In the article, we consider the release forms of Bifidumbacterin. It is a medication belonging to the group of eubiotics. It contains live bifidobacteria, which are necessary for the normalization of intestinal microflora. The drug is used to treat a variety of pathological conditions of the digestive system, which are accompanied by the development of dysbiosis.
Forms of release "Bifidumbacterin"
The manufacturer produces the drug in a variety of pharmacological forms: powder, packaged in bottles, ampoules or foil sachets, capsules, vaginal suppositories.
Many people wonder what is better - powder or Bifidumbacterin capsules? In addition, a liquid form of the drug is produced, which is a concentrate of bifidobacteria. There is also a tablet drug - "Bifidumbacterin 1000."
In tablets and suppositories, 1 dose of the drug is contained. In any other form - 5 doses. What form of release of "Bifidumbacterin" is better to use in a certain situation - the expert will tell.
Structure
The main active ingredient in the composition of the drug "Bifidumbacterin" is a dry microbial mass, which contains live bifidobacteria. They are an important component of the intestinal microflora. In addition, the drug contains a bifidogenic factor that promotes the growth of these bacteria, and lactose (disaccharide contained in milk). A single dose contains a minimum of 107 CFU of dry bifidobacteria. How to take "Bifidumbacterin" - described in detail in the instructions.
Pharmacological effects
In gynecology in adults, Bifidumbacterin is used to eliminate fungi in the intestines in infants - instructions for its use include information that the drug is suitable for the treatment of colic and dysbiosis. This medication is a probiotic containing many beneficial lactobacilli that populate the digestive tract to restore its functionality.
In accordance with the manufacturer's annotation, the medication is able to exert an antibacterial effect against various pathogens that provoke diseases in humans, as well as some conditionally pathogenic microorganisms that provoke the development of diseases, if there are certain conditions. Live bifidobacteria, in particular, act on some yeast-like fungi, shigella, staphylococcus, enteropathogenic Escherichia coli.
The drug allows you to restore the intestinal microflora, bring the microflora into the vagina in equilibrium, normalize the gastrointestinal tract functionality, get an immunomodulating effect, positively affect metabolic processes.
The drug in the digestive tract is not absorbed, it acts exclusively locally. What are Bifidumbacterin's indications for use?
In what cases is the drug prescribed
The drug is indicated for use for the purpose of therapy in patients with the following pathologies and conditions:
- Transfer of newborns to artificial mixtures.
- Prolonged bowel dysfunction.
- Intestinal dysfunction due to dysbiosis.
- Chronic forms of inflammatory processes in the large intestine.
- Acute intestinal infections.
- Dysbacteriosis
The medication can be used as an element of the complex therapy of sepsis, pneumonia in children.
According to the instructions for use, suppositories "Bifidumbacterin" in gynecology are often used, for example, during preparation for delivery for the purpose of rehabilitation of the birth canal in women with impaired purity of the vaginal secretion. Also, the drug is effective in the treatment of senile colpitis (inflammation of the mucous membranes in the vagina in elderly women). Sometimes the drug is used as a means of preventing mastitis in women during lactation.
Contraindications and adverse effects
The only contraindication that prevents the use of the medication is the patient's hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
During therapy, patients may experience negative manifestations such as allergic reactions.
Use of medication
We will figure out how to take Bifidumbacterin correctly. When using a dry product for the treatment of adults and children, the recommendations contained in the manufacturer's annotation should be considered. Adult patients suffering from dysbiosis are shown to take 5 doses of the drug three times a day. The duration of therapy according to this scheme is determined by the doctor, taking into account the general condition of the patient. "Bifidumbacterin" in powder form is taken, as a rule, 14-90 days. In order to prevent dysbacteriosis, it is indicated to take 5 doses of the medicine once or twice a day for 7-14 days.
"Bifidumbacterin" for children, from birth included in the risk of developing intestinal dysbiosis, is shown three times a day in 1-2 doses. After six months of age should be increased to 3 doses. Giving medicine to babies should immediately before feeding. After one year of age, the dose for the child is increased to 5 doses, the frequency of use remains the same - three times a day. "Bifidumbacterin" for children is completely safe.
