Generally, cephalosporin antibiotics can be used in infants if there are no allergies, but they should be taken as prescribed under the guidance of a medical professional. In addition, the medication needs to pay attention to the dosage form. Some younger infants may not be able to chew and swallow the medication, and need to use it intravenously.
Cephalosporin antibiotics are a class of antibiotics commonly used nowadays, which can be used for the treatment of diseases caused by bacterial infections such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus and other bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, sepsis and urinary tract infections.
Before using cephalosporin need to clarify whether the allergy, if necessary, do skin test examination, for those who have cephalosporin antibiotic allergy, should be prohibited from using. Adverse reactions to cephalosporin antibiotics include nausea, diarrhea, soft stools, skin reactions, arthralgia, and other symptoms, which should be evaluated by a medical professional before use in children.
The use of drugs in infants should be strictly in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, should be closely observed after use, if any discomfort, promptly to the hospital.