Bifidumbacterin liquid instructions for use for newborns. In what cases is "Bifidobacterin" used in newborns

In addition, there is a dietary supplement Bifidumbacterin, similar in composition and purpose to the drug of the same name.

Active substance Bifidobacterium bifidum (lat. bifidobacterium bifidum) - Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria belonging to the genus Bifidobacterium (lat. bifidobacterium).

Dosage forms : in vials, ampoules, tablets, powder in laminated foil bags, suppositories.

The composition of bifidobacterin

The composition of a particular sample of bifidumbacterin depends not only on the dosage form, but also on the manufacturer. In most cases, bifidumbacterin contains a strain bifidobacterium bifidum No. 1, however, strains No. 791 or LVA-3 developed later can also be used. Bifidumbacterin powder has the form of a crystalline or porous mass of whitish-gray or beige color, and also has a specific taste and smell. When dissolved in water, an opaque suspension is obtained.

Bifidumbacterin in sachets from aluminum foil laminated with polyethylene: one sachet contains at least 500,000,000 freeze-dried live bifidobacteria of an antagonistically active strain bifidobacterium bifidum No. 1, purified from the cultivation medium, and 0.85 g of lactose (manufacturers ZAO "Partner", LLC "Ecopolis", etc.). Lactose, used as an auxiliary substance, activates the growth of bifidobacteria.
Bifidumbacterin in the form of vaginal suppositories : one suppository contains at least 10,000,000 live bifidobacteria (1 dose), freeze-dried in a cultivation medium with the addition of sucrose-gelatin-milk medium (manufacturers of Ferment LLC and Lanopharm LLC, etc.).
Bifidumbacterin dry (lat. bifidumbacterinum siccum): one vial contains a lyophilized powder for the preparation of a suspension for oral and topical use 5 doses (manufacturers of Ferment LLC, Lanopharm LLC, Ecopolis LLC, etc.) bifidobacteria bifidobacterium bifidum strains No. 1, 791 or LVA-3 and drying medium components: gelatin, sucrose, skim milk.

Indications for the use of bifidumbacterin

intestinal dysbacteriosis
intestinal dysfunctions of staphylococcal or unknown etiology
as part of the complex therapy of acute infectious diseases of the intestine (dysentery, salmonellosis, escherichiosis, yersiniosis, rotavirus infection)
food poisoning
in the complex therapy of allergic diseases
diseases of the digestive system, lungs, genitourinary tract and others, accompanied by intestinal dysbacteriosis
anemia, underweight, rickets and allergic diathesis in debilitated children
for the prevention of mastitis by treatment of the mammary glands in nursing mothers at risk
early transfer of infants to artificial feeding and feeding with donor milk
diseases of the gastrointestinal tract of children with aggravated premorbid condition:

premature or with signs of prematurity
treated with antibiotics in the early neonatal period
whose mothers suffered from severe toxicosis, extragenital diseases, had a long anhydrous period or other pathology

diseases of the gastrointestinal tract of children of mothers:

having lactostasis
cracked nipples
resuming breastfeeding after recovery from mastitis

diseases of the gastrointestinal tract of children with anemia, malnutrition, rickets, diathesis and other manifestations of allergies, patients with whooping cough
gynecological diseases:

bacterial vaginosis and colpitis of various etiologies
sanitation of the female genital tract with bacterial and senile colpitis, prenatal preparation of pregnant women at risk with a violation of the purity of the vaginal secretion up to III-IV degree

Professional medical publications concerning the use of bifidumbacterin in the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract

Gracheva N.M., Partin O.S., Avakov A.A., Gavrilov A.F., Solovieva A.I. Probiotics in the complex treatment of patients with gastrointestinal diseases with concomitant intestinal dysbacteriosis. - 2008. - No. 9.

On the site in the catalog of literature there is a section "Probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, symbiotics", containing articles on the treatment of diseases of the digestive tract with probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics.

