects are found, but not more often than with other similar means.
- Precise dosing according to the child's weight
- Pleasant taste, easy to take
- Can be taken once a day
- High price
- Possible side effects
Top 2. Sumamed
It is enough for a child to take Sumamed suspension only once a day, and the course of treatment rarely exceeds three days. This allows you to make the use of the drug in children easy and not causing negative emotions.
- Average price: 230 rubles. (20 ml)
- Manufacturer: PLIVA Hrvatska d.o.o. (Croatia)
- Active ingredient: azithromycin
- Dosage: depends on the age and weight of the child
- Side effects: headache, diarrhea, nausea
- Release form: powder for suspension
Sumamed in suspension format is usually prescribed for children aged 6 months to 3 years. The medicine is sold in the form of a powder, which must be diluted with water according to the instructions. The resulting mixture is stored for no more than 5 days at room temperature, but this is quite enough, because the course of taking Sumamed is usually 3 days. The suspension has a pleasant taste and aroma, so most children have no difficulty in taking it. It is enough to take the medicine once a day, and for many, relief of the symptoms of bronchitis is observed already on the first day. Side effects from the gastrointestinal tract occur often, but not for everyone.
- Suitable for children from 6 months of age
- Pleasant taste and aroma of the suspension
- Syringe for accurate dosing of medication
- Once a day for three days
- The correct dose must be calculated depending on the weight
- Possible side effects
- The finished suspension is stored for only 5 days
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Top 1. Flemoxin Solutab
Flemoxin Solutab can be called the most popular of the antibiotics presented in the rating, because we managed to find the most positive reviews about it.
- Average price: 350 rubles. (20 tab. 500 mg)
- Producer: Astellas/ORTAT (Netherlands)
- Active ingredient: amoxicillin
- Dosage: up to 2 years - based on weight, over 2 years - 125 mg, 5-10 years - 250 mg 3 times a day
- Side effects: allergic reaction, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Release form: dispersible tablets
The antibiotic Flemoxin Solutab is available in several dosage options and has a dispersible tablet format. They are easily soluble in water and in this form are given to babies of any age. For those who are under two years of age, the dosage is determined based on weight; from the age of two, you can follow the standard recommendations. A broad-spectrum drug has proven excellent efficacy in the treatment of bronchitis in children, is actively used in pediatric practice, receiving a lot of positive feedback from doctors and parents of children. It is a little inconvenient that you need to take the medicine 3 times a day. Negative effects on the background of treatment are rare, but they are possible.
- Convenient format of dispersible (dissolving) tablets
- Pleasant taste
- Suitable for children from birth
- Lots of positive feedback
- Reception 3 times a day
- Possible side effects
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