Polysorb MP: detailed instructions for use. How to take Polysorb, principle of action and indications

The term “sorbents” in medicine, and not only, refers to substances of different physical states that are capable of absorbing foreign substances from the environment in a gaseous or liquid state. The process of sorption or absorption according to the mechanism of implementation is divided into two types:

adsorption is the absorption of substances through chemical interaction of the sorbent with them;
absorption is absorption that occurs due to the formation of a solution in a solid or liquid state between the sorbent and the absorbed substance.

In medicine, sorbents are most often used to remove toxic substances from the body that are formed during inflammatory processes, or get there as a result of poisoning of various origins. One of the popular sorbents in modern domestic medicine is the drug Polysorb, which is often also found under the name Polysorb MP (the abbreviation “MP” denotes its field of application - medical oral). The medicine, simple in composition and very effective, is widely used in the treatment of various pathologies.

Polysorb - description and composition

The basis of this sorbent is colloidal silicon dioxide - a crystalline, colorless substance with a high degree of strength and hardness. A distinctive characteristic of silicon dioxide is its resistance to acid attack, as well as its lack of reaction when interacting with water. The mechanism of action of Polysorb is referred to as adsorption.

Once in the gastrointestinal tract, the drug has an adsorbing effect on toxins of exogenous and endogenous origin, removing them from the body. In addition to toxic substances, Polysorb absorbs pathogenic microorganisms and toxins of bacterial origin, radioactive substances, allergens of various origins, toxic substances and breakdown products of heavy metals in the human body. The maximum absorption volume of the drug is 300 mg/g. At the same time, the characteristics of silicon dioxide do not allow it to dissolve under the influence of aggressive substances in the gastrointestinal tract, and it is excreted unchanged from the body.

Release form

Polyorb is available in powder form for preparing a suspension. One bottle of the drug, depending on the packaging, may contain 12 or 24 grams of powder.

Indications for use

The range of indications for the use of Polysorb is quite wide. It includes almost all diseases, the manifestation or consequence of which is intoxication. This remedy is most often used for:

intoxications of various origins with acute or chronic course;
allergies to medications and food;
viral hepatitis and other forms of jaundice;
acute intestinal infections;
purulent-septic pathologies;
acute poisoning, regardless of the type of toxic substance.

In addition, Polysorb is often used as a prophylactic for people who live in regions with unfavorable environmental conditions or work in hazardous industries.

Method of use

In most cases, this sorbent is prescribed according to a universal dosage table, which is based on the patient’s weight. Its use is relevant for the normal course of most diseases for which Polysorb is prescribed. The table for dosing the drug looks like this:

For convenience, the volume of the drug is measured with spoons. Approximately, one teaspoon of the dry substance Polysorb contains one gram of medicine, and a tablespoon contains three grams. Knowing this ratio, dosing this sorbent is quite simple. The term “approximately” in the dosage of Polysorb should not cause concern. The characteristics of silicon dioxide exclude the possibility of overdose with this medication.

An important factor in the use of this sorbent is the need to use it in dissolved form. The drug cannot be used dry.
In addition, the manufacturer of Polysorb provides fairly clear instructions for using the drug for various diseases. This recommendation does not exclude the need for exclusively medical prescription of the sorbent (self-medication is unacceptable), but at the same time it allows you to navigate the intricacies of its use. These instructions for use look like this:

