Hello, dear readers. Today we are discussing how the safe and effective enterosorbent Enterosgel treats allergies in a child.
In what form is it produced, what doses of the medicine are prescribed for children of different ages.
Enterosgel for allergies in children
In many children, specialists diagnose different types of allergies: to certain medications, to or wool.
In complex treatment of a disease, the doctor always prescribes enterosorbents, which are designed to improve the functioning of the child’s digestive system and help eliminate allergic reactions.
One of the best enterosorbents is enterosgel, which is safe and effective. This medicine, which has proven itself to be very reliable, can be taken even by infants.
Sometimes for infants the drug is the only remedy for allergies, and sometimes it is prescribed in combination with other medications.
Enterosgel will provide the necessary assistance not only for allergies, but also for various intoxications of the body, for example, food poisoning, increased acetone levels in children, etc.
The advantages of the drug include its not too high price: on average, Enterosgel costs 350 rubles. The specific cost depends on the manufacturer and form of release of the medicine.
Operating principle
Enterosgel belongs to the latest generation of medicines. The drug makes it possible to reduce the duration of therapy for allergies in children.
The main active ingredient of Enterosgel is an organosilicon compound: methyl silicic acid hydrogel.
Thanks to the main substance in its composition, which has excellent characteristics (it is not absorbed by the body, does not participate in biochemical processes, is not rejected), Enterosgel is a kind of “intestinal sponge”.
When it enters the gastrointestinal tract (small intestine), the drug very quickly binds allergens and other harmful substances, as a result of which they are not absorbed into the blood. Further, irritants and toxins are eliminated in bound form.
In addition to removing allergens and other harmful substances, Enterosgel has enveloping properties.
Enterosgel does not affect the absorption of substances beneficial to the child’s body (such as vitamins, microelements). The soft texture of the drug is very gentle on the child’s digestive system.
The medicine helps antihistamines, which are usually prescribed by a doctor to treat childhood allergies, work.
In what forms is the drug available?
Enterosgel is produced in the form of a paste or gel. It must be said that more and more manufacturers are switching to producing only paste, since the gel for preparing the suspension is not very easy to stir until smooth, and the paste is ready for use immediately.
Enterosgel paste is usually white and odorless. It is in special plastic containers. Weight may vary. Now there is pasta available in portioned packets (22.5 grams).
Some companies produce pasta that has a sweet taste thanks to a safe sweetener, which is very important for babies.
Enterosgel paste is stored in a temperature range of 15-25 degrees. After using the medicine, the opened plastic container with the paste is carefully closed so that the paste does not dry out.
Enterosgel: dosage of the drug
The child should receive the medication an hour or two before meals.
Typically, children from one to five years old can be given up to 15 grams of the drug, dividing this amount by three times; for children under seven years old, the daily dose can be increased by one and a half times and the medicine can also be given in three doses.
Children under fourteen years of age with allergies take the drug in a daily dosage of 45 grams.
Enterosgel is also used for infants: the instructions for use for children with allergies up to one year describe in detail how the medicine should be given to infants.
Enterosgel must be mixed with breast milk: you need to take three times more milk than the medicine.
The child should take this mixture shortly before feeding (about an hour or two). For infants, it is advisable to use the drug in the form of a paste; there is no need to perform any manipulations with it before mixing with breast milk.
If parents purchased the gel at the pharmacy, then before mixing with milk, the medicine is crushed in a blender. The dose for an infant is half a teaspoon (this is approximately two and a half grams, the same amount of paste contained in a portioned packet, which is very convenient for parents).
The frequency of administration is six times a day. The maximum amount of Enterosgel for an infant with allergies should not exceed ten grams per day.
The medicine begins to work an hour or two after the child has taken the drug. Enterosgel has the property of not being absorbed by the body, so there can be practically no overdose. However, parents should strictly adhere to the doses prescribed by the specialist.
The therapeutic course usually lasts from a week to two. The prescription of all medications for allergies in a child, including enterosorbents, the dosage and duration of taking enterosgel are within the competence of the doctor.
The specialist will advise using Enterosgel to prevent childhood allergies: the medicine is taken for a month in the standard dosages for children indicated above.
Similar medicines for childhood allergies
Enterosorbents act on children's bodies in different ways. There are many similar drugs in terms of the mechanism of action, but Enterosgel has no analogues in terms of the main substance.
Enterosgel has a number of advantages over many analogues, as evidenced by expert reviews: lack of taste (or sweet taste) and odor, no effect on intestinal motility, the functioning of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, convenient form of production (the drug is ready for use) and dosage, fast removal of the medicine itself from the body (within 12 hours).