If it is necessary to prevent the development of dysbiosis in pediatric patients suffering from sepsis, pneumonia, it is indicated to take up to 3 doses per day. If the child has functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, when there is a threat of enterocolitis, it is allowed to use up to 10 doses of the drug per day. "Bifidumbacterin" dry in bottles is very popular.
The use of drugs packaged in ampoules is similar, since there are also 5 doses of the drug in this packaging.
"Bifidumbacterin dry" from "Microgen", packaged in foil bags, must be poured into any container and diluted with water - 5 ml of water is used for each dose of the drug. After diluting the drug with water, it should be stirred for 10 minutes. It is forbidden to store diluted medication, and not dissolved powder after opening the bag can be stored for no more than a day. This is confirmed by the instructions for "Bifidumbacterin" in bags.
To use a drug having a liquid form, in accordance with the annotation of the manufacturer, can be orally and topically. Such a concentrate is packaged in bottles. The liquid form of the drug is used to prevent the development of mastitis. In this case, the drug must treat the nipple and areola. To apply the product, it is recommended to use a cotton swab. Breast treatment should be carried out 30 minutes before the start of feeding. Long-term such therapy averages 5 days. Each time, 2-2.5 doses of the drug should be used. If there are lesions on the skin, the medicine is applied directly to them.
What are the doses of Bifidumbacterin in ampoules? Take the liquid concentrate orally in the following daily dosages:
- Adult patients - 3-5 ml.
- Children under 1 year - 1 ml.
- Children 1-3 years old - 1-2 ml.
- Children 4-7 years old - 2-3 ml.
1 milliliter of the drug equals 20 drops. Also, liquid "Bifidumbacterin" can be used for rectal administration in the form of microclysters. For this purpose, up to 5 ml of concentrate is diluted in 50 ml of water.
If vaginal use is expected, the drug in an amount of 3-5 ml is applied to a cotton swab, previously saturated with saline or water, which is injected into the vagina for 4-8 hours.
We also give instructions for use with Bifidumbacterin in suppositories in gynecology. The drug in the form of suppositories should be introduced into the rectum once or twice a day in the amount of 1-2 pieces. Therapy in this case takes 7-30 days. For the treatment of gynecological abnormalities, 1 suppository should be administered vaginally twice a day. Therapy in this case takes 5-10 days.
"Bifidumbacterin" in the form of capsules is prescribed to patients from 3 years. Children are shown to take the drug 1 capsule three or four times a day. Adults should use 2 capsules twice or four times a day. In some cases (for acute infections), an increase in dosage for children up to 3-5 capsules is allowed, and the number of applications is increased to 6 per day. Adults can take 10 capsules three times a day. The duration of enhanced therapy is 14 days.
Overdose
If an overdose of bifidobacteria occurs, the patient may develop a state of hypoglycemia, manifested by increased sweating, weakness, tremor, a feeling of anxiety, tachycardia, and allergies. If such symptoms occur, it is necessary to temporarily suspend therapy. In addition, the patient should take an antihistamine, alkalizing medicines, crystalloid solution, saluretic.
Interaction with other medicines
Adverse interactions of Bifidumbacterin with other medicines in clinical practice have not been recorded. The drug can be used in combination with antibacterial drugs, but it should be borne in mind that they reduce the effectiveness of Bifidumbacterin.
Special instructions for use
Caution should be exercised when prescribing "Bifidumbacterin" to patients suffering from lactase deficiency.
The manufacturer's annotation contains information that dry forms of the drug should not be diluted with water, the temperature of which exceeds 40 degrees. This is important to consider, since the use of hot water leads to the death of lactobacilli. Storage of the prepared solution for a similar reason is not allowed.
The use of the drug is unacceptable if a violation of the integrity of its packaging is detected.
Suppository therapy can be combined with antibacterial, immunostimulating, antiviral drugs. If the candle has a rancid smell, its use should be discarded.
Analogs
The pharmaceutical market offers patients a wide range of Bifidumbacterin analogues, the effects of which are similar. The most popular analogues of Bifidumbacterin are: Biolact, Bifinorm, Probifor, Bifiform. The listed funds contain live lactobacilli that can suppress the vital activity of pathogens. The cost of analogues is very diverse - there are funds that are much cheaper than Bifidumbacterin, and also much more expensive.
