Excipients:
Description.
Homogeneous pasty mass from white to almost white, odorless.
Pharmacotherapeutic group.
Enterosorbent agent.
ATC code. A 07 V.
pharmacological properties.
Enterosgel ® has a porous structure of an organosilicon matrix (molecular sponge), of a hydrophobic nature, which is characterized by a sorption effect with respect only to medium molecular weight toxic metabolites (m.m. from 70 to 1000). Enterosgel ® has pronounced sorption and detoxification properties. In the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract, the drug binds and removes from the body endogenous and exogenous toxic substances of various nature, including bacteria and bacterial toxins, antigens, food allergens, drugs and poisons, salts of heavy metals, radionuclides, alcohol. The drug also sorbs some metabolic products of the body, including excess bilirubin, urea, cholesterol and lipid complexes, as well as metabolites responsible for the development of endogenous toxicosis. Enterosgel ® does not reduce the absorption of vitamins and microelements, promotes the restoration of disturbed intestinal microflora and does not affect its motor function.
Pharmacokinetics.
The drug is not absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, it is excreted unchanged within 12 hours.
Indications for use. In adults and children as a detoxifier:
- acute and chronic intoxications of various origins;
- acute poisoning with potent and toxic substances, including drugs and alcohol, alkaloids, salts of heavy metals;
- acute intestinal infections of any origin as part of complex therapy (toxic infections, salmonellosis, dysentery, diarrheal syndrome of non-infectious origin, dysbacteriosis);
- purulent-septic diseases, accompanied by severe intoxication, as part of complex therapy;
- food and drug allergies;
- hyperbilirubinemia (viral hepatitis) and hyperazotemia (chronic renal failure);
- in order to prevent chronic intoxication for workers in hazardous industries (professional intoxication with polytropic chemical agents, xenobiotics, incorporated radionuclides, lead, mercury, arsenic compounds, petroleum products, organic solvents, nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides, fluorides, salts of heavy metals). Contraindications. Children under 1 year of age, individual intolerance to the drug, intestinal atony, intolerance to sulfanilamide drugs. Pregnancy and lactation. Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation. Method of application and dose. Enterosgel ® paste is taken orally 1-2 hours before or after eating or taking other medications with water.
Dosage for adults - 1 tablespoon (15 g) 3 times a day (45 g).
Dosage for children: - at the age of 1 to 5 years - 1 teaspoon (5 g) 3 times a day (15 g);
- at the age of 5 to 14 years - 1 dessert spoon (10 g) 3 times a day (30 g).
For the prevention of chronic intoxication - 30 g per day or in 2 doses of 15 g for 7-10 days monthly.
In case of severe intoxication during the first three days, the dose of the drug can be doubled.
The duration of treatment for acute poisoning is 3-5 days, and for chronic intoxications and allergic conditions - 2-3 weeks. Repeated course on the recommendation of a doctor. Side effect. Nausea, constipation, pruritus, urticaria are possible. In severe renal and / or hepatic insufficiency, aversion to the drug is possible. Overdose. Cases of overdose have not been identified. Interaction with other drugs. It is possible to reduce the absorption of other drugs while taking it with Enterosgel ® . Special instructions. The drug can be used in complex therapy with other drugs, subject to the rule of separate intake in time - 1-2 hours before or after taking other drugs. Release form. Paste for oral administration [sweet] in plastic jars of 225 g and 450 g, in tubes of combined materials of 45 and 225 g or in combined two-layer bags of 15 and 45 g. Each jar and each tube, together with instructions for use, are placed in a pack of cardboard. 20 bags of 15 g, one or 10 bags of 45 g, together with instructions for use, are placed in a pack of cardboard. Storage conditions. At a temperature not lower than 4 °C in places inaccessible to children. Protect from drying out after opening the package. Protect from freezing. Shelf life. 3 years. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the package. Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies. Over the counter. Manufacturer. LLC "TNK SILMA" 399851, Dankov, Lipetsk region, st. Zaitseva, d.8.
The vast majority of useful substances a person receives through the digestive tract. But from there, toxins and other toxic substances can also be absorbed into the blood, causing various diseases. Cleansing the intestines from them accelerates recovery, so enterosorbents are widely used in medical practice. Enterosgel is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for children.
Enterosgel: action and efficiency
Entorosgel is a modern highly safe enterosorbent. It is for children of all ages.
Enterosgel is a gel-like mass without a pronounced taste and smell. The active substance of the drug, polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate, resembles a sponge in structure. Thanks to this, the paste absorbs well and displays:
- harmful substances, poisons, salts of heavy metals;
- pathogenic microorganisms and the products they form;
- antigens;
- food allergens;
- medications;
- some metabolic products of the body, such as bilirubin, urea, cholesterol and lipid complexes.
The drug not only cleanses the intestines of toxins, but also helps to heal the mucosa and restore microflora, improve digestion and liver function, and increase immunity.
The effectiveness of Enterosgel has been proven by numerous studies conducted both in Russia and in other CIS countries. According to the data obtained, the drug significantly accelerates the recovery of children with allergies, atopic dermatitis, neurodermatitis, diathesis, intestinal dysbacteriosis, pyelonephritis, gastrointestinal diseases accompanied by diarrhea, and a number of other diseases.
Release form
You can buy Enterosgel in the form of:
- gel, which must be diluted with a little water before use;
- pasta ready to use.
In addition, manufacturers produce sweet-tasting pasta especially for children. It additionally includes sweeteners, so kids are more willing to take this type of Enterosgel.
The composition of the drug - table
In pediatrics, any form of the drug can be used. However, the enterosorbent manufacturer does not recommend giving sweet paste to children under one year old due to the presence of food additives in its composition.
