Glycine for the newborn: can I give, dosage

Glycine is one of the most famous drugs, which is widely used in neurology for the treatment of many diseases. They increase the neuropsychological capabilities of the body, improve the body's condition, improve sleep, mood, increase efficiency. Widely used by adults. But few people know that glycine for newborns also provides invaluable benefits.

The drug is versatile and has a wide spectrum of action. Its properties are due to the fact that it is an amino acid that is capable of being incorporated into metabolic processes. This provides opportunities for adaptation and has a positive effect on the neurological processes and functional capabilities of the body, reduces irritability, depression. It is possible to restore the regimen of the day, normalize vascular tone, stabilize and balance the processes of inhibition and excitation.

Can glycine be given to a newborn?

Glycine has long been used in pediatric practice and is prescribed to the newborn from the first days of life. It normalizes the nervous system, mental processes. Used for delay in neuropsychiatric development. It is prescribed for children who have suffered a trauma, the impact of teratogenic factors. It is possible to normalize mental processes, sleep, and stabilize the nervous system. It is prescribed for children with increased excitability of the nervous system, in violation of normal development.

Treatment is usually designed for a long term, so count on a quick result is not necessary. Only one effect can be observed quickly: the child falls asleep easily and calmly, without anxiety and awakening. Over time, you can notice an increase in attention, memory, ability to perceive against a background of reduced hyperactivity and excitability. The action can be described as a sleeping pill, but do not confuse it with this group of drugs. It can not be classified as a sedative.

There are practically no contraindications, the exception is individual intolerance. It is also not recommended to take together with antidepressants, because their action mutually reduces activity. Side effects are also almost not observed. The exception is allergic reactions, irritation on the skin.

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Indications of the glycine for the newborn

The drug should not be taken for prophylaxis. Despite the fact that it is natural and relatively safe, it can not be taken by all children. He is appointed solely in the presence of evidence. Can be taken from birth. Usually appoints a neuropathologist in the first months of life. The indications are quite different from each other, but on the whole they are all related to the activity of the nervous system. Remains of the drug are easily excreted in the urine, without harming the internal organs.

The drug should be given to children who have suffered a trauma. Congenital encephalopathy and other functional pathologies are a direct indication of the purpose of the drug.

Hypertonus   can also be overcome by taking glycine. Normally, compression of the cams and legs should take place within a month. If this does not happen, it is a question of hypertonia, which requires the appointment of special remedies. Usually glycine is prescribed in that month if hypertension does not pass within three months. Especially if it is attached to the trembling of limbs and head.

It is also recommended to give the drug to children with increased excitability of the nervous system, hyperactivity, sleep disorders, problems with falling asleep, anxiety and anxiety.

Glycine for newborns with tremor

Tremor limbs and head for a long time preserved in children in the first months after birth. This is due to the fact that the newborn has not yet adapted to the new conditions of life for him, the bodies have not been fully reconstructed and have not begun to function fully. A slight tremor of the head and limbs is considered as a variant of the norm. However, you need to closely monitor the child to prevent the passage of the norm into pathology, since the line between them is quite thin.

Many children may experience trembling only when the child cries, which is quite natural and explainable (due to a stabilizing effect that helps to keep the tone and balance the state of the body). Such a picture is still associated with adaptation. Sometimes it is caused by a violation of hormonal processes, immaturity of the adrenal glands. It is explained by the release of adrenaline. Usually occurs in a state of discomfort, that is, in a state that causes unpleasant feelings in the child, discontent. It often occurs when changing the usual conditions, a lower or higher temperature than required.

Against the background of frustration, stress, crying, there are similar twitches, they are easy to recognize. Pathology is a tremor that occurs in a calm, relaxed state, without crying. When a tremor occurs, the child should be shown to the doctor. Tremor is a frequent phenomenon in premature infants. Even if the child continues to develop normally, during childbirth the child still gets a lot of stress, which subsequently reflects on it. The cause may be fetal hypoxia, obtained outside the natural conditions for it, outside the womb of the mother.

In this case, the tremor will last for about three months. As a variant of the norm, jerking is considered against the background of overexcitation, which are carried out involuntarily and are not controlled by the child. A dangerous sign is the twitching of the whole body. Such twitching can become a sign of a neurological, infectious somatic disease, trauma and many other pathologies that can be diagnosed exclusively by a doctor using laboratory and instrumental methods of research.

If there are unusual twitchings, or they last too long, do not pass within a month after birth, it is better to see a doctor. You can not do anything without a doctor. First, we need a diagnosis that will allow us to draw conclusions and make a diagnosis, and only then the appropriate treatment is selected.

In the presence of pathology, babies are often prescribed glycine. It normalizes the state, contributing to the introduction of oxygen into the cells and the excretion of metabolic products. This is a very effective and relatively safe drug. Virtually no side effects. It is aimed at eliminating the cause of the pathology, because the treatment is long-lasting, but its effect is also preserved for a long time.

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Glycine for newborns with hypertension

Glycine is a proven remedy that has proven itself as an effective drug for the treatment of muscle hypertonicity. This problem is quite often worried about the children of the newborn period. The newborn retains the instinct, in which he flexes the arms and legs for a long time, keeping in the embryo position. This is due to the excessive tone of flexor muscles, which all the time worked in the intrauterine period. And also inactivity of the extensor muscles, which were not previously involved.

Normally, this condition gradually passes in a month. If the muscles do not come to normal within a month, they need help. In this case, glycine is often prescribed, which normalizes the work of the nervous system, relaxes the muscles and leads them to a normal state. Often appointed in conjunction with physiotherapy procedures, in particular, with massage and active-passive gymnastics. Usually this is enough to normalize the state.

