In the intestines of humans there are a large number of microorganisms. And only a small part of them is conditionally pathogenic and can cause diseases. And almost 90% are bifidobacteria, which are necessary for the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, maintaining immunity and the production of certain vitamins and enzymes. Many diseases appear when the number of these microorganisms decreases. At the same time, they talk about the development of dysbiosis or a violation of the intestinal microflora. Probiotics are used to treat this pathology, the best of which is Bifidumbacterin. The instruction notes that the drug helps to establish the intestines, removes pain and flatulence, helps to destroy pathogenic bacteria, strengthens the immune system. This tool is used for adults and children from the second week of life.
Forms of drug release
The instruction for Bifidumbacterin indicates that the active components of the drug are live bifidobacteria. Therefore, before this tool was available only in the form of a solution that had a short shelf life. Now there are many varieties of the drug. They differ in the form of release and dosage of active substances, but all are equally effective. This variety allows the patient to choose the best option. The drug is produced in the form of tablets, capsules, powder for the preparation of a solution, a ready-made solution and candles. There are various options also for children and adults.
- The usual "Bifidumbacterin" is intended for adult patients. It is available in tablets, capsules, lyophysate for solution preparation, liquid concentrate and suppositories.
- "Bifidumbacterin Multi 1" contains bacteria that inhabit the intestines of a small child, and is used up to the age of 3 years. This is a powder that is diluted in water or a milk mixture.
- "Bifidumbacterin Multi 2" is intended for children 3-14 years old. It is available in powder and capsules, which are convenient for children to dose.
- "Bifidumbacterin Multi 3" in capsules is well suited for adolescents from 14 to 18 years.
- "Bifidumbacterin 1000", in addition to bacteria, contains lactulose, which is the food for them. The drug is available only in tablets.
- "Bifidumbacterin Forte" contains activated charcoal, which allows to remove toxins from the intestine. This form of the drug can be bought in capsules or powder.
Action taken
The instruction for Bifidumbacterin notes that all its effects are based on the active substance of the drug. These are living bifidobacteria, which normally should colonize the human intestines. These microorganisms make up about 90% of its entire microflora. They support normal digestion and immunity, destroy pathogenic bacteria, and participate in the production of certain vitamins. As a result of taking the drug, the patient’s intestines are colonized with bifidobacteria. This contributes to the fact that:
- intestinal microflora normalizes;
- pass allergic reactions;
- digestion improves, flatulence, nausea disappears;
- intestinal function is normalized;
- immunity is strengthened;
- the activity of pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses decreases;
- production of folic acid, biotin, vitamin K improves;
- salts of bile acids break down faster, which leads to lower cholesterol;
- intoxication disappears;
- Helicobacter is killed, which contributes to an improvement in gastritis and ulcer.
Indications for use
Like all medicines, Bifidumbacterin can only be used as directed by a doctor. If there is no need to increase the number of bifidobacteria in the intestine, its use will not bring any benefits. It is especially dangerous to give the drug to young children without the recommendation of a doctor. The instructions for "Bifidumbacterin" in vials, powder, tablets or capsules indicate the same indications for use:
- intestinal dysbiosis that occurred after taking antibiotics, viral diseases;
- microflora disturbance due to gastrointestinal tract pathologies - peptic ulcer, gastritis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis;
- intestinal infections caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi;
- food poisoning;
- chronic constipation;
- long-term pneumonia or bronchitis;
- rehabilitation after operations on the digestive tract;
- helminthiases;
- strengthening immunity with frequent colds;
- normalization of digestion after diets, errors in nutrition or a sharp change in diet;
- with increased physical exertion, stress, adverse environmental conditions;
- gynecological diseases, prevention of infections before childbirth.
"Bifidumbacterin": instructions for use
All forms of the drug contain live bifidobacteria. Typically, their dosage is calculated in colony forming units (CFU). But the instructions for Bifidumbacterin indicate the number of doses that a patient needs to take. In all dosage forms of the drug, it is indicated how many doses are contained in a tablet, powder or solution bottle. Therefore, you can choose any option, regardless of what dosage is prescribed by a doctor. But it must be borne in mind that tablets, capsules or powder begin to act in a few hours, therefore, in urgent cases, it is better to use a solution whose effect occurs immediately.
