The duration of human life directly depends on the performance of organs and systems of the human body. The body of the inhabitants of the Earth is densely populated by various microorganisms. When the number of one type of bacteria decreases, the life support system fails.
It can be expressed in indigestion, reduced immunity, intestinal upset, hair loss and brittle nails. To improve the condition of the body as a whole, the attending physician may prescribe bifidobacteria in the form of "Bifidumbacterin" dry in ampoules.
What is bifidobacteria?
Bifidobacteria are one of the beneficial anaerobic bacteria found in the human gut. Due to their presence in the digestive tract, and this is at least 80% of the flora, young children are easier to adapt to solid foods other than mother's milk.
Microorganisms help break down carbohydrates, speeding up their absorption. And their deficiency causes intestinal upset and prolonged diarrhea. Bifidobacteria inhibit the reproduction of pathogenic microflora in the intestines, and also stimulate:
- Production of amino acids and proteins.
- "Production" of vitamin K and B vitamins (B1, B6, B5-pantothenic acid; B3-nicotonic acid; B6, B9-folic acid).
- Intestinal absorption of calcium, iron and vitamin D.
In a pharmacy, live bifidobacteria can be bought in the form of dry Bifidumbacterin.
Application
First of all, "Bifidumbacterin" is used to enrich the flora of the intestinal tract with prolonged diarrhea of unknown etiology in both adults and children. Bacteria can also be used to combat conditionally pathogenic and pathogenic intestinal microflora (staphylococcus aureus, proteus, E. coli, shigella, yeast-like fungi).
"Bifidumbacterin" dry is an "ambulance" drug in complex therapy for newborns with disorders in the digestive tract: poor absorption of food, colic.
In addition, the instructions for use of "Bifidumbacterin" dry indicate that it can be used in gynecology to restore the vaginal microflora. To do this, it is prescribed not only inside, but also intravaginally in the form of tampons.
Storage conditions
It is worth noting that the normal temperature for storing the drug is no more than + 8 0C. Therefore, when buying at a pharmacy, pay attention to where it is stored.
This is especially true in summer, when the air temperature exceeds 30 0C. Heatcontributes to the death of bacteria, which leads to a decrease in the efficiency of the drug.
How to dilute dry Bifidumbacterin?
In the package "Bifidumbacterin" there are ten glass or plastic bottles with dry powder, sealed with a metal cap. Before use, the lid must be removed and the powder, if necessary, crushed with a clean spoon or knife.
According to the instructions, dry "Bifidumbacterin" is diluted with a teaspoon of boiled chilled water per dose of the drug. Each vial contains five doses of live bacteria respectively.
To make the suspension homogeneous, it is necessary to measure four teaspoons of the liquid into a clean glass, and add the fifth to the vial to dilute the lyophilisate of bacteria. The resulting solution is poured into a glass and shaken. You should get a creamy or slightly yellowish suspension with the smell of kefir.
Diluted "Bifidumbacterin" must be used immediately. Its medicinal properties are lost during long-term storage in finished form.
Dosage
For the smallest patients (up to six months), pediatricians advise giving three teaspoons half an hour before feeding, three times a day.
Babies from six months and adults are given five doses at least three times a day.
Duration of application of dry "Bifidumbacterin" - at least twenty days. If necessary or as directed by a doctor, the treatment period can be extended up to three months.
For patients using recovery solutionvaginal microflora in the form of tampons, a course of five to ten days is prescribed, once or twice a day. To do this, a tampon is moistened in a solution of 5-10 doses, and then inserted into the vagina for 2-3 hours.
For breastfeeding mothers with inflammation of the mammary glands and cracked nipples, obstetricians are advised, in addition to healing ointments, to use lotions from dry Bifidumbacterin. Cracked nipples can be lubricated with the resulting solution for fifteen minutes.
Indications
Thanks to the living bacterium that is part of Bifidumbacterin, many doctors from various branches of medicine use it in their medical practice: pediatricians, neonatologists, gynecologists, gastroenterologists, infectious disease specialists.
For gastrointestinal diseases:
- For the treatment of intestinal dysfunctions of unknown cause.