Method of application of bifidobacterin and doses

Bifidumbacterin for oral administration (tablets, powder):

For children fed on mother's milk, bifidumbacterin is mixed with milk and given during feeding.
For artificially fed children, older children and adults, bifidumbacterin is mixed with the liquid part of the food, preferably fermented milk, and given before meals. It is permissible to mix bifidumbacterin with 30-50 ml of boiled water at room temperature and receive the resulting suspension without waiting for the complete dissolution of lactose.
In order to prevent bifidumbacterin take 1-2 times a day; children up to a year, 2.5 doses, children older than a year and adults, 5-10 doses for 10-15 days, 2-3 times a year.
In the treatment of diseases of the digestive tract, children under one year old take 5 doses of bifidumbacterin 2-3 times a day, children from one to seven years old take 5 doses 3-4 times a day, adults - 10 doses 2-3 times a day. The duration of treatment is from 5 to 15 days. If there are indications, the treatment can be repeated 2-3 times with a break of a month between courses.
For patients with surgical pathology, bifidumbacterin is prescribed for 3-5 days before surgery and for 10-15 days after surgery, 15-30 doses per day.
In acute intestinal infections, bifidumbacterin is prescribed in therapeutic doses for 5-7 days.

Bifidumbacterin for external and topical use:

Prevention of mastitis. 5 doses of bifidumbacterin are dissolved in 10-15 ml of boiled water at room temperature. 20-30 minutes before feeding with a sterile swab dipped in a solution, the nipples and areolas of the mammary glands are treated for 5 days.
Gynecology. After antibiotic treatment, to restore the microflora of the vagina. 10 doses of bifidumbacterin are dissolved in 15-20 ml of boiled water at room temperature. A swab richly moistened in a solution or a suppository is administered intravaginally for 2-3 hours, twice a day for 5-10 days.

Special instructions: the simultaneous use of oral forms with antibiotics is not recommended, as well as the dissolution of the drug in hot water (above 40 ° C) and its storage in dissolved form. The use of suppositories can be combined with the simultaneous administration of antibacterial, antiviral and immunostimulating drugs. Suppositories that have the smell of rancid oil or with broken packaging are not suitable for use.

The bacteria contained in bifidumbacterin, despite the beneficial effects, are not equivalent to the human microflora and, like all other probiotic strains included in drugs and dietary supplements, are not able to multiply in the intestine for a long time. Even the most effective probiotics work only during the course of treatment and are found in the feces no longer than one to two weeks after it ends.

Interaction: the effect is enhanced by vitamins (especially group B), reduced by antibiotics.

Unfortunately, almost every baby in the neonatal period and in infancy faces such an unpleasant problem as dysbacteriosis. Bifidumbacterin, which is widely used for dysbiosis in newborns and infants, will help restore the balance of disturbed microflora and normalize the functioning of the intestines.

Description of the drug Bifidumbacterin

Bifidumbacterin is a probiotic (a product containing live cultures of lacto- and bifidobacteria). It is not a drug, but rather serves as a dietary supplement. It has a fairly good effect in the treatment of dysbacteriosis, populating the intestines with beneficial bacteria, which, in the process of reproduction, form a healthy microflora in it, displacing pathogenic organisms. In addition, the tool normalizes metabolic processes and digestive functions, activates the immune system, and contributes to better absorption of nutrients.

There are several varieties of the drug:

Bifidumbacterin.
Bifidumbacterin Forte.
Bifidumbacterin Multi (1, 2 or 3).
Bifidumbacterin 1000.

Bifidumbacterin is produced in several forms, containing the same active substance - freeze-dried microbial cells of living bifidobacteria of the antagonistically active strain Bifidobacterium bifidum N1, purified from the cultivation medium. In each remedy, it differs in its dosage. In addition, the drug contains various auxiliary components, depending on the form:

Capsules. Lactose or lactulose are excipients. The capsule itself consists of form-forming gelatin, titanium dioxide and indigopharmine. In this form, Bifidumbacterin, Bifidumbacterin Forte and Bifidumbacterin Multi (2 and 3) are produced.
Pills. The excipient is lactose. Available Bifidumbacterin and Bifidumbacterin 1000.
Lyophilisate for solution preparation. Auxiliary components - sucrose, gelatin and skimmed milk powder. In this form, only Bifidumbacterin is produced.
Powder in sachets and vials. An auxiliary component is lactose (which is found in milk). In this form, Bifidumbacterin Forte and Bifidumbacterin Multi (1 and 2) are presented.
liquid emulsion. Excipients - gelatin, lactose or sucrose and skim milk. Bifidumbacterin is produced in this form.
Suppositories (candles). Auxiliary components - solid or confectionery fat, petroleum paraffin, lactose, sucrose-gelatin drying medium and T-2 emulsifier. Produced Bifidumbacterin.

