Microorganisms located in the intestine are necessary for normal digestion. When the number of beneficial bacteria changes, the work of the gastrointestinal tract and the entire system as a whole is disrupted. Most often, a similar problem is observed in babies. For treatment and prevention, doctors often prescribe the drug Enterozhermina. For children, the instruction provides for the use of the drug in the form of a suspension. Patients write various reviews about this medication. In most cases, the tool manages to cope with the task.
Description of the drug
To restore the intestinal microflora, pharmaceutical companies offer many special preparations that contain beneficial bacteria. One such remedy is Enterogermina. The therapeutic effect is provided by the spores of the bacteria Bacillus clausii, which in the normal state are in the intestine in large quantities. A probiotic regulates the balance of normal intestinal microflora and can be prescribed for antibiotic treatment. In the process of research, it was found that spores of microorganisms are antibiotic resistant.
In the form of spores, microorganisms show stability in an acidic environment and therefore pass certain portions of the gastrointestinal tract freely. Strains of Bacillus clausii are involved in the synthesis of many vitamins. The practice of using the drug has proven that a probiotic can have a nonspecific antigenic and antitoxic effect.
Release Forms
The drug is produced by the pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis (Italy) in two forms - capsules and suspension. Depending on the age of the patient, the most suitable form of Enterojermine is selected. Suspension - instructions for children recommends prescribing the drug in liquid form - is in separate small bottles. 5 ml of liquid contains about 2 billion multiresistant strain of bacteria Bacillus clausii. The suspension has no pronounced taste and smell.
The capsules contain the same number of beneficial microorganisms. According to the instructions, they can be prescribed for the treatment of children over 5 years old, as well as adult patients. The dosage is calculated by a specialist individually.
When is Enterozhermina appointed for children?
The instruction of the drug recommends its use for the treatment of various pathological conditions associated with intestinal dysbiosis. The problem often arises with the use of antibacterial drugs. Imbalance of beneficial microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract is characterized by the appearance of the following symptoms:
- Bloating;
- Flatulence;
- Nausea and vomiting;
- Diarrhea (with prolonged use of bactericidal agents);
- Constipation
During antibiotic therapy, Enterojermina may also be prescribed. The instruction (for children, the suspension should be used only after consulting a doctor) suggests that the medicine quickly eliminates the signs of acute intestinal upset, intoxication of the body.
The drug can be prescribed for the treatment or prevention of disorders of vitamin balance, dysbiosis after the use of chemotherapeutic drugs. The duration of therapy depends on the severity of the patient's condition and can last from 7 to 14 days. If necessary, the course can be repeated (on the recommendation of a specialist).
How does Enterozhermina work?
Like any probiotic "Enterojermina", according to the manufacturer, it helps to establish intestinal microflora. The strain of Bacillus clausii is a gram-positive anaerobic bacteria, which were included in the composition "Enterogermina". The instruction says that spores, having passed the harsh conditions of the stomach, enter the small intestine unchanged, where they begin to multiply.
Rules for taking the medicine
Probiotic is indicated for oral use. Suspension "Enterogermina" (for children, the instruction allows the use of the drug from 1 month) can be diluted with water, juice or a milk mixture. However, many doctors recommend taking the liquid in its purest form. The drug has a neutral taste, which allows you to give it to the baby without much difficulty. Before opening the bottle should be shaken. A day, a peanut can drink no more than two bottles of the probiotic Enterogermina.
For children, the instruction provides for taking the medicine for a week. In the absence of a therapeutic effect, you should re-consult a doctor and adjust the treatment regimen. In the form of a suspension, the drug can be prescribed for children under 12 years of age. Capsules and suspension are taken regardless of food intake.
Side effects and contraindications
The medicine does not recommend taking medicine for the normalization of the intestinal microflora "Enterogermina" without a preliminary medical examination and medical advice. Despite the safety of the drug, it is not prescribed for babies during the first 28 days of life. Contraindication is also an increased sensitivity to the components in the composition of the probiotic "Enterogermina".
Instructions for children, reviews of pediatricians indicate that the drug is well tolerated and does not cause serious side effects. In rare cases, allergic reactions may appear in the form of a skin rash, redness, urticaria. The probiotic "Enterogermina" is indeed an effective drug to eliminate intestinal dysbiosis. Its cost is slightly higher than similar funds. The drug will cost patients 680-850 rubles.