However, in some cases, a specialist may prescribe something other than Enterosgel for allergies: the drug has numerous analogues, the best of which include Polysorb and Polyphepan.
Answering the question: Polyphepan, Enterosgel or Polysorb, which is better, it is impossible to answer unequivocally.
The doctor will choose the medicine for the child; parents should not rely on their own preferences.
But they should know that Polysorb, like Polyphepan, is produced in the form of a powder from which a suspension needs to be prepared, and Enterosgel paste does not require any preparation. In addition, Polysorb should not be used for a long time.
Important to remember
- Enterosgel is one of the best enterosorbents used to treat allergies in children.
- The release form (paste) is very convenient to use.
- The dose of the drug and the duration of the therapeutic course are determined by a specialist.
See you in the next article!
Enterosorbent
Active substance
Polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate
Release form, composition and packaging
◊ Paste for oral administration in the form of a homogeneous mass from white to almost white, odorless.
Excipients: purified water - 30 g.
22.5 g - packages made of combined material (2) - cardboard packs.
22.5 g - bags made of combined material (10) - cardboard packs.
22.5 g - bags made of combined material (20) - cardboard packs.
90 g - laminated tubes made of combined material (1) - cardboard packs.
225 g - laminated tubes made of combined material (1) - cardboard packs.
pharmachologic effect
Enterosorbent, intestinal adsorbent.
Enterosgel has a porous structure of an organosilicon matrix (molecular sponge) of a hydrophobic nature, which is characterized by a sorption effect in relation only to medium-molecular toxic metabolites (mm 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 natures, including bacteria and bacterial toxins, antigens, foods, drugs, poisons, heavy metal salts, and alcohol. The drug also absorbs some metabolic products of the body, incl. excess bilirubin, urea, cholesterol, lipid complexes, as well as metabolites responsible for the development of endogenous toxicosis.
Enterosgel does not reduce the absorption of microelements, helps restore damaged intestinal microflora and does not affect its motor function.
Pharmacokinetics
The drug is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
It is excreted unchanged within 12 hours.
Indications
In adults and children as a detoxifying agent:
- acute and chronic intoxication of various origins;
- prevention of chronic intoxication among workers in hazardous industries (occupational intoxication with chemical agents of polytropic action, xenobiotics, incorporated radionuclides, compounds of lead, mercury, arsenic, petroleum products, organic solvents, oxides of nitrogen, carbon, fluorides, salts of heavy metals).
Contraindications
— individual intolerance to the drug;
- intestinal atony.
Dosage
Enterosgel is taken orally 1-2 hours before or after meals or taking other medications with water.
It is recommended to mix the required amount of the drug in a glass with three times the volume of water at room temperature or take it orally with water.
For adults- 15-22.5 g (1-1.5 tablespoon) 3 times/day. Daily dose - 45-67.5 g.
Children aged 5 to 14 years- 15 g (1 tablespoon) 3 times/day. Daily dose - 45 g.
Children under 5 years of age- 7.5 g (0.5 tablespoon) 3 times/day. Daily dose - 22.5 g.
For prevention of chronic intoxication- 22.5 g 2 times a day for 7-10 days monthly.
At severe intoxications During the first 3 days, the dose of the drug can be doubled.
The duration of treatment for acute poisoning is 3-5 days, for chronic intoxication and allergic conditions - 2-3 weeks. Repeated course on doctor's recommendation.
Side effects
From the digestive system: Possibly nausea, constipation.
Others: in case of severe renal disease or a feeling of aversion to the drug may occur.
Overdose
No cases of overdose of the drug Enterosgel have been identified.
The vast majority of nutrients a person receives through the digestive tract. But from there, toxins and other poisonous substances can also be absorbed into the blood, causing various diseases. Cleansing the intestines from them speeds up recovery, which is why enterosorbents are widely used in medical practice. Enterosgel is one of the most frequently prescribed drugs for children.
Enterosgel: action and effectiveness
Entorosgel is a modern, highly safe enterosorbent. It is prescribed to children of all age categories.
Enterosgel is a gel-like mass without a pronounced taste or smell. The active substance of the drug, polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate, resembles a sponge in structure. Thanks to this, the paste absorbs and removes well:
- 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 mucous membrane 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 dysbiosis, pyelonephritis, gastrointestinal diseases accompanied by diarrhea, and a number of other diseases.
Release form
You can buy Enterosgel in the form:
- gel, which must be diluted with a small amount of water before use;
- pasta, completely ready for use.
