Enterofuril while breastfeeding. Is it possible, how to take

Enterofuril - antimicrobial medication. It is used mainly for the defeat of the intestines by various types of microbes, is considered effective and helps to quickly eliminate the manifestations of inflammatory pathologies. The tool can be used for breastfeeding, since during this period, pathologies of bacterial origin that are dangerous for the patient and the child can develop.

Release form

The drug is sold in the form of oral capsules with different dosages of the active ingredient. Capsules have a standard shape and size, packaged in blisters of 2 or 10 pieces, placed in small cardboard boxes.

The capsules are accompanied by a detailed description in the box. This dosage form is usually prescribed for adults. For children, the manufacturer offers a suspension with the same ingredient.

The capsules do not have a specific aroma or taste, they dissolve quickly in the digestive tract after oral administration.

Chemical composition

The drug contains nifuroxazide, which provides the main therapeutic effect on the body.

The composition of the capsules includes several components that are auxiliary:

• Starch.
• Magnesium stearate.
• Sucrose.
• Titanium dioxide.
• Dyes.
• Gelatin.

These substances have no therapeutic properties. The amount of the main substance per 1 capsule is 100 or 200 mg, which allows you to select an effective dose for each patient.

Pharmacological properties

Enterofuril is used during breastfeeding because of its pronounced antimicrobial properties. The main ingredient belongs to the group of nitrofuran derivatives, therefore it is considered quite effective.

The medicine destroys bacteria that cause damage to the digestive tract, which allows you to get rid of the symptoms and prevent their progression. In addition, the substance of the composition helps to prevent the reproduction of microbes after the disappearance of acute manifestations of the disease.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Since the main ingredient is a nitrofuran derivative, it helps to quickly destroy germs in the patient's digestive tract. The mechanism of action is based on the ability of nifuroxazide to destroy the cell membrane of a pathogenic bacterium and disrupt metabolic processes in the cell.

As a result, the death of microbes and a decrease in the likelihood of toxic poisoning of the body by the products of their vital activity occurs.

The activity of the component in relation to microorganisms is noted:

• Cytobacteria and enterobacteria.
• Staphylococci.
• Klebsiella.
• Salmonella and Shigella.

The drug also helps to restore intestinal eubiosis, which has a positive effect on its work, helps prevent the disorder that occurs after treatment. The drug begins to act almost immediately after entering the intestines.

Its minimal absorption of ingredients into the patient's blood is noted. That is, the ingredient acts directly in the intestinal lumen, which somewhat reduces the likelihood of developing systemic complications. The substance quickly spreads along the walls of different parts of the intestine, providing a therapeutic effect. With the development of severe infectious bowel disease, it prevents the development of superinfection.

The metabolites of the main substance are evacuated unchanged after the provision of a therapeutic effect. In this case, the lactation period does not affect the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic characteristics of the drug. Within 12-24 hours, the component is excreted with feces.

Disruption of the intestine can somewhat slow down the period of evacuation of the substance. This has no effect on the therapeutic effect.

Indications for use

Enterofuril is often used for breastfeeding and for the treatment of non-lactating patients, patients of different ages.

The main indications for prescribing a medication:

• Acute stool disorder, which is provoked by various types of pathogenic bacteria.
• An increase in body temperature against the background of diarrhea, the appearance of systemic reactions as a result of a disorder.
• Diarrhea when the body is poisoned with any food or drink. With such a violation, bacteria often develop in the intestines, therefore, the use of a drug is necessary to prevent the growth of microbes and the appearance of complications.
• Intoxication provoked by diseases of infectious origin.

The medicine is often used as part of the complex treatment of diseases of the digestive system, if they are complicated by bacterial infections.

Contraindications

The drug must not be used during the period of gestation, despite the minimal absorption into the systemic circulation. In studies, a teratogenic effect of the drug was not noted, but doctors recommend avoiding prescription during this period.

Other barriers to therapy include:

• Intolerance to the main or auxiliary component of the composition.
• Bowel obstruction in the acute stage.
• The period of rehabilitation after surgery on the abdominal organs.
• Disorders not associated with intestinal bacterial lesions. The drug can aggravate symptoms, so it is important to clarify the origin of the disorder before prescribing funds.
• Fructose intolerance.
• The patient's age up to 3 years is considered a contraindication for taking capsules.
• Acute viral liver damage.
• Hepatic failure in acute and subacute form. The medicine is prescribed in some cases and in short courses.
• Organic brain damage.
• Exacerbation of ulcerative and erosive pathologies of the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines with the patient's tendency to bleeding.
• A state of shock during exacerbation of diseases or as a result of injuries.

For patients, relative contraindications can be determined in which treatment with capsules is not recommended, but can be carried out in exceptional cases when it is impossible to appoint another medication.

Can the drug be used while breastfeeding?

Enterofuril during breastfeeding is allowed to be used in the case when the potential benefit from the use outweighs the possible harm. Specialists prescribe the drug in short courses and under supervision.

In each individual case, there may be strict indications for the patient, even during lactation, so a woman cannot use the medicine on her own.

How does the drug affect the composition of breast milk, on the baby?

Research by specialists confirms that the agent does not always enter the systemic circulation or in a minimal amount.