Among the analogues of “Bifidumbacterin” it should also be noted: “Hilak Forte”, “Subalin”, “Linex Immuno”, “Linex Forte”, “Linex for children”, “Linex”, “Florin Forte”, “Biosporin”, “Bifilis”, Probifor, Kolibacterin, Latsidofil, Bifidumbacterin forte, Ecofemin Gel, Ecofemin Balance, Ecofemin, Biobacton, Lactobacterin, Bactisubtil, Sporobacterin.
It should be remembered that these drugs may have their own contraindications, so their use should be agreed with a specialist.
Bifidumbacterin and Lactobacterin
Both drugs are probiotic drugs, that is, they contain dried live lactobacilli. The difference between the preparations is that Bifidumbacterin contains bifidobacteria in its composition, and Lactobacterin contains lactobacilli of the genus Plantarum. The therapeutic effect of the drugs is identical, but there are some differences. "Bifidumbacterin" is often recommended for newborn therapy, since their intestines contain a predominant number of bifidobacteria.
Which drug should be preferred - should be checked with your doctor. In some cases, both drugs are used simultaneously, which allows to achieve a more pronounced effect.
Bifidumbacterin and Bifidumbacterin Forte
"Bifidumbacterin Forte" is used, as a rule, as a complex tool. This form of the drug is considered improved, the drug contains live bifidobacteria, which are adsorbed on activated carbon. This technology contributes to the fact that when it enters the intestines, the effect of the drug begins much faster.
The use of "Bifidumbacterin" in the treatment of children
Bifidumbacterin can be used for the treatment of pediatric patients from the first day of life. The use of suppositories is contraindicated until the age of three. In accordance with the reviews, Bifidumbacterin manifests itself as an effective tool if it is used according to the scheme recommended by the doctor.
The use of "Bifidumbacterin" in the treatment of newborns
The drug is widely used to treat dysbiosis in newborns, as well as to eliminate colic in babies. According to the manufacturer’s annotation, Bifidumbacterin can be used to treat premature babies born with Caesarean section.
Parents who used the drug to treat their children, as a rule, leave positive reviews associated with the high effectiveness of the drug.
The baby should be given the drug before eating - in about half an hour. Sometimes parents are interested in whether it is possible to use a baby mixture for breeding. The answer of the doctors is simple - this is acceptable, but it should be borne in mind that the effectiveness of the drug in this case may decrease slightly.
Use during pregnancy, in the lactation period
The product can be used during pregnancy, if there is evidence. In this case, the medicine does not have a negative effect on the fetus and woman. However, the use of Bifidumbacterin during pregnancy, exactly as with lactation, is allowed only on the recommendation of a doctor. Often, a medication is prescribed for the treatment of candidiasis and other pathologies of an infectious nature. For the treatment of candidiasis, it is advisable to use suppositories.
The cost of "Bifidumbacterin"
The average cost of a Bifidumbacterin package containing 30 foil bags is about 250 rubles. The drug, packaged in ampoules, will cost 90 rubles per pack of 10 pieces.
Suspension "Bifidumbacterin" costs about 950 rubles per package, containing 10 bottles of 10 ml. The cost of suppositories ranges from 90 rubles per pack of 10 pieces. The price of Bifidumbacterin 1000 in tablets is about 95 rubles per pack of 30 tablets.
The price of the drug may vary depending on the region of distribution and the pricing policy of the pharmacy chain.
Reviews about "Bifidumbacterin"
Most of the responses about the experience of using Bifidumbacterin in the treatment of newborns are positive. Parents note that the drug can save the child from colic, cure dysbiosis. The convenience of using the medication is separately noted.
Often there are positive reviews from women who used Bifidumbacterin suppositories for the treatment of gynecological pathologies. Patients report that the drug effectively eliminates vaginal dysbiosis, candidiasis.
There are positive reviews about Bifidumbacterin tablets. The medication has a positive effect on the microflora after antibiotic therapy, eliminating the symptoms of dysbiosis. Sometimes there are references to the positive effect of using the medication to cleanse the body. In particular, patients note that in this way they managed to get rid of acne. We examined the release forms of Bifidumbacterin.