Indications for prescribing Enterosgel to a child
The instructions for the drug indicate the following indications for the appointment of Enterosgel:
- acute and chronic intoxications of various origins;
- acute poisoning with potent and toxic substances (including drugs, alcohol, alkaloids, salts of heavy metals);
- acute intestinal infections as part of complex therapy (including toxic infections, salmonellosis, dysentery, diarrheal syndrome of non-infectious origin, dysbacteriosis);
- purulent-septic diseases, accompanied by severe intoxication, as part of complex therapy;
- hyperbilirubinemia (viral hepatitis);
- chronic renal failure.
Thus, the use of the drug is justified in cases where the child has:
- vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain;
- different types of allergies, diathesis, dermatitis;
- rotavirus and other intestinal infections;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas;
- bronchial asthma;
- poisoning with various substances;
- SARS, influenza.
Enterosgel helps with neonatal jaundice, helps to mitigate the reaction to vaccination and reduces the side effects of antibiotics.
Dr. Komarovsky about enterosorbents - video
Contraindications and side effects
Enterosgel has a high degree of safety, so it can be prescribed from birth. A drug:
- affects only the work of the gastrointestinal tract, is not absorbed into the blood;
- practically does not cause side effects;
- completely leaves the body naturally;
- does not contain alcohol, sugar, lactose, gluten, preservatives, dyes, flavors and other food additives (except for cage paste);
- is not an allergen;
- does not cause addiction, drowsiness, decrease in reaction;
- does not damage the intestinal mucosa;
- does not affect the absorption of vitamins and minerals;
- do not contribute to the development of adverse reactions due to prolonged use and overdose.
Enterosgel is contraindicated in children with:
- individual intolerance to the drug;
- weak peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract.
Rarely, as a result of taking the drug, you may experience:
- constipation;
- feeling of disgust if there is severe kidney or liver failure.
Enterosgel should be given to a child 3 times a day. Wash it down with a small amount of water. Between taking the drug and eating food should pass 1-2 hours. The dosage depends on the age of the child:
- newborns and children under one year old are recommended to stir the gel or paste with a liquid (mixture, mother's milk, juice or water), the volume of which is 3 times the volume of the drug;
- children over one year of age can be given Enterosgel undiluted from a spoon, or by diluting it with water as described above.
The course of treatment can be only 3-5 days for severe poisoning and 2-3 weeks for chronic and allergic diseases. Depending on the indications for use and the severity of the disease, the frequency of administration and the duration of treatment are selected by the doctor individually. Enterosgel is used for long-term treatment, but every 3 weeks of taking the drug it is recommended to take a break of 1 week. The tube should be used within a month after opening.
Enterosgel may affect the effectiveness of other drugs taken by the child. The interval between taking the paste and other medicines should be at least 1.5-2 hours.
Often, with food allergies in an infant, Enterosgel is also recommended for a nursing mother to cleanse the body and quickly remove allergens that easily penetrate into breast milk.
When you open the tube of Enterosgel, you can see a small amount of water. This does not mean that the drug has deteriorated, the paste consists of 30% specially prepared water, so the manufacturer allows its small separation.
What can replace the drug
Depending on the indications and the individual characteristics of the child, the pediatrician may recommend another enterosorbent.
Enterosorbents used in pediatrics - table
| Name | In what form is it issued | Active substance | Indications | Contraindications | From what age does it apply | average price |
| Polysorb | Silicon dioxide colloidal |
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| Applied from birth. The daily dose of Polysorb for children depends on body weight. | Powder 3 g - 35 rubles, 12 g - 100 rubles, 25 g - 200 rubles, 50 g - 330 rubles. | |
| Smecta | Powder for suspension preparation | Smectite dioctahedral |
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| It is prescribed for children from infancy. | Sachet 3 g - 140 rubles. |
| Lactofiltrum | Pills | Hydrolysis lignin, lactulose |
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| In children, it is used from the age of 1 year. | Tablets 30 pcs. - 220 rubles, 60 pcs. - 330 rubles. |
"Enterosgel" is a modern medicine from the group of sorbents. Due to the special structure, the particles of such a drug can absorb various harmful substances, which helps to cleanse the intestines and the whole body. At the same time, they act selectively (on molecules of a certain size), and therefore do not harm the digestive system and internal organs, and are not included in the biochemical reactions that take place in the human body.
The medicine is often used in childhood, because many parents are faced with childhood diarrhea, allergies, infections and other problems, which Enterosgel copes with with a bang. Diarrhea, SARS, poisoning and other ailments are especially common in children who communicate with peers in kindergarten or school. Diseases that provoke harmful microbes and allergens usually bother in spring and autumn, and poisoning in the summer. This makes Enterosgel a drug that is in demand all year round.
Release form
Enterosgel is a patented product of the Russian company TNK Silma and is sold in several types of packaging:
- in tubes containing 90 or 225 grams of pasta;
- in portion sachets 22.5 grams of the drug (they are sold in 2, 10 or 20 sachets in one box).
The medicine itself is a gel-like substance with a whitish tint. The smell of such a paste is absent, and the taste is neutral. Separately, sweet Enterosgel is produced, which also does not smell of anything, has a gel-like structure and is white in color. It is sold in tubes of 225 grams, as well as in boxes containing 10 bags of 15 grams of paste each.
Compound
The main ingredient of the paste is called polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate. Its share in the drug without taste is 70%, that is, 100 grams of the drug contains 70 grams of such a substance, and the remainder (30 grams) is represented by purified water. In sweet paste, its amount is slightly less - 69.9 g, as well as purified water - 29.9 g. This version of Enterosgel additionally includes two sweeteners - sodium saccharinate and sodium cyclamate.
Operating principle
"Enterosgel" refers to intestinal adsorbents due to the special structure of its active component. It is represented by an organosilicon matrix with a porous structure resembling a sponge. Such a matrix has a hydrophobic nature, that is, it repels water molecules, but well absorbs medium-molecular toxic compounds.
Enterosgel has a strong detoxifying and sorption effect. Once in the lumen of the digestive tract, the paste binds both exogenous and endogenous harmful substances of various nature - allergens, poisons, toxins, pathogenic microbes, medications, and so on. The active ingredient of the gel is also capable of absorbing certain metabolic products, such as lipid complexes, bilirubin, cholesterol or urea.
