Bifiform Baby for newborns. Price, instructions, reviews

Bifiform Baby is a drug that normalizes the intestinal microflora in patients of different ages. More often it is prescribed to newborn children when symptoms of pathologies of the digestive tract appear. The drug is considered effective, rarely provokes negative reactions, even in patients during the first weeks of life. The medicine can be used for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes.

Release form

The drug is made in the form of an oily suspension without a pronounced aroma and taste. The substance is placed in small vials of 6.9 ml. Each bottle comes with a cap containing 200 mg of powder. When applied, the suspension is combined with a powder, which contains the main ingredients of the composition. The bottle is placed in a small cardboard box, in which you can find a description indicating all the nuances of use and possible complications during therapy. The box contains not only a description and a bottle, but also a special pipette to facilitate dispensing.

Chemical composition

The medication contains main and auxiliary ingredients. As the main substances in its composition, there are bifidobacteria, which provide a therapeutic effect on the intestines of the child.

Auxiliary components do not have medicinal properties, but are necessary to preserve the chemical formula of the agent:

• Triglycerides.
• Maltodextrin.
• Silicon dioxide.

7 ml of suspension after adding powder to it contains 10 doses of beneficial bacteria. A feature of the composition is the absence of lactose in the product, which makes it possible to use it when diagnosing some pathologies in a child associated with a deficiency of this component.

Pharmacological properties

Bifiform Baby for newborns is often used, which is associated with pronounced properties and relative safety for the body. The medicine normalizes the intestinal microflora in case of violation of the bacterial balance. When the agent is taken, beneficial bacteria grow, the likelihood of rapid reproduction decreases.

The medication has a beneficial effect on the state of the mucous membrane of the small and large intestines, minimizes the rapid progression of inflammatory pathologies, and improves digestion. The complex effect of the drug on the digestive tract allows it to be used not only when certain symptoms appear, but also for prophylactic purposes, which is necessary in some cases.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

When using the agent, the therapeutic effect is not achieved immediately, which is associated with a relatively safe composition that acts gently on the intestinal walls. After taking the drug, it moves along the digestive tract. When it enters the intestine, the growth of pathogenic bacteria is suppressed, provoking the inflammatory process and some other disorders. The beneficial bacteria contained in the product in large quantities colonize the intestinal walls, which leads to the normalization of the balance of microorganisms.

The drug also has another effect on tissues:

• Improves digestion in children from birth, especially in the case of early introduction of complementary foods and the use of adapted milk formulas.
• Reduces the likelihood of developing indigestion when introducing unusual foods into the child's diet for the first time.
• Improves the recovery process of the intestinal mucosa. Sometimes the child has negative bowel symptoms, even if the nutritional rules are followed.
• Reduces the number of negative manifestations during antibiotic therapy.
• Helps to normalize bowel function, reduces the likelihood of stool disorder, constipation, and other complications.
• Stimulates the absorption of nutrients from food, normalizes the balance of vitamins and minerals.
• Reduces gas formation, eliminates flatulence and bloating. Such manifestations are often observed in children from the first months of life.

The medicine will quickly spread through the digestive tract after ingestion. Its components do not penetrate the systemic circulation, which significantly reduces the risk of developing severe complications from other systems.

The medication acts locally, that is, in the intestines. After providing a therapeutic effect, the products of its decay and excipients are evacuated with feces. Indigestion leads to a slight slowdown in the excretion of ingredients, which does not affect the therapeutic effect. The accumulation of components in the tissues does not occur, which is considered an advantage of the drug over many drugs.

Indications for use

Bifiform Baby is used in the treatment of patients from birth. Usually, for newborns, the medicine is considered one of the safest.

It is assigned if there are indications:

• Diagnosis of dysbiosis at different stages of development.
• Allergic reactions that are aggravated by intestinal disorders.
• Flatulence and bloating with new foods. If a baby is breastfed, these symptoms can also appear if a woman is abusing any gas-enhancing foods.
• Pain in the abdomen after eating any food. If there is a recurrence of the symptom with a specific meal, the drug can be prescribed in long courses.
• Violation of the intestinal microflora after undergoing antibiotic therapy. Many groups of antibacterial drugs lead to the death of beneficial bacteria, as well as the multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms, therefore, the drug is included in the course of the main treatment.
• Stool disorder of various origins. Usually, the pediatrician pre-identifies the cause of the pathology, but drugs based on beneficial bacteria in most cases are included in the course of therapy to increase its effectiveness.
• The presence of concomitant deviations in the child from other parts of the digestive tract. In newborns, such complications are not observed so often, but it is possible to use the drug as part of a complex treatment.

The drug can be used in short and long courses, depending on the severity of the manifestations and the presence of concomitant disorders.

Contraindications

The drug is not always allowed to be used in the therapy of patients from birth, despite its relative safety and lack of cumulative effect. The medication is not prescribed when diagnosing the intolerance of its components or a tendency to such manifestations in the anamnesis.

If the child was previously prescribed drugs based on similar ingredients, but he developed complications, you must first make sure that there are no reactions to a particular drug.

Relative contraindications for therapy include congenital liver pathologies, defects in the development of the digestive system. In each case, the doctor decides on the prescription of the medicine after a preliminary examination of the child.

Instructions for use, dosage for newborns

Bifiform Baby for newborns is used according to a scheme that depends on the purpose of the appointment and the characteristics of the child's body. The standard treatment regimen involves taking 0.5 g of the drug at a time. Reception is repeated once a day, and the standard course duration does not exceed 10 days.

