Microlax for children: instructions for use

Many mothers encounter constipation in a child, but you shouldn’t be in a hurry to use the methods of our grandmothers (tubule, bar of soap, enema, others) - especially if the child is a child. This problem can be dealt with by a combination medication called Microlax. It is often prescribed to adults in preparation for bowel examinations or difficulties in emptying. Instructions for use of this drug is simple. Not everyone knows whether such a drug is allowed for children, whether it is suitable for infants.

Microlax is produced in the form of a viscous colorless solution, which is injected into the rectum. It is placed in microclysters in a volume of 5 ml in a single plastic tube. One box contains 4 or 12 tubes. Each of them has a tip that tapers slightly to the tip. In addition, there is a security seal on each tube, which should be broken off before use.

Action "Mikrolaksa" provide three connections:

• Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate. This ingredient is a 70% solution and is represented by a dosage of 9 mg / 1 ml.
• Sorbitol. This is also a 70% solution, of which 625 mg is contained in 1 ml of the medicine.
• Sodium citrate. The dosage of this component is 90 mg in 1 ml.

Additionally, within each tube there is glycerol and sorbic acid, there is also purified water. Such components give the solution the desired consistency and prevent its damage.

Mikrolax has a laxative effect due to the effects of its active ingredients:

• Dilution of fecal masses, which occurs under the influence of sodium lauryl sulfoacetate.
• The increased flow of water into the lumen of the intestine - due to exposure to sorbitol.
• Displacement of bound water from the intestinal contents (as a result of the influence of sodium citrate).

The result of the use of microclysters is the softening of the food lump inside the intestine and easier emptying.

The drug is in demand for constipation caused by various factors:

• transition to artificial feeding;
• familiarity with the foods of complementary foods;
• violation of the diet nursing mom;
• insufficient water flow - for example, in hot weather;
• insufficient lactation;
• mix change;
• allergic reaction;
• heredity;
• improper nutrition of the grown-up child (too small amount of vegetables, fermented milk products, vegetable oil, dried fruits);
• medication and other reasons.

Most often, "Microlax" is prescribed for constipation, which occurred in a child for the first time - if the tummy massage and drinking did not help. As soon as the doctor determines the cause of difficulties with defecation, there is no need to use micro enema, because you will need to eliminate the factor causing the constipation.

There are no age restrictions in using "Mikrolaks". Such a tool in the presence of evidence can be administered even to a newborn.It is usually used to quickly help a child with an unspecified cause of constipation, even before going to a doctor. If it comes to little babies, it is recommended that you first go to the pediatrician and use the micro enema after a medical examination.

The drug is not prescribed to children who have found hypersensitivity to any of the components of Mikrolaks. Microclysters should not be used for injuries of the mucous membrane of the rectum or anus. Other contraindications for such drugs in its annotations are absent.

Some children after the introduction of "Mikrolaks" may experience discomfort in the abdomen or in the anus. Occasionally the drug causes pain in the upper abdomen, as well as a strong liquefaction of the stool. In very rare cases, the drug causes allergies, which can manifest as a rash or itching.

Microlax is used once a day (rectally) as follows:

1. Washing your hands, putting the child and taking one tube, you need to break the seal off its tip.
2. Further it is not necessary to push the packaging very hard.to get a drop of the solution. It will lubricate the tip so that the introduction to the rectum is easier.
3. After that, the tip is inserted into the patient's anus.. If the child is already 3 years old, the tip is inserted completely, for its entire length. Children under three years of age should only be inserted half (for such patients there is a mark on the tip).
4. Pushing on the tube, you must correctly enter the entire solution into the rectum.
5. Continuing to put pressure on the packaging, remove the tip and discard the used tube.

The duration of treatment with microclysters is determined by the doctor, but usually the product is used only for one day or several days - as emergency help. If the symptoms persist, you need to further examine the child and, if necessary, prescribe another laxative medication. Too long use of "Mikrolaks" can adversely affect the work of the digestive tract.

The medicine usually works 5-15 minutes later after its use. Most babies with constipation have a stool after microclysters after five minutes. If the child did not go to the toilet after the procedure for 15 minutes, it is advised to wait a little more. Some children need a little more time (up to 30 minutes) to take a drug.

After using microclysters, it is important to monitor the well-being of the crumbs. If the child is calm and does not cry, his intestines are not yet full. Wait until emptying a little longer. If the child by his behavior shows that constipation is still there, "Mikrolaks" did not help, you need to contact the doctor.

As the manufacturer notes, there have been no cases of exceeding the dose of "Mikrolaks" before this time. This is due to the fact that the medicine is packaged in tubes that are used for one microclyster. So the error with the dosage is excluded.

Since microclyster contains sorbitol, “Mikrolaks” cannot be used together with sodium or calcium polystyrene sulfonate, because such a combination of drugs can cause intestinal necrosis. The manufacturer does not mention incompatibility with any other medicines.

Mikrolaks represents a group of OTC drugs, so it is freely sold in pharmacies, but it is not recommended to buy such a tool for a young child without consulting a gastroenterologist, pediatrician or other specialist.The average price of a pack of four microclysters is 280-320 rubles.

Tubes are recommended to be kept at home at a temperature not higher than +25 degrees, putting the packaging in a place where a small child will not get it. The shelf life of "Mikrolaks" is 5 years. If the date marked on the box has passed or the security seal on the tube is damaged, it is impossible to use such a tool.

About the use of "Mikrolaksa" for children usually there are good reviews. Parents say that the drug acts very quickly (for most children - after 5-10 minutes) and is easily used at home, replacing an enema. Many mothers call the drug release form convenient, noting that it is easy to open the tube, and the insertion of the tip does not cause any discomfort in the children.

As for the cost, the drug is called affordable and not very expensive. Rare use allows not to buy many tubes at once, but to limit to a pack of 4 pieces. At the same time, many mothers who used “Microlax” for the child said that it was possible and necessary to keep such a remedy in a home first aid kit.

Completely similar in composition of the drug in our days yet. However, in case of constipation in children, instead of "Mikrolaks" other drugs can be used:

• «Duphalac». This syrup containing lactulose is prescribed by pediatricians from birth. Due to the hyperosmotic effect, this medicine increases the amount of fecal masses and activates intestinal motility. In addition, it has a positive effect on the intestinal flora. It can be replaced by other drugs with lactulose - for example, "Portalak", "NormaseOr "Goodluck."

• «Glitselaks». Such a remedy represented glycerol candles, safe for children and used from 3 months of age. One suppository with a children's dosage contains 0.75 glycerol. This ingredient reflex stimulates the digestive tract, accelerating emptying.

• «Forlax». Such a laxative powder based on macrogol can be given to children 6 months and older. Its advantages are the physiological effects and the absence of addiction. To give the drug to a child, you need to prepare a solution from the contents of the bag.

• «Guttalaks». The effect of these drops is provided by sodium picosulfate, which is able to stimulate defecation in a natural way. They are used with 2 years, but only as prescribed by the pediatrician. The drug is also available in tablets approved from 4 years of age.

Any medication with a laxative effect should be used for children only under the supervision of a specialist. A pediatrician will select a suitable remedy for a small patient, taking into account the cause of constipation and the presence of contraindications. Do not give any of these medicines without a doctor's prescription.

For more information on the use of "Microlax", see the following video.