The main ingredient does not penetrate into breast milk and therefore does not affect its composition. The lack of penetration into breast milk also excludes the likelihood of influencing the child, his development. It is not worth stopping feeding during the period of therapy. The decision to cancel lactation is made by the doctor on an individual basis.

Instructions for use, dosage for HS

The drug is used exclusively for indications. During lactation, it is recommended to undergo short therapeutic courses in order to minimize the negative effect of the ingredients on the woman's body.

The capsules are taken orally at the prescribed dosage. The starting rate for a woman is 200 mg per dose. Depending on the symptomatology, repeat it 2 to 4 times a day with approximately equal time intervals. If the appointment is 4 times a day, the interval between capsules is 6 hours. It is important to observe it in order to avoid the development of severe complications.

The duration of the therapeutic course during lactation usually does not exceed 5 days. This period is sufficient to obtain a therapeutic result and prevent the progression of the disease. The maximum duration of treatment is 7 days. Even if symptoms persist, it is not prolonged.

Throughout the entire course of therapy, the patient monitors her condition, notes changes and talks about them to the doctor. Often, therapy is carried out in a hospital setting if the woman's condition is severe.

Side effects

Enterofuril while breastfeeding can provoke complications, as with the use of the drug by other groups of patients. Adverse reactions can affect not only the patient's intestines, despite the lack of systemic absorption.

Damage area	Adverse reactions during therapy
Nervous system	From the side of the nervous system, disorders usually occur against the background of local reactions. Manifest in the form of headache and dizziness, sleep disturbance and increased irritability. Symptoms may worsen as you continue to take the medication, but in most cases they disappear on their own after a few days.
Digestive tract	Disorders from the digestive tract occur even if all the doctor's recommendations are followed. Patients may report heartburn, indigestion, nausea, and diarrhea. Symptoms are aggravated by a history of chronic pathologies, usually requiring special treatment, depending on the severity.
urinary system	Some women talk about the development of complications from the urinary system in the form of increased urination, pain in the lower abdomen. With treatment, the likelihood of developing infectious pathologies of the urinary organs increases somewhat.
Skin	Allergy to the drug manifests itself in an acute form, accompanied by the rapid spread of a rash on the body, irritation and the appearance of severe itching. Patients may experience discomfort in the mouth and throat as a result of tissue swelling. Over the course of several days, the symptoms are aggravated, and medication is required to eliminate it.

Negative symptoms are considered a reason for refusing treatment, but the doctor makes a decision after a preliminary examination.

Overdose

The use of the medicine only in the prescribed dose and for a certain time helps to avoid the development of an overdose. Such cases have not been recorded by specialists today.

Despite this, the likelihood of such complications cannot be completely ruled out. Doctors note that with their development, it is necessary to draw up a treatment regimen individually, taking into account the characteristics of the course of an overdose.

It is strongly not recommended to use any medications on your own or ignore the manifestations of an overdose.

special instructions

Enterofuril during breastfeeding should not be used without preliminary examination. The doctor makes a diagnosis not only on the basis of examination, questioning, but also after receiving the results of laboratory tests.

In the absence of a pronounced effect within 3 days, you must visit a doctor who may prescribe another medication. Do not exceed the dose or duration of treatment, especially if there is no effect.

Drug interactions

Women during lactation are usually not prescribed several medications at the same time, which is associated with an increased risk of negative effects on the baby. But in the case of combined treatment, it is necessary to avoid prescribing drugs from the same group.

With caution, the capsules are used simultaneously with medications that inhibit the activity of the central nervous system. With the constant intake of any funds, it is worthwhile to first visit a doctor who will determine the appropriateness of treatment.

Analogs

The drug has many analogues with similar properties. Most of them contain the same active ingredient, some act at the expense of a different substance.

During lactation, substitutes can be used:

• Nifuroxazide is the most popular analogue with the active ingredient of the same name in the composition. The drug is available in several dosage forms, it can be used to treat patients during lactation, if the need arises. The drug is taken in short courses of 5-7 days, like the original remedy.
• Enterol has an effect due to the presence of bacteria that normalize the intestinal microflora and eliminate diarrhea. Its mechanism of action is somewhat different, so it can only be prescribed for mild forms of the disorder. During lactation, the medication can be used in short courses, it does not have a negative effect on the child and the mother's body.
• Stopdiar available as capsules and oral suspension. It contains nifuroxazide as the main substance, therefore it is allowed to use it during lactation. The medicine is considered more effective, despite the same ingredient in the composition. The dosage for therapy does not differ from that used when using Enterofuril. Like the original, the analogue does not have a negative effect on the body of the child and mother, provided it is used correctly.

Substitutes are selected individually after a preliminary examination. It is not recommended to use them on your own.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

Dispensing of medicines in pharmacies is free. When storing it, it is important to avoid direct sunlight.

The maximum storage time is 5 years. Do not take capsules after the expiration date. Before starting treatment, it is important to read the information on the package.

Price

The cost of the medicine depends on the amount in the package. The average price is 250-340 rubles.

Enterofuril is considered an effective antimicrobial agent for the treatment of intestinal pathologies of bacterial origin. The remedy can be prescribed for breastfeeding if the need arises. It quickly relieves the symptoms of pathology and helps prevent their progression.

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