Bifidumbacterin for newborns

Bifidumbacterin for newborns can be one of the drugs of choice for many problems. This drug is a probiotic, which is used very widely to date. The effectiveness of probiotics is proved not only in the treatment of problems with the digestive system, but also in the prevention of certain viral and bacterial infections of other organs.

Principles of the action of probiotics

The term "probiotics" refers to a group of bacteria that occur naturally in the human body, but also occur in some foods, such as yogurt, as well as in many additives. Probiotics are often called "friendly" bacteria, probiotics can help control harmful bacteria in the body, especially in the digestive tract, which can help in digestion and potentially prevent the appearance of gas and bloating - especially for those with digestive problems.

Probiotics are living and active microorganisms, mainly bacteria, which are similar to those that exist in the digestive tract of man and child. But the child is not born with the already formed composition of the flora in the digestive system, and all the useful and necessary bacteria eventually enter the intestines of the baby after it is born.

Probiotics are defined as non-pathogenic strains of the body, which are included in the diet for changing the microbial ecology of the intestine, which leads to beneficial structural and functional changes in the intestine. Some probiotics can serve as a barrier to the colonization of pathogens to prevent disease and strengthen the immune system. In addition, some can perform metabolic functions, such as helping in the fermentation of indigestible fibers and storing energy in the form of short-chain fatty acids. Of all types of intestinal microbiota, Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli are considered to be the two most important bacteria useful for human health, while staphylococci and clostridia are considered pathogenic to human health.

And if the mother during pregnancy or after childbirth had problems with normal flora, then the child can not get those beneficial bacteria that are necessary for him. Therefore, the use of probiotics is especially relevant in newborns.

Indications Bifidumbacterin for the baby

Indications for use Bifidumbacterin very wide. This is due to the fact that the composition of the drug includes Bifidobacterii, which is an integral part of normal flora in a baby. Therefore, the drug is primarily used for various disorders of microflora in the intestine. In newborns, this can be manifested by functional constipation, diarrhea, colic, as well as a violation of intestinal motility. Bifidumbacterin for newborns with constipation, with diarrhea, from colic acts primarily due to the replenishment of the number of bacteria that have an inhibitory effect on pathological bacteria. Gas in the intestinal tract is the common cause of abdominal distension in newborns. This is often associated with specific bacteria, so taking probiotics can help to eliminate problematic bacteria.

Also indications for the use of Bifidumbacterin can be the restoration of the flora in a child after antibiotics and thus the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. One of the proposed mechanisms for protecting probiotics from the action of antibiotics is to regulate the composition of organisms in the intestine. Studies related to Bifidobacterium indicate that these microbes interfere with the growth of facultative anaerobic bacteria, which are usually intensified when treated with antibiotics. As a result, it can be seen that probiotics can alter and prevent changes in the intestinal microflora caused by antibiotics.

Bifidumbacterin for the prevention of complications after treatment with antibiotics can be used after the course of treatment, and also in parallel during the course of treatment.

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

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Release form

The form of the product allows to use it in different cases - it is bifidumbacterin dry powder ampoules, bottles and sachets, as well as bifidumbacterin liquid in ampoules, in vials and drops. Also for local use there are candles, but in newborns this form is rarely used. Bifidumbacterin forte, in contrast to other forms, has in its composition not only pure bacteria free from the environment, but bacteria are mobilized on the particles of activated carbon, which allows local fixation of bacteria and better perform its function. Bifidumbacterin with charcoal for newborns is not used.

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Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacodynamics of the drug is not fully understood, 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 consists in instantaneous action upon ingestion into the intestine, the drug is not absorbed, is excreted from the body with feces along with other products.

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Dosing and administration

The way of application and dose depends on the form of release. If the drug is used in dry form in powder, then one bottle or sachet contains five doses of the powdered preparation. The whole bottle is diluted with warm water and applied before meals. How to bifidumbacterin for newborns? Dilute only warm, not hot water at the rate of one teaspoon of water per dose, respectively, for one sachet or a bottle of a dry mixture you need five teaspoons of water. It is necessary to dilute the powder and give the baby before feeding. The dose for treatment of newborns is one packet 3-4 times a day. The course of Bifidumbacterin for newborns 3-4 weeks for treatment. For the purpose of prophylaxis, newborns use one sachet once a day, two to three weeks.

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Contraindications

Contraindications to the use and side effects of the drug are not revealed.

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Overdose

Overdosage and interaction with other drugs is not noted.

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Storage conditions

The storage conditions of the drug should only be in the refrigerator, because bacteria can be destroyed in the warmth.

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Shelf life

Shelf life of the powdered drug without opening the package is not more than a year, but the diluted form can not be stored.

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

Espumizane is often confused and attributed to this group of drugs, but this drug is only vitrogenic, which does not contain probiotic strains.

Lineks can be used as a combined probiotic drug, but newborns can only use a pediatric form.

Reviews after applying the drug Bifidumbacterin positive, protective effect is noted by many mothers on the background of antibiotic therapy.

Bifidumbacterin is a probiotic drug monopreparation, which has bifidobacteria in its composition. It has high efficiency in the treatment and correction of functional bowel disorders, including correction of constipation, diarrhea and colic in newborns. Therefore, the drug can be used for this purpose. 

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