For newborns and infants, Bifidumbacterin and Bifidumbacterin Forte are indicated for use in powder and liquid forms of release, as well as in the form of a lyophilisate (due to the convenience of their use).

Bifidumbacterin Forte differs from simple Bifidumbacterin in that a sorbent (activated carbon) is added to its composition, which contributes to the uniform settlement of bacteria throughout the intestine and the removal of pathogenic flora and toxins.

Bifidumbacterin release forms for newborns: powder, liquid emulsion, lyophilizate - photo gallery

Bifidumbacterin: dry powder in sachets Bifidumbacterin: lyophilisate for suspension in ampoules Bifidumbacterin: liquid emulsion, easy to use

Indications for use: constipation, diarrhea, colic and other problems with the gastrointestinal tract

When can a pediatrician prescribe Bifidumbacterin for a baby?

The drug is prescribed for:

dysbiosis;
intestinal infections (salmonellosis, dysentery, escherichiosis, viral infections, etc.);
diarrheal syndrome of staphylococcal and unknown etiology;
diarrhea;
constipation;
colic;
frequent regurgitation;
vomiting
increased gas formation and bloating;
enzyme deficiency;
general purulent-infectious diseases;
frequent illnesses;
in order to raise immunity;
to colonize the intestines with beneficial microflora in children born prematurely;
to normalize the work of the intestines of babies who are bottle-fed;
in the complex treatment of diseases such as rickets, anemia, malnutrition, various manifestations of allergies;
in violation of the normal function of the intestine against the background of taking antibacterial drugs during the neonatal period.

Contraindications, drug interactions

Bifidumbacterin is considered a safe drug, therefore it is approved for use from the first days of a baby's life. It has no contraindications, no side effects are observed as a result of taking it.

It is worth noting that Bifidumbacterin should be taken with caution by those who have lactase deficiency (milk intolerance), as it contains lactose and lactulose, which are milk sugars. In this case, not always, but dyspeptic symptoms may develop in the form of nausea, regurgitation and vomiting, which quickly pass when the drug is discontinued.

Interaction with other drugs, as stated in the instructions for the drug, has not been established. There are no negative effects when taken simultaneously. Moreover, Bifidumbacterin has a positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract when using antibacterial drugs, antiviral agents, immunomodulators that negatively affect the intestinal microflora.

Instructions for use: how to dilute the drug

The pediatrician determines the dose, form and duration of taking the drug. The duration and effect of the course depend on the general condition of the child's body, as well as on the state of the intestinal microflora.

On average, treatment with Bifidumbacterin lasts no more than two weeks, but in case of severe or chronic dysbacteriosis, the course is extended to four to five weeks.

For newborns, the drug in the form of a liquid concentrated emulsion should be mixed with a small amount of warm boiled water (no more than forty degrees), breast milk or mixture, given to the child, and then water and feed the baby as usual. Some mothers, whose children are able to drink from a spoon, give Bifidumbacterin in this way or pour a diluted drug from a syringe into the cheek. Shake the bottle before use.

Dry powder from the sachet must be poured into a container with breast milk, water or formula, stir well until dissolved (a cloudy suspension should form) and give to the child. Breeding is done before feeding.

When using a lyophilizate, everything is done the same, only the liquid is added directly to the vial and shaken.

It is not necessary to prepare the product in advance, because after standing for a while, it loses its properties.

The drug is diluted in 30 ml (about 3 tablespoons) of warm liquid until a cloudy suspension forms. It is given to the child at the beginning of feeding in a separate bottle, after which it is necessary to give the breast or another bottle with the mixture in the required amount.

What can replace Bifidumbacterin

Bifidumbacterin can be replaced by any other probiotic preparation suitable for children during the neonatal period. What remedy is allowed to be used specifically for your child in a given situation, only your pediatrician will tell you.

