Espumisan Baby for newborns: instructions for use, where to buy

Active components

The active substance is simecticone, a carminative defoaming agent. It passes through the baby’s gastrointestinal tract, collapses the gas bubbles resulting from fermentation and comes out unchanged.

1 milliliter of the drug contains 100 milligrams of simecticone. Macrogol stearate, glyceryl monostearate, sorbic acid, water, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, and natural hypoallergenic Banana flavor are used as additional components.

Espumisan Baby is sold in dark glass bottles. It is a viscous milky-white liquid with a banana aroma.

Indications for use

Drops are prescribed in the following cases:

• when the first symptoms of infant colic occur;
• when the first symptoms of flatulence occur in children (including during the period after surgery);
• with bloating as a result of dyspeptic disorders;
• during preparation for diagnostic studies of the abdominal and pelvic organs;
• in case of acute poisoning with detergents that contain foam-forming tensides. In this situation, Espumisan Baby acts as an antifoaming drug.

Dosage regimen

Espumisan Baby is used internally. Immediately before use, the suspension must be thoroughly shaken in the bottle. The required amount of the drug is measured in drops:

• For babies under 12 months of age, to relieve and prevent the development of infant colic, give 5-10 drops of the suspension at each feeding in a bottle (if the child is bottle-fed) or from a spoon with mother's milk immediately before feeding (if the child is breastfed) , children aged 1-6 years are prescribed 10-15 drops of Espumisan 4-5 times a day. For older children, the dose of the drug is increased to 20 drops at a time;
• during the period of preparation for diagnostic procedures, it is necessary to take Espumisan Baby after each meal, 25 drops (1 ml);
• in case of poisoning with foaming detergents, a single emergency dose for a child is 4 ml (100 drops) and 6 ml (150 drops) for an adult.

The drug can be used for a long time. No cases of overdose have been recorded. The use of the drug after surgery is possible only under the supervision of the attending physician.

Espumisan® baby

Compound:

1 ml (25 drops) of the drug contains:

Active substance

: simethicone* - 100.00 mg.

Excipients

: macrogol stearate 40, glyceryl monostearate 40-55, carbomer, banana flavor, acesulfame potassium, liquid sorbitol (non-crystallizing), sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, sorbic acid, purified water.

*Simethicone consists of dimethicone (polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)) and silica in a ratio of 96:4

Description: slightly viscous milky-white liquid with a banana odor.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: carminative

ATX code: A03AX13

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

The active ingredient simethicone reduces the amount of gases in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT): it has surface-active properties and the ability to reduce surface tension at the liquid/gas interface, which promotes the fusion of gas bubbles and the destruction of foam in the intestines, as a result of which the released gas is absorbed or is excreted naturally under the influence of intestinal peristalsis. The use of simethicone in preparation for diagnostic examinations of the abdominal organs is aimed at preventing the occurrence of image defects caused by gas bubbles.

Pharmacokinetics

Simethicone is chemically inert, after oral administration it is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and acts only in its lumen. Does not interact with microorganisms and enzymes and does not affect digestion processes. It is excreted unchanged by the intestines.

Indications for use

• symptoms of intestinal colic in infants;
• symptoms of excessive formation and accumulation of gases in the gastrointestinal tract (including flatulence, increased gas formation in the postoperative period);
• symptoms of excessive gas formation caused by functional dyspepsia;
• preparation for diagnostic studies of the abdominal and pelvic organs (ultrasound, radiography, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, etc.), including as an additive to suspensions of contrast agents to obtain images using the double contrast method;
• acute poisoning with detergents containing foaming agents (tensides) as defoamers.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, intestinal obstruction, hereditary fructose intolerance.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Since simethicone is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, no negative effects are expected when using the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

However, as with the use of any other medicines, the drug should be prescribed with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Directions for use and doses

Inside. The bottle of emulsion must be shaken before use. The drug is dosed in drops, holding the bottle vertically with the opening down. For convenience, you can also dose in milliliters using the measuring cap.

25 drops are equivalent to 1 ml (or 100 mg of simethicone).

The drug is taken before/during or after each meal and, if necessary, before bedtime.

The frequency of administration and duration of use depend on the severity of symptoms.

If necessary, Espumisan® baby can be taken for a long time.

After surgery, Espumisan® baby should be taken under medical supervision.

For complaints related to infant colic and excessive gas formation

Children under 1 year: 5-10 drops of Espumisan® baby (added to a bottle of baby food or given with a small spoon before/during or after feeding).

