Ecofuril suspension for children. Instructions for use, price, reviews

Ecofuril - antimicrobial suspension, used mainly for children with lesions of the digestive tract of inflammatory origin. The drug has pronounced properties, helps to quickly eliminate the manifestations of the disease, reduces the likelihood of complications from other organs. The medicine is used only according to indications and after examination.

Indications for use

The drug belongs to antimicrobial drugs, it is used mainly for intestinal damage by various types of microorganisms.

The main indications for prescribing a medicine:

• Diarrhea of ​​unspecified origin when antidiarrheal medications do not help patients.
• Upset stool against the background of damage to different parts of the intestine by microorganisms. The tool helps to eliminate microbes, prevents their multiplication in the intestinal lumen.
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• Intoxication of the body as a result of food poisoning, drinks, medicines. Often, children are worried about stool disorder that occurs against the background of the spread of toxins in the body, but the medication helps to quickly stop the symptoms.

The tool can be used in combination with other medicines to achieve a more pronounced effect if the patient has certain indications.

Chemical composition

Ekofuril is a suspension for children, which contains the substance nifuroxazide, which has pronounced antimicrobial properties. Due to this ingredient, a therapeutic effect is carried out.

The composition of the medicinal product includes several excipients:

• Povidone.
• Lactulose.
• Xanthan gum.
• Banana flavor.
• Anhydrous citric acid.
• Purified water.

These substances do not have therapeutic properties, but provide the drug's consistency, aroma and taste. The amount of the main substance per 5 ml of the drug is 200 mg, that is, 1 ml contains 40 mg of nifuroxazide.

Release form

The medication can be purchased in the form of a suspension, which is taken orally as directed by a doctor. It has a thick consistency, bright yellow color and fruity aroma, which makes it easy for children to use.

The suspension is placed in dark glass vials, the volume of which is 90 ml. The bottle is accompanied not only with a description, but also with a special measuring spoon that allows you to separate the required dosage for each patient. The cost of the drug ranges from 300-340 rubles. In different regions, the cost may vary.

Pharmacodynamics

Ecofuril is a suspension for children with antimicrobial properties and allows you to eliminate the symptoms of diseases of the digestive tract of microbial origin. The main ingredient of the product is nitrofuran derivatives. It is active against Salmonella, Clostridium, Shigella.

The ability of the main substance to destroy staphylococci is noted. Many groups of microbes are resistant to the action of nifuroxazide, therefore, before prescribing it, it is important to clarify the origin of the pathological condition, the severity of its symptoms. The drug, after penetrating the digestive tract, destroys the membrane of the microbial cell, which leads to its rapid death.

As a result, the intestines are cleansed of microbes and their waste products, the general condition of the patient improves. The drug does not violate the intestinal microflora, since it does not have a negative effect on beneficial microorganisms that support the microflora. The suspension not only destroys bacteria, but also reduces the likelihood of developing superinfection with the rapid progression of the disease.

Pharmacokinetics

The remedy acts rather quickly after oral administration of a single dose. Absorption of the drug into the blood occurs in a minimal amount. If the suspension is taken in the minimum dosage, the absorption of the ingredient does not occur.

The action of nifuroxazide is carried out only in the intestinal lumen. After the destruction of microbes, the decay products of the active substance are excreted with feces. Violation of the functioning of the intestine can lead to a deterioration in the evacuation of components from the body.

The drug does not penetrate various barriers and does not enter biological fluids. The therapeutic effect is noticeable after 1-2 days, but to obtain a more pronounced effect, a full course is required. The accumulation of nifuroxazide in the body does not occur, which reduces the risk of overdose, but does not exclude it.

Application for children under 18 years of age

Ecofuril is a suspension for children, which is prescribed only for oral use after receiving the results of a diagnostic examination. The dose for the patient is determined depending on the age. It is important to follow all the doctor's recommendations to get the result of therapy.