Analogues of Bifidumbacterin - table

Name of the drug	Release form	Active substance	Indications	Contraindications	Price
Lactobacterin dry			diarrhea in acute form; dysbiosis; weakening of the immune system; intestinal infections; constipation; colic;	individual intolerance to the components of the drug	about 150 rubles
Acipol	capsules (contents are dissolved in liquid)	kefir polysaccharide.	intestinal infections; acute diarrhea; dysbiosis; long-term therapy with antibacterial drugs; respiratory diseases; constipation; colic; allergic reactions; complex treatment of bacterial and viral infections.		about 300 rubles
Linex		live lactobacilli acidophilus; bifidobacteria; complex of non-pathogenic bacteria.	diarrhea; constipation; colic; regular regurgitation; vomit; increased gas formation; dysbiosis.		about 250 rubles
Acylact	lyophilisate for suspension preparation	live lactobacilli acidophilus	intestinal infections; acute diarrhea; dysbiosis; weakening of the immune system; constipation; colic; flatulence.		about 120 rubles
	capsules (the contents are dissolved in a liquid); dry powder for suspension.	bifidobacteria bifidum; Activated carbon.	intestinal infections; acute diarrhea; dysbiosis; poisoning; constipation; colic.		about 150 rubles

Analogues of the drug - gallery

Linex contains a complex of bacteria that restore the intestinal microflora Probifor is excellent for diarrhea and poisoning

The opinion of doctors about the drug

To this day, the opinions of doctors about the benefits of preparations of a number of probiotics differ. Some believe that they help in the development of the intestinal function of the newborn, while others adhere to the judgment that in the process of the growth of the child, the intestine itself adapts to all conditions, so help is not needed.

In general, reviews of the drug Bifidumbacterin are positive. But any specialist will say that you should not thoughtlessly take it “for all sores”. Moreover, there is no need to use it in the absence of symptoms of intestinal disorders.

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The gastrointestinal tract of a newly born baby is not yet fully formed, and therefore it malfunctions. We are talking about unpleasant phenomena familiar to all mothers: regurgitation, flatulence, colic, diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc. They make the baby restless, moody, cause sleep disorders. To eliminate unpleasant symptoms, it is recommended to use special medicines - probiotics. They normalize the microbial flora of the intestine, the functionality of the digestive tract.

Bifidumbacterin is a probiotic preparation based on bifidobacteria (in dried form), which improves bowel function. The drug is used to treat children with severe digestive disorders, for the prevention of rickets, in conjunction with other drugs for the treatment of anemia,. Bifidumbacterin normalizes digestion, compensates for the deficiency of beneficial microorganisms in the intestine, and improves immunity.

Digestive disorders in infants

After birth, the child's digestive tract is sterile; when it enters a new environment, it will be populated by a variety of microorganisms (beneficial, conditionally pathogenic). It is pathogenic bacteria that provoke digestive disorders due to improper breakdown of breast milk (baby milk nutrition). This violation in infants is manifested by colic, excessive accumulation of gases, frequent and profuse regurgitation. Because of this, sleep worsens, the newborn slowly.

In many cases, the digestive tract adapts to new conditions without the help of medications, and all symptoms of dysbiosis (violation of the bacterial flora) disappear by 3 months. If this did not happen, you need to help the baby to overcome the difficult period. It is important to fill the intestines with bifidobacteria, which are contained in the preparation Bifidumbacterin. After penetration into the digestive tract, microorganisms actively multiply, stop the development of opportunistic bacteria.

Basic information

Bifidumbacterin is a representative of eubiotics (probiotics). Bifidobacteria, which are the main component of the drug, are grown on a special nutrient medium. After entering the digestive tract, they actively multiply. Beneficial microorganisms stimulate the functionality of the gastrointestinal tract, normalize digestion, metabolism, and the synthesis of nutrients. In addition, the drug increases the body's defenses, accelerates the release of toxic substances.

The probiotic is effective against many harmful microorganisms: enteropathogenic Escherichia coli, Proteus, staphylococci, some strains of yeast-like fungi.

There are different dosage forms of eubiotic: dry Bifidumbacterin in ampoules, in powder (foil bags), as well as capsules and vaginal suppositories.

The dry preparation packed in ampoules and vials was created by the freeze-drying method, that is, live microorganisms were first frozen and then dried. The content of bifidobacteria in 1 dose of the probiotic is 107 CFU, in addition, the preparation contains a milk-sugar-gelatin medium on which microorganisms are grown.