"Enterosgel" does not have a harmful effect on the body, because it is not absorbed in the intestines, but leaves the digestive tract unchanged within 8-12 hours after ingestion. At the same time, it does not impair the absorption of minerals and vitamin substances, and also does not affect the motor function of the intestine. In addition, the paste not only does not inhibit the microflora in the colon, but even helps to restore it if the patient has dysbiosis.
The therapeutic effects of the sweet version of "Enterosgel" are the same as those of the paste without taste. This type of medicine is also not absorbed, but “works” only in the intestinal lumen - it adsorbs various toxins, viruses, microbial cells, allergens, toxic substances or drugs onto its matrix. After that, harmful compounds soon leave the gastrointestinal tract and the patient's condition improves.
Indications
The instructions for "Enterosgel" noted quite a few reasons for using such a sorbent. First of all, it is prescribed for acute poisoning, when salts of heavy metals, alkaloids, alcohols, drugs (in case of overdose) have entered the body of a small patient. Pasta is no less in demand for acute intestinal infections, for example, with salmonellosis, rotavirus or dysentery. In addition, "Enterosgel" is used:
- with diarrhea and abdominal pain of non-infectious origin;
- with dysbacteriosis;
- with purulent diseases and SARS, to help eliminate intoxication (at high temperature, weakness and other signs);
- with viral hepatitis or jaundice in newborns, to reduce the level of bilirubin;
- in renal failure, if it is necessary to reduce the level of azotemia;
- with drug or food allergies, including atopic dermatitis and bronchial asthma;
- with increased acetone in the blood;
- when staying in a place where the air is polluted;
- when living in an area that is considered environmentally unfavorable.
What age is allowed?
"Enterosgel" without taste can be prescribed to children from birth. Such a drug has a simple composition and is harmless for both infants and older children. But the drug with the addition of sweeteners is not recommended for young patients in the first year of life, since at an early age it can provoke negative reactions.
This paste can only be given to children over 1 year old.
Contraindications
Both neutral and sweetened Enterosgel are prohibited for children with individual intolerance to its main ingredient. In addition, the drug with a sweet taste should not be given in case of hypersensitivity to its sweetening components, as well as in case of intolerance to sulfanilamide preparations.
Another contraindication to the use of the paste is intestinal atony, since the medication can further worsen the patient's condition with this problem. It is unacceptable to use "Enterosgel" and bleeding in the digestive tract or intestinal obstruction.
With such serious pathologies, not sorbents are needed, but immediate medical care, so if you suspect them, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Side effects
As a result of the use of Enterosgel, some children may experience side effects from the gastrointestinal tract, such as constipation or nausea. To eliminate constipation, it is recommended to give the child more fluids.
If the remedy is prescribed for severe violations of the liver or kidneys, then the patient may develop an aversion to the paste. In addition, a medicine containing sweeteners can cause an allergic reaction, such as hives or itchy skin. An allergy to the tasteless "Enterosgel" also occurs, but much less frequently. In such a situation, the drug should be immediately canceled.
Instructions for use
The drug is recommended to be given to children one to two hours before a meal or a few hours after a meal. If the medicine is used for poisoning or other acute condition, the diet does not affect the time of its administration. In such situations, the remedy is prescribed at the first negative symptoms.
As for the method of application, Enterosgel can be given to children from a spoon, offering to drink water, or stir the paste in a glass of water. Water should be at room temperature and taken at least three times.
For the smallest patients, it is permissible to dilute the medication in breast milk or its substitute. For older children, you can combine the gel with juice or other non-hot sweet liquid.
The neutral-tasting medicine is usually given three times a day, and the single dose is determined by the age of the child.
- If the remedy needs to be assigned breastfeeding baby, then at one time half a teaspoon is enough, that is, 2.5 g of paste. For such small patients, the medication is given more often - six times a day before each feeding. Thus, the daily dose of "Enterosgel" for a child under one year old is 15 g.
- If "Enterosgel" is prescribed to a baby aged from 1 year to 5 years (for example, at 2 years), then a single dosage will be half a tablespoon. This corresponds to 7.5 g of paste per dose, and such a patient should receive 22.5 g of medication per day.
- If the drug was prescribed to a child 6-14 years old, then it is given in a full tablespoon. It turns out that at this age the medication is taken at 15 g, and the daily dose will be 45 g.
- If the remedy is to be used in a teenager over 14 years old, use an adult dosage - 1-1.5 tablespoons of paste per reception (15-22.5 g). It turns out that the daily dosage for adolescence is the amount of 45-67.5 g, which for a portion-packed medication corresponds to 2-3 sachets.
In the case when the patient's condition is severe, and the intoxication is very strong, the dosage of "Enterosgel" can be doubled. But, as soon as the symptoms become less pronounced, they return to the recommended doses for age. This usually happens 1-3 days after the start of the drug.
Sweet paste is taken 3 times a day in the following dosage:
- for children 1-5 years old, the medication is given in a teaspoon (5 g per reception);
- a child of 6-14 years old "Enterosgel" with sweeteners is prescribed for a dessert spoon, that is, 10 g at a time;
- in adolescence, at one time you need to take a tablespoon of sweet medicine (15 g).
How long to take the drug, you should check with your doctor. If the child has acute poisoning or an intestinal infection, it is often enough to give the paste for 5-7 days. For the treatment of allergic manifestations or chronic pathologies, Enterosgel is prescribed for a longer course, for example, for 2 weeks. The use of the paste again after some time after the completion of treatment is recommended after consultation with the doctor.
Overdose
An excess dose of the drug does not have a harmful effect, because Enterosgel does not interact with the patient's body and does not enter the internal organs. In case of acute poisoning or severe intoxication, it is possible to increase dosages to remove toxic and poisonous compounds from the child's body as quickly as possible, so it is impossible to overdose the remedy.
