Adsorbent preparations are used to solve various digestive problems. If pathology occurs in children, then "Smecta" is most often recommended. For a newborn, it is not dangerous if you strictly follow the instructions and follow the recommendations of the attending physician. The drug is produced by a French pharmaceutical company, and you can choose a powder that needs to be diluted with water, or an already prepared suspension.
Features of the tool
To carefully remove harmful substances from the intestines of the child, "Smecta" is used. For newborns, the instruction involves taking up to two sachets per day. The drug is made from specially prepared white clay, which is extracted on the island of Sardinia. The tool draws in pathogenic bacteria and harmful substances and holds them inside. After this, the powder is naturally removed along with unnecessary toxins. At the same time, Smecta has a beneficial effect on the walls of the stomach and intestines, enveloping the mucous membranes. As a result, a protective barrier is formed and restoration functions are provided.
Parents often note in their reviews that taking the drug does not cause negative consequences, the microflora is not disturbed, and the effect can be observed after a short period of time.
We study the composition
Smecta for a newborn involves two forms of release. For ease of administration, you can purchase a ready-made suspension. It is based on dioctahedral smectite. As auxiliary means are used:
- flavoring;
- gum;
- citric and ascorbic acid;
- sucralose;
- potassium sorbate;
- purified water.
However, many choose the more familiar option in the form of a powder, where dioctahedral smectite is also the main substance. But excipients are much smaller, which, according to some experts, is much better. The composition includes:
- glucose;
- vanillin;
- sodium saccharin.
Admission to the newborn
Often, parents are interested in whether Smecta is suitable for a newborn with various digestive problems. Doctors confirm that the product is safe and can be used to treat the smallest patients. Particularly focused on the fact that the substance is not retained in the intestine and is completely excreted unchanged. However, in some reviews you can find references to the occurrence of an allergic reaction. There are also cases of constipation in babies. But the symptoms quickly disappear if the dosage is reduced.
It is unambiguously possible to assert that it is possible for Smecta to a newborn. It is used in the following cases:
- with bloating and colic;
- to relieve symptoms of diarrhea caused by poor food, medication, or allergies.
Reception methods
Before use, you should read the instructions on how to breed "Smecta" for a newborn. In this case, the dosage is always the same, regardless of the form of release. The amount of active ingredient in both cases is the same.
If powder is used, then the entire contents of one sachet is thoroughly mixed in 50 ml of warm water. You can use the usual mixture or breast milk. Reception is carried out with a spoon, but it is acceptable to drink the baby from the bottle. If the child is already eating complementary foods, then it is possible to dilute the powder in the broth.
When using a liquid form, the bag with the suspension is preliminarily well kneaded. This is necessary so that the contents become completely homogeneous. Then the solution is poured into a spoon or mixed into a milk mixture.
Dosage regimen
The use of "Smecta" for newborns has its own characteristics. You can not use the drug uncontrollably, because you can cause significant harm to the digestive system. Reception depends on age and indications.
- In case of diarrheal syndrome, children under one year old should be offered two sachets per day during an acute exacerbation, but no more than three days. Next, one sachet is taken. After a year, four sachets are used in the first three days, then two are drunk.
- With other symptoms, children under one year old can take one sachet per day. From a year to two a couple of sachets is permissible. After two years, three sachets.
It is forbidden to store the prepared solution for a long time. It is advisable to always drink only freshly prepared. It is permissible to store in the refrigerator, but not more than 16 hours.
Special instructions
With diarrhea, indigestion and poisoning, Smecta is recommended for newborns. How to give the drug in each case, the doctor can tell. But it is worthwhile to understand that the simultaneous administration of funds with other drugs reduces their effectiveness. This is due to the adsorbing properties and the ability to remove not only harmful toxins, but also useful substances.
If there is a need to take other drugs, it is important to maintain a time period. If the child drank the medicine, then Smecta can be taken after 1-2 hours. Also, do not give the drug immediately after eating. The active substance is able to bind and remove from the body all the beneficial substances that come with the products.