Pathology	Dosage of the drug	Nuances of use	Number of appointments per day	Duration of therapy
Allergic reactions to foods		Taking the drug should be combined with a meal or immediately after it.	Three times a day.	Up to two weeks.
Allergic reactions of a chronic nature	The drug is dosed according to the table with the patient’s body weight.		Three times a day.	Up to two weeks.
Poisoning of various origins	With this diagnosis, Polysorb is prescribed for gastric lavage. To do this, 10-12 grams of powder are diluted in a liter of water and a classic rinse is done.	Washing in case of poisoning is mainly one-time. After this, the drug is used according to the table with the patient’s body weight.	Three times a day.	Up to five days.
Infectious lesions of the intestinal tract	The drug is dosed according to the table with the patient’s body weight.	During the first day after the start of treatment, Polysorb is taken every hour, starting from the second day - four times a day.	Four times a day.	Up to one week.
Viral hepatitis	The drug is dosed according to the table with the patient’s body weight.		Up to four times a day.	Up to ten days.
Chronic renal failure	The drug is dosed according to the table with the patient’s body weight.	Used as an element of complex therapy.	Up to four times a day.	Up to one month.
Toxicosis during pregnancy	The drug is dosed according to the table with the patient’s body weight.	Polysorb is taken before or after meals. The time gap between taking the suspension and food should be at least one hour.	Three times a day.	Up to two weeks.
Hangover syndrome	The drug is dosed according to the table with the patient’s body weight.	Immediately after manifestation, five doses of Polysorb are administered at intervals of one hour. In parallel with such therapy, it is necessary to maximize fluid intake.	Five times a day.	Up to two days.
Preventive therapy for hangover syndrome	The drug is dosed according to the table with the patient’s body weight.	The dose of Polysorb is used before drinking alcohol, after stopping it and the next morning.	Three times per course.	Two days.
Preventive therapy for people with harmful living or working conditions	The drug is dosed according to the table with the patient’s body weight.	Polysorb is taken before or after meals. The time gap between taking the suspension and food should be at least one hour.	Three times a day.	Up to two weeks.

Contraindications to the use of Polysorb and possible side effects

Polysorb is not prescribed for:

ulcers of the stomach and duodenum. This especially applies to the phases of exacerbation of these pathologies;
internal bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract;
intestinal atony;
individual intolerance to silicon dioxide.

As for the possible side effects, there are very few of them and the frequency of all of them falls into the “very rare” category. So the intake of this sorbent may be accompanied by:

allergic reactions,
constipation,
disturbances in the normal functioning of the stomach.

In addition, long-term use of the drug can affect the natural intensity of absorption of a number of vitamins and calcium, which is why, when using Polysorb, preventive therapy is often prescribed using multivitamins and preparations containing calcium.

Cost in pharmacies

Polysorb can be found in pharmacies at a price of 38 rubles per bottle with 12 grams of the drug.

Analogues

The following can be prescribed as Polysorb analogues:

A drug	Price	Description
Smecta	from 30 rub.	Adsorbent of natural origin. In addition, its effectiveness is based on stabilizing the mucous barrier, increasing the amount of mucus, and improving its gastroprotective properties.
Neosmectin	from 130 rub.	A drug with selective adsorbing activity. The discoid-crystalline structure of Neosmectin allows pathogenic microorganisms to be selectively adsorbed on its surface. The medicine also increases the volume of mucus and enhances the gastroprotective properties of the mucous barrier in the gastrointestinal tract.
Microcel	from 260 rub.	Enterosorbent with pronounced sorption and nonspecific detoxification effects. Binds toxins and pathogenic microorganisms on its surface and removes them enterally.
Enterodesis	from 200 rub.	A drug with a pronounced detoxification effect, which is achieved by binding toxins of various origins and removing them from the body through the intestines. It has a quick healing effect, which is observed within 20 minutes after administration.
Enterosorb	from 120 rub.	Classic enterosorbent. It has a quick effect and is highly effective in removing toxins.

Polysorb MP is an inorganic non-selective multifunctional enterosorbent
Drug: POLYSORB MP
Active substance of the drug: non appropriated
ATX encoding: A07BC
KFG: Enterosorbent
Registration number: P No. 001140/01-2002
Registration date: 05/04/08
Owner reg. credential: POLYSORB CJSC (Russia)

Polysorb MP release form, drug packaging and composition.

1 sachet
colloidal silicon dioxide
1 g

Single use sachets.

Powder for the preparation of a suspension for oral administration is light, white or white with a bluish tint, odorless; When shaken with water, it forms a suspension.
1 jar
colloidal silicon dioxide
12 g
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25 g
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35 g
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50 g

Plastic cans (1) - cardboard packs.

Powder for the preparation of a suspension for oral administration is light, white or white with a bluish tint, odorless; When shaken with water, it forms a suspension.
1 package
colloidal silicon dioxide
50 g

Double plastic bags.

The description of the drug is based on the officially approved instructions for use.

Pharmacological action of Polysorb MP

Polysorb MP is an inorganic non-selective multifunctional enterosorbent based on highly dispersed silica with particle sizes up to 0.09 mm and the chemical formula SiO2. Polysorb MP has sorption, detoxification, antioxidant and membrane-stabilizing properties.

