Pepidol for children: instructions for use

"Pepidol" is one of the enterosorbents used for poisoning, dysbiosis, intestinal infections, constipation and food allergies. Especially for young patients, “Pepidol” is produced for children with a lower concentration of the active substance, which allows even preschool children to give such a drug.

“Pepidol” for children is sold in glass bottles, inside of which there are 100, 250 or 450 ml of opaque yellowish or pink liquid. There are also economy packs that can hold 2 bottles of 100 ml or 250 ml each.

In addition, the powder “Pepidol” is produced separately, which is diluted with water before intake. It is sold in bags of 5 grams.

The basis of the drug is pectin. In the powder, it occupies the entire volume, that is, there are no additional compounds in the composition of such "Pepidol".

The concentration of pectin in a liquid product is 3%, which distinguishes the children's drug from Pepidol for adults (it has a 5% concentration). In addition to pectin, there is only water in the solution, and there are no preservatives, flavors and dyes..

Pectin in the composition of the drug is a natural plant compound, which has sorption properties. After entering the gastrointestinal tract, it forms a gel mass, which, during its movement through the intestine, absorbs toxic compounds and at the same time protects the mucosa from damage by dangerous substances.

In addition, pectin helps to destroy pathogens that have entered the digestive tract and caused an infectious disease.

Another useful feature of pectin is the normalization of bowel function.

If the children's "Pepidol" is used with constipation then thanks his ability to restore peristalsis fecal masses along with toxins leave the digestive tract more quickly. If the child has a tendency to diarrhea, the remedy, on the contrary, will decrease the intestinal motor activity and allow nutrients to be better absorbed from food.

The reason for the use of "Pepidol" in childhood is:

• intestinal infection due to pathogenic bacteria;
• imbalance of intestinal microflora, which developed as a result of medication, stress, poor environmental conditions and other factors;
• indigestion disorders due to nutritional errors and violation of food intake;
• the defeat of the digestive tract viruses (often prescribed with rotavirus);
• poisoning of stale and spoiled food;
• support the body during long-term antibiotic treatment or during chemotherapy;
• activation of the bowel in the postoperative period.

In addition, the tool includes a complex treatment of various diseases, for example, allergic reactions, influenza or tuberculosis.

The use of a 3% solution and diluted to the same concentration of powder "Pepidol" is allowed from the age of three.If a younger child needs treatment, then together with the doctor, choose another sorbent that can be given to infants and children 1–2 years of age.

The solution is not used only in case of intolerance to its ingredients. As for the side effects, "Pepidol" usually does not cause any negative reactions, with the exception of rare cases of pectin hypersensitivity.

Means give 30 minutes before meals, dispensing a teaspoon or dessert spoon. The duration of the course of application, which is recommended by the manufacturer, is 1 month. If the patient's condition returned to normal earlier, it is recommended to continue the drug until the end of this period., but with the preventive purpose.

In case of poisoning or infection in the first days of the disease, the remedy is given to children more often, and as the condition improves, the frequency of intake is reduced. A more accurate scheme should appoint a doctor.

Depending on the reason for use, children’s “Pepidol” is given 2–4 times a day in such a single dosage:

• a three year old child - on a teaspoon (5 ml);
• child 4-10 years old - Two teaspoons (10 ml);
• patient 11-14 years old - Two dessert spoons (15 ml).

Since “Pepidol” has a rather pronounced sorption effect, when such a solution is included in the treatment complex, between his use and taking any medication should wait some time (at least an hour).

Since children's "Pepidol" does not belong to drugs, but is only an active additive, a prescription for its purchase is not required. The price of the product is influenced by the size of the package and the release form. For example, for one packet of powder you need to pay about 140 rubles, and 100 ml of the solution cost an average of 200 rubles.

The shelf life of "Pepidol" for children in the form of an aqueous solution is 18 months, if the vial is sealed. An opened bottle (tightly closed) can be stored in a refrigerator for up to 10 days after the first use. Slight foaming or sedimentation during storage is considered normal.

The shelf life of the powder is 2 years. While it is sealed inside the bag, the tool should be kept at a temperature below +25 degrees. However, after dilution with water, such "Pepidol" can be stored for no longer than 4 days by placing the liquid in the refrigerator.

Most reviews of Pepidol for children are positive. In them, parents confirm the effectiveness of such an additive in case of diarrhea, vomiting and other digestive disorders, and also praise it for its natural basis and the absence of side effects.

Among the minuses usually mention only a short shelf life.

If you need to replace "Pepidol" with a similar tool, the doctor will recommend another enterosorbent, for example, «Smektu" or "Enterosgel». Most of the drugs of this group can be given even to children under one year old, but only after examining the doctor, because they have their own contraindications.

Read more about the drug in this video.