In addition, manufacturers produce pasta that has a sweet taste, especially for children. It additionally contains sweeteners, so children are more willing to take this type of Enterosgel.
Composition of the drug - table
In pediatrics, any form of the drug can be used. However, the manufacturer of enterosorbent does not recommend giving sweet toothpaste to children under one year of age 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 use 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;
- various types of allergies, diathesis, dermatitis;
- rotavirus and other intestinal infections;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas;
- bronchial asthma;
- poisoning with various substances;
- ARVI, flu.
Enterosgel helps with jaundice in newborns, helps mitigate the reaction to vaccination and reduces the side effects of antibiotics.
Doctor 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 functioning 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, or decreased 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 long-term use and overdose.
Enterosgel is contraindicated in children with:
- individual intolerance to the drug;
- weak peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract.
Rarely, the following may occur as a result of taking the drug:
- constipation;
- a feeling of disgust if there is severe renal or liver failure.
Enterosgel should be given to a child 3 times a day. Take it with a small amount of water. There should be 1-2 hours between taking the drug and eating food. The dosage depends on the age of the child:
- for newborns and children under one year of age, it is recommended to mix the gel or paste with a liquid (formula, mother’s milk, juice or water), the volume of which is 3 times the volume of the drug;
- For children over one year of age, Enterosgel can be given undiluted from a spoon, or diluted 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 duration of treatment are selected by the doctor individually. Enterosgel is used for long-term treatment, but after every 3 weeks of taking the drug it is recommended to take a break of 1 week. The tube must be used within a month after opening.
Enterosgel may affect the effectiveness of other medications taken by the child. The interval between taking the paste and other medications should be at least 1.5–2 hours.
Often, in case of food allergies in an infant, Enterosgel is recommended to be taken by a nursing mother to cleanse the body and quickly eliminate allergens that easily penetrate into breast milk.
When you open the Enterosgel tube, 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 a slight separation of it.
What can replace the drug?
Depending on the indications and individual characteristics of the child, the pediatrician may recommend another enterosorbent.
| Enterosorbents used in pediatrics - table | Name | In what form is it produced? | Active substance | Indications | Contraindications | From what age is it used? |
| average price | Polysorb |
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| Used 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 preparing suspension | Dioctahedral smectite |
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| Prescribed to children from infancy. | 3 g sachet – 140 rub. |
| Lactofiltrum | Pills | Hydrolytic lignin, lactulose |
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| In children it is used from the age of 1 year. | Tablets 30 pcs. - 220 rub., 60 pcs. - 330 rub. |
1. Pharmacological action
Drug group: Enterosgel is a drug from the group of enterosorbents. Therapeutic effects:
- Detoxifying effect;
- Obstruction of absorption of products of incomplete metabolic reactions;
- Removal of medium molecular toxic substances from the body;
- Removal of encapsulated radionucleides from the body;
- Removing various pathogenic microflora from the body;
- Interfering with the activity of various pathogenic microflora in the intestinal lumen;
- Elimination of manifestations of toxicosis;
- Normalization of laboratory parameters of urine and blood;
- Improving the functioning of the liver, kidneys, intestines;
- Prevention of ulcerative lesions of the mucous membranes of the digestive system;
- Enveloping effect on the internal lumen of the digestive system;
- Improving the processes of parietal digestion;
- Activation of natural bowel movements;
- Stabilization of immune reactions.
2. indications for use
- various infectious liver diseases;
- various toxic liver diseases;
- viral A;
- viral hepatitis B;
- toxic inflammation of the liver;
- liver cirrhosis;
- inflammation of the liver and gall bladder;
- various kidney diseases;
- polycystic kidney disease;
- various diseases of the digestive system;
- enterocolitis;
- post-resection syndrome;
- gastric ulcer;
- inflammation of the gastric mucosa;
- diarrhea;
- ulcerative lesions of the duodenum;
- various allergic reactions caused by food intake;
- various allergic reactions caused by taking medications;
- bronchial asthma of allergic origin;
- atopic dermatitis;
- eczema of allergic origin;
- allergic origin;
- diarrhea of non-infectious origin;
- multiple disorders of digestive processes of non-infectious origin;
- various infectious diseases of the digestive system;
- dysentery;
- food toxic infection;
- various rotavirus infections;
- various types of poisoning;
- drug poisoning;
- purulent-septic poisoning;
- burn intoxication;
- alcohol poisoning;
- various skin diseases;
- neurodermatitis of various origins;
- diathesis;
- early gestosis;
- various oncological diseases;
- Complex treatment of intestinal bacterial microflora disorders;
- Elimination of negative conditions after chemotherapy;
- Elimination of negative conditions during chemotherapy;
- Detoxification before surgery;
- Detoxification after surgery.