- Acute infections (dysentery, salmonellosis, escherichiosis, diarrhea caused by a viral disease, staphylococcus aureus).
Pediatrics:
- Complex treatment of children of different ages, including premature babies (with pneumonia, purulent infectious diseases, including ulcerative necrotic enterocolitis).
- For babies born prematurely whose vital signs are taking antibiotics early in life.
- Babies with low hemoglobin, rickets, diathesis, as well as a tendency to any allergic reactions.
- For whooping cough, intestinal disorders.
- For babies who are being switched to formula milk or injectedfood from the common table.
Gastroenterology:
- For people of different age groups suffering from inflammatory processes of the small and large intestines (colitis, enterocolitis).
- For people with a lack of bifidoflora.
- In complex therapy, along with antibacterial drugs to maintain normal microflora; against the background of taking hormonal drugs, radiation sickness and stress.
Gynecology:
- When the normal biological flora of the vagina of expectant mothers and women at risk fails.
- With bacterial vaginitis caused by staphylococcus aureus and E. coli; cyanide inflammation of the mucosa of hormonal etiology.
- With a combined appointment for mastitis, cracked nipples in nursing.
Contraindications and side effects
This medicine is good because it has no contraindications. It can be used from birth in children without fear of any side effects. It does not cause allergies, as it does not contain dyes and flavors.
But still it is worth using it with care for people suffering from lactose intolerance. If necessary, you just need to adjust the dosage with your doctor.
Prices
Dry "Bifidumbacterin" is in the low price segment compared to foreign counterparts. Its price for Russia ranges from 85 to 150 rubles, depending on the manufacturer. ForUkraine - from 70 to 100 UAH.
But it is worth noting that this is the price of "Bifidumbacterin" (dry) for a package that contains ten vials. They are enough for a five-day course when using ten servings a day for babies up to a year, or for three and a half days - at fifteen doses for adults.
Accordingly, for a complete recovery, six to eight packs are needed. Which greatly increases its price category. And if the doctor decides to extend the course, even more expensive. Although, in comparison with similar drugs in this group, it remains the most affordable.
What are they saying?
"Bifidumbacterin" is an old-timer in the pharmaceutical market of the countries of the former USSR. Doctors who have been in active practice for decades, confidently prescribe a drug that has been proven by more than one generation.
Young mothers, women who had problems in the gynecological field, give positive feedback about the dry Bifidumbacterin. They consider the availability of the drug to be a big plus. After all, most new drugs cost fabulous money, but do not always give the expected result.
Patients who used Bifidumbacterin were initially embarrassed by such a low price, but, trusting in the choice of an experienced doctor, they were satisfied. Positive changes were already noticeable on the second or third day after the start of therapy.
Use in pediatrics, gynecology is the norm. Having tried Bifidumbacterin once, many patients talk about repeated courses no longer for treatment,and for prevention, in order to increase immunity and enrich the microflora.
But not without dissatisfied. Of course, a significant disadvantage is the inconvenience of packaging. The iron caps of the factory bottle are hard to open without cutting yourself, which is noted by almost all users. Dilution of lyophilisate of bacteria using teaspoons is noted as inconvenient and laborious.
The specific sour smell and taste of kefir do not always make it possible for people sensitive to smells to use the suspension. But this suggests that the medicine contains only natural ingredients.
Particularly pessimistic individuals who have not completed a full course of treatment, and this, as you remember, twenty days, claim that "Bifidumbacterin" does not work and is an anachronism in modern pharmacy. And the money spent on the purchase of the drug is thrown away.
Single cases of foreign impurities in dry powder in the form of pieces of glass have been recorded. But this is more of a factory defect, not a system flaw.
Buy or not?
No one says that Bifidumbacterin is a panacea for all diseases. Rather, it acts as a catalyst in the healing process. By increasing the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestines, you thereby stimulate all the metabolic processes in your body.
The work of the gastrointestinal tract improves, there are no stagnations and indulgences in the sections of the large and small intestines. The immune system receives a sufficient amount of vitamins and other nutrients that are absorbed and produced with the help of bifidobacteria.
If forthe beginning of treatment, you only need to go to the pharmacy for the treasured box, do not waste time. Your he alth is in your hands!
