Adults and babies, from birth to old age, face digestive problems. Violation of the intestinal microflora, accompanied by an inflammatory process, can cause a number of disorders in other "compartments" of the body. Indeed, at first glance, a banal problem can cause significant harm to human health.
To avoid inflammatory processes that may go beyond (the oral cavity, reproductive system), it is necessary to "treat" the microflora. In this excellent assistant, Laktobakterin declared himself. Reviews of it indicate high efficiency. In this article, you will learn how to take it and to whom, in order to live happily and not get sick.
What are lactobacilli and why are they needed?
Lactobacilli are an important component of the microflora of the human body. Ideally, they should normally be contained in the intestinal flora and vaginal smear. 10 6 –10 8 CFU / g in the analysis of feces (in children and adults), 10 7 –10 9 CFU / g smear in women. Otherwise, any deviations from the norm indicate violations in the body.
If the results of analyzes of lactobacilli are below normal, this indicates the presence of dysbiotic disorders, but this is not all. The body's resistance to viruses decreases to critical levels. With a lack of lactobacilli in the body, the risk of developing allergic reactions increases. The cardiovascular system suffers, constipation appears or, on the contrary, diarrhea.
What is this drug for?
As it has already become clear, it is simply impossible for a person to live without lactobacilli. After all, these little "helpers" are an integral part of a healthy human body. With a deficiency of lactobacilli, it is recommended to take drugs with their content to normalize indicators. For this purpose, Lactobacterin is excellent. Reviews of people taking the drug are mostly positive.
The principle of action of this drug is to normalize metabolic processes and antagonistic activity for a wide range of pathogenic bacteria. Taking the medicine helps to normalize the activity of the digestive tract (gastrointestinal tract) and increase immunity. The use of Lactobacterin suppositories is recommended for women with problems with a high content of lactic acid in the vagina. Patient reviews speak of quick and effective treatment for little money.
For newborns
When a baby appears in the family, new parents face a problem like colic. Many families know sleepless nights and the crying baby forever in the first months of life. After all, in a newborn, the intestines are completely sterile. The lack of their own protection (intestinal microflora) makes the baby vulnerable. There are problems with the tummy, bloating, colic, gas.
The baby's body needs additional support. This is confirmed by parental reviews. "Lactobacterin" for newborns is the best suited for this purpose. Ideally, the ingestion of beneficial bacteria should occur naturally, through breast milk. Unfortunately, in most cases this has become impossible due to various circumstances. Some mothers cannot breastfeed, while others (who feed) do not receive enough nutrients to supply them to the baby’s body. Therefore, the best way out of the situation is to take this medication.
The benefit of lactobacilli for the baby's body is quite high. Indeed, in addition to good support from the gastrointestinal tract, the baby receives “insurance” from the side of the immune defense. For young children, this drug is absolutely harmless and is recommended for use by pediatricians from birth.
For babies
Children up to a year, as well as newborn babies, need additional support from the body. If the pediatrician recommended taking this medication, then there is no doubt. After all, reviews about Lactobacterin give mothers positive. Faced with tummy troubles in the first year of life, parents note a significant improvement after taking this medicine.
If the baby is on artificial feeding, then you should not rely on the assurances of the manufacturer. Indeed, now on almost every package of baby food you can find statements about the content of lactobacilli. Comparison of the artificial mixture with breast milk still does not work, no matter how manufacturers try. Therefore, the reception of "Lactobacterin" in most cases is inevitable and even necessary.
When should a baby be given a drug?
Children are prescribed the drug in such cases:
- The appearance of intestinal colic.
- Lack of digestive enzymes.
- Pathologies from the intestines (Crohn's disease).
- Enteritis.
- Colitis.
- Infection of the body with bacteria (Helicobacter pylori).
The last note from the list is especially common in children who actively know the world and pull everything in their mouths. If you do not start timely treatment, then this bacterium begins to destroy the protective membrane of the stomach, provoking a number of dangerous diseases. Therefore, pediatricians recommend taking "Lactobacterin" for prevention. Reviews about the preventive intake are good, most importantly, adhere to the recommendations of the attending physician.
For adults
Adults, unlike children, suffer from gastrointestinal problems at least. In addition, it is recommended the use of this drug in case of inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary tract, and this:
- Gonorrhea.
- Bacterial vaginosis.
- Colpitis.
- Chlamydia
- Genital herpes.
The drug is also recommended as a prophylactic in preparation for gynecological operations. Obstetricians recommend using Lactobacterin suppository as a therapy against vaginal dysbiosis, for women preparing for childbirth. See instructions and reviews below.
Instructions for use: candles, powder
Women who have revealed a violation of the purity of the vaginal secretion are recommended to use the vaginal suppositories Lactobacterin. Therapy lasts for 10 days. You need to put candles on 1 dashboard, 2 times a day. As a prophylaxis before childbirth, therapy lasts 5 days, 1 candle per day is used.
For intravaginal use, a dry form (powder in bottles or ampoules) is used as an irrigation or impregnation of a tampon with a preparation. It is also used to prepare the birth canal. To do this, take 1 bottle (5 doses) and dilute in 10 ml of water at room temperature. This solution must be used for irrigation or impregnation of a tampon.
Newborn babies are recommended to take with the fewest doses in the bottle. This is indicated in the instructions for Lactobacterin. Reviews of parents who used this drug to treat colic in infants indicate the use of three doses (1 bottle). It is necessary to accept as follows:
- From birth to six months - 3 doses twice a day for half an hour before feeding (these are 2 bottles of 3 doses).
- After 6 months and up to a year, also 3 doses 2 times a day.
- After a year, it is recommended that the dosage be increased to 5 doses at a time (1 bottle) 2 times a day.
- Children over 3 years old are recommended 5 doses 3 times a day half an hour before meals.
For proper preparation, you need to take 5 ml of boiled and cooled to room temperature water. Dilute the powder (lyophilisate) immediately before use. Children who have had dysentery are recommended to take the medicine for 1 month. With dysentery, a 4-week course is enough.
Side effects and contraindications
If an overdose of the drug has occurred, then there is nothing wrong with that. Side effects from the side of the drug were not noticed, only the manifestation of individual intolerance is possible (allergy in very rare cases). Contraindication to the reception is the presence of candidiasis. Individuals with individual intolerance to lactose and sucrose are also not recommended to use Lactobacterin. Reviews of patients who have used this drug indicate its safety and good tolerance. Many note an improvement in health status after the course of treatment, in addition to getting rid of the underlying problem.