Interaction with other drugs
"Enterosgel" can be prescribed together with many other drugs (including antibiotics) and does not affect their effectiveness, if you follow the rules for dividing the time.
It is necessary to give the child paste and other medicines at intervals of 1.5-2 hours, then the sorbent will not affect their absorption in any way.
Terms of sale
Since Enterosgel is classified as an over-the-counter medicine, and the paste is produced by a Russian company, there are no difficulties in purchasing a medicine in a pharmacy. The price of a medicine depends on the region, on the volume of the package, and on the mark-up in a particular pharmacy. On average, for one tube containing 225 g of the drug, or for one box with 10 portion bags of pasta, you need to pay 400-450 rubles.
Unfortunately, children's immunity is imperfect, so allergic reactions, rotavirus and intestinal infections, food poisoning are frequent companions of the child. In such cases, doctors prescribe drugs from the group of enterosorbents for small patients. These drugs act effectively and safely, removing toxins and toxins from the body. One of the popular medicines prescribed even for newborns is Enterosgel.
Composition and action of the drug
Enterosgel belongs to the class of new generation enterosorbents. The active component of the drug - polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate - an artificially synthesized substance, which is a powerful sorbent of selective action.
The main difference between Enterosgel and traditional medicines based on activated carbon or clay is the "spongy" structure. Due to a certain pore size, the active ingredient binds and removes only toxins and pathogenic microorganisms from the body.
Enterosgel when ingested:
- absorbs antigens, allergens, salts of heavy metals;
- binds and removes pathogenic bacteria, viruses and toxins produced by them;
- absorbs products of incomplete metabolism (excess urea, cholesterol, bilirubin), which are responsible for the occurrence of intoxication;
- envelops the mucous membrane of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, thereby protecting them from mechanical and chemical damage;
- restores the natural intestinal microflora and improves peristalsis.
Enterosgel acts exclusively at the local level, namely in the intestines, without getting into the blood or lymph flow. It is completely removed from the gastrointestinal tract, along with associated toxins and pathogens, 8–12 hours after ingestion.
Forms of release and composition
On the pharmaceutical market, there are two types of the drug that have an identical composition: 70% polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate and 30% purified water. The main differences are the consistency and the recommended way of use.
For children, both dosage forms are shown:
- gel for the preparation of a suspension for oral administration - a jelly-like mass of white color, consisting of small lumps of different diameters;
- paste for oral administration, having a uniform consistency and not having a pronounced taste and smell.
In addition, manufacturers produce a sweet-tasting paste containing, in addition to the two main components, sweeteners E952 and E954. However, this option is not recommended for babies under one year old and children with allergies.
Enterosgel is available in the form of a gel and a paste.
Enterosgel paste is more convenient to use, as it does not require preliminary preparation of a suspension, unlike a gel. However, for the treatment of infants, you still have to stir the drug in a drink, so the choice of the preferred form remains with the parents.
Indications for use
The effectiveness of Enterosgel has been proven by clinical studies. So, one gram of the drug adsorbs several million pathogens and 2-3 grams of toxins. Due to these properties, the remedy (usually as part of complex therapy) is indicated for conditions such as:
- acute or chronic diarrhea of any origin (viral, bacterial, etc.);
- vomit;
- rotavirus infections;
- food poisoning, drugs, salts of heavy metals, chemicals;
- allergic diseases (bronchial asthma, food allergies, urticaria);
- diathesis;
- digestive disorders (abdominal pain, feeling of heaviness, frequent stools, flatulence);
- skin diseases (dermatitis, eczema);
- acute intestinal infections (including salmonellosis, dysentery);
- inflammatory processes in the liver (hepatitis, neonatal jaundice);
- purulent-septic diseases that are accompanied by intoxication (fever, vomiting, weakness, etc.)
Enterosgel is also prescribed to the child for prevention, if the baby has a predisposition to allergies. In addition, the drug is indicated for use after a course of antibiotic therapy, as it restores the intestinal microflora and removes the waste products of bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract.
Dr. Komarovskikh on the treatment of intestinal infections - video
Instructions for use
Enterosorbent is considered an absolutely safe medication, so it is prescribed to children from the first days of life (with the exception of sweet paste). Before use, it is better to consult a pediatrician to determine the exact dose and duration of treatment.
Enterosgel paste is already ready for use, however, for newborns and infants, it is stirred in a triple volume of breast milk. Older children and adults simply drink the drug with water or another drink.
For babies, the right amount of paste is dissolved in breast milk
The gel is taken orally as an aqueous suspension. Previously, large lumps are rubbed with a spoon or crushed with a blender. Do not try to dissolve the completely obtained substance.
The daily dose and frequency of use depend on the severity of the condition and the age of the child:
- infants are given the drug before each feeding (up to 6 times a day);
- for older children, the dosage is increased, and the number of medications is reduced (3 times a day between meals).
The duration of the therapeutic course, as a rule, is from 7 to 14 days. In especially severe cases, the intake of Enterosgel can be extended up to two months.
With allergies in infants, lactating mothers also show the use of enterosorbent. This improves the quality of milk, reduces the severity of allergic manifestations and saves the baby from further unwanted reactions.
Contraindications and possible side effects
Despite the safety of the drug, it is not suitable for all children. Enterosgel is contraindicated for admission if the child is diagnosed with:
- intolerance to polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate;
- acute intestinal obstruction;
- decreased intestinal peristalsis.
The use of enterosorbent sometimes leads to constipation. If the child has previously suffered from problems with defecation, in the first two days at night it is recommended to do cleansing enemas or give mild laxatives.
In severe forms of hepatic or renal insufficiency, aversion to the drug may appear after several applications.
Enterosgel's analogues for children
The price of the drug is quite high - from 330 rubles. It is this fact that makes some mothers look for analogues of Enterosgel. There are other sorbents on the pharmaceutical market that differ in composition and indications. Before changing the drug, you should consult with your pediatrician.
