Enterol capsules for children. Instructions for use

Enterol is a French drug, which is used to normalize the intestinal microflora. Additionally, the agent destroys microbes and helps to eliminate diarrhea. The tool is produced in the form of powder and capsules, while both forms of release are allowed to be used to treat children.

Release form

Enterol in the form of capsules has a white glossy shell, inside which contains a pale brown powder with a characteristic yeast aroma. The drug is placed in jars made of transparent plastic and equipped with a protective film and a lid. The jar can contain 10, 20, 30, as well as 50 capsules. The jar is sold in a cardboard box with instructions.

In addition, the capsules can be placed in blisters in the amount of 5 or 6 pieces. The carton can contain 2,4, 6 blisters containing 5 capsules and 5 blisters containing 6 capsules. Additionally, there is an instruction manual in the package with blisters.

Chemical composition

Enterol - capsules for children, which have a therapeutic effect due to the composition:

List of components	Component characteristics
Main element
Freeze-dried Saccharomyces boulardii	The component is a live yeast that restores the normal microflora in the intestine, eliminates diarrhea, has antiparasitic and antifungal properties. They are resistant to the harmful effects of antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs. In addition, the substance helps to normalize the activity of the digestive tract and strengthen the immune system.
Minor elements of the contents of the capsule
Lactose monohydrate	The component is a preservative that prevents caking or caking of the contents of the capsule, and is also a nutrient medium for the main component.
Magnesium stearate	The substance does not allow the contents of the capsule to cake, maintaining its flowability.
Capsule elements
Gelatin	The component gives the shell the desired shape and protects the contents of the capsule from the effects of gastric juice, additionally component normalizes metabolic processes and has a beneficial effect on organs digestive tract.
Titanium dioxide	The substance gives the casing the desired white color and prolongs the shelf life.

One capsule contains 250 g of the main element.

Pharmacological properties

Enterol capsules have the following pharmacological action: they contribute to the normalization of microflora in the intestine, have antimicrobial and antidiarrheal effect.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Enterol - capsules for children, which are a one-component drug that have the following effects on the body:

• restore normal microflora in the intestine;
• eliminate and prevent the further development of diarrhea;
• contribute to the death of pathogenic microflora and microbes in the intestine;
• increase the protective functions of the mucous membranes from the effects of harmful substances and pathogenic microflora in all organs of the gastrointestinal tract;
• normalizes nutrition and the condition of the mucous membranes in the intestines;
• activate the enzymatic activity of the intestine, due to the activation of the synthesis of enzymes;
• normalize the condition of the gastric mucosa with an ulcer;
• contribute to the restoration of the state of liver tissue;
• enhances the protective functions of the body by increasing the production of immunoglobulins;
• normalizes energy metabolism;
• activates the regeneration of cells of damaged tissues;
• restore metabolic processes;
• improve the absorption of nutrients in the intestines;
• contribute to the normalization of weight in obesity;
• normalize digestion by activating the production of enzymes in the digestive tract;
• normalize the water-salt balance in case of diarrhea;
• prevent the accumulation of gases in the intestines;
• help to reduce blood cholesterol, as a result, the activity of the cardiovascular system is normalized;
• due to the normalization of intestinal activity, the condition of the skin is restored (acne, increased dryness of the epidermis are eliminated);
• attract and remove toxins from the body.

The main component of the drug is resistant to antibiotics. After consumption, the active substance begins to spread throughout all organs of the gastrointestinal tract, restoring their activity. In this case, the main element does not penetrate into the circulatory and lymphatic systems. The medication is excreted from the body in about 2-5 days with feces.

Indications for use

Enterol capsules are prescribed for children to eliminate the following abnormalities in the body:

• violation of the state of microflora in the intestine;
• diarrhea triggered by a viral or bacterial infection;
• diarrhea caused by taking antibacterial drugs;
• diagnosing rotavirus infection;
• irritable bowel syndrome. The disease is manifested by pain and bloating, as well as disruption of the intestines;
• deterioration of the condition of the mucous organs of the digestive tract;
• violation of the absorption of nutrients in the intestine;
• decrease in the production of enzymes in the organs of the gastrointestinal tract;
• development of processes of inflammation and ulcers in the stomach and other organs of the gastrointestinal tract;
• violation of the condition and work of the liver;
• constant and severe fatigue;
• increased accumulation of gas in the intestines;
• obesity or anorexia caused by metabolic disorders;
• increased amount of cholesterol in the blood;
• change of region. Enterol helps to maintain the normal performance of the digestive tract;
• diagnosing a parasitic infection in the organs of the digestive tract;
• increased acne formation, poor skin condition caused by a malfunction of the intestines;
• poisoning. The drug accelerates the elimination of toxins from the body and restores the water-salt balance;
• frequent and profuse vomiting, provoked by poisoning or infection. Enterol prevents the development of dehydration;
• prematurity of the child, since in this group of children the formation of the organs of the digestive tract occurs later and "outside help" is required for the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
• a decrease in the protective functions of the body (manifested by frequent colds, weakness and exacerbation of chronic pathologies).

