Instructions for use of Bifidumbacterin capsules for adults

• May 17, 2020
• Gastroenterology
• Ulyana Romanova

Bifidumbacterin capsules, instructions for use of which will be discussed in this article, are very popular. This is a drug of biological origin that helps regulate the balance of intestinal microflora.

How to take it? Under what conditions? Can side effects develop? You will find answers to the most important questions regarding this tool from this article.

Composition and release form

Intestinal bacteria often have a mismatch between the number of pathogenic bacteria and the beneficial inhabitants of our body. Bifidumbacterin is designed specifically to populate our intestines with beneficial bacteria, and therefore its main active ingredient is live bifidobacteria. What is it and is it dangerous for a weak body?

Live bifidobacteria are not capable of causing disease even in a person with “zero” immunity; these bacteria are normal representatives of our intestines, but their absence is already a disease in itself - dysbiosis.

Therefore, the description of the drug often makes it clear that the use of Bifidumbacterin is necessary when there is a shortage of bacteria, but there cannot be an excess of them, and therefore this drug is often prescribed for preventive purposes.

Bifidumbacterin has many commercial names. Differences in names will indicate not only the amount of active substance in them, but will often give an idea of ​​​​the very form of the drug and who they are intended for (for adults or children, breastfed or artificial).

In the pharmacy you can see Bifidumbacterin (Forte, 1000, Multi 1,2 or 3).

The drug Multi (1,2,3) is for children and is intended for children of certain age groups. The difference between this drug and the others is that this Bifidumbacterin contains bacteria in the form and quantity in which they should populate a child’s body, since it differs from an adult.

Bifidumbacterin Forte is produced together with activated carbon, in addition to the bacteria themselves, and therefore is also a sorbent and is often prescribed for intestinal disorders.

Bifidumbacterin 1000 contains lactulose, which is a nutrient for the same bacteria that this drug contains, so the effect of using such a drug is much higher, since the bacteria not only enter the intestines, but also begin to actively multiply on their own.

The release forms of Bifidumbacterin are as follows:

• pills;
• suspension;
• suppositories (vaginal and rectal suppositories);
• capsules;
• liquid concentrate (available in ampoules);
• lyophilisate (a solution is prepared from it);
• powder in bags.

You can purchase any convenient form at the pharmacy; each variety can be packaged in bottles (concentrate, lyophilisate), packaging (tablets, capsules, suppositories) or sachets (dry powder).

The amount of active substance in each individual type of drug will be indicated in doses on the packaging or in the instructions (most often one suppository, one sachet, one tablet is all one dose, but the concentrate can be in a bottle equal to five doses).

Therefore, you need to carefully read the instructions for the drug Bifidumbacterin, since its dosage will be indicated in doses, and not in the usual drops, capsules, ampoules, suppositories, tablets, etc.

Pharmacodynamics

The bifidobacteria that form the composition of this drug are distinguished by their high antagonistic activity towards intestinal pathogenic microorganisms. These include staphylococci, yeast-like fungi, Proteus, Shigella, enteropathogenic Escherichia coli, etc.

“Bifidumbacterin” in capsules and other forms of release helps to carry out the following actions:

• Activate metabolic processes.
• Normalize the protective and digestive functions of the intestines.
• Increase nonspecific resistance of the whole organism.
• Restore the balance of vaginal and intestinal microflora.

In simple terms, the result will be tangible. After all, bifidobacteria are the main representatives of the beneficial intestinal microflora.

Indications for use

Bifidumbacterin is prescribed for both the prevention and treatment of many intestinal diseases.

The drug is used in the following cases:

• When taking antibiotics to treat gastrointestinal diseases (intestinal infections, enteritis) to restore intestinal microflora;
• To relieve constipation caused by a lack of intestinal bacteria;
• In complex therapy, when they take antibiotics to treat other organs and systems;
• During lactation for the prevention of mastitis in women;
• To help the body produce vitamin K and biotin;
• Reducing intoxication during prolonged constipation;
• To eliminate diarrhea caused by intestinal infection;
• To eliminate Helicobacter bacteria, which cause many intestinal and stomach diseases;
• Normalizing intestinal function in infants and preventing the development of constipation due to the immaturity of the digestive tract;
• For the treatment of vaginal diseases in women (colpitis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and others);
• To prepare for gynecological surgery, as well as in the course of postoperative therapy;
• For postoperative intestinal restoration.

What do patients say?

People who used Bifidumbacterin capsules for adults according to the instructions were satisfied with the use of this product. They note many advantages, and here are the ones that can be found most often in reviews:

• The skin gradually clears. Inflammations do not appear even before menstruation in women, and acne marks slowly begin to lighten.
• Stool and overall digestion are normalized. By the way, the urge to defecate arises very quickly and subsequently appears as if on schedule.
• The problem of gas formation and bloating ceases to bother me, and colic also disappears.
• The result is noticeable already on the 3-4th day from the start of use - nothing hurts or gurgles, heaviness goes away, lightness appears, and life becomes truly comfortable.
• If you have to take Bifidumbacterin during treatment with aggressive drugs, then it really helps to get rid of nausea and abdominal pain. These are the symptoms that usually accompany serious therapeutic measures.

Young parents who had to give this drug to their newborn children according to medical orders are also satisfied with the drug. “Bifidumbacterin” helps populate the baby’s gastrointestinal tract with beneficial bacteria and normalize intestinal function. A necessary event because it helps get rid of unwanted problems that can arise due to a malfunctioning gastrointestinal tract.

Mode of application

Different types of Bifidumbacterin have their own dosage for each age and condition. Therefore, it is best if the course of treatment is prescribed by a doctor in order to individually calculate the drug intake for each patient.