3. Method of application
- up to three years: one teaspoon of the drug twice a day;
- 3-5 years: one teaspoon of the drug three times a day;
- 5-14 years: one dessert spoon of the drug three times a day;
- over 14 years of age and adult patients: one tablespoon of the drug three times a day;
- Average duration of use of Enterosgel: one to two weeks;
- After taking the drug, it should be washed down with water;
- Enterosgel should be taken between meals.
4. Side effects
- Digestive system: constipation.
5. Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Enterosgel or its components;
- The presence of intestinal obstruction in patients;
- Individual intolerance to the drug or its components.
6. During pregnancy and lactation
Pregnant women can only take the drug as directed by a specialist. Nursing mothers can take Enterosgel as directed by a specialist.
7. Interaction with other drugs
No negative interactions of Enterosgel with others were noted. Enterosgel can be used as part of a medicinal complex.
8. Overdose
Symptoms:
- Digestive system: constipation.
- Stop taking Enterosgel;
- Conducting a cleansing enema.
9. Release form
Paste, package 22.5 g - 2, 10 or 20 pcs.; tube 225 g - 1 pc.
10. Storage conditions
11. Composition
100 g paste:
- polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate - 70 g;
- Excipients: purified water.
12. Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
The drug is available without a prescription.Products that help remove harmful substances from the body are called sorbents. They all differ from each other in their structure and must be used according to an individually developed scheme. The range of sorbents is quite wide, they are:
- have numerous indications for use;
- prescribed for various diseases;
- help effectively treat intoxication.
Enterosgel is one of these unique products. The active ingredient of the drug is polymethylsilicon polyhydrate, which has a porous matrix structure that can retain and then remove poisons, toxins, food allergens and other harmful substances. Being organic in nature, such a “sponge” has a selective effect. It does not interfere with the absorption of microelements and vitamins and does not interfere with intestinal motility. Polymethylsilicon polyhydrate does not penetrate into the blood and does not accumulate in the body. The medicine is available in the form of a paste or gel.
Indications for the use of Enterosgel also include alcohol poisoning: if you use the medication immediately after a stormy party, you can eliminate morning hangover. Immediately before taking the drug, it is necessary to thoroughly grind and dilute with water.
The undoubted advantage of the paste and gel is their absolute safety and the ability to combine with almost all medicinal substances, including antibiotics.
Our website provides detailed instructions for using Enterosgel, as well as information about contraindications and methods of using the medicine.
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* Instructions for medical use of the drug Enterosgel are published in free translation. THERE ARE CONTRAINDICATIONS. BEFORE USE, YOU MUST CONSULT WITH A SPECIALIST
Diarrhea in children is a fairly common problem. This is due to the fact that all the baby’s reactions to certain foods are still unknown, and his absorption of some elements is even weaker. With such a painful condition, it is necessary to know how to help the child, because this leads to severe discomfort, sometimes even vomiting and pain. Nowadays, many drugs have been developed to help cope with diarrhea, but there is a drug that almost does not cause allergies or other adverse reactions. This medicine is Enterosgel. Instructions for its use for children with diarrhea should be known to all parents. It has a selective effect, helping to remove toxic substances of various natures from the body, including bacteria and bacterial toxins, while preserving the internal microflora, which is so important when treating young patients.
Description of the drug
The active substance of this medication is polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate. This is a fairly strong selective sorbent. Thanks to its specific structure, this medicine binds only pathogenic microorganisms and toxins, leaving the body’s native microflora intact and undamaged. It removes dangerous bacteria along with feces. If you structure its useful properties, you will get the following list:
- Has pronounced sorption and detoxification properties;
- Positively affects the functioning of the intestines and liver;
- Reduces the risk of ulcers and erosions on the intestinal walls;
- Gets rid of signs of toxic poisoning;
- Normalizes blood and urine counts;
- Reduces the load on the kidneys during intoxication.
The active substance of the drug is not absorbed into the blood and lymph. Enterosgel for diarrhea in a child works only in the gastrointestinal tract, relieving the patient of harmful substances and microorganisms.
The effect of this medication can be observed within 6-8 hours after administration.
Indications for use of Enterosgel for children
Enterosgel is used for diarrhea in a child from birth. Indications for use are acute and chronic intoxication of various origins, manifested by the following symptoms: abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, loose stools, increased body temperature.