In addition, Enterol capsules are prescribed in combination therapy for HIV.

Contraindications

Enterol capsules have general contraindications for both adults and children:

• intolerance and allergy to the composition of the capsules;
• the child has a central venous catheter. The drug can cause a fungal infection to enter the bloodstream.

Enterol capsules are also not prescribed with a strong weakening of the immune system, since its use can cause the development of a fungal infection.

At what age can the drug be used?

Enterol capsules are officially approved for the treatment of children after they reach 3 years of age. But it is permissible to use the drug from 1 year. This requires opening the capsule and dissolving its contents with water, fruit puree, or feeding mixture.

Important. The drug is more often prescribed to children, since their digestive system is not fully formed and malfunctions often occur, and the digestive tract is more susceptible to infection.

Instructions for use, dosage

Enterol - capsules for children, which should be consumed approximately 1 hour before meals. In this case, the drug must be washed down with a moderate amount of liquid so that the drug quickly penetrates the digestive tract. It is advisable for children from 1 to 6 years old to unseal the capsule and dissolve its contents in liquid.

Important. When using the drug, to eliminate diarrhea, it is necessary to additionally use medications that prevent the development of dehydration. For example, Regidron.

Features of dosing of Enterol capsules, depending on the goal:

Purpose of taking capsules	Age	Single dose and frequency of administration	Duration of treatment (in days)
Violation of microflora in the intestine	1-3 years	1 capsule in the afternoon or 1 capsule in the morning and in the evening.	5
3-12 years old	1 capsule in the morning and evening.	5-7
Over 12 years old	1-2 capsules in the morning and in the evening.	5-10
Diarrhea due to infection	1-3 years	1 capsule before breakfast and dinner.	3-5
3-12 years old	1-2 capsules in the morning and in the evening.	5
Over 12 years old	2 capsules in the morning and evening.	5-7
Antibiotic-induced diarrhea	1-3 years	1 capsule in the afternoon and evening.	3
3-12 years old	1-2 capsules before breakfast and lunch	3-5
Over 12 years old	2 capsules before lunch and dinner.	3-7
Rotavirus infection	1-3 years	1 capsule before breakfast and dinner.	5
3-12 years old	1-2 capsules in the morning and in the evening.	5-7
Over 12 years old	2 capsules before lunch and dinner.	7
Irritable bowel syndrome	1-3 years	1 capsule before lunch.	3-5
3-12 years old	1 capsule before breakfast and before dinner.	5
Over 12 years old	1-2 capsules in the morning and in the evening.	5-7
Violation of the condition of the mucous organs of the gastrointestinal tract	1-3 years	1 capsule in the morning.	5-7
3-12 years old	1 capsule before breakfast and lunch	7
Over 12 years old	1-2 capsules before breakfast and before lunch.	7-10
Deterioration of intestinal absorption of nutrients	1-3 years	1 capsule before dinner.	5
3-12 years old	1 capsule before lunch and dinner	7
Over 12 years old	1-2 capsules before lunch and dinner	10
Violation of enzyme production	1-3 years	1 capsule before lunch	7
3-12 years old	1 capsule before lunch and dinner.	7-10
Over 12 years old	2 capsules before lunch	10
Violation of the condition and work of the liver	1-3 years	1 capsule in the morning and in the evening.	5-7
3-12 years old	1-2 capsules before breakfast and dinner	7-10
Over 12 years old	2 capsules in the morning and in the evening.	10
The presence of a parasitic infection	1-3 years	1 capsule before breakfast and dinner.	3
3-12 years old	1-2 capsules in the morning and in the evening.	5
Over 12 years old	2 capsules before breakfast and dinner.	7
Poisoning	1-3 years	1 capsule in the morning, afternoon and evening.	3-5
3-12 years old	1-2 capsules before breakfast, lunch and dinner.	5
Over 12 years old	2 capsules before breakfast, lunch and dinner.	5-7
Prematurity	1-3 years	1 capsule before lunch.	10
Boost immunity	1-3 years	1 capsule before lunch.	5
3-12 years old	1-2 capsules during the day.	7
Over 12 years old	2 capsules before lunch.	10
When traveling	1-3 years	1 capsule before lunch	3
3-12 years old	1-2 capsules during the day.	5
Over 12 years old	1 capsule in the morning and in the evening.	5-7
HIV therapy	1-3 years	1 capsule in the morning, afternoon and evening.	7
3-12 years old	1-2 capsules before breakfast, lunch and dinner.	7-10
Over 12 years old	2 capsules in the morning, afternoon and evening.	10

Attention. The table shows indicative data. A more accurate dose, frequency of administration and duration of therapy are set by the pediatrician.

Side effects

The use of Enterol capsules practically does not cause the development of a negative reaction (isolated cases of side effects have been recorded).

But manufacturers do not exclude the appearance of the following symptoms during the course of the course:

• pain in the stomach;
• an increase in the amount of gas in the intestines;
• accession or exacerbation of a fungal infection;
• moderate thirst;
• headache;
• a slight increase in body temperature;
• dyspnea;
• development of constipation.

