Food poisoning occurs in humans when they consume foods that are infected with viruses or bacteria, parasites or fungi, toxins, or small animals. The disease does not develop in all cases of ingestion of such food. There are people who are resistant to poisoning.
Symptoms of infection include vomiting and nausea, cramping and abdominal pain, and diarrhea. There are cases when these signs of poisoning pass on their own in a day or two and do not require special treatment. If the symptoms of the unpleasant phenomenon do not disappear, in addition, there is a suspicion of dehydration, expressed by dryness in the mouth, dizziness and decreased urination, you should consult a doctor.
Help with food poisoning, which should be provided immediately, is aimed at removing the toxic product from the body. It is best to do a gastric lavage (drink plenty of water and induce vomiting). The medicine for poisoning, the absorbent that should be taken after this procedure, is activated carbon. A single dose for an adult is from seven to ten tablets. It is also recommended that you take Smecta and Enterosgel preparations. As absorbents, you can use white coal and soda, as well as potassium permanganate, dissolved in water.
With food poisoning, there is a danger of
dehydration. In this regard, it is necessary to restore the water-salt balance. The medicine for poisoning, which should be used to achieve this goal, is Rehydron. It contains potassium and sodium salts. The action of this drug is aimed at restoring water-salt metabolism impaired during dehydration and normalizing the acidity of the stomach. The form of the drug "Rehydron" is a powder. It is dissolved in water and taken orally in a course lasting no more than three to four days.
The medicine for poisoning, which should be taken to relieve spasms in the intestines and stomach, is the No-Shpa drug. This medication is able to eliminate paroxysmal and excruciating pain in the abdomen. The drug "No-spa" is the most famous antispasmodic, which is recommended for poisoning three times a day. A single dosage - two tablets.
The medicine for poisoning, the intake of which is necessary to restore impaired digestive functions, is Mezim Forte. The composition of this medication contains enzymes that contribute to the normal digestion of carbohydrates and fats, as well as proteins in the intestine.
How to be treated for poisoning in order to restore the beneficial microflora in the intestines? To do this, you should take drugs related to probiotics. Medicines of this group are Linex, Lactobacterin, Bifidumbacterin, Acipol, etc. Their intake will completely restore the functioning of the digestive tract. These drugs are recommended for use in courses.