Table 2 Cost of one treatment for acute respiratory tract infection, without or with antibiotics estimated by the expert panel
Medication | Age: Treatment time (patient weight) | Treatment cost ($MXN) |
|---|---|---|
Treatments without antibiotics | ||
Antihistamine combinations | ||
Antifludes™ | 2–6 years: 3–5 days | $68.95 |
Sensibit™ | 2–6 years: 3–5 days | $202.50–$79.50 |
LM6™ | 2–6 years: 3–5 days | $69.00 |
Antipyretics/ Anti-inflammatory drugs | ||
Ibuprofen | 2 years: 3–5 days | $79.50–$34.50 |
4 years: 3–5 days | $ 159.00-$69.00 | |
6 years: 3–5 days | $ 159.00-$69.00 | |
Paracetamol | 2 years: 3–5 days | $80.00–$34.50 |
4 years: 3–5 days | $ 80.00-$34.50 | |
6 years: 3–5 days | $ 160.00-$69.00 | |
Nimesulide | 2 years: 3–5 days | $223.50–$86.95 |
4 years: 3–5 days | $ 223.50-$86.95 | |
6 years: 3–5 days | $ 447.00-$173.90 | |
Treatment with antibiotics | ||
Amoxicillin | 2 years: 7–10 days (12.5 kg) | $199.00–$61.95 |
4 years:7–10 days (16 kg) | $199.00–$61.95 | |
6 years: 7–10 days (21 kg) | $298.50–$123.90 | |
Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid | 2 years: 7–10 days (12.5 kg) | $250.95–$85.95 |
4 years:7–10 days (16 kg) | $250.95–$171.90 | |
6 years: 7–10 days (21 kg) | $501.90–$171.90 | |
Cefuroxime | 2 years: 7–10 days (12.5 kg) | $520.5–275.90 |
4 years:7–10 days (16 kg) | $1041.00–275.90 | |
6 years: 7–10 days (21 kg) | $1041.00–413.85 | |
Cefalexin | 2 years: 7–10 days (12.5 kg) | $655.00–$159.90 |
4 years:7–10 days (16 kg) | $655.00–$159.90 | |
6 years: 7–10 days (21 kg) | $982.5–$239.85 | |
Clarithromycin | 2 years: 7–10 days (12.5 kg) | $494.95–$241.40 |
4 years:7–10 days (16 kg) | $494.95–$241.50 | |
6 years: 7–10 days (21 kg) | $989.9–$483.00 | |
Cephalosporin (3rd Generation) | 2 years: 7–10 days (12.5 kg) | $486.50–$514.00 |
4 years:7–10 days (16 kg) | $637.00–$685.95 | |
6 years: 7–10 days (21 kg) | $637.00–$685.95 | |