According to statistics, excessive gas formation occurs in many people. This problem is especially typical for infants, whose intestines are just beginning to get used to new foods. It is possible to help both adults and kids by using special medicines. So, for example, the drug Espumisan is popular , the instruction for which recommends it from birth.
A drug is used in the fight against flatulence, however, indications for its use are not limited to this. If there is an examination of the abdominal cavity, then the drug can also be used. In case of poisoning with Espumisan detergents, the instruction advises as an antifoam.
A contraindication to use is the possibility of developing allergic reactions to the substances that are contained in the drug. However, this happens quite rarely, so most parents get it for their babies almost from the first days of life, when they have stomach problems. In the form of capsules, Espumisan is not given to children under 6 years of age. Only under the supervision of a specialist it is necessary to take it if there is intestinal obstruction or gastrointestinal tract diseases.
Largely explains the safety of the drug "Espumisan" composition of the drug. The semiticon contained here reduces the surface tension of the gas bubbles that form in the intestine, as a result of which they burst and begin to come out. A distinctive feature of the drug is that it is absolutely not absorbed in the intestine and leaves the body in its original form. The release form is capsules and emulsion (the latter is preferable for infants and older children).
If we talk about the dosage of Espumisan, the instruction emphasizes its dependence on the age of the patient and the purpose for which the medicine is taken. So, if flatulence is treated, then 2 measured spoons or 2 capsules are prescribed for adults, for children 6-12 years old practically the same dosage, for children under this age, 1 measured spoon. The drug should be taken 3-4 times a day.
The day before the examination of the internal organs of "Espumisan", the abstract recommends using 3 times a day at equal intervals of 2 teaspoons and the same in the morning, before the diagnosis. In case of poisoning with detergents, the medicine is prescribed depending on the severity of the injury.
Infants are given the drug with a mixture or water. It is worth noting that the drug does not contain sugar, so it can be prescribed to patients with digestive problems or suffering from diabetes. No information was provided about an overdose of the drug.
During pregnancy and lactation, you can use the medication without fear of the harmful effects that may be exerted on the baby. A long-term administration of the drug is provided, if necessary, while there have been no recorded cases of side effects, including allergic reactions.
The "Espumisan" instruction advises taking if necessary. However, as with treatment with any drug, it is worth consulting with a doctor about its use, as well as to determine the duration and dosage of administration.
It is worth remembering that proper nutrition and exercise will also help get rid of gas formation. If infants suffering from flatulence are breastfed, then the mother should limit her diet by excluding foods from it that can contribute to the appearance of bloating. For children on artificial feeding, you can choose suitable mixtures containing useful substances necessary for better digestion, usually bifidobacteria.