It is also possible to develop an allergic reaction in the form of urticaria, tissue swelling or suffocation.

Overdose

Currently, data on drug overdose have not been recorded. But it is possible that in the case of taking more than 10 capsules. at a time, enhancing the listed side effects.

That is, the following symptoms may appear:

• severe abdominal pain;
• severe diarrhea;
• an increase in the volume of the abdomen as a result of the accumulation of gas;
• severe dryness in the mouth;
• a sharp increase in body temperature;
• Strong headache;
• development of suffocation.

Also, in the presence of allergies, anaphylactic shock may develop.

special instructions

Enterol - capsules for children, which are considered safe, but to achieve maximum therapeutic effect, when taking the course, you must observe the following subtleties:

• if, when using the drug to eliminate diarrhea, it persists on the third day, and also, if mucus or blood appears in the feces, then it is necessary to change the course of therapy. You may also need to replace Enterol or use a combination treatment;
• it is prohibited to use Enterol for children from a year to 3 years without a specialist appointment;
• capsules should be continued for another 3 days, after stool normalization, in order to consolidate the result;
• when eliminating diarrhea, Enterol should be used in conjunction with medications to normalize the water-salt balance, to accelerate the recovery process. At the same time, if the child has profuse vomiting in addition to diarrhea, then the remedies for dehydration are administered in the form of a dropper;
• when using capsules for the treatment of children under 3 years old, a suspension should be prepared from the contents of the drug before taking it, since it is not stored for a long time in finished form;
• powder from capsules should be diluted with warm liquid (about 30-36 degrees), since cold and hot environments are detrimental to the active element.

In addition, it is strictly forbidden to use capsules with a strong weakening of the immune system and the presence venous catheter, since there is a high probability that the patient will develop fungal infection.

Drug interactions

Before prescribing Enterol capsules, a specialist should warn with which drugs the agent should not be combined.

These include:

• antifungal medicines. Medicines reduce each other's effectiveness;
• preparations containing ethanol reduce the therapeutic properties of Enterol capsules, since they have a detrimental effect on the main element of the drug.

Important. Enterol capsules can be used simultaneously with antibiotics, since this group of drugs does not have a detrimental effect on the active element.

Analogs

If the drug did not fit due to contraindications or is not available for sale, then you can replace it with the following drugs:

List of analogues and price	Active element	Brief instruction
Colibacterin. Lyophilisate. RUB 250	The main element is live E. coli bacteria (E. coli strain M-17). The drug promotes the restoration of microflora in the intestine, as a result, the stool is restored, it also has an antihistamine and antibacterial effect.	The tool is approved for use from 6 months. In this case, the analogue is not used simultaneously with antibiotics and in the presence of pronounced disorders of the intestinal tissue. The dosage of the drug is made according to age. The list of side effects is similar to the original.
Bifidumbacterin. Produced in 7 dosage forms. RUB 300	The main component is live bifidobacteria. The medication restores the microflora in the intestine, has an antibacterial and immunomodulatory effect and helps to normalize metabolic processes.	A substitute can be assigned from birth. In addition, an allergic reaction is a contraindication and a side effect to its use. The dosage of the drug is made according to age and the selected dosage form.
Linex. Capsules. RUB 400	The active ingredient is live lyophilized lactic acid bacteria. The analog restores the microflora in the intestine and has an antibacterial effect.	The medication is approved for use from birth. The drug is contraindicated in case of allergy to the composition, it is also the only side effect. The dosage of the capsules is set individually.

In addition to the listed drugs, you can replace Enterol capsules with the following drugs:

• Biobactone. Powder. 1200 rubles;
• Bactisubtil. Capsules. 1000 rubles;
• Lactobacterin. It is produced in 4 dosage forms. 250 rubles;
• Hilak Forte. Drops. 700 rubles;
• Acipol. Capsules. RUB 400;
• Bifinorm. Capsules. 600 rubles;
• Subalin. Powder. 1850 RUB

Important. Replacement of Enterol capsules should only be done in conjunction with a doctor. The specialist selects an analogue taking into account the age and general condition of the patient.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

To purchase Enterol capsules, a prescription from a doctor is not required. You need to store the medication at home when the temperature is from 15 to 25 degrees. Lower and higher temperatures are harmful to the yeast Saccharomyces boulardii. If the listed conditions are met, the shelf life of the capsules is 3 years from the date of their production.

Important. Capsules must be placed in a remote place from the access of children.

Price

The price of Enterol varies from the place of purchase and the number of capsules in the package:

Number of capsules in a package	Minimum cost	Maximum cost
10	330 RUB	390 rbl.
20	RUB 540	RUB 620
30	720 RUB	820 RUB
50	RUB 840	RUB 980

Enterol capsules allow you to quickly eliminate diarrhea, including those of an infectious origin. In addition, a big advantage of the drug is the almost absence of contraindications, side effects and the possibility of using it for children from 1 year old.

Author: Kotlyachkova Svetlana

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