The powder contains 108 CFU of live bacteria, which are purified from the nutrient medium. In Bifidumbacterin forte, the live microbial mass is 107 CFU, bifidobacteria are sorbed on particles of activated carbon and mixed with lactose.

Due to the fact that microorganisms are immobile, the probiotic carries out local colonization of the inner lining of the intestine, as a result, the natural bacterial flora is restored faster. Release form Bifidumbacterin forte - powder, capsules, which contain 5 doses of bifidobacteria.

Prescribing the drug

Bifidumbacterin is prescribed to a newborn in the following cases:

Violation of the microbial flora of the intestine after taking hormonal, antibacterial, antitumor drugs, NSAIDs.
Dysbiosis after stress.
against the background of diseases of the digestive system (inflammation of the gallbladder, pancreas, stomach and duodenal ulcers, etc.).
Violation of microflora in urogenital infections, inflammation of the bronchi and lungs.
Infectious bowel diseases with an acute course (rotavirus gastroenteritis, staphylococcal food poisoning, intestinal infection caused by salmonella, etc.).
Infectious bowel disease of unknown origin.
Absorption deficiency syndrome.
Constipation with a chronic course.
Vaginal dysbacteriosis, vaginitis of bacterial origin.
Pathologies of the digestive organs (liver, intestines, pancreas) - restoration of the natural microflora before surgery.
Allergy, which is accompanied by dysbiosis.

Bifidumbacterin is used for newborns who use artificial mixtures or donor milk to normalize the microflora. In addition, the drug is effective for the prevention of inflammation of the mammary glands in nursing mothers.

Application and dosage

Method of application of the probiotic: oral, rectal, vaginal. For children, oral forms of the drug are used.

Many parents are looking for an answer to the question of how to breed Bifidumbacterin for newborns. To do this, you need to open a bag of powder, dilute it with warm liquid (breast milk or cooled boiled water). One dose of powder is diluted in 30 ml of liquid. If the child does not drink the entire portion of the solution, then it is recommended to use less liquid. It is important to monitor the temperature, it should be warm, at 40 ° living microorganisms die. The solution is given to the baby 30 minutes before feeding.

Newborns are given exclusively fresh medicine, it is forbidden to store it. In dry form, the drug can be kept on the lower shelves of the refrigerator (temperature about 10 °).

The daily dosage of the drug for the treatment of newborns depends on age and symptoms:

0 - 6 months - 1 sachet twice or thrice for 2 - 3 days, then the frequency of use is increased to 4 - 6 times;
6 months - 3 years - 1 sachet three or four times;
3 - 7 years - 1 sachet 3 to 5 times;
From 7 years and older - 2 sachets three times or four times.

The therapeutic course lasts 3 - 4 days, with infectious diseases of the intestine with an acute course - from 5 to 7 days. After 2 - 3 courses with a break of 4 weeks, a long-term positive result is achieved.

Daily dose of the drug for the prevention of digestive disorders:

0 - 6 months - 1 sachet once;
6 months - 3 years - 1 package once or twice;
From 3 years and older - 2 sachets 1 or 2 times.

Prophylactic reception lasts 2 - 3 weeks. The final dosage, treatment regimen will be determined by the pediatrician after examining the child and establishing a diagnosis.

Precautionary measures

Usually, children tolerate the probiotic well, and there are no adverse reactions after taking it. According to the instructions for use, Bifidumbacterin is contraindicated in infants only with increased sensitivity to its substances (lactose, starch, calcium stearate). Every mother should know which components cause allergies in her child, and according to this information, select medicines. And it is even better to entrust the choice to the pediatrician.

Similar drugs

In the presence of an allergy to the components of Bifidumbacterin or hypolactasia in infants, the drug is recommended to be replaced with a safer one. The pharmaceutical market offers medicines with a similar effect:

Bifiform;
Probifor;
Bifinorm;
Biolact and others.

These are drugs based on live bifidobacteria that inhibit the development of pathogens.

Many parents are interested in the question of which is better - or Bifidumbacterin. Both drugs are probiotics based on live microorganisms. Only Lactobacterin contains lactobacilli, and Bifidumbacterin contains bifidobacteria. Probiotics act almost the same, but the latter drug is more often prescribed to infants, since there are more bifidobacteria in their intestines. The doctor will help you choose the right medicine, advise on the issue of admission.

