The drug "Smecta", the instruction: for newborns the best medicine
Almost every newborn, having not had time to adapt in this life, faces intestinal diseases. This is facilitated by:
- diarrhea caused by a medicamentous or allergic factor;
- poisoning of various etiologies (mixtures or substandard curds);
- rotavirus infection or intestinal flu;
- colitis, bloating, nausea and vomiting.
The presence of even one of these symptoms gives all grounds for the use of the drug "Smecta". Instructions (for newborns the drug is also applicable) gives a fairly lengthy explanation and recommendations for use.
Characteristics of the drug "Smecta"
The main advantage of the drug is itsnatural origin. Consequently, the question of whether it is possible for Smekt to "newborn" disappears by itself. Smectite dioctahedral is the main substance in the composition of "Smecta", and possesses antidiarrheal property. The effect of the drug is due to the stabilization of the mucosa, it promotes a volumetric increase in mucus, improving its gastroprotective properties. Also, the drug suppresses the activity of microorganisms, helps to reduce the effect of toxins, bile salts and hydrogen ions. The discoid-crystal structure of smectite provides sorption properties and makes it possible to adsorb viruses and bacteria from the intestine, without disturbing its motility.
Indications for the use of the drug "Smecta"
The testimony includes:
- diarrhea;
- dyspepsia of the digestive tract: flatulence, heartburn and stomach discomfort.
"Smecta" preparation: instruction
For newborns, this is the bestelimination of unpleasant sensations in the digestive tract. The product does not have a negative effect on the child's digestive system, since it acts locally and is not absorbed into the blood. It acts beneficially on the walls of the intestine, protects its mucous membrane, adsorbs harmful substances without depriving the child of useful and nutritious substances.
The action of smectite is based on the fact thata kind of barrier preventing the rapid removal of mucus from the intestine. The presence of mucus promotes the protection of the intestine from the harmful effects of the products of vital activity of pathogens. Not absorbed by the body and leaves the intestine in an unchanged state of the drug "Smecta".
Instruction (for newborns from the first days of life it is also suitable) gives clear recommendations for use. Warns about possible allergic manifestations.
How to take smectus newborns, in detaildescribed in the instructions. But there are several recommendations. In young children, often with intestinal poisoning there is a high fever, and if you immediately give the child a large amount of diluted medicine, then immediately vomiting. Therefore, the medicine should be given from a spoon, often in small doses. When using the drug "Smecta" instruction (for newborns special reception conditions) will help to correctly dissolve and dose the medicine. Usual use - no more than one package per day for 3 days.
Babies up to three months of the drug diluted with milk or milk formula, and older children only with water.
Do not miss the time in the child's treatment. Prolonged diarrhea leads to dehydration of the body, and the child runs the risk of falling into a coma.
