According to medical observations, over the past few decades in infants often diagnosed with gastrointestinal motility disorder. So, in infants bloating, poor appetite. These manifestations are accompanied by constant crying, muscle disorders (constant preloading of the legs, for example). Older children are concerned about pain in the stomach, heaviness, nausea, heartburn. Environmental factors and psychoemotional stresses also act as aggravating factors. In accordance with the diagnosis, doctors often prescribe enzyme preparations to eliminate gastrointestinal pathologies. Often recommended "Creon" for newborns. This medication helps to compensate for the deficiency of pancreatic enzymes.
Description of the drug
The medication helps to improve the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, stabilizes the digestive system. The composition of the product contains enzyme components. They provide improved absorption in the intestines of the necessary microelements for the body, help the stomach digest protein, fat and carbohydrate food elements. "Creon" for infants is a drug that is excellent in promoting the production of pancreatic and intestinal enzymes. The medicine is produced in original capsules. They provide good absorption and effectiveness. Capsules are soluble coated. They are easy to swallow or (if necessary) to open. When penetrated into the stomach, the capsules dissolve very quickly. In this case, hundreds of minimicrospheres enter the body, which release pork pancreatin. In pharmacies, the tool "Creon" (different dosage: 10000, 25000, 40,000) is widely represented. The drug is dispensed without a prescription. The shelf life of the drug is up to two years. After this period, the activity of the enzymes contained in it decreases.
The drug "Creon": method of application and dosage
The tool is recommended to be used during each meal, even with snacks. For very young children, the contents of the capsule are mixed into milk. Experts recommend not to dissolve the medicine in a spoon, but to mix directly with food.
Side effects and contraindications
As practice shows, the tool "Creon" for newborns, as a rule, is suitable. However, in some cases, negative consequences may also occur. They usually appear in the form of allergic rashes, diarrhea and other dyspeptic symptoms (constipation, nausea, stomach discomfort). In case of manifestation of any negative reaction, you should contact your doctor immediately. The drug "Creon" for newborns is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance to porcine pancreatin, in the presence of acute pancreatitis, exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases.
special instructions
When prescribing Creon for newborns, the specialist often recommends increasing the amount of fluid received. This will prevent constipation.