Patient's age	Patient dose and duration of treatment
Children from 1 to 6 months	The dosage of the drug for such patients per 1 dose is 2.5 ml. They consume it 2 times a day with approximately equal time intervals. The duration of the course in the acute course of the violation is 3 days, but in the chronic form diseases, it is possible to use it for a longer period of time for 7 days, despite the absence of acute manifestations
Patients from 6 months to 3 years	Such patients also take 2.5 ml at a time, but the admission is repeated 3 times a day with approximately equal time intervals. The duration of treatment for poisoning is 3 days, for intestinal infections it is extended to 5 days. Longer treatment is usually not required
Patients from 3 to 6 years old	For preschool children, doctors prescribe 5 ml of suspension for 1 dose. During the day, the medicine is taken at equal time intervals 2 times. If the symptoms of the disorder appear in an acute form, it is enough for the child to take the suspension for 3 days in a row. Only with a severe course of pathology, treatment is required for 7 days to obtain the most pronounced result
Children from 6 to 18 years old	The medication at this age is consumed 5 ml at a time, but it can be taken up to 4 times per day, depending on the severity of the manifestations. With a subacute course of the disease, it is enough to use the medicine 3 times a day. If the condition is severe, the suspension is used 4 times a day at regular intervals. As in the case of treatment of other patients, the maximum duration of treatment does not exceed 7 days, but in most cases 3-5 days are enough for recovery

The maximum duration of a therapeutic course is 7 days. Longer courses are not prescribed, even in the absence of the desired therapeutic effect.

Contraindications

Ekofuril can not always be used to treat children, as it has contraindications.

The suspension is not prescribed if the following obstacles to therapy are present:

• Intolerance to the components of the composition and a tendency to such reactions in the patient's history.
• Intestinal obstruction that develops as a result of inflammation or surgery.
• Gastrointestinal bleeding resulting from perforation of the wall of the digestive tract.
• Exacerbation of gastritis with increased acidity of gastric juice. The drug is allowed to be used after relief of acute manifestations.
• Prematurity. The remedy is not prescribed for premature babies, as well as newborns up to 1 month. Use can provoke a deterioration in the child's condition and the development of complications.
• Congenital or acquired pathologies of the kidneys and liver. The condition is often accompanied by a violation of the functioning of organs, and the use of a suspension aggravates the condition.
• Frequent vomiting against the background of exacerbation of any diseases of the internal organs. The assimilation of the drug in this case is impaired, which reduces the effectiveness of the treatment.
• Traumatic brain injury in the child's anamnesis. Sometimes the use of a medication leads to the appearance of complications from the side of the brain.
• Acute viral liver diseases.
• Renal failure

For children under 1 year old, the drug is used with extreme caution, since the risks of complications increase significantly. Some children have individual contraindications that are not listed in the official description.

Overdose

The drug usually does not lead to the development of an overdose, since it does not accumulate in tissues and blood. Despite this, taking a large amount of suspension at a time can provoke such complications.

Overdose manifests itself in the form of weakness and fatigue, severe headache and repeated vomiting during the day. The condition is aggravated by the addition of pain in the abdomen, flatulence and bloating. The medicine can provoke persistent constipation, which worsens the condition of the child.

In case of an overdose, an acute allergic reaction almost always develops, manifested in the form of urticaria or Quincke's edema. In the first case, multiple rashes, irritation and severe itching appear on the body. In the second case, there is swelling of the mucous membranes of the throat, which can provoke suffocation. Overdose increases the likelihood of death due to severe swelling of the throat tissue.

If such symptoms appear, you should immediately consult a doctor who will prescribe special treatment depending on the manifestations. The therapy regimen is always individual, since negative reactions differ, as well as their severity. At the first stage, the child can wash the stomach, after which enterosorbents and drugs are prescribed to eliminate signs of intoxication. In severe cases, children are treated in a hospital setting.

Side effects

Violation of the instructions will certainly lead to complications from the internal organs. Compliance with all recommendations cannot guarantee the absence of negative reactions.