According to reviews, Bifidumbacterin marked "Forte" is more effective, since it contains bifidobacteria adsorbed on particles of activated carbon. The drug penetrates the digestive tract and quickly shows a therapeutic effect.

Thus, Bifidumbacterin is an effective and safe probiotic remedy that restores the microbial flora of the intestine, normalizes digestion, and improves immunity. However, in order to avoid negative effects before using the drug, carefully study the contraindications. Bifidumbacterin is contraindicated in case of allergy to its components and hypolactasia. It is important to follow the dosage and treatment regimen determined by the pediatrician.

When a child has digestive problems associated with a violation of the composition of the intestinal flora, he is prescribed drugs from the group of probiotics. One of the very popular means of this type is Bifidumbacterin. In what cases is it prescribed in childhood, in what form is it used and how is it dosed?

Release form

Bifidumbacterin is produced in the following forms:

Lyophilisate. Such Bifidumbacterin can be taken orally after mixing with water or used for external treatment. It is represented by a light gray or beige mass. The drug is available in vials packed in a box of 10 pieces. There are also packages of 12 and 14 bottles.
Powder. It is sold packaged in sachets in packs of 10 or 30 sachets. A suspension is prepared from such a powder, which the patient drinks.
Pills. One pack contains 20 to 60 tablets.
Capsules. One jar contains from 10 to 50 capsules.
Rectal/vaginal suppositories. They are sold in packs of 10.

Bifidumbacterin forte is also produced, the difference of which is the presence of activated carbon in the composition, due to which bacteria are evenly released in the intestines, and toxic substances are excreted faster. Such a drug is represented by gelatin capsules and powder, which is taken orally.

A different form of release allows you to take the drug to children of any age

Compound

The main ingredient of Bifidumbacterin, due to which the drug has a therapeutic effect, are live bacteria Bifidobacterium bifidum or Bifidobacterium longum. One dose is considered to be at least 10 million CFU of such microorganisms.

In one suppositories contains 1 dose. Capsules are produced with the content of bifidobacteria in the amount of 5 doses. One tablet can be 1 dose or 5 doses. One bottle of lyophilisate may contain 3, 5 or 10 doses. One packet of powder contains 50 million CFU, which is equivalent to 5 doses.

Part dry Bifidumbacterin (lyophilizate) in addition to beneficial microorganisms, milk powder, gelatin, sucrose and lactulose may be included. The auxiliary ingredient in the powder form is lactose monohydrate. Candles include such additional components as confectionery fat, solid or liquid paraffin, emulsifier, gelatin and other substances.

Tablet form Bifidumbacterin contains not only a lot of bacteria, but also starch, MCC, lactose and calcium stearate. In capsules, additional substances are gelatin, lactose or lactulose, as well as titanium dioxide and dyes.

Bifidobacterium bifidum

Operating principle

The therapeutic effect of Bifidumbacterin is due to the antagonism of bifidobacteria in relation to opportunistic and pathogenic bacteria. Once in the intestines, microorganisms from Bifidumbacterin begin active reproduction and resist harmful microorganisms. Taking this drug:

Increases the ratio of normal intestinal microorganisms to pathogenic ones.
It has a positive effect on metabolic processes and nonspecific resistance to diseases.
Provides sufficient synthesis of vitamin B9, niacin, vitamin K and biotin.
Participates in the breakdown of fatty acids, resulting in lower blood cholesterol levels.
Normalizes the time of passage of food through the intestines.
Activates local immunity.
It counteracts Helicobacter bacteria, due to which it prolongs remission in case of peptic ulcer.
Minimizes side effects from oral medications.

For information on how bifidobacteria work, see the program "About the most important thing":

Indications

Bifidumbacterin is in demand:

For infants, such a remedy is indicated for the early transfer of an infant to artificial feeding. It is also prescribed if, after eating, the baby burps profusely, suffers from colic, bloating, or stool retention.

Bifidumbacterin helps to cope with many gastrointestinal problems in children

At what age is it allowed to take?

Treatment with Bifidumbacterin can be prescribed to patients of all age categories. Such a drug, if necessary, is given even to an infant. At the same time, it is better to use probiotics in the treatment of both children under one year old and a two-year-old child or older after consulting a doctor. Bifidumbacterin in suppositories and capsules is prescribed from 3 years.