The drug adsorbs from the intestinal contents and removes from the body exogenous and endogenous toxins of various origins, including pathogenic bacteria and bacterial toxins, antigens, food allergens, drugs and poisons, heavy metal salts, radionuclides, alcohol.

Polysorb MP also adsorbs some metabolic products of the body (including bilirubin, urea, cholesterol and lipid complexes).

Pharmacokinetics of the drug.

After taking the drug Polysorb MP orally, the active substance is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is quickly eliminated from the body unchanged.

Indications for use:

Acute and chronic intoxication in children and adults of various etiologies;

Acute intestinal infections (including food poisoning);

Diarrheal syndrome of non-infectious etiology;

Intestinal dysbiosis (as part of combination therapy);

Purulent-septic conditions;

Acute poisoning with potent and toxic substances (including drugs, ethanol, alkaloids, salts of heavy metals);

Food and drug allergies;

Hyperbilirubinemia (including with viral hepatitis);

Hyperazotemia (including in chronic renal failure);

Living in environmentally unfavorable regions and working in hazardous production conditions (for the purpose of prevention).

Dosage and method of administration of the drug.

For adults, Polysorb MP is prescribed in an average daily dose of 100-200 mg/kg body weight (6-12 g). Frequency of administration: 3-4 times/day. The maximum daily dose in adults is 330 mg/kg body weight (20 g).

The daily dose of Polysorb MP for children depends on body weight.
Patient's body weight (kg)
Recommended dose (mg/kg)
100
150
200
Daily dose (g)
10.0
1.0
1.5
2.0
15.0
1.5
2.25
3.0
20.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
25.0
2.5
3.75
5.0
30.0
3.0
4.5
6.0
40.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
50.0
5.0
7.5
10.0
60.0
6.0
9.0
12.0

1 teaspoon of Polysorb MP “with top” contains 1 g of the drug, 1 tbsp. topped spoon - 3 g.

The drug is taken orally only in the form of an aqueous suspension. To obtain a suspension, the required amount of Polysorb MP is thoroughly mixed in 1/4-1/2 cup of water.

The drug is taken 1 hour before meals or taking other medications. It is recommended to prepare a fresh suspension before each dose.

In case of food allergies, the drug should be taken immediately before or during meals.

The duration of treatment depends on the diagnosis and severity of the disease. The course of treatment for acute intoxication is 3-5 days; for allergic diseases and chronic intoxications - up to 10-14 days. After 2-3 weeks, the course of treatment can be repeated.

Features of the use of Polysorb MP for various diseases and conditions

In case of food poisoning and acute poisoning, it is recommended to start therapy with gastric lavage with a 0.5-1% suspension of Polysorb MP. In case of severe poisoning, gastric lavage is carried out through a tube every 4-6 hours on the first day, and the drug is also given orally. The average single dose in adults is 100-150 mg/kg of the patient’s body weight 2-3 times a day.

For acute intestinal infections, treatment with Polysorb MP is recommended to begin in the first hours or days of the disease as part of complex therapy. On the first day, the daily dose of the drug is taken over 5 hours with an interval of 1 hour between doses. On the second day, the frequency of taking the drug is 4 times a day. Duration of treatment is 3-5 days.

In the treatment of viral hepatitis, Polysorb MP is used as a detoxifying agent in an average daily dose during the first 7-10 days of illness.

In case of acute allergic reactions (drug or food), gastric lavage with a 0.5-1% suspension of Polysorb MP is recommended. Next, the drug is prescribed in usual doses until the onset of clinical effect.

For chronic food allergies, courses of treatment with Polysorb MP lasting 7-15 days are recommended. The drug is taken immediately before meals. Similar courses are prescribed for urticaria, Quincke's edema, eosinophilia, hay fever and other atopic diseases.

For chronic renal failure (hyperazotemia), courses of treatment with Polysorb MP are used at a dose of 150-200 mg/kg/day for 25-30 days with a break of 2-3 weeks.

For monitor bowel cleansing, a 0.1% suspension of Polysorb MP is used. The course requires 25-50 g of the drug, subject to 1-2 procedures with Polysorb MP.

Side effects of Polysorb MP:

Rarely: allergic reactions, constipation.

Contraindications to the drug:

Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum in the acute phase;

Gastrointestinal bleeding;

Intestinal atony;

Individual intolerance to the drug.

Use during pregnancy and lactation.