Substitutes for Enterosgel - table
| Name of the drug | Release form | Active ingredient | Indications | Contraindications | From what age is it allowed to use | Price |
| Polysorb MP | silicon dioxide colloidal |
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from birth | from 75 rubles | |
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lignin hydrolysis |
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from 60 rubles | |
| pills |
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from 1 year | from 222 rubles | |
| powder for suspension | dioctahedral smectite |
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from birth | from 135 rubles | |
| pills | finely porous amorphous carbon |
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from birth (pre-grind) | from 3 rubles | |
| powder for suspension | dioctahedral smectite |
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from birth | from 126 rubles |
Adsorbent medicines - gallery
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Polysorb MP - a drug for removing toxins from the body, safe even for newborns 
Laktofiltrum - enterosorbent, which helps to remove toxins from the body 
Activated charcoal is an adsorbent that collects on its surface and removes all harmful substances from the body. 
Smecta is an effective enterosorbent used in the treatment of diarrhea of various origins.
Is it possible and how to give Enterosgel to a baby so that the drug does not harm the child's body? Enterosgel belongs to a new generation of enterosorbents. It, unlike previously produced agents based on coal or clay, has a soft texture and a safe composition, which allows the use of the agent in the treatment of various disorders in infants.
How to give Enterosgel to a baby is described in detail in the instructions that come with the adsorbent. The doctor will be able to tell the exact dosage after examining the crumbs and identifying the cause of the violation.
Enterosgel is available in the form of a paste and a gel. Its basis is methylsilicic acid, the action of which is aimed at the absorption from the body of residual products of metabolic reactions, toxic substances, pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms, radionuclides.
The drug does not have a negative effect on the natural intestinal microflora, on the contrary, it helps to restore it, improving the functioning of the digestive organs.
Once in the body of the baby, the adsorbent helps to cleanse it, restore the functioning of internal organs and strengthen the immune system, making it more resilient. The action of the drug occurs only in the intestines - it does not penetrate into the bloodstream, which is very important in the treatment of infants. The drug will help to cope with the manifestation of an allergic reaction, diarrhea, jaundice, dysbacteriosis.
Before wondering how to give Enterosgel to a baby for 1 month, you need to make sure that there are no contraindications.
The drug is not allowed for the baby:
- with the presence of intestinal obstruction;
- with a tendency to constipation;
- with ulcerative lesions of the digestive organs;
- with individual sensitivity to the active substances of the remedy.
Depending on the age of the crumbs, the correct dosage of the adsorbent is selected.
- How to give Enterosgel to a baby for 2 months, it is better to consult a doctor. Based on the results of the examination, the physiological data of the baby, the specialist will prescribe the correct dosage of the drug and the course of treatment.
- How to give Enterosgel to a baby at the age of 3 months, who develops normally and has a body weight appropriate for his age? In this case, it is recommended that in the presence of allergic signs or symptoms of intoxication, give a gel of 1 tsp. per day, dividing the dosage into 4 doses. For children older than 6 months and up to 1 year, the recommended dosage is 0.5 tsp. 3-4 times a day.
How to give Enterosgel to a baby before meals or after feeding? It is best to take the paste or gel between meals, after diluting the product with breast milk or formula.
How much to give funds to children whose condition is quite serious?
- In this case, it is recommended to increase the dosage of the adsorbent by 2 times, but only after consultation with a specialist.
- It is forbidden to treat crumbs with frequent loose stools on their own. Very quickly, in such small children, dehydration can occur, followed by death.
The course of taking the adsorbent will depend on the cause of the violation.
- If the baby has an allergy, then the adsorbent is given for 14 days.
- In the presence of rashes, paste can lubricate the skin, diluting it first with a suitable antiseptic preparation.
- With jaundice, therapy lasts from 1 month or longer.
- If the child is poisoned, then the drug is prescribed for 4-6 days, possibly together with other drugs.
Sometimes after taking Enterosgel, constipation may develop. In this case, the drug is canceled or its dosage is reduced.
How to give enterosgel to a baby and is it necessary? These questions worry many mothers whose children have become hostages of any disease. Firstly, enterosgel has practically no contraindications, and secondly, it perfectly helps to remove toxic substances from a weak children's stomach and intestines. All diseases, one way or another associated with toxic damage to organs or systems, as well as blood, require the intake of absorbent drugs. Enterosgel is considered the best in this group of medicines for taking by newborns and nursing mothers.
Enterosgel belongs to the group of sorbents. The action of the main substance is aimed at the absorption and subsequent removal of toxic substances from the body through the intestines. The sorbent preparation is a hydrogel, which is produced by pharmaceuticals in the form of a paste or gel substance. Enterosgel for adults has a specific chalky taste, but for children, manufacturers have added sweet ingredients. The drug can be taken along with other drugs, observing certain time intervals. This eliminates the risk of reducing the effect of other drugs. The peculiarity of enterosgel is the ability to bind only pathogenic substances and the bacterial environment. Once in the stomach, the active substance gently envelops the mucous tissues of the organ, binds toxic compounds and excretes through the intestines. The safety of taking the drug during the neonatal period is due to the lack of absorption into the lymphatic and circulatory systems.
In addition to the cleansing function, enterosgel helps the child's digestion, soothes irritated mucous membranes, cleanses the blood through the membrane structures of the intestine. Regular intake of the drug with background chronic pathologies of various organs or systems can increase the local immunity of the patient.
Enterosgel is absolutely safe for small children due to its porous composition. The drug includes the following components:
- polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate. The porous component and the active substance of the agent, which quickly absorbs all toxic elements from the cavities of the digestive tract;
- purified water. Water is the main constituent substance for the formation of the gel substance. The gel is a kind of sponge that absorbs pathogenic environments, half-life products and decay of blood and intestines. The gel allows you to quickly remove toxic compounds from the baby's body after 10-12 hours.
The absence of other chemical compounds is a huge advantage among alternative drugs, since the medicine does not pose a potential danger to the functionality of the baby's vital organs.