Contraindications

Side effects

In rare cases, the child's body "responds" to taking Bifidumbacterin with an allergic reaction.

Instructions for use and dosage

It is advised to take Bifidumbacterin orally during a meal or 20-30 minutes before it. The drug should be given to the infant before feeding.
Bifidumbacterin in dry form is recommended to be diluted with water at room temperature in a volume of about 30-50 ml or with some fermented milk drink. If the medicine is given to newborns or infants, it is permissible to mix it with formula or mother's milk. Do not dilute the powder or lyophilizate with hot water (temperature above +40°C). In addition, you should not store such a medicine in liquid form.
Tablets and capsules are best washed down with non-hot water, but any fermented milk product is also good for this purpose. If the child cannot swallow the capsule, its gelatin shell is opened, and then the powder is mixed with 1-2 tablespoons of boiled water. The resulting suspension is drunk without waiting for its dissolution.
A single dosage depends on the reason for the appointment of Bifidumbacterin. For prophylactic purposes or for chronic pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, it can be 1 sachet, 1 ampoule or 1 capsule, and for acute bacterial lesions of the intestine, the dose per dose can be increased to 5 vials, tablets, sachets of powder or capsules.
The frequency of taking Bifidumbacterin is determined individually.. Often the doctor prescribes a double or triple dose, but it is acceptable to use from 1 to 6 times a day.
The duration of treatment with Bifidumbacterin is also determined by the reason for its use. For example, for chronic bowel diseases, the medicine is given in a course of 10-14 days, for acute infections with diarrhea - from 7 to 10 days

Overdose

Since the drug is unable to accumulate in the body, exceeding the dosage of Bifidumbacterin does not lead to negative symptoms.

Interaction with other drugs

Bifidumbacterin should not be used orally at the same time as antibiotic treatment, as this will reduce the activity of bifidobacteria.
The appointment of B vitamins will increase the therapeutic effect of Bifidumbacterin.
The drug in suppositories is acceptable treatment together with antiviral, antibacterial and immunostimulating agents.

If you are interested in seeing what live bifidobacteria look like under a microscope, check out this entry:

Terms of sale

To buy any of the Bifidumbacterin options at a pharmacy, you do not need to present a prescription from a pediatrician. The price of the drug varies from 100 to 450 rubles, depending on its form and number of doses. For example, the average cost of 20 capsules is 200 rubles, and for 10 bottles of lyophilisate you need to pay about 100 rubles.

Storage conditions and shelf life

It is important to store Bifidumbacterin at temperatures up to + 10 ° C. The medicine can be transported at a higher temperature (up to +20°C), but not longer than 10 days. It is permissible to freeze the drug, except for the encapsulated form (the lower temperature limit for storing capsules is + 2 ° C). If the packaging labeling is unclear, the packaging itself is damaged, or the expiration date (it is 12 or 18 months) has expired, such Bifidumbacterin cannot be used.

About why beneficial bacteria are needed, says Dr. Evgeny Komarovsky:

The neonatal period is a very important and responsible stage for the baby and his parents. The state of well-being is so unsteady, everything can change at any moment. The newborn will need time to adapt to life outside of the mother's belly. In this process of adaptation, he often needs help. Mainly, parents are faced with digestive problems, intestinal colic, weight loss.

The child's way of eating has changed dramatically after birth, and now it is very important to improve the functioning of the intestines. The digestion of food involves the enzymes of the stomach and intestines of the child himself and the intestinal microflora, that is, the bacteria living in the large intestine. And given that the baby is born with a sterile intestine, without microflora, it is clear that normal bowel function in the first months is not to be expected.

Let's start with when to use bifidumbacterin for a newborn.

In what cases is this drug used?

The settlement of the intestines of the child occurs gradually. It is important here not to allow conditionally pathogenic microflora to prevail and "pioneers".

Let me explain that the conditionally pathogenic microflora includes microorganisms that can inhabit the intestines of a child in a small amount and do not harm the body. But if, under certain unfavorable conditions, an excessive increase in the number of opportunistic microorganisms occurs, this will lead to an imbalance of “beneficial” and “harmful” microflora. This phenomenon of imbalance of microorganisms in the intestine is called dysbacteriosis, or dysbiosis. Dysbacteriosis has very unpleasant resulting manifestations: constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, colic, impurities in the stool, weight loss, and so on.