Prescribing Polysorb MP during pregnancy does not have a negative effect on the fetus. When using Polysorb MP during lactation, no adverse effects on the child have been established.

It is possible to use the drug Polysorb MP during pregnancy and lactation according to indications and in recommended doses.

Special instructions for use of Polysorb MP.

Long-term use of the drug Polysorb MP (more than 14 days) may impair the absorption of vitamins and calcium, and therefore prophylactic use of multivitamin preparations and preparations containing calcium is recommended.

Externally, Polysorb MP powder can be used to stop bleeding from small wounds, as well as in the complex treatment of purulent wounds, trophic ulcers and burns.

Drug overdose:

Currently, there is no data on an overdose of the drug Polysorb MP.

Interaction of Polysorb MP with other drugs.

When using the drug Polysorb MP simultaneously with other drugs, the therapeutic effect of the latter may be reduced.

Terms of sale in pharmacies.

The drug is approved for use as a means of OTC.

Terms of storage conditions for the drug Polysorb mp.

The drug should be stored in a dry place, protected from light, out of reach of children, at a temperature not exceeding 45°C. Shelf life – 5 years. Do not use after the expiration date stated on the package.

The shelf life of the aqueous suspension of the drug is no more than 48 hours.

After opening the package, the drug should be stored in a tightly closed container.

In the modern world, there are many ways to lose weight, starting with a traditional diet and ending with exotic methods such as tablets with worms. One of the popular methods of combating excess weight is the use of enterosorbents. Activated carbon or its analogue, polysorb, is usually chosen as a drug. Polysorb for weight loss is used everywhere, but not everyone can achieve the desired result. So, what should you know in order to competently get rid of fat deposits with the help of sorbent medications? What is a drug such as Polysorb, and how should it be taken?

Polysorb is a drug from the group of intestinal sorbents, the main pharmacological action of which is the binding and neutralization of toxic substances found in the intestines. The product is made on the basis of colloidal silicon dioxide, has a smooth structure and does not cause damage to the mucous membrane of internal organs. At the same time, the sorption capacity of the drug is slightly reduced relative to that of black activated carbon.

Externally, polysorb looks like a white or slightly bluish powder that is odorless. When immersed in water and stirred, it forms a suspension of cloudy consistency. In this form, the drug is taken orally.

Indications for use of the drug are:

intestinal infection;
food poisoning;
poisoning by chemicals by mouth;
drug poisoning (even with parenteral administration);
poisoning with salts of heavy metals;
increased content of some endotoxins associated with their release into the intestines.

When taken orally, the drug is not absorbed and leaves the intestine along with the feces, without undergoing changes in its chemical structure. In this case, neutralized toxic components are located on the surface of the sorbent, which reduces its effectiveness (some of the toxic substances are released before leaving the patient’s body).

Note: the list of indications for the use of Polysorb does not include the fight against excess weight. The drug has no effect on existing fat deposits and blood lipid levels. However, it can be used for weight loss with some success.

Composition and properties

The composition of the drug "Polysorb" does not include auxiliary chemical or organic compounds. The product consists exclusively of pure colloidal silicon dioxide. If the quality of the drug is low, there may be a minimum amount of technical impurities that do not affect the pharmacological effect of the drug.

Polysorb is a non-selective drug that can act on different types of toxins. However, its effectiveness against each of them will be lower than when using specific antidotes. The sorption capacity of silicon dioxide is 300 mg/gram. Polysorb is quite heavy. Therefore, taking the drug against the background of intestinal atony can lead to its accumulation in the intestinal cavity and the development of mechanical obstruction.

Indications for use

Indications for taking Polysorb orally include:

acute and chronic oral poisoning by chemical and biological toxins;
intestinal infections;
allergic reactions;
endotoxicosis in pancreatitis, gastritis, hepatitis and other therapeutic diseases;
prevention of poisoning among workers of chemical enterprises and residents of environmentally unfavorable settlements.

It is worth noting that the drug can also be used topically to treat purulent and long-healing wounds. In this case, the product is used in dry form, sprinkling it on the wound and covering it with an aseptic bandage. After a few hours, the bandage is removed and the wound is washed to remove sorbent particles.

Is it possible to lose weight while taking Polysorb?

