Baktisubtil for children: instructions for use

In the treatment of dysbiosis is widely used drugs, which include useful microorganisms. One of them can be called Baktisubtil. How does this medicine affect the children's body, from what age is it prescribed and can it cause side effects?

Baktisubtil is a solid white capsule, inside of which is a white powder with a gray or yellow tint. One pack includes 20 such capsules.

The main components of Bactisubtil are the beneficial bacteria Bacillus cereus, in particular, strain IP5832. In the manufacture of the drug, their spores are freeze-dried and added to each capsule in an amount of 35 mg. Additional components of the drug are kaolin (it contains 100 mg in one capsule) and calcium carbonate (each capsule includes it in an amount of 25 mg). The capsule shell is made from gelatin and titanium dioxide.

The anti-diarrheal effect is noted in microorganisms that are part of Baktusubtil. Such microbes produce antibacterial compounds, which have a very extensive range of effects. These substances inhibit the activity of both conditionally pathogenic and many harmful bacteria. Due to this antimicrobial effect, The medicine also stimulates the restoration of the normal state of the intestinal flora.

Note that inside the capsules contain spores, which are not affected by gastric juice. After entering the intestine, they quickly become vegetative forms and have an antimicrobial effect. In addition, the admission of such bacteria can be combined with treatment with antibiotics or sulfa drugs, because Baktusubtil is resistant to these drugs.

Most often, the drug is prescribed for dysbacteriosis or diarrhea caused by intestinal infection. This medication is needed for rotavirus infection, dysentery, salmonellosis, infection with pathogenic E. coli and other bacteria.

It is prescribed both in acute diarrhea and in the chronic form of diarrhea, caused by various causes, such as enterocolitis or colitis. Acceptance of Baktisubtila is also possible for the prevention of dysbacteriosis, for example, if a child takes antibiotics or is undergoing radio or chemotherapy.

The instructions for use for children attached to the Bactisubtil preparation indicate that capsules are not recommended before the age of 7 years. This is due to the child’s ability to swallow this form of medicine. However, the medicine may be prescribed by a doctor and younger children, for example, at 2 years or at 4 years. For such small patients, the capsules are opened and the contents are combined with a small amount of cool or slightly warm liquid. At the same time, it is possible to give Baktisubtil to children under 7 years old only after consulting a doctor.

You may be interested to know what Dr. Komarovsky says about the treatment of dysbiosis in children:

The drug should not be prescribed in case of hypersensitivity of the child to any of its components. Also, this drug is not given in primary immunodeficiency.

If you take Baktisubtil in accordance with the recommendations of the doctor and do not exceed the dosage, no side effects occur.

• Baktisubtil taken orally for an hour before meals. It is necessary to wash down the capsule with cold or slightly warm water. The use of hot liquid for this purpose is prohibited.
• A child of 7-14 years old gives 1 capsule twice a day. The dosage can also be 2 capsules at the reception, and you can drink the medicine three times a day.
• Adolescents over 14 years of age need 2 capsules per day. They are prescribed from 2 to 4 times a day.
• The duration of treatment is usually from 7 to 10 days. If within two or three days from the start of taking Baktusubtila diarrhea has not stopped, you need to consult a doctor.

There were no cases of deterioration of health when the dose of Baktisubtil was exceeded.

To buy Baktusubtil in a pharmacy you need to show a prescription. On average, the price of one pack of such a drug is 1000 rubles.

The drug will retain its properties for the entire shelf life of 3 years, if you keep the packaging in a place protected from direct rays, away from moisture. The temperature in such a place should not be more than + 25 ° C, and access for small children to the drug should be limited.

On the use of Baktisubtila in childhood there are mostly good reviews. Most mothers note the high efficacy of such a remedy for diarrhea. Parents emphasize that the drug quickly helps with intestinal upset and eliminates dysbiosis. Its only disadvantage is called a rather high cost.

Other medications that include anti-diarrheal microorganisms can serve as a replacement for Baktusubtil. The most popular are such analogues:

• Bifidumbacterin. This medicine containing bifidobacteria is produced in capsules, suppositories, powder and lyophilisate from which the suspension is prepared. The drug can be used even in children up to 1 year, for example, in three months.

• Bifiform. As part of such a tool, bifidobacteria are supplemented with enterococci. The drug is produced in enteric capsules administered from 2 years old, but there is also the Bifiform Kid medicine containing lactobacilli, bifidobacteria and vitamins. It is available in powder (appointed from the year) and chewable tablets (used from 2 years).

• Probifor. The basis of this drug are bifidobacteria. The drug is produced in powder and capsules. It is prescribed from birth, even to premature babies.
• Hilak forte. This medicine in the form of drops is made from exchange products derived from E. coli, lactobacilli and streptococci. It can be given to kids from birth.
• Atsipol. In addition to lactobacilli, such capsules contain polysaccharides from kefir fungi. The tool is prescribed from 3 months - the smallest patients open the capsule and give the powder.

What to do with rotavirus in children, see the transfer of Dr. Komarovsky.