Enterosgel has many advantages due to the mechanism of action on the structures of the digestive tract. With the right intake, it is possible to achieve a stable ether-sorbing effect without harm to the body and violation of the internal microflora of the child. The main advantages of the application include:
- directed action (binding only toxins and bacteria);
- lack of adhesion to mucous structures (unlike activated charcoal);
- soft gel base;
- security;
- possibility of use at any age.
The absence of specific contraindications makes the drug a real find in the treatment of intoxication in infants. The molecular composition of the drug has the size of the cells of pathogenic environments, which determines the direction of action in relation to toxins and harmful compounds.
Enterosgel for children under one year of age or older is indicated as an adjunct therapy for various patient conditions associated with the accumulation of metabolic products and toxins in the body. The main indications include the following diseases:
- intoxication of any genesis;
- kidney or liver failure;
- diathesis and skin rashes;
- allergic reactions to foods or medicines;
- septic infection;
- diseases of the digestive tract;
- prevention of poisoning (for example, summer period).
Enterosgel is acceptable for women to drink during breastfeeding to improve the quality of milk, as well as for better functioning of the baby's stomach. It is recommended to give enterosgel to children older than 6 months during the first feeding period to improve the digestibility of food. Visible improvements in the treatment of various diseases occur already on the 3rd day after the start of the drug.
Despite the absolute safety of the drug, enterosgel may not be suitable for the following conditions of the baby:
- severe liver or kidney disease (including replacement therapy);
- intolerance to the active ingredient;
- anomalies in the development of the digestive tract or their congenital diseases.
All contraindications can be called relative, since each specific case and dose is considered by doctors on an individual basis. If it is necessary to complete the course with enterosgel, the potential risks and the expected benefits of taking it are correlated. If you are allergic to the components, it is better to refrain from taking the remedy.
Before serving, the hydrogel is triturated and diluted with water. To simplify, it is better for babies to use a paste, which they usually dissolve easily. The dosage looks like this:
- Enterosgel for babies (the required dose, diluted with water or breast milk, about 3-4 times a day, the paste does not need to be diluted);
- 6-12 months (calculated dose, diluted with water or non-concentrated juice, several times a day);
- 12 months and older (increased dose several times a day before meals).
Enterosgel is diluted in a ratio of 1:1 for oral administration. Enterosgel for newborns can also be taken externally, diluted with a part of Tsindol or water. With this composition, rashes, dermatosis, sweating in folds are treated.
For the prevention of various intoxication diseases, it is permissible to take the drug in the morning and evening for a month, after which it is important to take a break.
The instructions for use for children under 1 year indicate the approximate dosage and method of administration in a diluted form. Many toddlers refuse to take any unpleasant medication. Newborns spit, frown, hold in their mouths, and older babies consciously refuse to swallow. Manufacturers help babies cope with discomfort during treatment by adding sweeteners or sugar to the composition. Pleasant taste helps children to overcome the fear of treatment and turn the procedure into a pleasant experience. For babies, you can use the following tricks:
- pasta should be given to babies without sweeteners;
- dilute the desired dose in milk, sweet tea or non-concentrated juice.
Usually, there are no problems in prescribing and taking the drug in adults, and children are happy to do what is required, thanks to the pleasant taste and various delivery options. If it seems to parents that the child has spat out the medicine or consumed it in a smaller amount, do not increase the daily dosage. It is better to give less than to give too much. Severe and persistent diseases require regular dosage adjustments under the supervision of treating specialists. Enterosgel is a medically directed drug in the fight against various ailments and is not at all suitable for self-treatment.
Preventive measures with the adoption of enterosgel are usually associated with high risks of infection. Against the background of a aggravated clinical history of a child, enterosgel should be taken immediately, as soon as a favorable environment or factors arise for the penetration of infection into the body.
Enterosgel - enterosorbent
The following components:
- radionuclides;
- toxins;
Main indications
the amount of toxins is reduced
- diseases of the liver and kidneys;
wet sand
Parents' reviews reflect the effectiveness of Enterosgel, however, before use, consult a doctor and read the instructions. Therapy should be complex and aimed at eliminating the pathological factor.
In the first year of life, the immature digestive system of the baby is faced with numerous foreign substances. Not every product the body quickly adapts, some of them can cause an allergic reaction called diathesis (atopic dermatitis). The most common cause of allergies in children is hereditary predisposition.
The main signs of diathesis in children are: peeling of the skin, the appearance of a rash, redness, cracks, and infection may occur. A sick child becomes restless, often cries, does not sleep well. Often, atopic dermatitis is combined with symptoms of gastrointestinal dysfunction (vomiting, diarrhea, regurgitation, colic, constipation).
If the treatment of acute diathesis is not started in time, it can turn into a chronic form and even lead to the appearance of bronchial asthma.
To eliminate problems with the gastrointestinal tract, there is a separate group of drugs - enterosorbents, one of the representatives of which is Enterosgel. Pediatricians often prescribe this drug to infants who have an allergic reaction.
In severe diseases in children, this drug is recommended to be given in combination with other drugs. To eliminate the symptoms of allergies in a mild form, you can use only Enterosgel.
Once in the stomach and intestines, the drug binds harmful bacteria, food allergens, toxic substances and removes them from the body in a natural way so that they do not enter the bloodstream. The drug gently affects the intestines.
Enterosgel promotes the natural restoration of the intestinal microflora, the reproduction of bifidus and lactobacilli, does not interfere with the absorption of useful vitamins and microelements. It quickly begins to act, the signs of allergies begin to disappear in a day.
The drug is not absorbed in the intestines, it is excreted from the body unchanged and therefore has practically no contraindications, except for the individual intolerance of its components.
The consistency of the medicine is a homogeneous paste-like mass of white color, odorless.
In addition to allergies in children, the sorbent is prescribed against jaundice (it removes bilirubin from the liver), poisoning, and acute intestinal infections.
