Diarrhea in children is often caused by pathogens. In this case, it is important not only to stop diarrhea, but also to eliminate its causes. Enterofuril banana suspension, which will be described in more detail below, can easily cope with this task.
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Release form and composition of funds
The drug Enterofuril manufactured by Bosnia and Herzegovina is available as a suspension for internal use. This form is a kind of mixture, where the smallest particles of solid substance are evenly distributed in a liquid in suspension. Suspension "Enterofuril" yellow, has a pleasant taste of banana. It is produced in glass bottles made of darkened glass with a special screw cap that will not allow a small child to open the medicine on his own. And also the cover has control of the first opening. A bottle containing 90 ml of the product, together with a plastic spoon and instructions, is packed in a cardboard box.
The active ingredient of Enterofuril is nifuroxazide. 5 ml of a liquid dosage form contain 200 mg of active substance.
And also in the medicine are present:
- sucrose;
- lemon acid;
- dye;
- flavoring (banana);
- caustic soda;
- preservative (E218);
- carbomer;
- purified water;
- a small amount of ethanol.
In addition to the suspension in pharmacies, you can buy Enterofuril capsules containing 100 or 200 mg of nifuroxazide. The capsules and the powder they contain are yellow in color. In addition to the active substance, they contain gelatin, dyes, pigments, sugar and starch. Capsules are packaged in blisters and packaged in cardboard boxes of 8 or 10 pieces.
Therapeutic effect of the drug
Nifuroxazide (the active substance of the drug) has antimicrobial properties. Its therapeutic effect is based on disruption of the pathogen. The tool neutralizes important pathogen enzymes and prevents the implementation of various biochemical processes in its cell. Nifuroxazide also destroys the cell membrane of microbes and reduces the production of their toxins.
The tool is highly effective against the following microorganisms:
- E. coli;
- salmonella;
- clostridia;
- pathogenic staphylococci;
- Shigella
- pathogenic for humans vibrios;
- Campylobacter jejuni.
The drug exhibits moderate activity against Klebsiella, Proteus mirabilis, Providencia indologenes. Nifuroxazide is not suitable for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia cenocepacia.
According to the instructions for use, Enterofuril is prescribed for acute diarrhea caused by bacteria and not accompanied by symptoms of acute intoxication (high fever, malaise, headache, etc.).
Indications for the appointment of "Enterofuril" are some conditions, accompanied by frequent loose stools:
- food intoxication;
- appendicitis;
- violation of the intestinal flora during antibiotic treatment;
- chronic autoimmune gastritis;
- dysbiosis of the large intestine of various origin.
And also a tool at the discretion of the attending physician can be used in the complex treatment of gastroenteritis, enterocolitis and other diseases caused by microorganisms unstable to nifuroxazide.
If, along with diarrhea, there is a high fever, malaise, vomiting, you need to consult a doctor to solve the issue of the need for systemic antibiotics.
"Enterofuril" does not harm the intestinal microflora, and with bacterial diarrhea, on the contrary, it helps restore the balance of beneficial microorganisms. With viral diarrhea, the drug prevents the attachment of bacterial superinfection.
The medicine does not enter the bloodstream, is excreted from the body during bowel movements. The therapeutic effect of Enterofuril is exclusively in the intestinal lumen.
Instructions for use and dosage for children and adults
During diarrhea, the body loses fluid in significant volumes, therefore, along with the use of Enterofuril, it is important to take measures to prevent dehydration.
A sufficient amount of drinking water should be provided and special rehydration solutions (“Rehydron”) should be used.
The choice of dosage form and dosage of Enterofuril depend on the age of the patient. Children are usually prescribed a suspension, adults - capsules. The drug is used orally, regardless of food intake.
Using Suspension (Syrup) Enterofuril
Suspension Enterofuril is often prescribed for children from 1 month to 6 years, but it can also be drunk at an older age, including adults. In the syrup box is a special measuring spoon, which has marks of 5 and 2.5 ml. The medicine is taken at regular intervals.
