One of the most popular drugs for the treatment of childhood intestinal disorders is a Smecta. But the drug is released only in the adult dosage and the kids need to divide the bag. "How to make a 2-year Smecta child?" - Asked the parents of two-year kids. Consider that says summary about the use of medications in this age.
Indications for treatment
Smekta acts as a sorbent, linking toxins, microbes and viruses. The drug is not absorbed through the intestinal mucosa, and has no effect on the child's body. The apparent safety of the drug leads to the fact that some parents give the baby Smecta "for prevention." But to do that is not desirable.
Let's see, when you want to give to children aged 2 years Smecta:
- intoxication caused by poisoning or severe infection;
- flatulence;
- intestinal colic;
- diarrhea of any etiology;
- goiter;
- abdominal pain in diseases of the digestive tract;
- vomiting;
- food allergy.
There may be such evidence as heartburn and unpleasant burping. But it is worth remembering that the abuse of Smecta often leads to the fact that the child develops constipation. It is not necessary often give medicine to children.
Dose and breeding rules
The dosage of the child in the 2 years Smecta is 1-2 sachets / day.
In this respect the following rules:
- powder was diluted in 100 ml of water;
- the resulting portion is divided into 2-3 doses;
- give the child a ready suspension between meals.
The unspent solution must be stored in the refrigerator and use within a day.
In the first 3 days the child is given for 2 bags, then reduce the dose to 1 pack a day. The course of treatment should not exceed 7 days. If during this time while taking Smecta not have improved baby health, you should consult with your doctor about other medications.
Smecta powder has no unpleasant taste and has a pleasant odor of vanilla or orange. If the kid is naughty, refusing to drink water solution, the contents of the bag can be diluted with juice, fruit, tea or other beverage child.
Are there any contraindications
Reading the instructions for use, parents are wondering how to breed at 2 years Smecta child and almost do not pay attention to contraindications. The basic prohibition on the use of drugs - intolerance of the powder components.
The composition of the drug include:
- dioctahedral smectite;
- glucose;
- based on sodium saccharin;
- vanilla or orange flavoring.
In addition to drug intolerance, giving Smecta year-old child can not be in the following cases:
- fructose intolerance;
- propensity for chronic constipation;
- violation of the bowel obstruction.
Tendency to constipation is not an absolute contraindication for the child. The drug can be taken, but the dosage of a child in the 2 years Smecta should be less than the one specified in this manual. Regarding the dose is recommended to consult a pediatrician.
A few tips to parents
Despite the fact that Smecta popular drug and mothers with grandmothers have already studied all the features of the application, should heed the following advice of doctors:
- Medication is best not to plant in advance, it is better to take a larger number of times. If your child is assigned a dose of 2 package, it is permissible to take the bag on the floor four times a day;
- Not to save. Smecta is relatively inexpensive, so it is not necessary to use the old powder expired. It does not help for diseases or poisoning, but may provoke emesis, nausea and dyspeptic symptoms;
- Do not exceed the dose. Despite the fact that Smecta is not toxic, and is not absorbed through the mucous membranes, drinking large amounts of the drug provokes constipation.
Two-year child for treatment requires 1-2 Smecta bag and drink the medicine you need 2-3 times a day. Compliance with the rules of treatment will help to quickly remove the child signs of toxicity or gastrointestinal disorders.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/smecta__21502
GRLS: https://grls.rosminzdrav.ru/Grls_View_v2.aspx? routingGuid = 8c9f8fba-b794-4036-87db-566d0904c085 & t =
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