As mentioned above, the instructions for use do not recommend using Polysorb for weight loss. However, despite the lack of effect on the fat layer, the product can still be used for this purpose. The fact is that obesity is often caused by disturbances in the absorption of food in the intestines. This disrupts the balance of nutrients, which leads to increased fat deposition. Polysorb has a cleansing effect on the intestines, which helps normalize the absorption of nutrients.

The second property of the sorbent, which allows it to be used as a means for weight loss, is its non-selectivity. In addition to directly neutralizing toxins, silicon dioxide deposits on its surface some of the nutrients obtained from food. Accordingly, the number of calories a person receives is slightly reduced, which leads to less formation of adipose tissue.

Methods of using the drug

How to take Polysorb for weight loss? The technique is somewhat different from that if the drug is used in the treatment of poisoning, but the general rules of administration remain the same. Thus, the drug is taken orally only in the form of an aqueous suspension. In this case, the required amount of medicine should be poured into ½ glass of water, stir thoroughly and drink before the polysorb particles settle to the bottom.

The total daily dose of powder for an adult is 6-12 grams. It should be divided into three doses. Each of the techniques is carried out shortly before meals (30-40 minutes) or immediately after it. The course of treatment is 1-2 weeks, after which an equal break should be taken. Long-term continuous use of polysorb can negatively affect intestinal function.

The feasibility of using the drug

Taking enterosorbents is advisable only as part of complex therapy for obesity. It includes:

a diet in compliance with the required proportions of proteins, fats and carbohydrates (selected individually for each patient);
sports, consisting mainly of dynamic aerobic exercise (running for 40-60 minutes daily, jumping, outdoor games, cycling);
a thorough examination of the body with subsequent correction of endocrine disorders and malfunctions of the digestive system.

Using Polysorb as a stand-alone fat-burning product will not bring the expected results.

Cleansing the body

In addition to losing weight, taking Polysorb helps cleanse the intestines and the entire body of poisons obtained in small doses from the environment (industrial emissions, car exhaust gases). The drug cleanses the gastrointestinal tract of toxic substances, and also removes toxins that accumulate in the intestines during the life of the body.

What diseases can be treated with polysorb?

Polysorb can treat all diseases that are included in the list of indications for its use (poisoning, allergies, intestinal infections). In addition, enterosorbents are part of the complex therapy of certain internal diseases that are accompanied by the development of endotoxicosis.

Note: the use of intestinal sorbents is justified even in cases where the toxic substance does not enter the body through the intestines. The fact is that most toxicants are partially released into the intestines from the bloodstream. If these substances are not removed while they are in the gastrointestinal tract, they will be absorbed back and increase intoxication.

Dosage

The daily dose of Polysorb for adults is 6-12 grams, which is equal to 2-4 heaped tablespoons. The course dose of the drug is 42 grams (14 spoons) with a course duration of 1 week and taking 6 grams of the medicine daily. If necessary, the dosage can be increased. However, if the product is used in combination with other weight loss measures, its amount should not be increased. This will not affect the final result.

Overdose and side effects

Overdose of enterosorbents, including polysorb, occurs extremely rarely, since the dose of the drug for this must be very large. Due to the lack of systemic effects, simultaneous administration of polysorb in doses many times higher than therapeutic doses usually causes mechanical intestinal obstruction. The powder accumulates in the intestinal lumen, blocking it and preventing feces from leaving the body.

Side effects

Polysorb has virtually no side effects. With prolonged uncontrolled use, constipation may develop. In addition, the drug in high doses can lead to impaired absorption of vitamins and other substances necessary for the body. Therefore, the course of treatment with enterosorbent must be accompanied by parenteral administration of multivitamin complexes.

Note: vitamins can also be taken enterally. However, this should occur in the intervals between uses of polysorb (an interval of at least 1 hour before and after taking the sorbent). Otherwise, vitamin complexes will be bound by silicon dioxide and will not enter the bloodstream.

Polysorb is a drug with good sorbing properties. However, it is not a means for weight loss and does not produce a fat-burning effect. Its use for the purpose of weight loss is possible only with an integrated approach to solving the problem. At the same time, the drug itself does not play a primary role in weight loss. Attempts to use polysorb as an independent fat-burning agent do not lead to success. When thinking about losing weight with the help of sorbents, you should not forget about this!

Composition of the medicinal product Polysorb MP

Polysorb is a highly purified (at least 99.9% of the main substance) and highly dispersed pyrogenic silica with the chemical gross formula SIO2.