The following dosages are recommended depending on age:
- infants 1-6 months: 2.5 ml 2-3 times a day;
- children from six months to three years: 2.5 ml three times a day;
- children from 3 to 6 years: a full measuring spoon (5 ml) three times a day;
- children over 6 years old and adolescents (up to 18 years old): 5 ml 3-4 times a day;
- adults: 5 ml four times a day.
Enterofuril suspension for children is given to the child within 5-7 days. If there is no improvement on the 3rd day of use, you need to contact a pediatrician or infectious disease specialist.Treatment of children under 3 years of age is possible only after consulting a specialist.
Capsule
Enterofuril capsules are used to treat children over 3 years old, adolescents and adults. The drug is taken 3-4 times a day with an interval of 8 or 6 hours, respectively.
The following dosage regimens are possible:
- children from 3 to 6 years: 2 capsules of 100 mg or 1 capsule of 200 mg 3 times a day;
- children over 6 years old and adolescents under 18 years: 2 capsules of 100 mg or 1 capsule of 200 mg 3-4 times a day;
- adults: 2 capsules of 100 mg or 1 capsule of 200 mg 4 times a day.
Take "Enterofuril" from 5 to 7 days. If in the first three days the patient's condition has not improved, you need to see a doctor. Another treatment may be needed.
Can I use it during pregnancy and lactation?
According to the results of tests on laboratory animals, Enterofuril does not adversely affect the fetus. Nevertheless, for safety reasons, it is not recommended to take the drug for expectant mothers.
Admission during breastfeeding is permissible in the case of short courses of therapy after consulting a doctor.
Drug interaction
Enterofuril should not be taken at the same time as drugs that inhibit the function of the nervous system. Also, the medicine is not compatible with agents that can cause manifestations characteristic of the interaction of disulfiram (a drug for the treatment of alcoholism) and ethanol. Disulfiram-like reactions include dizziness, fear of death, facial flushing, and others.
If you need to take Enterofuril with other prescription and non-prescription drugs, you should consult your doctor. Drinking alcohol during Enterofuril therapy is not allowed.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
Enterofuril suspension is contraindicated in the following cases:
- newborns younger than 1 month (with prematurity, the use of the drug is possible only from 2 months);
- intolerance to the components that make up Enterofuril;
- pregnancy;
- sucrose and isomaltase deficiency; glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome.
Enterofuril capsules have the same limitations for use. In addition, due to the peculiarities of the form, they are not used to treat children under 3 years old. In this case, you can open the capsule and give the child only its contents in the appropriate dosage.
With caution, Enterofuril is used to treat individuals with liver diseases, mental disorders, head injuries, as well as those suffering from alcoholism. Patients with diabetes should be aware that the drug contains sucrose.
Since the antimicrobial drug is practically not absorbed into the blood, it does not cause side effects from the digestive, nervous, urinary and other body systems. In rare cases, urticaria, angioedema, rash and other allergic reactions, including anaphylactic shock, are possible. In case of development of severe side effects, it is necessary to cancel "Enterofuril" and consult a doctor.
Signs of an overdose of Enterofuril are unknown. If it happened, symptomatic treatment is recommended.
Similar means
Enterofuril has many complete analogues, which are produced both in Russia and abroad. They are available in the form of capsules and suspensions for internal use. Their active ingredient is nifuroxazide. Drugs differ in the composition of additional components and cost.
Analogues of Enterofuril include:
- Adisord (Russia);
- Mirofuril (Italy);
- Nifural (Russia);
- Nifuroxazide (Russia);
- Stopdiar (Poland);
- Ersefuril (France);
- Elufor (Russia);
- Ecofuril (Russia);
- Ersefuril (the French analogue of Enterofuril, which is available only in capsule form).
It is important to remember that prolonged diarrhea, which is not amenable to independent treatment, is the reason for going to the doctor.Frequent loose stools can be caused not only by pathogenic bacteria, but also by serious disorders of the digestive system. Timely contact a specialist will help to avoid serious complications.