Glycine is also prescribed for children with tremors of the head, limbs and chin, which is observed both in a state of relaxation and rest, and in a state of nervous excitation, fright, discomfort. In this situation, glycine is used for 3-4 months. Promotes relaxation, falling asleep, removal of excessive excitability. Hypertonus should be treated immediately, once it is diagnosed, because later it can lead to complications, such as delayed mental and physical development, speech disorders, coordination of movements.

Release form

Glycine is released in the form of tablets that have a round appearance, white. In the package there are 25 and 50 tablets each. Designed for resorption under the tongue.

The active substance glycine, which is an amino acid, is part of several drugs with different names. Firm Biotics produces a drug under the same name glycine in packs of 50 tablets. The firm Evalar produces "Glycine forte Evalar", which is additionally enriched with vitamins of group B, which promote better absorption of glycine, and are also necessary for normal operation of the nervous system and brain. The package contains 20 tablets for resorption. Company Farm offers consumers the drug "Glycine Forte". The package contains 50 tablets.

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Pharmacodynamics

Glycine is a non-essential amino acid that is synthesized by the human body, performs important functions in the body, in particular, takes part in the synthesis of proteins, which are the main structural components of the body, affect the brain receptors. Promotes the normalization of metabolic processes in the cell, delivers oxygen and removes toxins from the body, carbon dioxide. Stabilizes the main processes in the central nervous system.

It is a neurotransmitter that transmits nerve impulses and speeds up their processing. It can have both inhibitory and stimulating effects on receptors, neurons. Takes part in the detoxification of toxins, accelerates the healing of wounds. It is part of almost all tissues, especially in the composition of nervous tissue, brain and spinal cord.

With insufficient synthesis of glycine in the body, metabolic processes are disrupted. Hormonal failures develop, metabolic processes slow down, protective functions worsen, brain function worsens. This entails nervousness, irritability, anxiety, fatigue, sharply reduced performance.

Gradually, there are changes in other organs and systems, in particular, the state of the immune system is violated, the level of hemoglobin falls, the protective functions are deteriorating. Psychic processes are significantly reduced, in particular, attention, memory, thinking, and the speed of reaction is slowed down. The first effects of glycine intake are felt almost immediately after administration. The person noticeably improves mood, metabolic processes normalize, sleep. A person sleeps better at night: it is easier to fall asleep, sleep becomes deeper, more balanced, a person wakes up easier. During the day, enough strength for active work.

In the rest, the action of glycine is cumulative. In order to feel long-term effects, such as a steady increase in working capacity, improvement and stabilization of nervous activity, mental processes, it is necessary to take the drug long enough. It is necessary to strictly adhere to the scheme of treatment. Non-compliance entails the absence of any effect.

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Pharmacokinetics

Glycine is synthesized by the body and is a natural molecule for it, which is not perceived by the body as alien. It is peculiar to both adult and children's organism. The principle of its action is to introduce into the metabolic processes of the body. Then it normalizes the metabolic processes first on the cellular, then on the tissue levels.

Only after this, the impact is carried out at the organ level. This leads to the normalization of the nervous system, eliminates neurological problems, psychological disorders. Promotes a balance between the processes of inhibition and excitation in the cerebral cortex.

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Dosing and administration

The form of the product is in tablets, which is not always convenient for children. Parents often ask themselves how to give the newborn a medicine. There are many ways.

The easiest way is to get a drug with breast milk during breastfeeding. For this, the mother must take glycine. Harm of the mother, he will not have, because it will help to recover after childbirth, overcome stress, prevent postpartum depression. The child will also always receive the required amount of the drug. Dosage is strictly individual and is selected exclusively by a doctor. In most cases, moms are recommended to take the pill three times a day, which will achieve the desired effect for both the mother and the baby.

If the drug is given directly to the child, about a quarter of the tablet is required (0.25-0.5 mg twice daily). The methods of using the drug are somewhat different from traditional ones, with which an adult drug is taken. If an adult is recommended to dissolve tablets under the tongue, then the baby, of course, such methods will not work.

The second method is the preparation of an aqueous solution of the preparation. For preparation take the prescribed dosage, knead it into a powder, dissolve in the necessary amount of water. Give an aqueous solution is recommended with a spoon or with a pipette.

The third way is with a pacifier. To do this, it must be soaked in powder and give to the child. You can get your mother's finger into the powder of the medicine and lubricate the inside of the cheeks and the area under the tongue.

The fourth method is application from a bottle. With this method, the powder is simply added to a bottle of food or water.

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Contraindications

The drug is not used for prevention, it can be used only if there are indications. Contraindicated with individual intolerance to its components, a pronounced allergic reaction, skin irritation, reddening of the mucous membrane on the background of admission. The rest of the drug has no contraindications.

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Side effects of the glycine for the newborn

Since the drug is a natural compound for the body, it has almost no side effects. But sometimes there are individual negative reactions. For example, a child becomes too passive and inhibited, or, conversely, overexcited, capricious, restless. Sometimes there may be increased irritability, moodiness, nervousness - these are all signs of individual intolerance. It is necessary to inform the doctor as soon as possible. Allergy is possible with intolerance.

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Overdose

Cases of overdose are unknown. The drug is a natural substance, synthesized in the body, so it can not bring harm. With excess in the body, it is simply excreted in the urine.

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Interactions with other drugs

Glycine for newborns can be used in combination with other drugs, because it does not enter into chemical reactions with other components.

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Storage conditions

Special conditions for storage of the drug does not require. It is stored in a dry, dark place, inaccessible to children. The storage temperature can be room temperature.

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Shelf life

The drug can be taken within 2 years from the date of manufacture, which is often indicated on the package.

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