The medicine "Normase" (for newborns) belongs to the category of laxatives. The medication has a hypo-ammonium, niperosmotic effect, stimulates intestinal motility, increases the absorption of calcium salts and phosphates. Under the influence of the drug, a change in the microflora in the colon is carried out. This provokes an increase in acidity in the lumen, due to which peristalsis increases. Along with this, the volume increases and the stool softens. The laxative effect is manifested without affecting the smooth muscles and intestinal mucosa. Against the background of application, there is a transition of ammonia into the intestine from the blood, a decrease in the formation of toxic nitrogen-containing components in the proximal section. The effect of the medication can be either quick or delayed. The drug "Normase" (for newborns) does not provoke addiction and does not reduce the absorption of vitamins. The medicine is removed through the intestine in an unchanged form, about 3% comes out with urine.
Instructions for babies
"Normase" is prescribed for chronic constipation, hepatic encephalopathy, coma, precoma. The medicine is recommended for dysbiosis, hyperammonemia. The indications also include salmonellosis (except for generalized types). The medicine is prescribed to regulate the stool.
Dosage regimenThe medicine "Normase" (for infants) is intended for oral administration after meals. Up to a year, the dosage is 5 ml. Patients from 1 year to 6 years - 5-10 ml, from 6 years - 15 ml in the first 3 days, then - 10 ml. To eliminate constipation in adults, 15-40 ml are prescribed for three days, then 10-25 ml. In the treatment of hepatic coma, encephalopathy, precoma, hyperammonemia, therapy is started with 30-60 ml three times a day. Further, the dosage is selected so that the stool is 2-3 times a day. The duration of treatment is up to three or more months. In the postoperative periods, the dosage for adults is 10-30 ml, for children from the age of 5-10 ml, up to the year - 5 ml. The drug is taken no more than three times a day. After surgery, the medicine is prescribed after 18-24 hours. Duration of admission is from three to five days.
The medicine "Normase" (for newborns). Side effects
The drug is tolerated in many cases satisfactorily. Against the background of taking in high doses for a long period of time with encephalopathy (hepatic), a violation in water-electrolyte metabolism is likely. This is due to significant fluid loss due to diarrhea.
The drug "Normase" (for newborns). Contraindications
The medicine is not prescribed for galactosemia, intolerance to fructose and galactose, rectal bleeding (non-hemorrhoidal nature). Contraindications include obstruction in the intestines, ileostomy, colostomy. The drug "Normase" (for newborns) is not recommended for individual intolerance.
Additional Information
The treatment of infants should be monitored by a pediatrician. Against the background of prolonged use, regular monitoring of the content of carbon dioxide, chlorine and potassium in the plasma is necessary. Against the background of gastrocardial syndrome, a gradual increase in dosage is recommended to prevent flatulence.