For each form of the drug, there are rules for admission. Tablets and capsules are swallowed without chewing and washed down with water or dairy products. Dry "Bifidumbacterin" is dissolved in 2 tablespoons of liquid. Adult patients can drink the entire daily dosage for 1 time, for example, before breakfast. Children are better to divide it into 2-3 doses. On average, adults are prescribed from 10 to 30 doses per day. The course of treatment can be 1-4 weeks. In severe cases, the doctor may recommend extending it to 2 months. In chronic gastrointestinal diseases, it is recommended to repeat treatment courses 2-3 times a year.
"Bifidumbacterin": instructions for children
This drug is used from the second week of a child's life. It is especially often recommended to use it with artificial feeding. After all, the colonization of the baby's intestines with bifidobacteria occurs through breast milk. And so that dysbacteriosis does not develop during artificial feeding, an additional supply of bifidobacteria is necessary. For this, “Bifidumbacterin Multi 1” is used in powder. It is easily diluted in milk formula or kefir. The drug is also used for anemia, rickets, lack of vitamins, digestive disorders. The dosage of the drug is prescribed by the doctor. Usually, children up to a year are recommended to take no more than 5 doses per day, from 1 to 3 years - 15 doses per day, divided into 3 doses. From 3 to 7 years - 15-20 doses. After 7 years, you can take an adult dose.
Other use of the drug
Bifidumbacterin is also available in rectal and vaginal suppositories. Rectal suppositories are used in children and adults to treat allergic diseases, intestinal dysbiosis, and acute intestinal infections. For children up to 3 years, for this purpose, children's candles are used - 1 piece 1-2 times a day.
Vaginal suppositories help normalize the microflora of a woman's vagina. They are used in the complex treatment of gynecological infections: gonorrhea, chlamydia and others. Also, these candles relieve the condition with colpitis, including senile hormone-dependent. Their use is indicated during preparation for gynecological operations and childbirth. This helps prevent infection.
Instructions for use "Bifidumbacterin" in bottles also provides for its external use. The solution helps prevent the development of mastitis during breastfeeding, treats colpitis, vaginitis and candidiasis. "Bifidumbacterin" is instilled into the nose, they treat the oral mucosa with fungal and bacterial infections. You can also dilute the drug in powder for these purposes - 5 doses per 10 ml of water.
Features of use
This drug, available in tablets or capsules, does not cause any difficulties in use. They just need to be swallowed and washed down with water. It is more difficult to use it in the form of a solution, powder or lyophysate. “Bifidumbacterin” powder instruction recommends use for treating children, as it is easier to measure the desired dose.
To dilute the powder or lyophysate, you need to take boiled water or dairy products. It is necessary to breed a dry preparation immediately before administration, it can not be stored in this form. It is better to drink the resulting solution 20 minutes before a meal, but it is possible during meals. For example, for newborns, the instruction for Bifidumbacterin recommends diluting it in a milk mixture and giving it to the next feeding. It is not necessary to completely dissolve the powder, it can be in the form of a suspension.
Analogues of Bifidumbacterin
The drug is well tolerated by all patients, has no contraindications and side effects. But still, sometimes it becomes necessary to use analogues for treatment instead. There are many similar preparations containing bifidobacteria. The most common are Biovestin, Bifidoc, Bificol, Bifiform, Normoflorin, Primadofilus, Probifor and others. Complex preparations containing other bacteria and enzymes to normalize the intestinal microflora are also used. These are Linex, Acipol, Hilak Forte, Symbiolact and others.
Reviews on the use of the drug
Most often, patients respond to the use of this medication positively. If you strictly follow the instructions for "Bifidobacterin", it effectively eliminates flatulence, abdominal pain, nausea and bloating, normalizes digestion and alleviates the patient's condition. You can not use this drug for long, due to its high effectiveness, the effect occurs already on the first day. But there are negative reviews that are associated with the fact that the patient used the drug on his own. At the same time, a positive result did not come, since the treatment of many diseases should be comprehensive. The drug does not help everyone, since it is necessary to use it only when a deficiency of bifidobacteria in the intestine is really observed.