Although in most cases Enterosgel is used for diarrhea, it can also be used for other pathological conditions:
- Liver dysfunction;
- Hepatitis A;
- Salmonellosis;
- Dysentery;
- Various types of problems with the gastrointestinal tract;
- Food allergies;
- Staphylococcus;
- Dysbacteriosis.
It is also worth using Enterosgel if a child is poisoned by chemicals, in case of intoxication not only from food, but also from burns.
The main causes of diarrhea in children include:
- Consumption of low-quality products, exotic, or expired;
- Viruses and bacteria entering the body through dirty hands or toys;
- Stress;
- Allergic reaction;
- Treatment with antibiotics, they do not have a selective function, like Enterosgel for diarrhea in children, so not only the pathogenic microflora suffers, but also the native elements of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Lactose or enzyme deficiency;
Contraindications and side effects
Enterosgel for children with diarrhea and vomiting has a small number of contraindications:
- Acute intestinal obstruction;
- Individual intolerance to any of the components of the drug;
- Intestinal atony (decreased peristalsis and loss of tone, impaired bowel movement).
In such cases, it is better to stop using this medication. It is worth consulting with your doctor and finding another, more suitable treatment regimen.
Enterosgel shows almost no side effects, however, in rare cases they are still possible. These include:
- Heartburn;
- Nausea;
- Constipation.
Important! Liquids can solve constipation problems. Firstly, during treatment with Enterosgel you should drink more clean water (up to three liters per day). Secondly, in the first two to three days an additional cleansing enema before bed is recommended.
Instructions for use of Enterosgel for diarrhea in a child
Drug dose
Instructions for use of Enterosgel for children contain some features and differences from use in adult patients.
Children can be treated for diarrhea with Enterosgel from birth, but only after consultation with a pediatrician.
The dosage regimen should be prescribed by a doctor, depending on how old the baby is.
- Up to 1 year. It is necessary to give half a teaspoon (2.5 g) 6 times a day at equal time intervals, the daily norm is no more than 15 g;
- Enterosgel for diarrhea in a child 2 years of age and older is used 3 times a day, half a tablespoon (5 g), daily dose 15 g;
- At the age of 5 to 14 years, the dose can be increased to one dessert spoon (10 g) 3 times a day, the daily norm is 30 g.
Take Enterosgel orally for diarrhea in a child 1.5-2 hours before or after meals.
Often the entire course does not exceed 3-5 days. In case of chronic intoxication, it can be increased to 2 weeks. In addition, the treating specialist can double the amount of the drug if he deems it necessary, but doing this on his own is strictly prohibited.
Method of administration
Immediately before using the medication, it must be diluted with a triple volume of water to form a suspension. For breastfed children, breast milk can be used, and the medicine is also added to baby food.
If the child is over 5 years old, then this product can be used in combination with various drinks. Enterosgel does not change the taste, smell or other characteristics of the product; it only helps the baby get rid of diarrhea.
It is always worth understanding that when the question of treatment concerns young patients, they may begin to refuse the medicine without realizing that they need it. For such cases, manufacturers decided to produce Enterosgel with various flavoring additives to make the drug easier to accept by children. For newborns, it is better to use a regular gel without flavoring additives.
Combination with other medications
Enterosgel should be used in complex therapy with other drugs, strictly following the rules of separate administration (the interval between drugs should be at least 2 hours), since Enterosgel is a strong adsorbent and the therapeutic effect of other medications will be neutralized.
Analogs
Naturally, modern medicine has developed many remedies that fight diarrhea. Enterosgel has a number of analogues:
- Smecta;
- Activated carbon;
- Phosphalugel;
- Polypephane;
- Enterofuril. The product from the nitrofuran group is not a sorbent, therefore it is used to treat bacterial diarrhea. It inhibits protein synthesis in hostile cells, causing bacteria to stop reproducing;
- Calcium carbonate;
- Calcium gluconate.
When choosing a drug for a child, rely only on the recommendations of the pediatrician. He will expertly select a remedy for diarrhea depending on the individual characteristics of the body, tolerance of the active substances and the age of the baby.
Enterosgel for children against diarrhea is used quite often and has good reviews. For its relatively low price, it effectively fights acute diarrhea and preserves the child’s native microflora. And the fact that it has almost no smell, color, taste and other characteristics helps it to be used for very young children. However, it is worth understanding that the little patient’s body has not yet fully formed, so there is no need to self-medicate; consult a pediatrician. He will help not only with the selection of a drug and treatment regimen, but also give advice that will help get rid of the painful condition in the shortest possible time and protect your child in the future.