Dosage form

powder, powder for oral suspension, powder for oral suspension 1g

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Sorbents

Pharmacological properties

Polysorb is a new generation sorbent, obtained on the basis of highly dispersed silicon, which has unique sorbing properties that ensure effective and rapid detoxification, both for external and internal use. 1 g of Polysorb structures 15-20 g of water, is capable of binding 300-800 mg of protein, 1x10 or more microbial bodies, protein complexes of bilirubin and bile acids, and normalizes cholesterol levels in the blood. Polysorb neutralizes heat-labile and heat-stable microbial toxins of protein nature. Adsorption rate (1-4 min.). Externally, it is a light white powder with a bluish tint, odorless and tasteless. Unlike drugs of a coal nature, Polysorb in therapeutic doses does not interfere with the absorption of vitamins and microelements and does not impair intestinal motility.

Sorbs microorganisms, endogenous and exogenous toxic substances of various natures (including metabolic products, food and other allergens, toxic compounds, etc.) from the gastrointestinal tract. When used in application, Polysorb has a hemostatic and wound-healing effect, and in the case of purulent-inflammatory processes, it prevents the progression of necrotic changes. Promotes the rejection of non-viable tissues, ensures active decontamination, detoxification of the lesion and the body as a whole. Reduces the adhesion of the dressing to the wound, increases the sensitivity of wound microflora to antibiotics, prevents the diffusion of toxins into the tissue, and reduces treatment time. Removes toxins, radionuclides, salts of heavy metals from the body, preventing their adverse effects on the body.

Due to the high purity and homogeneity of Polysorb, its high chemical resistance in the gastrointestinal tract, and the fact that it does not penetrate into the internal environment of the body, both externally and internally, Polysorb and preparations based on it non-toxic.

Indications for use of Polysorb MP

Acute intestinal infections (including toxic infections), food and drug allergies, endogenous and exogenous intoxications (including acute poisoning with potent and toxic substances). Contraindications Relative

Contraindications

Polysorb can be used both in monotherapy and in combination with other drugs. In the latter case, it does not absorb these drugs, but prolongs and enhances their effect. Polysorb does not have a damaging effect on the skin, gastrointestinal mucosa, internal organs, and does not disrupt the functions of the respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, endocrine and nervous systems. Long-term (up to 6 months) intragastric administration of Polysorb does not affect metabolic rates, hematological parameters, or immunological status. The drug does not have embryotoxic or teratogenic effects.

Interactions with drugs

Polysorb reduces the effect of other medications taken at the same time.

The child's body is in the process of formation and cannot always fight back bacteria, allergens and toxins. And at the same time, the child continuously learns about the world, managing to come into contact with a much larger number of harmful and toxic compounds than adults. This is why it is so often necessary to give Polysorb to children. The instructions for use even have a special section with detailed dosages for different ages.

You will learn:

When to give sorbent to a child?

The need to use sorbents is most often associated with food poisoning, and this is an absolutely correct approach. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea are direct indications for the use of Polysorb. However, it is worth considering that not only food can poison a child’s body: Most bacteria and viruses that cause colds are quite toxic. An adult feels their influence as a characteristic ache in the muscles and joints, and for children under one year old such poisoning can be fatal. Polysorb for children in such a situation is practically the only way to get rid of nausea and weakness.

Polysorb can be given to a child at a fever to reduce the negative effects of heat on the body. If we are talking about ARVI, sore throat, pyelonephritis, bronchitis and any infectious diseases, the sorbent will be necessary even after the acute phase - until complete recovery.

Allergic reactions, dermatitis and eczema are very painful for a child, and occur in many children. Polysorb for children in this situation becomes a real salvation: it binds allergens and toxins, facilitates the functioning of the liver, and most importantly, does not harm the baby’s health. Removing dangerous compounds from the body of an allergic person may take some time, and it is reasonable to give Polysorb in a course lasting 1 month or longer. This is especially true for seasonal reactions.

How to give Polysorb correctly?

Since Polysorb is non-toxic and does not contain auxiliary compounds, its overdose does not have too much effect on the child’s body. However, we should not forget that even the highest quality sorbent can capture and remove not only toxins, but also vitamins, beneficial compounds, and microelements. That is why instructions have been developed on how to take Polysorb, and in it you can find children’s and adult dosages, converted into grams, as well as into teaspoons and tablespoons for convenience.

