The main properties of glycerin in medical use are softening and moisturizing the skin and mucous membranes, as well as facilitating release of feces. Candles with glycerin for newborns - a natural and safe remedy, has no effect on the digestive processes.
special children's suppositories type Glitselaks made for small childrenWhich are allowed to be used for babies from three months. They contain a minimal amount of active agent and have minimal irritant effect. Quite often, these candles doctors recommend and use in newborns.
Causes of constipation in infants
The most common cause shortness release of stool in infants are the disruption of feeding and pathology nutrient absorption. Insufficient obtained breast milk or too actively cause its absorption small amount of feces, which is a problem since there is no reflector to urge defecation. Also provoke hindered output excrement can newborn translated from breast milk to artificial feeding (partial or complete).
As suppositories are
Glycerine (glycerol) with fatty base lubricates and softens the hardened feces. Has a slight stimulating effect on the mucous membranes, thus it stimulates intestinal motility and defecation occurs process.
Dosage and method of use
Candles with glycerin for babies should be used only when indicated, and with extreme caution and only as a last resort. This is due to a possible irritant effect of the drug on the mucosa of the newborn.
Suppositories are administered rectally. It is advisable to carry out the procedure in 10 - 15 minutes after feeding. Most often defecation occurs after a time period not exceeding 5 - 10 minutes after administration of the agent. Drug residues go along with feces.
Glycerol content in suppositories for infants should not exceed 0.75 grams, some podiatrists advise to use even half child suppository.
Is administered once a day, in very rare cases it is possible to use two candles in the day. But for this it is necessary to consult with your doctor and get permission from him.
Duration of therapy should not exceed 7 days.
Contraindications
Candles, including in its membership Glycerin is not recommended in the following situations:
- in hypersensitivity to the substances included in the composition means;
- hemorrhoids in the acute stage;
- mucosal trauma, tumors or inflammation of the rectal area.
use Features
Doctors recommend the use of baby Glycerin only when absolutely necessary. Funds designated short course.
Not recommended for administration suppositories for better oil or other fat mixture.
During therapy in neonates may be allergic reactions shown itching and burning at the site of glycerin suppositories.
conclusion
Glycerol use for infants not officially recommended as a candle can irritate the mucous membranes of the intestine and disturb the physiological reflex to defecate. However, if necessary, doctors prescribe to use suppositories for children with glycerol in the newborn. This is due to the fact that glycerol most safe and non-toxic material from an extensive list laxatives, because it does not show the impact on children's digestive function body.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/glycerin__30486
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