It is not always possible to keep track of a small child. Kids learn the world with their hands and tongue. They tend to taste almost everything. This behavior may result in rotavirus infection. Symptoms of this kind of trouble include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. This is extremely dangerous for the baby. The body is dehydrated very quickly. To quickly restore the normal state of the child, it is worth taking special medications. Better if they are appointed by a pediatrician. Excellent results are shown by the drug "Stopdiar" for children.
Composition and form of release
The drug in pharmacies is found in two forms - in tablets and in suspension. The second option is most preferable for children of the first year of life. The main active ingredient of the drug is nifuroxazide. Carbomer, sucrose, simethicone emulsion, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, and banana flavor are used as auxiliary substances in the syrup. The suspension is offered in a 125 ml plastic container. Additionally, the package has a small measuring spoon.
Colloidal silicon dioxide,
potato starch, gelatin, talc, and also magnesium stearate are used as auxiliary substances in tablets. Stopdiar for children in capsules is sold in cardboard packaging.
Indications
The drug is most often prescribed for diarrhea in children, which can be caused by gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria. A specialist can prescribe a medication only after a series of tests. The medicine is prescription. Therefore, you can buy it at a pharmacy only after setting the correct diagnosis.
The main active substance (nifuroxazide) has activity against many intestinal infections that are bacterial in nature. Both syrup and tablets quickly stop diarrhea and prevent dehydration of the child's body. Positive dynamics can be observed already from the first hours of treatment. The next day, there is no trace of the disease at all. Therefore, Stopdiar for children has more positive reviews. Parents say especially well about syrup. A medicine with a pleasant banana aroma quickly relieves
abdominal pain, eliminates diarrhea.
Contraindications
The drug has practically no contraindications. There are only slight age restrictions. "Stopdiar" for children (syrup) is not recommended for babies up to two months. If we are talking about premature babies, the restriction is extended to six months. Tablets are not recommended for preschool children. They have an uncomplicated taste. In addition, the child may simply not swallow the pill. Syrup for babies is preferable.
In rare cases, individual intolerance to individual components of the drug may occur. In case of serious side effects, the medication should be immediately withdrawn. The specialist will tell you what means you can replace "Stopdiar" tablets for children. In pharmacies there are many inexpensive and high-quality analogues.
special instructions
During treatment, the body should be replenished orally with fluid loss. For this, mineral water or tea is better. If excessive swelling of the limbs or face appears, the doctor may additionally prescribe diuretics. Stopdiar for children and other medicines can only be prescribed by a specialist. Do not engage in self-medication. Most often, treatment of preschool children takes place in a hospital.
It is also worth remembering that ethyl alcohol increases the body's sensitivity to the main active ingredient of the drug. Therefore, you can not take alcohol tinctures in parallel. Adults who treat diarrhea should not drink alcohol.
A strict diet should be followed if the doctor has prescribed Stopdiar for children. Parents' reviews show that positive dynamics occur much faster if you don’t give the baby raw fruits and vegetables. You can feed your baby with water-based cereals or lean meat.
Dosage
More preferred is Stopdiar suspension for children. Parents' reviews show that babies are willing to take a medicine with a banana flavor. The medicine is taken orally. Before use, the syrup bottle must be thoroughly shaken to obtain a homogeneous mass. The dosage of the drug depends on the age of the patient. The right amount of medicine can be easily measured using a convenient spoon that comes with the kit. Babies under the age of 6 months are offered half a scoop three times a day. Children under 7 years old are given one scoop. Adults take two scoops. The course of treatment can last up to 7 days. Most often, 3 days is enough for the unpleasant symptoms to completely disappear.
The drug in the form of tablets is taken orally every 6 hours. Children under 10 years old are given one tablet. Adults take two tablets. The course of treatment can last no more than three days. If after this time the symptoms do not disappear, the patient should consult a doctor. The specialist will prescribe another drug, as well as conduct an additional examination in a hospital.
Overdose and side effects
Nifuroxazide is usually well tolerated by patients. Side effects associated with an overdose are observed quite rarely. If the Stopdiar medication is prescribed for children, the instructions for parents should be studied first. In rare cases, side effects may be associated with individual intolerance to the drug.
As with other drugs in case of an overdose of Stopdiar, gastric lavage is necessary in a medical facility. The patient may experience such unpleasant symptoms as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Diarrhea is even worse. Allergic reactions may also appear in the form of shortness of breath, swelling of the limbs and face, rash and itching.
Most side effects are short-lived. Drug withdrawal is most often not required. You should contact a specialist only when the patient's condition worsens significantly. The most dangerous are allergic reactions in the form of swelling of the face and neck.
Interaction with other drugs
When treating diarrhea with Stopdiar, it is not advisable for children to use other oral medications. This is due to the strong adsorption properties of the drug. Nifuroxazide blocks the effects of other drugs. Therefore, it is not advisable to use them.
Increases the sensitivity of the body to the main active component of the drug "Stopdiar" ethyl alcohol. Therefore, any alcohol tinctures during the treatment of diarrhea are also contraindicated.
Systemic drugs that work through blood circulation do not interact with Stopdiar. Therefore, they can be used without hindrance. But before starting treatment it is still better to consult a doctor.
Which analog to choose?
There are many drugs that can be used to combat diarrhea. First of all, it is necessary to understand whether the disease is bacterial in nature. Enterofuril syrup can completely replace the Stopdiar drug for children. The price of the medicine is almost the same. The main active ingredient is nifuroxazide. The medicine is prescribed to treat diarrhea, which is infectious. It can be used to improve the condition of babies in the first month of life. The medicine is not suitable only for premature babies.
Suspension "Enterofuril" has virtually no contraindications. In rare cases, individual intolerance to the drug occurs. It manifests itself in the form of allergic reactions. The patient may develop a skin rash and itching. If
swelling of the face and limbs occurs, you should immediately consult a doctor. Like Stopdiar syrup, Enterofuril is forbidden to use together with alcohol tinctures. Alcohol is also prohibited. The course of treatment with the drug can last up to 7 days. You need to take the medicine a few more days after the main symptoms disappear.
Reviews about the drug "Stopdiar" and its cost in pharmacies
Parents often speak well about Stopdiar. The drug on the first day of use shows good results. The main thing is to observe the dosage and adhere to the diet. The most preferred form of commercially available is "Stopdiar" suspension for children. The price of medicine in pharmacies is only 180-200 rubles. The drug is dispensed only by prescription.
The medication in tablets is most often used by children over 10 years old and adults. The active substance is part of the tablets in an increased dosage. Therefore, patients notice a positive trend from treatment almost immediately. Today, pediatricians are increasingly prescribed Stopdiar medication to treat diarrhea. Instructions for children, the price, as well as the dosage of the drug can be studied directly at the pharmacy. A pharmacist will always be able to advise on the medication. But the appointment should be done only by a doctor.