Macmiror for children

McMiror is an antimicrobial agent that is in demand when infected with salmonella, intestinal sticks, amoebas, Helicobacter and many other pathogens. This drug is used in the treatment of both adults and children. At what age is it allowed to use it when Makmiror should be given to a child and how does this medication affect the children's organism?

McMiror is produced only in solid form, which is a convex round tablets in a white shell. One pack of this medicine contains two blisters of 10 tablets each. This medicine does not have other forms (syrup, injections, suspension, capsules, etc.).

The action of McMiror is provided by a substance called nifuratel. Its dosage per tablet is 200 mg. This ingredient is combined with acacia gum, talc, rice and cornstarch, gelatin, macrogol 6000 and magnesium stearate. The medication coat is made of wax, magnesium carbonate, sucrose, and titanium dioxide.

Nifuratel has antimicrobial action against a large number of microorganisms, including enterococcus, Escherichia, Salmonella, Helicobacter, Klebsiella, Morganella, Shigella, Citrobacter, Staphylococcus, Enterobacter, and many others.

The drug also acts on protozoa, in particular, on Giardia, Trichomonas and Amoeba (causative agents of amoebic dysentery). In addition, it has antifungal effects against candidates.

McMiror is in demand in the treatment of shigellosis, salmonellosis, or another bacterial infection of the intestine. For children, this medicine is often prescribed for lambliasis and intestinal amebiasis. Also, the drug is used in diseases of the digestive tract caused by Helicobacter pylori microbes (especially if they are insensitive to metronidazole). In addition, it can be prescribed for infections of the genitourinary system, if the pathogen is sensitive to nifuratel.

McMiror can be used in the treatment of children of any age, if there are grounds for receiving such a remedy. In this case, the infant must prescribe this drug must be a doctor, determining the desired dosage individually.

The drug should not be given to children who have revealed intolerance to nifuratel or any auxiliary component of tablets. Other contraindications for McMiror are absent.

In most cases, there are no negative symptoms with McMiror's treatment. However, occasionally, the child's digestive tract reacts to the medication with nausea, bitterness in the mouth, loose stools, abdominal pain, vomiting, or heartburn. In some patients, the drug causes an allergic reaction, which is manifested by itching and rash on the skin.

McMiror is ingested with a small amount of water. The doctor determines a single dose for treating a child individually, taking into account both the diagnosis and the weight of the patient. Per kilogram of body weight requires from 10 to 30 mg of the active ingredient McMiror.In case of amebiasis, the drug is most often prescribed at 10 mg / kg, while infection with Giardia or Helicobacter - at 15 mg / kg. For example, a child of 8 years old weighing 27 kg with giardiasis should be given McMiror 2 tablets per reception (27x15 = 405 mg).

McMiror has the ability to enhance the effect of nystatin drugs on fungi, therefore, the combined drug McMiror complex was created for the treatment of vaginal infections. In the composition of this tool, produced in the form of vaginal capsules and vaginal cream, nifuratel supplemented with nystatin.

Any negative impact of McMiror on other drugs manufacturer does not notice. The drug can be administered with other antibiotics, and with probiotics, and with sorbents or other agents indicated for the treatment of intestinal infections (Lactofiltrum, Smecta, Amoxicillin, Bifiform, etc.).

To buy McMiror in a pharmacy, you first need to consult with your doctor and get his prescription for this drug. The average price of one pack of such tablets is 800-900 rubles.

To prevent the drug from losing its properties, it is recommended to store it in a place hidden from the rays of the sun and moisture. The optimum storage temperature is room temperature (not higher than 25 degrees Celsius). Children should not have access to the place where McMiror will be lying. The shelf life of such a drug is quite long (it is 5 years) and it should certainly be clarified by looking at the box when buying medicine.

On the treatment of children Makmiror found a lot of good reviews. The drug is praised by doctors, calling it a safe antibacterial agent that effectively cope with intestinal infections. He has a low incidence of side effects and almost no contraindications (except for intolerance).

Tolerance of bacteria to this medicine is rare, so Makmiror helps with the insensitivity of the pathogen to the most frequently prescribed antibiotics. At the same time, the drug practically does not affect the intestinal flora, which distinguishes it from other drugs that negatively affect the gastrointestinal tract (tablets do not provoke dysbacteriosis).

You will learn more about this drug from the following video.

Instead of McMiror, the doctor may prescribe drugs with a similar effect:

• Furazolidone. This medication also belongs to nitrofuran derivatives and is available in tablets. It is used in the treatment of children of any age with dysentery, giardiasis, paratyphoid fever and some other infections.
• Nemozol. Such an antiprotozoal agent contains albendazole. The drug is effective against many worms and Giardia. It comes in the form of a suspension, coated tablets and chewable tablets. Children are usually discharged in liquid form, allowed at any age.

• Dazolik. The basis of this drug in tablets is ornidazole. The drug can be used in children of any age group with giardiasis, amebiasis or trichomoniasis.
• Klacid. Such an antibacterial drug effectively acts on staphylococcus, Helicobacter, moraxella, mycoplasma and many other pathogens. For the treatment of children, it is available in suspension (used from 6 months) and tablets (appointed from 3 years).