It should be remembered that infants should not be given powder for more than a week. If after this time the symptoms do not disappear, then the child must be shown to the doctor.
Are adverse reactions possible?
Often parents leave their feedback on taking Smecta. Negative opinions are very rarely detected, therefore, the drug is recommended for use in newborns. But still, you should be aware of the possible consequences that the instruction reminds of:
- constipation may occur;
- flatulence sometimes intensifies;
- with individual sensitivity, vomiting opens;
- the powder contains glucose, so the administration for diabetes should be agreed with the doctor;
- allergic reactions are extremely rare, but not excluded.
Sometimes parents in their reviews indicate changes in the color of feces. But such a phenomenon is not caused by the action of the drug, because in itself it does not have color, does not interact with the contents of the stomach and displays it unchanged. Therefore, the appearance in the stool of mucus or the fixation of diarrhea with a greenish tinge indicates the presence of another problem.
When is reception necessary
To solve a variety of digestive problems, Smecta is recommended for newborns. You can give it with diarrhea, jaundice, colic, vomiting, poisoning, dysbiosis, flatulence, allergies and rotavirus.
Most often, the drug is used for diarrhea. However, in this case, it is important to carry out rehydration therapy in parallel in order to avoid dehydration.
To eliminate colic
Smecta for a newborn is often used to relieve unpleasant symptoms of bloating. This condition is well known to many mothers, when the baby experiences pain in the intestines and constantly cries.
Flatulence occurs due to air entering the stomach or the wrong diet of a nursing mother. It is important to exclude from the menu all products that enhance gas production. It is necessary to eliminate the pathological causes of colic before using Smecta.
Poisoning
For the treatment of infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, Smecta is often used for newborns. The instruction for use states that, due to the adsorption properties, the drug effectively removes pathogenic microbes from the baby’s stomach and intestines. The dosage regimen in this case is the same as with diarrheal syndrome. However, vomiting may be triggered. In this case, the reception must be repeated. But it is important to establish the exact cause of this condition. It is known that vomiting can be caused by a head injury, nervous disorders and be accompanied by fever. In this case, treatment with Smecta is unreasonable.
Help with allergies
The properties of the drug allow it not only to remove harmful substances, toxins and bacteria from the intestines. Smecta is able to bind and remove allergens. Moreover, work begins in the stomach and continues in the small and large intestines. Pancreatic and liver secretions fall into the spectrum of exposure.
But experts recommend using Smecta to eliminate an allergic reaction if the patient is expected to have diarrhea. If you are prone to diarrhea, it is better to use Enterosgel or Polysorb.
Maintenance therapy for rotavirus
If the newborn is diagnosed with rotavirus, then the drug is justified. It is able to bind and gently bring out the vital products of bacteria and viruses. Of course, the remedy is not a cure for pathology, but it significantly alleviates the condition. The drug is recommended as part of complex therapy.
Reviews on the use of the drug
Smecta is a fairly popular remedy for eliminating diarrhea in newborns. It is noted that the reception does not cause side effects, the drug is well tolerated by the smallest patients. Parents trust this tool and often hear approving responses from their doctor.
Many note usability. You can buy a ready-made suspension, but the powder does not require complex preparation. Children usually drink the proposed medicine well, because it has a mild vanilla flavor. In addition, you can mix the solution into the milk mixture, which does not affect the quality of treatment and its effectiveness.
The powder does not require special storage conditions, so many people have it in their home medicine cabinet. If there is a violation in the diet, colic or poisoning, you can always quickly provide first aid to the baby and all family members. Doctors confirm that Smecta for a newborn not only gently removes all harmful substances from the intestines, but also retains beneficial microflora. However, prolonged use can provoke dysbiosis. Therefore, the reception should be strictly limited and comply with the recommendations specified in the instructions.