Supraks in suspension - this is a very convenient dosage form for the treatment of children. If the suspension is assigned to the child the doctor with all the indications and contraindications in the correct dosage and duration of treatment does not exceed the recommended, this drug is usually very well tolerated in children.

How does the suspension supraks

The main active ingredient is supraksa cefixime - broad-spectrum antibiotic of cephalosporin group of 3rd generation. The suspension is made from special supraks pellets immediately before use. The composition comprises granules supraksa auxiliaries - sodium benzoate, sucrose, yellow gum, strawberry flavor. After preparation of the suspension in its 5ml (one teaspoon) contains 100 mg of the main active ingredient.

After receiving the slurry inside, it enters the bloodstream and in tissues. Fully developed therapeutic effect four hours after administration and lasts 24 hours - this allows the suspension to take once a day.

Once ingested, supraks bactericidal action, i.e. destroying the bacterial cells preventing their construction membranes. Supraksa peculiarity is that it is not destroyed by enzymes that produce some bacteria, such as streptococci, it greatly extends the range of action of this drug.

By supraksu many sensitive gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, which cause infections in the upper respiratory tract, the respiratory tract, soft tissues, kidneys and urinary system, and others. But there are also insensitive to supraksu infectious agents, for example, show no sensitivity to the drug most staphylococci.

In some cases, children prescribed suspension supraks

In practice, the suspension is administered to children supraks mostly in infectious and inflammatory diseases of bacterial upper respiratory tract and respiratory tract mild to moderate severity. It bronchitis, tracheitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis Angina - is it worth it to carry "on their feet"? , Otitis, sinusitis, frontal sinusitis. Often bacterial inflammation is a complication of acute respiratory viral infections (ARI) in children. In this case, it is important not to miss the start of bacterial complications, and time to appoint antibacterial treatment. Appointed suspension supraks and acute exacerbations of chronic diseases of these organs.

Another frequent cause of suspension supraks destination children are infectious and inflammatory processes in the kidneys and urinary tract. This medication is prescribed for less severe acute pyelonephritis, acute pyelonephritis and cystitis.

In severe of these diseases, if the child is treated in a hospital, the suspension supraks appointed at the final stage after parenteral (bypassing the gastrointestinal tract, ie, by injection) administration of cephalosporins.

The suspension supraks contraindicated only in the case of hypersensitivity to it the body of the child, with severe chronic renal failure Chronic renal failure - what to do and how to be?   and the children of the first six months of life.

Do suspension supraks side effects?

Yes, side effects in the suspension supraks (like any effective antibiotic) is. That is why the child in any case can not use this medication without a doctor's prescription.

The main danger of side effects arise from the gastrointestinal tract. Supraks an effective antibiotic Antibiotics - whether they will help you in the foreseeable future? So it can largely destroy the normal intestinal flora, whose main function is to suppress reproduction of pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic microorganisms. At the same time in the intestine have microorganisms which do not exhibit sensitivity to any antibiotic. This yeast-like fungus Candida and Clostridium difficile.

Candida fungi multiply, causing intestinal candidiasis, which can spread to other organs, causing a generalized loss (this is especially dangerous for infants).

Clostridium difficile is even more dangerous because, multiply, they cause severe, sometimes recurring diarrhea. Often while developing a heavy defeat on the wall of the colon - pseudomembranous colitis.

The suspension supraks can produce other side effects: transient disturbances of liver and kidney function, loss of appetite, dry mouth, headache, dizziness Dizziness - if the ground is slipping from under his feet Changes in the blood, and allergic reactions.

The suspension may be imposed supraks child by a doctor. Separate use of this drug by parents should be excluded.

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The official instructions (see. Vidal reference) enterol recommended for use in children after a year. This is due to the fact that, despite the fact that this drug has been used for several decades, there is not enough clinical experience with his children up to a year, and even more so in the newborn. But in recent years there is evidence of the use of Enterol infants with lactase deficiency.

What is lactase deficiency and how it manifests in the newborn

Lactase deficiency - a deficiency of the enzyme lactase in the gut to digest the milk sugar (lactose). And as the lactose found in human milk, a newborn baby shows signs of digestive disorders.

Lactase deficiency can be congenital lactase and then in the body of the child is completely absent. But more often it is a temporary phenomenon and is characterized by a reduction in lactase activity or formation in the digestive organs of the child. In newborn infants, a phenomenon often occurs on the background of different perinatal brain lesions (eg, if the fetus during pregnancy or in childbirth experienced a lack of oxygen), including premature infants.

Eating Disorders in a child manifested as abdominal distention Bloating - if you are bursting inside , Intestinal colic (often a child crying) and liquid foamy chair with a sour smell to 12 times a day (sometimes instead of the chair there is a delay it, which is even more disturbing child). When severe symptoms of lactase deficiency newborn baby behind in the title, which is very dangerous at this age.

For digestive irritable bowel wall, which can lead to the introduction into it of infection (gastrointestinal tract is known, according to the external environment, where a plurality of dwells microorganisms) - this will lead to the development of an intestinal infection. The child in this case the temperature rises, there are signs of intoxication - regurgitation, vomiting fountain, is not breastfeeding, and so on.

Confirms the diagnosis of lactase deficiency with the help of laboratory tests: in the feces of the child found an increased content of undigested milk sugar.

How is lactase deficiency in newborns

If lactase deficiency is expressed slightly and the newborn in the first days is not too lose weight, and then it starts to dial, then try to keep breastfeeding, the mother recommending the first one or two tablespoons of milk before feeding to express - it's milk contains more lactose.

But in severe lactase deficiency is not always possible, so often has to human milk partially or completely replaced by the special lactose-free mixtures, ie to transfer the child to artificial feeding. It's not the best food for the newborn, because human milk contains the most appropriate infant feeding ingredients, in particular, easily digestible protein.

Recently appeared on the use of scientific work at the lactase deficiency in newborns Enterol.

How does enterol at the lactase deficiency in newborns

Enterol - a drug that contains useful for gastrointestinal fungi - Saccharomyces boulardii. The effect of these fungi in the gut of the child is multifaceted. If lactase deficiency is especially important that they stimulate the activity lactase own child (if a little is released).

In addition, it does not allow enterol join digestive disorders of intestinal infection. This happens due to the fact that it firstly, an antagonist of most pathogens of intestinal infections, and secondly, it stimulates local immunity Immunity - types and characteristics in children in adults   intestine: in the intestinal wall is produced increased amounts of immunoglobulin A - antibody Antibodies - "soldiers' immunity That protect the intestinal mucosa from invading pathogens.

I have enough experience on the use of Enterol Enterol - stop the development of an intestinal infection   in infants with lactase deficiency. However, this drug may appoint a doctor neonatologist or pediatrician, weighing all the indications and contraindications for its use. Despite the fact that enterol considered a safe drug, and even released a pharmacy without a prescription, recorded single cases of falling into the blood with the development of sepsis. Therefore, parents themselves apply the newborn formulation (as well as any other) can not.

Over time, the majority of children in the body begins to produce enough lactase and lactase deficiency phenomena are. The only exception is a congenital lactase deficiency, which is rare.

Galina Romanenko