Before you start taking it, you need to prepare a suspension. To do this, the cover is turned clockwise until the powder enters the oily liquid. After mixing the powder and liquid, shake the bottle thoroughly to dissolve the dry component. Only after that it is necessary, using a special pipette, to separate the required amount of the medicine, give it to the child in pure form or mix it with any drink.

It is recommended to take the medication with or immediately after eating. This increases efficiency and reduces the likelihood of developing stomach complications.

With dysbiosis

In the case of diagnosing dysbiosis, the drug is usually taken according to the standard scheme, that is, 0.5 g per day with meals. Usually, the duration of therapy is 10 days, but with advanced dysbiosis, it can be extended up to 2 weeks.

If there is no effect within 2 weeks, according to individual indications, it can be extended up to 3 weeks.

For disorders of bowel function

If a child is diagnosed with loose stools against the background of a violation of the intestinal microflora, the drug helps to improve the condition and prevents the development of concomitant deviations in the form of dehydration.

The standard scheme is used in the absence of concomitant symptoms, that is, the agent is used for 10 days in a row, using it in an amount of 0.5 g per day with meals. The time of day does not matter, but experts recommend taking the medicine in the morning. Changing the duration of the course is possible if there is no effect. In most cases, 2 weeks is enough to eliminate all symptoms.

With lactase deficiency, allergies

In the case of diagnosing lactase deficiency and allergies, the use of the drug is carried out for 2-3 weeks, depending on the severity of the symptoms. The daily dosage does not change, that is, it is 0.5 g. If other medicines are used in combination with the medicine, it is possible to change the duration of treatment according to individual indications.

When taking antibiotics

Bifiform Baby for newborns is often used in combination with antibiotics to prevent complications and severe bowel symptoms. The treatment regimen for detecting dysbiosis after antibiotic therapy is standard, as in the case of prescribing a drug in order to prevent such complications.

Side effects

The drug rarely provokes negative reactions in children of different ages, due to its safety and lack of cumulative effect. Negative symptoms develop mainly when diagnosing allergies to the components of the composition. Sometimes they affect not only the outer tissues.

Damage area	Frequent negative reactions
Digestive tract	Gastrointestinal disorders can occur with prolonged use. The child may have repeated vomiting and loose stools. Sometimes persistent constipation develops, which aggravates the child's bowel symptoms. Symptoms disappear after refusal of therapy, but may require the appointment of drugs, depending on the manifestations.
Skin	On the part of the skin, disorders appear in the form of an allergic reaction. A rash, peeling and irritation appear on the child's body. It scratches the affected area, which worsens the symptoms and increases the risk of infection of the affected area.
Mucous membranes	Swelling of the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth when diagnosing an allergy to the drug is often observed. Symptoms may be accompanied by lacrimation, allergic rhinitis. The child refuses food, becomes restless.

Negative symptoms are considered a reason for refusing therapy and referring to a specialist. They can disappear on their own, but sometimes medications are required to normalize the condition.

Overdose

The lack of a cumulative effect and the local action of the drug in the patient's intestines minimizes the risk of overdose, even when used in high doses. Specialists have not recorded such cases, but they cannot exclude them.

It is assumed that with prolonged use of high doses of the drug, it is possible to aggravate all negative symptoms from the digestive tract. Allergy in this case manifests itself in an acute form, it can turn into Quincke's edema or acute urticaria.

If symptoms of an overdose appear, you should immediately abandon therapy. The child may require complex hospital treatment, which is prescribed after the examination. It is strongly discouraged to ignore the manifestations of an overdose, as well as to use any means without a doctor's prescription.

special instructions

Bifiform Baby for newborns is considered one of the most effective medicines, since it has a safe composition and can be used in long courses if necessary.

If the child has congenital pathologies of the digestive tract, it is recommended to first visit a specialist who will determine the appropriateness of prescribing a specific medication.

Drug interactions

The drug does not affect the action of other systemic medicines, therefore it can be used as part of different therapy regimens. It is not recommended only to use the medication in combination with products containing the same active ingredients. If it is necessary to prescribe any medications, it is necessary to first examine the child to exclude the occurrence of negative reactions.

Analogs

The drug has analogues that can be prescribed if it is impossible to use the original.

The most effective substitutes:

• Linex can be prescribed to newborns, despite the fact that the medication is available in the form of capsules. The product contains enterobacteria, bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, which makes it possible to use it for dysbiosis and some other intestinal disorders. Before taking the newborn, the capsule is opened, and the contents are dissolved in a small amount of water. The dosage and duration of therapy is determined individually.
• Bifidumbacterin in liquid form is indicated for administration to newborns for the treatment of dysbiosis, stool disorders and some other disorders. The drug is considered quite effective, rarely provokes complications and can be used in combination with other medications.

Substitutes for newborns are selected individually, depending on the severity of manifestations and the presence of concomitant deviations. It is strictly forbidden to choose an analogue on your own.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

The storage period for the product does not exceed 2 years. In this case, it is important to exclude access to moisture and direct sunlight.

Dispensing of medication from pharmacies is free. After the expiration date, the use of the medicine is not allowed.

Price

The cost of the drug ranges from 400-550 rubles.

Bifiform Baby is considered one of the most common remedies for newborns, since it has a beneficial effect on the intestines and prevents the progression of complications. The use of the drug after a preliminary examination can reduce the likelihood of complications.

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