The dose of one medication for children from birth to five years is 5 ml. Usually you need to give up to 15 ml per day. The drug is taken one hour before meals and two hours after it. The course of admission is one or two weeks. In this case, you can use other drugs, since Enterosgel's incompatibility with other drugs has not been identified. Often it must be given simultaneously with probiotics, immunomodulators, herbal remedies.
The only side effect that a medicine can cause, like any other sorbent, in a baby is constipation. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the child's stool.
Children under one year old should be given 1 teaspoon of paste (only without the inscription "sweet") before feeding three times a day, mixing it with water in a 1: 1 ratio. Babies who are not yet six months old are given 1/3 tablespoon of the paste, mixing it with 2/3 tablespoons of an adapted formula or expressed breast milk.
If the newborn is breastfed, then in order to achieve the maximum and quick effect, the mother should also take the medicine, improving the quality of breast milk. Drink it 1 tablespoon three times a day 2 hours before and 2 hours after eating or taking other medicines. If you take it together with other drugs, then Enterosgel will absorb their components, reducing the result of taking them to zero.
In case of severe skin reactions to an allergen, when it becomes necessary to use topical agents, Enterosgel is mixed with Zindol in a ratio of 3: 1, applying the mixture to problem areas. This mixture is especially often used for diaper dermatitis, when there is drying and redness of the inguinal regions, buttocks, folds,
After the disappearance of allergy symptoms in infants, the drug continues to be used for prevention, reducing the frequency of its use to 2 times a day. Once a day, you can lubricate the skin areas with a rash with paste. If the disease does not manifest itself within a month, the drug is completely stopped.
Enterosgel does not cure allergies, but only removes irritants that have already entered it from the body. After the medicine removes all the unpleasant symptoms of an allergy, it is necessary to take tests, identify the allergen and exclude its effect on the baby, otherwise the reaction will repeat.
The cause of allergies in children can be both individual food products and care products (gels, creams, soaps, shampoos, washing powders, etc.). If the problem lies in food and the baby is breastfed, then the mother needs to go on a diet, eliminating from the diet all foods that can cause allergies. If the child is already on complementary foods, then it is also worth reviewing his diet and identifying the irritant product. When this problem occurs in newborn artificial babies, formulas based on cow's milk protein should be excluded and fed with hypoallergenic baby food.
Compared with its counterparts (Smecta, Polysorb and Neosmectin), Enterosgel has a number of advantages:
- Has no taste, smell.
- Does not stick to the walls of the intestine, does not adversely affect the motor function of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Restores the microflora of the intestines and stomach.
- Not absorbed into the blood.
- Sold fully finished. It does not need to be prepared, crushed or crushed like tablets.
- Its dosage is small, the baby can easily swallow such an amount of medicinal substance.
- Virtually no contraindications.
One of the analogues of Enterosgel is activated carbon. The latter is much cheaper than the drug, but it also affects the fragile organism of the crumbs much harder, injuring the intestinal walls.
We can confidently say that Enterosgel is an affordable, safe and effective drug, but only an experienced pediatrician can prescribe it to a baby.
Diarrhea in infants in some cases can lead to negative consequences. Therefore, it is important to establish the cause of this in time and eliminate it. True, in medicine there is such a thing as “physiological diarrhea”. The reason for the latter is teething, climate change when moving, introducing a new product into the diet, etc. Usually such diarrhea ends on its own without any treatment, unless the most minimal intervention is required. For example, such as Enterosgel for babies.
As mentioned above, loose stools for babies are almost commonplace. But how can you distinguish it from ordinary diarrhea? Here are its characteristic features:
- The frequency of bowel movements increases;
- The stool, even in comparison with "physiological diarrhea", is more liquid and watery in consistency;
- The bowel movement occurs abruptly;
- The stools have a sharp sour smell;
- Often have a somewhat greenish or yellow color;
- The stool often contains mucus, foam, or even blood;
- In addition, the child may have a fever, vomiting and lethargy.
At the first disturbing signs, it is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the baby. And if the indicated signs appear, then the first thing to do is to consult a doctor for help.
One of the effective drugs in the treatment of diarrhea is activated charcoal. But the difficulty is that for babies this is not a very convenient drug to take, besides, small pieces of coal can harm the baby's insides. However, thanks to manufacturers of children's medicines, quite safe substitutes for coal are available on the market. And one of them is Enterosgel paste.
This tool is produced in Russia by the domestic company Silma TNK and has two forms of release - the above-mentioned paste and gel, on the basis of which the suspension is prepared.
The gel is produced in bags with walls in two layers, in appearance it is a white mass with jelly-like lumps. The paste is also white in color, but unlike the gel, it has a uniform consistency and is sold in tubes. The drug does not have any pronounced smell, but there is a specific taste.
You can buy freely.
When ingested, the active substance of the drug binds all harmful components in the intestines and blood of the baby:
- Products left after metabolism - excess cholesterol, bilirubin, urea or lipid compounds;
- toxins;
- Microorganisms of pathogenic and opportunistic nature.
They are excreted along with feces. At the same time, the necessary microorganisms remain intact.
Thanks to this, the following positive effects are exerted on the child's body:
- The degree of intoxication of the body is reduced;
- The symptoms of poisoning of the body are eliminated;
- The composition of the blood returns to normal;
- The functions of the liver and digestive system are normalized;
- The drug has an enveloping property, due to which a protective layer is formed on the gastric mucosa, preventing its destruction under the influence of an aggressive environment;
- To a small extent, intestinal motility and parietal digestion improves;
- It has a general strengthening effect on the child's immune system.
The biggest advantage for which this drug is valued is that it works only in the gastrointestinal tract, not being absorbed into the blood.
Enterosgel is used for infants with the following diagnoses:
- Diathesis (allergy);
- Diarrhea caused by intestinal infections;
- Newborn jaundice;
- Dysbacteriosis.
The list of indications also includes: poisoning, purulent-septic pathologies, kidney diseases, etc.
