If a child needs to restore the intestinal microflora and normalize the intestinal function, he is prescribed a remedy from the probiotic group. One of the popular representatives of this group of drugs is Bifiform. It is actively used in the treatment of children and for intestinal problems in adults.
The drug is well tolerated, safe for health and has a quick effect, and can also be used immediately after birth.
Bifiform refers to drugs that can affect the balance of intestinal microflora - probiotics. As part of this medicine, depending on its form, there are:
- Bifidobacteria.
- Enterococci.
- Lactobacillus.
- Thermophilic streptococci.
These are bacteria that are absolutely safe for humans, which, after entering the intestines, participate in the formation of the intestinal bacterial flora, which helps in its restoration.
The bacteria contained in Bifiform enter the intestinal walls, form colonies there and begin to produce acids that can inhibit the growth of pathogenic microbes.
In addition, they:
- Improves the absorption of vitamins from food and are involved in the synthesis of certain vitamins.
- Help in the breakdown of carbohydrates and proteins as well as fats in food, improving digestion processes.
- Eliminate unpleasant symptoms such as diarrhea, discomfort, bloating, flatulence, rumbling in the stomach.
- Strengthens general immunity child.
Composition and action
A more detailed composition of each form of the drug is presented below:
Indications
Bifiform in childhood is prescribed for:
- Microflora disorders caused by antibiotic therapy.
- Acute intestinal infection.
- Diarrhea in acute gastroenteritis.
- Rotavirus infection.
- Traveler's diarrhea.
- Lactase deficiency.
- Chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Hypovitaminosis.
- Treatment of peptic ulcer disease (in the fight against helicobacteria).
How to properly cook Bifiform baby - in the video.
Side effects and contraindications
There are no cases of side effects from taking Bifiform at the moment. The main contraindication to the appointment of such a drug is its individual intolerance. It is manifested by diarrhea, redness on the skin, hives and other symptoms.
Release form and price
Produced by Ferrosan from Denmark, Bifiform is available in five different forms, making it possible to choose the safest and most comfortable option for each child.
Dosage
Depending on the form of the medicine, it is prescribed as follows:
Instructions for use
The reception of Bifiform is not affected by the time of meals. The medicine is given like this:
- To make a suspension from the drug Bifiform Baby, you should turn the cap of the bottle clockwise, and when the powder from it gets into the solution, shake the bottle thoroughly until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. Using the pipette provided, measure out one dose corresponding to one graduation. Let the child swallow the drops, then offer to drink them with water. Before the next use, the medicine bottle must be shaken.
- From a sachet bag Bifiform Kid a solution should be prepared that the child takes orally. To do this, the powder from the sachet is mixed with food or water.
- If take Bifiform Kid in the form of a chewable tablet, it is given to the child to chew, after which the baby drinks it with water.
- Required number of capsules Bifiform swallow whole with water.
- If you want to accept Bifiform Complex, then the required number of tablets is swallowed whole, and then washed down with water.
Store the medicine away from children in a place where the temperature will not exceed + 15 ° C. For the opened bottle of Bifiform Baby, a lower temperature is needed (below + 8 ° C), therefore this form of probiotic is stored in the refrigerator.
Analogs
If for some reason it is not possible to give the baby Bifiform, it can be replaced with other drugs related to probiotics. The child can be given:
- Normabact
- Linex
- Bifinorm
- Normase
- Bifilong
- Acylact
Which is better: Bifiform or Linex?
Both of these formulations are effective probiotics available in powder and capsule form. As in Bifiform, Linex contains bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, as well as enterococci.
Both drugs can be used from the neonatal period, therefore, it is necessary to decide which of these drugs is more suitable for the child in each particular case, together with the pediatrician.
We only note that for newly born and nursing babies, Bifiform is more preferable, since the oil solution is very easily mixed with liquid food. In addition, beneficial bacteria in such a solution remain viable longer.
Reviews
Parents who gave this drug to babies about Bifiform respond mostly positively. They note that the drug is well tolerated by children, and they also call the drug highly effective. Those who gave Bifiform for acute diarrhea, provoked by eating disorders, noted the restoration of digestive function in 2-3 days. Parents of newborns call Bifiform Baby an effective remedy in a convenient package. The prices for this probiotic are considered acceptable by most parents.
What probiotics, prebiotics are and why they are needed, see the video of the Union of Pediatricians of Russia.