Such unfavorable conditions, due to which dysbacteriosis can develop, include a long stay in a maternity hospital or in a specialized hospital during the neonatal period, surgical delivery, the use of antibacterial drugs (antibiotics) for the treatment of a mother or child, prematurity. To this list, you can add any stressful situations for the child after discharge from the hospital: frequent moves, change of residence, introduction of complementary foods, separation of the baby from the mother (even for a short time, for several hours), hospitalization, teething, weaning from the breast, from the dummy and so on.

In case of violation of the microflora as a whole, the whole body of the baby suffers:

from a lack of enzymes, digestion worsens;
the synthesis of proteins and vitamins is disturbed;
the stool is broken;
the effect of toxic (poisonous to the body) substances is enhanced;
the ability of the intestine to absorb trace elements, vitamins worsens;
pathogenic (pathogenic) microflora prevails;
Immunity, that is, the body's ability to defend itself against adverse effects, is reduced.

In young children, bifido- and lactoflora, that is, bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, should prevail. Both those and others belong to a large group of lactic acid bacteria. Breastfed babies get these beneficial micro-organisms from their mother's milk. That is why infants are much less likely to suffer from dysbacteriosis.

At risk for the development of dysbacteriosis:

children born by caesarean section;
children with birth trauma;
premature, underweight babies;
children whose mothers suffer from chronic inflammatory diseases;
children after forced antibiotics;
children who, for some reason, were late attached to their mother's breasts.

What is the use of Bifidumbacterin?

Bifidumbacterin contains live bifidobacteria, therefore, it contributes to the colonization of the child's intestines with beneficial microorganisms. And these microorganisms, in turn, are involved:

in the production of enzymes that break down proteins and carbohydrates of food to a state in which they are easily absorbed by the body;
in the fight against harmful pathogens;
in the synthesis of vitamins of group B in the child's body;
in the synthesis of proteins, if they are insufficiently supplied with food;
in the process of absorption of calcium, iron and vitamin D by the intestinal walls;
in the removal of free radicals, in the neutralization and removal of toxic substances;
in the formation of children's immunity, as they participate in the synthesis of immune cells.

Can this drug be given to a newborn?

The conclusion, whether your baby has dysbacteriosis, can only be given (after examination and examination) by a pediatrician who observes the child. In practice, I come across the fact that parents often make a diagnosis themselves, start treatment on the advice of a neighbor or girlfriend. Consider dysbiosis almost the only cause of intestinal colic, anxiety of the child due to bloating. And this is wrong.

Bifidumbacterin does not apply to first aid drugs for intestinal colic. Also, you can not take it non-systemically, irregularly, from case to case. Only treatment with a full course will be effective for dysbacteriosis.

Bifidumbacterin can be prescribed to a baby from the first days of life. It eliminates the imbalance of the intestinal microflora, thereby normalizing the work of the entire gastrointestinal tract. As a result of well-coordinated work of the intestine, gas formation decreases, stool normalizes, and colic disappears. The baby will sleep peacefully, gain weight, stop being capricious and show irritation.

Forms of release of the drug

Bifidumbacterin is produced in vials and ampoules, in powder (sachets), in suppositories and capsules. The drug in ampoules and vials is a live bacteria in dry form. Bifidumbacterin in such forms contains 10 * 7 live bacteria and a nutritious milk-sugar-gelatin medium.

In the powder form of the preparation, the live bacterial mass (10*8) is purified from the nutrient medium on which the bacteria were grown.

Bifidumbacterin forte includes colony-forming bacteria (10 * 7). Bifidumbacterin forte is produced in the form of capsules and powders, which contain 5 doses of bacteria in each unit of the drug.

Stone activated charcoal, as an auxiliary substance, provides immobilization (immobility) of these colonies. Due to the immobile state of the microbial mass, Bifidumbacterin forte locally colonizes (settles) the intestinal mucosa. As a result, the restoration of intestinal microflora occurs faster.

When to start and how to give?

The drug is used for various problems associated with the gastrointestinal tract. The doctor regulates the dose and course of treatment with the drug. It depends on the age of the child, weight, type of feeding, the severity of manifestations of dysbacteriosis. For a newborn, Bifidumbacterin in powder form is suitable.