The drug is classified as relatively safe, so its release goes without a prescription. But at the same time, it can be given to a baby only after consulting a pediatrician. After all, there is a list of contraindications:
- Obstruction and atony of the intestine;
- Tendency to constipation;
- Ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Intolerance to any of the ingredients of the drug.
Usually the dosage and how much to treat is determined by the pediatrician. The instructions also say that children under 3 years old can be given 1 tsp. (5 gr.) twice a day.
But for children under one year, a different scheme is provided:
- Up to six months - a quarter teaspoon 4 times a day;
- For children 6-12 months of age, half a spoonful of medicine is also 4 times a day.
Give in between feedings. The paste comes ready-made, it can be given in this way, but the gel must be diluted with water. But experts recommend giving both forms, after diluting with milk in a ratio of 1 to 3.
In severe conditions, the pediatrician may increase the dosage.
The duration of treatment usually takes depending on the diagnosis:
- With allergies - up to 3 weeks;
- With jaundice - up to 6 weeks;
- In case of poisoning - up to 5 days.
Side effects include rare constipation. In these cases, the reception is either stopped or the dosage is reduced.
The body of the baby from birth is influenced by numerous factors of an unfavorable nature. Most of them require the appointment of sorbents. To get rid of intoxication and allergic reactions, you can use Enterosgel for babies.
An allergic reaction in children is a serious problem, not limited to diathesis. It often accompanies continuous runny nose, eye puffiness and inflammation, urticaria and lacrimation. With subsequent exacerbations of allergies, the symptoms increase, and therefore measures must be taken on time.
If the problem is started, after a couple of years it will develop into bronchial asthma or atopic dermatitis. So, if the primary symptoms of diathesis occur in children, it is necessary to consult a doctor to identify the cause and prescribe treatment.
From the first months of life, the child's body is unable to resist environmental factors on its own, since protective systems have not yet been formed. The child receives protective factors with mother's milk, and therefore breastfeeding protects against allergens and infections of various kinds.
If, according to certain indications, a newborn have to be mixed, it is necessary to choose only adapted brands. When signs of allergy appear in a child, one should not panic. The main thing is to immediately consult a doctor. It is impossible to cope with the disease on your own, so as not to aggravate the situation.
Therapy of children's allergies is a difficult task for doctors, given that they are prohibited from prescribing most drugs. Basically, treatment comes down to prevention, which involves the exclusion of complementary foods, and the transition to hypoallergenic mixtures. When drug treatment cannot be avoided, you will have to choose drugs that do not harm the body.
Today it is easy to find in pharmacies Enterosgel - enterosorbent, which carefully removes products and allergens from the body that are formed in the process of a negative immune reaction. This drug is universal and can be used for children from the first day of life.
Enterosgel is produced by Silma TNK in Russia in two forms: paste and gel for suspension preparation. The main active ingredient is polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate. In the paste, in addition to the active substance, there is purified water.
The gel is packed in two-layer bags and looks like white mass with jelly-like lumps. The paste is white in color and has a smooth consistency.
Enterosgel has no smell, and the taste is specific.
The main substance of the drug is characterized by the structure of the organic matrix and is distinguished by the ability to absorb medium-sized molecules. Thanks to the hydrogel, adsorption of contents from the blood and intestines the following components:
- radionuclides;
- residual metabolic products (urea, bilirubin, excess cholesterol);
- toxins;
- opportunistic pathogens.
All of them bind and are excreted with feces. At the same time, I would like to note that the effect of the drug does not apply to bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.
Main indications when you can give medication to a newborn, are considered:
- Dysbacteriosis - the drug removes harmful bacteria and their metabolic products. At the same time, it does not affect the intestinal microflora and helps to recover quickly.
- Newborn jaundice - the drug should be given for the speedy removal of bilirubin from the child's body.
- Allergic reaction - giving Enterosgel to a baby with an allergy is necessary to reduce an unpleasant reaction in the form of itching, rash, redness. It should be understood that Enterosgel helps to remove toxins for babies with allergies, however, it does not eliminate the cause.
- Diaper rash on the skin - skin folds are treated with a solution of the drug in order to accelerate healing.
If the baby is breastfed during the manifestation of allergies, then Enterosgel should be taken by the mother too. So, the amount of toxins is reduced in the body of the mother, and they penetrate less into breast milk.
Enterosgel has no age or health restrictions. The only precautions when using the drug are:
- diseases of the liver and kidneys;
- intolerance associated with the immune functions of the baby;
- morphophysiological problems associated with the digestive system (intestinal atony, intestinal failure and increased stomach size).
Even though the drug has no taste and smell, children often do not want to swallow the drug, because its consistency resembles in the mouth wet sand. That is why the mother, before giving the drug for allergies and other ailments, must figure out what to dilute it with.
The course of therapy for infants from allergies is about 20 days, and the dosage to be given to the baby is determined taking into account age:
- up to 6 months you can give 1/3 tsp. a drug that mixes with 2/3 of water or breast milk;
- children from six months to a year should be given 1 tsp. diluted Enterosgel;
- after a year, a child can be given the drug 1 tsp. medicine mixed with fruit puree.
In this case, it is required to give the drug one hour before feeding, or 2 hours after it 3 times a day.
The only drawback when using Enterosgel is the possible occurrence of constipation in the baby. To prevent this, more often you need to give crumbs of water.
Even considering the safety of the drug, you should not prescribe the drug yourself. Only a doctor will be able to choose the optimal dosage and check the product for compatibility with other medicines.
Parents whose children were prescribed Enterosgel for allergies and other ailments mainly leave positive feedback. As a rule, doctors advise giving medication for allergies along with probiotics and antihistamines. After taking Enterosgel for 3-5 days, itching and rash in babies decreased.
In addition, parents use the sorbent for mild poisoning in children. Enterosgel relieves diarrhea and symptoms that appear with allergies and intoxication.
Enterosgel is a drug that acts on the intestines and does not have a systemic effect on the body. It is advised to take it to children from intestinal administration and allergies.
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