Children from 1 year to 6 years: 10 drops of Espumisan® baby 3-5 times a day.

Children from 6 to 14 years old: 10-20 drops of Espumisan® baby 3-5 times a day.

Children over 14 and adults: 20 drops of Espumisan® baby 3-5 times a day.

In preparation for diagnostic studies (radiography, ultrasound, etc.)

Take 1 ml of Espumisan® baby 3 times a day after meals the day before the study and 1 ml of Espumisan® baby in the morning on the day of the study.

To obtain a double contrast image

Add 2 - 4 ml of Espumisan® baby per 1 liter of contrast suspension.

In preparation for esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Take 2 - 3 ml of Espumisan® baby orally before the study.

During endoscopy, if necessary, a few milliliters of emulsion can be injected through the endoscope channel to eliminate gas bubbles that interfere with the examination.

In case of acute poisoning with detergents containing tensides

Children: 1 - 4 ml of Espumisan® baby; adults - 4-8 ml of Espumisan® baby is prescribed by a doctor depending on the severity of the poisoning.

Side effect

No side effects were observed when using Espumisan® baby.

It is possible to develop allergic reactions to the components of the drug.

If you experience the side effects listed in the instructions or they get worse, or you notice any other side effects not listed in the instructions, tell your doctor.

Overdose

There are no known cases of overdose.

Interaction with other drugs

Clinically significant interactions of simethicone with other drugs have not been established.

special instructions

If gastrointestinal symptoms persist for a long time (more than 14 days of therapy) or new symptoms occur, a medical examination is necessary.

The drug Espumisan® baby contains sorbitol (sorbitol), therefore its use in patients with hereditary fructose intolerance is contraindicated.

Information for patents with diabetes

: 1 ml of emulsion (25 drops) contains 199.17 mg of sorbitol, which corresponds to 0.017 bread unit (XE).

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and machinery

The use of the drug does not affect the ability to perform potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions (driving vehicles, working with moving mechanisms, working as a dispatcher, operator).

Release form

Drops for oral administration, 100 mg/ml.

30 ml or 50 ml in a dark glass bottle, equipped with a dropper dispenser, a screw cap with a first-opening control system and a measuring cap.

1 bottle with instructions for use in a cardboard box.

Storage conditions

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C. Do not freeze!

Keep out of the reach of children!

Best before date

3 years.

Do not use after the expiration date.

After opening the bottle for the first time, use the drug within 6 months.

Vacation conditions

Available without a prescription.

Registration Certificate Holder

Berlin-Chemie AG, Germany

Manufacturer

Berlin-Chemie AG Glinker Weg 125 12489 Berlin Germany

Organization receiving complaints from consumers:

LLC "Berlin-Chemie/A. Menarini", Russia 123112, Moscow, Presnenskaya embankment, building 10, BC "Tower on the Naberezhnaya", Block B, tel., fax.

Additional Information

When using a medicinal substance, several points should be taken into account:

• the drug does not contain sugar, so the drug is approved for children diagnosed with diabetes mellitus;
• simecticone is not absorbed into the blood, has no effect on the central nervous system, does not affect the ability to drive, does not affect concentration, attention and memory;
• when taking sorbents (in case of food poisoning), you must wait 2 hours between taking these two drugs;
• the drug is safe for pregnant women, nursing mothers and babies from the first day of life;
• If signs of a food allergy appear, you should stop taking the drug and consult your pediatrician.

What to do for constipation in a newborn if diet does not help?

Diet therapy does not work immediately, and sometimes is not sufficient to solve the problem of constipation8. In such cases, in consultation with the pediatrician, it is necessary to use medicinal treatment methods1.

Experts set themselves the goal of adjusting the baby’s stool and, as soon as possible, rid him of painful bowel movements. To do this, already at the beginning of therapy it is necessary to eliminate the dense feces that have accumulated in the rectum9. Rectal microenemas9, for example, MICROLAX®, can cope with this task. The drug can be used for constipation in newborns and infants - due to the length of the nozzle, the microenema is convenient to use in small children. MICROLAX ® softens hard stool, helps remove fecal impaction and cleanse the intestines within 5-15 minutes after its use, ensuring painless bowel movements9,11.

The task of parents is to do everything possible to ensure that the child eats properly. How his digestive organs and the body as a whole will develop depends on this1. Knowing this, many mothers and fathers carefully monitor the baby’s intestinal function, recording the slightest changes in stool frequency or consistency. To clarify whether the baby really has constipation, you need to contact your pediatrician, discuss the problem with him and agree on the child’s nutrition.

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