Infacol

Infacol is a medication that contains the active ingredient simethicone.

This component is chemically inert, so it acts only physically; it helps to weaken the surface tension of gas bubbles that form inside the stomach contents and intestinal mucus, resulting in their destruction. Due to this, these bubbles unite, which facilitates the process of removing intestinal gases.

Indications Infacola

It is used in pediatrics - in infants, to eliminate spasms and colic that develop in the area of smooth intestinal muscles due to the accumulation of gas bubbles inside the intestinal lumen.

Release form

The drug is released in the form of an oral suspension, inside glass bottles with a capacity of 50, 75 or 100 ml; in a box - 1 bottle complete with a dispenser.

Pharmacokinetics

After oral administration, the drug is not absorbed into the circulatory system, so it does not cause systemic effects. It is excreted unchanged in the feces.

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Dosing and administration

Infacol is taken orally; the suspension does not need to be diluted. The duration of the treatment cycle is selected by the attending physician, individually for each patient.

Newborns are recommended to be prescribed 0.5 ml of suspension. The medicine should be administered before each breastfeeding procedure. With the pediatrician's prescription, the 1-time portion can be increased to 1 ml (equivalent to 40 mg of simethicone).

The medicinal effect reaches its maximum after 2-3 days from the start of taking the drug.

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Use Infacola during pregnancy

It is prohibited to prescribe Infacol during breastfeeding or pregnancy.

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Contraindications

Contraindicated for use in cases of severe sensitivity to the components of the drug, as well as in adults and the elderly.

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Side effects Infacola

The medication is generally tolerated without complications. Only occasionally (usually in people with strong personal intolerance) the appearance of allergy symptoms is noted, including urticaria, itching and epidermal rashes.

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Storage conditions

Infacol must be stored in a dark and dry place at a temperature in the range of 15-25°C.

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Shelf life

Infacol can be used for a period of 24 months from the date of release of the therapeutic substance.

Application for children

The medication is used in infants under 12 months of age.

Analogues

Analogues of the drug are Disflatil, Espumisan, Bobotik with Colicid, as well as Simethicone and Sab Simplex.

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Reviews

Infacol receives good reviews from parents - it is reported that the effect of taking the medicine appears quite quickly. In addition to the disappearance of colic and spasms, an improvement in the baby's sleep is noted.