Tablets and capsules

They take the drug in doses, so if you need to take three doses, and a tablet is one dose, then take three tablets.

The dosage will depend on age:

• children under one year old drink five doses two or three times a day;
• children from one to seven take the same amount only three or four times a day;
• Persons over seven years old can drink 10 doses 2-3 times a day.

How to take Bifidumbacterin, before or after meals, is also important. It is best to take the drug during meals or immediately before it ; the tablets are washed down with a small amount of water or any liquid fermented milk product. You can stir the contents of the capsule or crush the tablet in a fermented milk product.

Forte

One sachet of the drug contains 5 doses. Therefore, the drug is used in the same way as tablets and capsules. Children under seven years old will need one sachet, and older ones two sachets.

Bifidumbacterin 1000

This drug is prescribed only to children over three years old, since the tablets need to be swallowed, and not all children can cope with this. Children from 3 to 14 years old take 1 or 2 tablets three times a day, and adults also, but two tablets. The drug is washed down with water or fermented milk product.

Bifidumbacterin Multi (1,2,3)

The numbers 1,2,3 indicate the age groups for which this drug is intended.

1. Children from birth to three years old can use the drug twice a day, one sachet. You can also add the mixture to the medicine. You need to dilute the powder in a small amount of the mixture in a bottle (with Bifidumbacterin) and give it to the child, after he eats it, you need to give him a bottle with regular food (without Bifidumbacterin), or breastfeeding.
2. Children from 3 to 12 years old are prescribed 1 sachet 2-3 times a day, the powder should be diluted in boiled room water (10-15 ml), and the capsules should simply be washed down with water.
3. Children over 12 years of age are prescribed Bifidumbacterin 1 capsule three times a day.

The course of treatment is determined individually, most often from one to three months. Correctly selected regimen and dosage will help you achieve the desired effect faster.

Rectal and vaginal suppositories

For children under three years of age, special children's suppositories are purchased, which are intended only for rectal administration. Adult suppositories from three years of age can also be inserted into the vagina.

Most often, one or two suppositories are administered a couple of times a day.

Bifidumbacterin (liquid)

The drug is available in bottles, so it is better to measure the dosage with a syringe or a special measuring spoon.

Take Bifidumbacterin half an hour before meals with water.

Dosage:

• children under one year - 0.5 ml twice a day;
• from one to twelve years – 0.5-1 ml before each meal (3 times);
• over 12 years old - 1-2 ml also before each meal.

Bifidumbacterin (lyophilisate)

This type of drug helps well against mastitis in women during breastfeeding. Bifidumbacterin is diluted in boiled water at room temperature. The drug is diluted in a ratio of 5 doses per 10-15 ml of water. A woman's areolas and nipples are lubricated with this mixture 30 minutes before breastfeeding. The course of treatment and prevention is usually five days.

If the drug must be administered into the vagina, then it is diluted in 10 doses per 15 ml of water and moistened with a tampon. This tampon is inserted into the vagina for a couple of hours and then removed.

Important instructions

There are some nuances that are worth remembering. Some of them are listed in the instructions for use of Bifidumbacterin capsules. For example:

• This remedy should not be used simultaneously with antibiotics.
• It is forbidden to dissolve capsules in hot water, much less store them in this form.
• Bifidumbacterin can be combined with immunostimulating, antiviral and antibacterial agents only in the form of suppositories.
• You should not take the product if it has an unsuitable appearance (or smell) or was stored in damaged packaging.
• The effect of Bifidumbacterin is enhanced by the influence of B vitamins and reduced by antibiotics.

The product should be stored in a dry and relatively cool place where the temperature does not exceed 10 °C. You can leave it indoors, but then you will need to use it within 10 days. And so the shelf life of the drug is 1 year. After this period, the product must be disposed of.

Analogs

Preparations with bifidobacteria similar in properties to Bifidumbacterin are produced in large quantities.

Therefore, this drug can be replaced with the following drugs:

• Bifidin;
• Bifidok;
• Bifidoback;
• Bionews;
• Biovekol;
• Acylact;
• Linex - description of the drug;
• Ecoflor;
• Bifilong;
• Polybacterin;
• Probifor;
• Normoflorin B;
• Bifinorm.

There are a lot of substitutes for Bifidumbacterin, but the effectiveness and large selection of dosage forms put it in first place on this list, which does not make the drug less in demand.

Photos of analogues

Bifidumbacterin for children

The medicine can be given to babies from birth. It is prohibited to give suppositories to children under 3 years of age. If you follow the regimen developed by your doctor, you can achieve maximum effectiveness from taking it.

Bifidumbacterin is usually given to infants suffering from colic and to eliminate dysbiosis. The instructions say that the medicine can be given to babies born by cesarean section or born prematurely if an infection develops in the intestines.

Depending on the severity of the disease, the duration of the treatment course can range from several days to several weeks (sometimes months). The medicine should be given on an empty stomach, half an hour before meals, or an hour after.

Many parents are interested in the question of whether it is possible to add medicine to the mixture. Pediatricians assure that such a technique is acceptable, but the result may not be so pronounced.

Price

The cost of the drug largely depends on what dosage form the buyer wants to choose. How much the drug costs in any form can be found in the table based on average prices in pharmacies.

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Doctors' opinion

Above, the instructions for using Bifidumbacterin capsules were studied in detail. Doctors often prescribe this drug to adults and children, considering it an ideal drug to protect a patient who is forced to take aggressive medications that can negatively affect the microflora. He restores it really well. Therefore, it is often prescribed to bring the microflora into balance as monotherapy.

The capsules have an excellent price-quality ratio, and are also time-tested, so they do not need additional advertising.