The instructions also provide answers to the most common questions, for example, at what age and how many times a day to give the drug, how to dilute it, whether Polysorb can be given to children in milk or added to infant formula, whether it is worth forcing a child to take the medicine and how to do it correctly persuade the child to drink the unpleasant suspension.

The brevity of the instructions, unfortunately, limits the amount of information, but we can consider all the issues in more detail. So, at what age should the drug be given and what is the dosage for children?

Polysorb for children under one year old

Polysorb is well tolerated and is approved for use by pregnant women and during lactation. Moreover, due to the absence of dyes and flavors, it is the safest for the treatment of asthmatics, children with liver and kidney diseases. The porous structure of silicon dioxide allows the most gentle binding of gases and toxins, without leading to constipation and even stimulating peristalsis in some cases.

The dose of Polysorb for children is calculated based on weight and ranges from 0.5 to 1.5 teaspoons per day.

There is absolutely no need to give such a volume of the drug once; it is optimal to divide the dose into 3-4 parts and drink the diluted powder in the morning, at lunch, at 6-7 pm and immediately at night. If we are talking about allergies, then the duration of use will be 14 days, and a single dose will be equal to approximately ¼ teaspoon per third glass of water or juice.

In case of one-time poisoning, the child is given a solution of 2 tablespoons of the drug in a full glass of water to drink. This will stop vomiting in 1-4 minutes and quickly absorb toxins. The second, third and subsequent receptions must be calculated based on their body weight.

Children 1-3 years old and older

Weight up to 10 kg is usually found in babies under one year old. Accordingly, the amount of sorbent for this age is minimal. Children weighing from 11 to 20-22 kg will need a larger daily amount of sorbent; only the dose for poisoning remains unchanged, which is important to give immediately. Treatment for viral infections, allergies and chronic diseases will require about 2 heaped teaspoons per day. The drug should be diluted separately for each dose.

The problem for 2-3 year old children in this case is not the doses, but the whims. It is difficult to force a three-year-old to drink a rather strange suspension, and the child does not yet understand the word “should”.

Jelly, juices with pulp and tender soufflés washed down with plenty of water come to the rescue. Reviews show that every child has a favorite dish that can be “seasoned” with Polysorb. It is even possible to use broths - if you dilute the drug in a liquid puree soup, the sorbent will be more pleasant and easier to drink.

Older children, weighing from 21 to 30 kg, can be shown a trick with insoluble “sugar” and add Polysorb to the compote. The diet at this age is already very varied, and the possibility of exchange arises: drink a tasteless sorbent in exchange for your favorite fruit. The dosage at one time will be about 60 ml, that is, about a heaping teaspoon per half glass of water.

Senior preschoolers and junior schoolchildren weighing from 31 to 40 kg receive about 75-100 ml of Polysorb at one time. The permitted options with juices are gradually being replaced by a more correct one - with water. Teenagers up to 60 kg already receive a level tablespoon, and those who have crossed the 60 kg mark are calculated as a single dose as a heaped tablespoon. If Polysorb is prescribed for cleansing, as a concomitant drug during long-term therapy or for intestinal infections, the doses calculated by the pediatrician should be considered priority. The instructions describe the basic treatment plan and the most average dosages.

Polysorb against intoxication

The variety of indications for the use of Polysorb in children may raise doubts in a hyper-responsible mother, however, if we summarize all the reasons for taking the sorbent, it turns out that the drug solves one problem: it fights intoxication.

It makes sense that the symptoms caused by bacteria and viruses are very different from those of food poisoning, since the toxic compounds are completely different and have different effects on a child's well-being. However, despite these differences, they remain toxins and have a similar structure. Which, in turn, is perfectly absorbed into the grains of silicon dioxide.

The mechanism of operation of the sorbent is the same with both liquid and gaseous poisons that enter the digestive tract or arise there during the life of pathogenic microorganisms. Such versatility allows the drug, approved from birth, to be used for a wide variety of diseases.

Removing toxins and poisons allows the body to release strength to resist the disease, instead of expending energy to neutralize the poisoning. For a child, such savings are even more important than for an adult and allow them to overcome colds, allergies, rotaviruses and exacerbations of chronic diseases with minimal losses.