Common complications:

• Pain in the stomach and lack of appetite, indigestion and increased acidity of gastric juice. Often, patients have impaired liver function, which affects not only the child's condition, but also the indicators in laboratory blood tests. Persistent constipation can lead to severe pain in the bowel region.
• From the side of the nervous system, complications manifest themselves in the form of headaches and dizziness, decreased performance and sleep disturbances. Long-term preservation of manifestations leads to their aggravation and the appearance of additional complications.
• Disorders from the urinary system are manifested in the form of increased urination, pain in the kidney area, increased daily urine output.
• Allergy to a medication can manifest itself in a subacute form if the child does not have symptoms of an overdose. There is swelling of the mucous membranes of the eyes, nasal passages, oral cavity. These symptoms make it difficult to eat, nasal breathing. Children may experience watery eyes, itchy eyes, redness.

The appearance of negative reactions is not always considered a reason for discontinuation of treatment. Sometimes doctors will adjust the dose but will not stop the drug. The decision is made only by the pediatrician, parents on their own cannot reduce or increase the one-time rate.

Special recommendations

Ekofuril is a suspension for children, which is allowed to be consumed separately from food or immediately after taking it. This does not affect the therapeutic effect, does not weaken it, does not lead to an increase in the level of the substance in the blood.

If the medication is taken to eliminate diarrhea, it is considered a prerequisite for treatment to take a large amount of fluid to restore water balance. Dehydration is especially common in patients under 6 years of age. It manifests itself in an acute form, is difficult and is often accompanied by convulsive seizures.

The severe course of pathology in children under 3 years of age requires the patient to be placed only in a hospital. He needs constant monitoring by a pediatrician with an assessment of the general condition by laboratory blood tests.

The bacterial form of diarrhea with the development of systemic disorders requires an immediate visit to the doctor. Often Ekofuril does not help to eliminate the symptoms, but during the period of its use, it is aggravated.

Drug interactions

Since the drug is absorbed into the blood in a minimal amount, it does not affect the effect of systemic medicines. It is allowed to use the suspension in combination with other medicines, if necessary.

If the child takes any means on an ongoing basis, it is required to inform the doctor about it.

Storage conditions and periods

It is allowed to store the medicine for 2 years. The date of its production is indicated on the packaging. During storage, it is important to limit access to the bottle to direct sunlight.

After opening the bottle, it is allowed to store it for no longer than 7 days. If the suspension was not used during this period, the residues must be disposed of. Taking this medication is prohibited.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Dispensing of medication in different pharmacy points is free.

Analogs

If it is impossible to prescribe the original medicine, doctors select analogues with similar properties. Many of them contain the same ingredient.

Stopdiar

One of the most popular analogs based on nifuroxazide. The medication is available in the form of oral capsules and suspension. The second option is most often prescribed to children when diarrhea of ​​bacterial origin occurs.

The tool is considered effective and relatively safe for children of all ages. It is prescribed to patients older than 2 months, while the original can be used after the child reaches the age of 1 month. You can buy a medication in the form of a suspension for about 400-450 rubles.

Nifuroxazide

An effective substitute based on the active ingredient of the same name, which has pronounced therapeutic properties. For adults, the drug is available as an oral tablet. Children are prescribed a suspension, which also has a yellow color and a fruity aroma.

The action of the remedy is noted a few days after the start of application. The maximum duration of treatment does not exceed 7 days. The cost of the medicine ranges from 90-130 rubles.

Ersefuril

Medicine in the form of capsules for oral administration, which is allowed to be used in the therapy of adults and children over 6 years old. The composition contains nifuroxazide, which makes the drug effective in combating digestive disorders of bacterial origin.

Capsules are taken in short courses, they can be purchased for about 500 rubles.

Ecofuril is an antimicrobial suspension for oral use, which is actively used for children with damage to different parts of the intestine by microorganisms sensitive to the active substance composition. The drug acts quickly, helps prevent the development of complications from other internal organs.

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