Duphalac is safe laxative, and it is often used in pediatrics. Therefore, the majority of parents are brewing questions: "What is expressed in its safety and at what age can drink Duphalac?".
At what age is applied Duphalac
Duphalac - preparation on the basis of lactulose - naturally occurring disaccharide. Lactulose increases osmotic pressure in the intestinal lumen and reduces its acidity. As a result, adjusted bowel motility. Due to the delay of water molecules increased number of stool consistency and softens it. As well as this kind of disaccharide helps to restore the intestinal microflora, suppressing the growth of pathogens and stimulating the proliferation of beneficial bacteria.
The drug is prescribed for the treatment of:
- constipation;
- dysbiosis;
- Hepatic encephalopathy;
- salmonellosis;
- Shigellosis.
Lactulose is a prebiotic, so the child gets into the intestine intact. It is not absorbed into the bloodstream, and therefore valid only in the intestine. In addition to the main active ingredient of the medicament contains only purified water. therefore
Duphalac safe to give a baby the first days of life.Why Duphalac safe for the treatment of children
Duphalac is a safe drug for the treatment of children because:
- Syrup has a natural composition;
- It does not irritate the intestinal mucosa;
- It does not accumulate in the body and does not have harmful effects on the kidneys and liver. Lactulose is cleaved by the action of intestinal bacteria, or derived entirely from the organism in unchanged form;
- Dufalac with feces does not take nutrients from the organism, it is vice versa, improves the absorption of calcium and phosphate salts;
- The drug is not addictive, so you can give the child Duphalac with age up to a year;
- The drug reduces the toxicity of the body associated with the delay of a chair. And also dangerous toxin Dufalac neutralize ammonia that builds up as a result of hepatic encephalopathy.
Contraindications and side effects
Duphalac is safe for use in children only if the child has no contraindication to its use. Therefore, before taking the drug on the basis of lactulose you need to visit a doctor. Only pediatrician can determine the exact dosage in ml, and indications for use of the drug.
Contraindications of the drug:
- Intolerance to lactulose;
- Galaktozemiya4
- Acute intestinal obstruction.
Precautions should be taken Duphalac children, whose history burdened with diabetes or gastrointestinal bleeding of unknown etiology.
If you take the drug without prescription, side effects may occur:
- Flatulence at the beginning of reception;
- When exceeding dosage - loose stools;
- Weakness;
- vomiting;
- Cramps and pain in the gut;
- Muscle pain.
If you experience these symptoms, you should immediately visit a doctor to adjust the dose or discontinuation of the drug.
The drug is based on the lactulose is safe for the children from the first days of life. But to Duphalac brought benefits, it should be taken only after doctor's recommendation.
sources:
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