Bifidumbacterin for newborns

Bifidumbacterin for newborns can become one of the drugs of choice for many problems. This drug is a probiotic agent that is used very widely today. The effectiveness of probiotics is proven not only in the treatment of problems with the digestive system, but also in the prevention of some viral and bacterial infections of other organs.

How Probiotics Work

The term probiotics refers to a group of bacteria that occur naturally in the human body, but are also found in some foods like yogurt, as well as many supplements. Often referred to as “friendly” bacteria, probiotics can help control harmful bacteria in the body, especially in the digestive tract, which can aid in digestion and potentially prevent gas and bloating – especially for those with digestive issues.

Probiotics are live and active microorganisms, mostly bacteria, that are similar to those found in the human and infant digestive tracts. However, a baby is not born with a pre-existing composition of flora in the digestive system, and all the beneficial and necessary bacteria eventually enter the infant's intestines after birth.

Probiotics are defined as non-pathogenic strains of the organism that are included in the diet to alter the microbial ecology of the gut, resulting in beneficial structural and functional changes in the gut. Some probiotics may act as a barrier to colonizing pathogens to prevent disease and enhance the immune system. In addition, some may perform metabolic functions, such as assisting in the fermentation of indigestible fibers and storing energy in the form of short-chain fatty acids. Of all the species of gut microbiota, Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli are considered the two most important bacteria beneficial to human health, while Staphylococcus and Clostridia are considered pathogenic to human health.

And if the mother had problems with normal flora during pregnancy or after childbirth, the child cannot get the beneficial bacteria that he needs. Therefore, the issue of using probiotics is especially relevant for newborns.

Indications Bifidumbacterin for an infant

Indications for the use of the drug Bifidumbacterin are very wide. This is explained by the fact that the drug contains Bifidobacterii, which is an integral part of the normal flora in infants. Therefore, the drug is primarily used for various disorders of the intestinal microflora. In newborns, this can manifest itself in functional constipation, diarrhea, colic, as well as impaired intestinal motility. Bifidumbacterin for newborns with constipation, diarrhea, colic acts primarily by replenishing the number of bacteria that have an inhibitory effect on pathological bacteria. Gas in the intestinal tract is a common cause of bloating in newborns. This is often associated with specific bacteria, so taking probiotics can help eliminate problem bacteria.

Another indication for the use of Bifidumbacterin may be the restoration of flora in a child after antibiotics and thus the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. One of the proposed mechanisms of protection of probiotics from the action of antibiotics is the regulation of the composition of organisms in the intestine. Studies related to Bifidobacterium indicate that these microbes inhibit the growth of facultative anaerobic bacteria, which are usually enhanced by antibiotic treatment. As a result, it is clear that probiotics can change and prevent changes in the intestinal microflora caused by antibiotics.

Bifidumbacterin for the prevention of complications after antibiotic treatment can be used after the course of treatment, as well as in parallel during the course of treatment.

Bifidumbacterin can also be used to restore flora after a child has had an acute intestinal infection, or, more often in newborns, after an intrauterine infection and long-term treatment of this pathology.

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Release form

The form of the drug allows it to be used in different cases - this is bifidumbacterin dry powder in ampoules, vials and sachets, as well as bifidumbacterin liquid in ampoules, vials and drops. There are also suppositories for local use, but this form is rarely used in newborns. Bifidumbacterin forte, unlike other forms, contains not only pure bacteria free from the environment, but bacteria are mobilized on particles of activated carbon, which allows bacteria to be locally fixed and perform their function better. Bifidumbacterin with carbon is not used for newborns.

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Pharmacodynamics

The pharmacodynamics of the drug are not completely clear, but two mechanisms are currently proposed. The first mechanism suggests that Bifidobacterium increases the development of intestinal mucins (glycosylated proteins), which therefore protect the body from intestinal infections.

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Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of the drug is immediate action upon entering the intestines, the drug is not absorbed, and is excreted from the body with feces along with other products.

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Dosing and administration

The method of application and dosage depend on the form of release. If the drug is used in dry powder form, then one bottle or sachet contains five doses of the powder drug. The entire bottle is diluted with warm water and used before meals.

How to dilute Bifidumbacterin for newborns? It should be diluted only with warm, not hot water at the rate of one teaspoon of water per dose, respectively, for one packet or bottle of dry mixture you need five teaspoons of water. You need to dilute the powder and give it to the child before feeding. The dose for the treatment of newborns is one packet 3-4 times a day. The course of Bifidumbacterin for newborns is 3-4 weeks for treatment. For prophylaxis in newborns, use one packet once a day, two to three weeks.

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Contraindications

Contraindications for use and side effects of the drug have not been identified.

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Overdose

Overdose and interaction with other drugs are not observed.

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Storage conditions

The drug should be stored in the refrigerator only, since bacteria can be destroyed in the heat.

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Shelf life

The shelf life of the powdered drug without opening the package is no more than a year, but the diluted form cannot be stored.

Analogues of the drug that can be used are drugs containing Bifidobacterium Bifiform baby. Lactobacterin is a similar monocomponent drug that contains lactobacilli. These two drugs can be combined.

Espumisan is often confused and classified as belonging to this group of drugs, however, this is only a vitrogenic drug that does not contain probiotic strains.

Linex can be used as a combined probiotic preparation, but only the children's form can be used in newborns.

Reviews after using the drug Bifidumbacterin are positive, many mothers note the protective effect against the background of antibiotic therapy.

Bifidumbacterin is a probiotic medicinal monodrug that contains bifidobacteria. It is highly effective in the treatment and correction of functional bowel disorders, including the correction of constipation, diarrhea and colic in newborns. Therefore, the drug can be used for these purposes.

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