Often people suffer from such unpleasant symptoms from the gastrointestinal tract, such as bloating and flatulence. To solve this problem and quickly eliminate the discomfort, experts recommend taking the drug Espumisan.
Thanks to this drug, it is possible to prevent increased gas formation, as well as eliminate existing pathologies of the digestive system. Its main advantage is that it is allowed to give it even to newborns, who often suffer from constipation, colic and problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
Thanks to Espumisan, flatulence can be significantly reduced. It reduces the surface tension at the boundary of phase division, destroys gas bubbles in the mucus and nutrient suspension of the gastrointestinal tract, and makes gas formation difficult. Gases, which are released in this case, can be absorbed by the intestinal walls or excreted due to peristalsis. During X-ray and sonography, overlapping and interference of images are prevented, the colon mucosa is better irrigated with the drug, and the rupture of the contrast film is prevented.
Instructions for use with Espumisan are presented in this article.
Possible release forms and characteristics of the composition of the drug
The drug is in the form of drops, capsules and syrup (emulsion). It is these forms of release that are chosen by companies because they facilitate the choice of the drug, depending on how old the person is. For example, babies will not be able to swallow pills, while they can drink drops. The main active component of Espumisan is simethicone. Thanks to him, the therapeutic effect is achieved with high speed. Depending on what form of release the drug has, the auxiliary components of the drug also differ. Espumisan 40 emulsions and capsules contain gelatin, glycerol, a quinoline dye and methyl parahydroxybenzoate as additional substances. The drops contain sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharin, sorbic acid and hyprolose.
What does the instruction on the use of Espumisan for children tell us?
The first form is intended for the treatment of babies, since it contains simethicone in a reduced concentration. Adults need to use an emulsion and capsules (tablets) to achieve the desired result. Espumisan tablets are available in a cardboard box of 25 pieces per pack. Espumisan L (suspension) is produced in a glass bottle with a dispenser, its volume is 30 milliliters. The appointment and selection of one or another form of the Espumisan preparation should be done by the attending specialist. Medicines for children can be used by adult patients in a larger dosage. However, children (especially newborns) need to purchase the drug in a special form, since they are not able to take capsules, tablets and dragees, even if the dosage is reduced to normal limits.
Pharmacological effect
In accordance with the instructions for use, Espumisan can reduce the formation of gases in the intestines. The main component of the drug, simethicone, is a surfactant that helps reduce the surface tension of gas bubbles located in the digestive tract and disintegrating subsequently.
The gases released in this process are able to be excreted from the patient due to intestinal peristalsis or absorbed by the walls. The use of Espumisan in preparation for the implementation of diagnostic tests can prevent the occurrence of image disturbances caused by gas bubbles.
Drug use
The instructions for use with Espumisan say that it can be used in the following cases:
- with Remkheld's syndrome;
- with flatulence (the so-called bloating, which is caused by the accumulation of gases in the body in large quantities), including in people in the period after the operation;
- immediately before surgical or diagnostic operations of the peritoneal cavity;
- with dyspepsia;
- with airbrushing.
The preparation “Espumisan” or its analogues are used as antifoam in case of poisoning with detergents and as an additive to contrast suspensions to obtain a contrast double image. In accordance with the reviews, the effectiveness of the drug for flatulence and colic in infants has been proven.
This is also confirmed by the instructions for use with Espumisan Baby.
Features of use and the necessary dosage
If adult patients have flatulence, the dosage is eighty milligrams (two capsules or two teaspoons) three to five times a day. Children from six to fourteen years of age are usually prescribed a drug in a dosage of 40 to 80 milligrams in the same frequency of administration. Babies from birth and up to six years old are allowed to take the drug only in the form of an emulsion. In this case, the dosage is forty milligrams per day from three to five times (25 drops or one teaspoon). What else does the instruction for use with Espumisan Baby indicate?
Infants should be given an emulsion along with a bottle of milk / milk or immediately after a meal.
If a person has been poisoned with detergents, then Espumisan is given in an amount from 50 to 100 milliliters to adults or from 10 to 50 milliliters to children, which depends on the severity of the poisoning. To get a contrasting double image, the drug is used in the form of an emulsion (or an analogue can be used) in the following proportion: 20 to 40 milliliters are taken per liter of contrasting suspension. Before performing surgical or diagnostic operations, 80 milligrams of the drug (two capsules or two teaspoons) should be taken three times a day the day before the intervention and on an empty stomach, in the morning immediately before the operation, also 80 milligrams.
According to the instructions for use, Espumisan is contraindicated for use with excessive sensitivity to the main or side components.
Feasible side effects
According to reviews, the drug is well tolerated by most patients. In some cases, small allergic reactions of the body may appear.
This information is in the instructions for use with Espumisan capsules, drops and emulsions.
special instructions
If patients exhibit excessive sensitivity to the substances that make up the drug (yellow quinoline dye and methyl parahydroxybenzoate), then both immediate and delayed hypersensitive reactions may occur. If the slightest allergic reaction occurs, then the use of the drug should be stopped immediately and go to a specialist.
The drug does not have any effect on the speed of psychomotor reactions and the patient's ability to assess or perceive the situation.
The onset of the drug
According to the instructions for use with Espumisan drops, they quickly and well help eliminate signs of bloating. In just twenty minutes, the first improvements in the functioning of the intestinal tract are noted, and after an hour the maximum concentration of the drug will be reached. However, the duration of its exposure is short, since it is excreted along with feces from the intestine, that is, it leaves the body completely after 8-24 hours. To enhance the benefits of the drug, it is prescribed up to five times a day in order to maintain the activity of the main component. The emulsion "Espumisan" also works. Instructions for use draw attention to this.
During pregnancy
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, clinical trials on women have never been conducted, therefore, the instructions do not authorize the use of the drug for these categories of patients. However, this does not mean that such an application is impossible at all. Espumisan may be prescribed by a doctor as a lactating or pregnant woman if there are no other contraindications. The drug is not absorbed into the bloodstream, is not able to be excreted along with mother’s milk or penetrate the fetus through the placenta, which means it will not do any harm to the child. If the patient is worried about the advisability of using Espumisan, then you can choose the most suitable analogue. However, infrequently there is a clear indication of any drug in this regard, the instructions indicate that use is permitted if the potential health benefits of a woman outweigh the potential risk to the newborn or fetus.
Alcohol Compatibility
The instructions do not contain instructions regarding the possibility of drinking alcohol and Espumisan. However, as with any medicine, it is best to refuse to drink alcohol during treatment. Although the active substance of this drug does not interact with alcohol and their combined use will not cause intoxication of the body or an allergic reaction, it is still undesirable to take them at the same time. This is at least justified by the fact that alcoholic beverages increase gas formation in the intestine, and the drug is taken to combat this pathology. With the use of alcohol, the benefits of the medication will significantly decrease.
We reviewed the instructions for use with Espumisan. Analogs will be discussed later.
Analogs
It happens that Espumisan is not suitable for any reason to the patient. In this case, you can replace it with the following drugs:
- "Bobotik";
- "Simikol";
- "Disflatil";
- "Bebinos";
- Meteospasmil;
- Inflacol;
- Colofort et al.
All of them have a similar effect.