Enterofuril is an antimicrobial agent, used for treatment of infections localized in the intestine. The drug is often used in pediatric practice and that is why parents are very important to know how to give a 3-year Enterofuril child.
The main active ingredient of the drug is nifuroxazide exhibiting activity against Gram-positive bacteria type. In this case, the means does not affect the normal intestinal flora, on the contrary, the development of bacterial diarrhea has recovery properties microbiocenoses that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract.
All nitrofuran derivatives, including nifuroxazide have a depressing effect on the Group's dehydrogenase enzymes and inhibit protein metabolism in pathogenic microorganisms.
testimony
Enterofuril administered to children and adults for the treatment of the following pathologies:
- diarrhea caused by bacterial infection (all dosage forms);
- bacterial lesions of the digestive tract, chronic character, which can cause dyspepsia (suspension).
Dosage and method of use
Enterofuril produced in the form of two oral dosage forms: capsules, and suspensions.
The capsules used in the following dosages:
- adult patients and children older than 7 years, taking 200 mg of the drug four times a day;
- Enterofuril dosage for children 3 years and up to 7 years of age is 200 mg three times during the day.
Treatment of children up to 3 years is carried out by suspension.
Dosage of suspension:
- kids from 1 to 6 months should take 2.5 ml of the preparation of 2 to 3 times a day (between reception interval should be from 8 to 12 hours);
- children of 7 to 24 months assigned 2.5 ml three times per day (range not less than 8 hours);
- in three years, to give the child Enterofuril 5ml medicine three times a day (This dose is suitable for children from 3 to 7 years);
- patients who have reached the age of seven, using 5 ml of 3 to 4 times throughout the day.
Before use, the liquid must be thoroughly shake and dial in the scoop provided with the special divisions.
Contraindications
Before therapy is necessary to consult with your doctor and make sure that the patient has no contraindications to Enterofurilu:
- hypersensitivity to substances that are included in the structure of the drug;
- Individual intolerance to fructose, the presence of the syndrome of glucose-galactose malabsorption and sucrase-isomaltase disadvantage.
The drug is in the form of capsules may not be used in children under 3 years old, in the form of a suspension - up to one month from the date of birth and premature babies.
Three year old child can take Enterofuril in capsules and in suspension. The dosage form is selected by a specialist.
use Features
The duration of the course of the therapeutic drug - one week. Using nifuroxazide longer rate or at a high dose may cause overdose.
For the treatment of diarrhea, simultaneously with application Enterofuril necessary to conduct therapy aimed at replenishing the body fluid (rehydrated).
It is very important in a child 3 years Enterofurilom treated in strict accordance with the scheme prescribed by a doctor. In the event of side-effects: nausea, retching, duster reactions, itching, swelling, and other allergic symptoms, it is necessary to interrupt the therapy and consult a specialist. In this case, you can use substitutes Enterofuril.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/enterofuryl__2734
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