Bifiform Baby for newborns: application features, analogues

Infants often experience disturbances in the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract. There are many provoking factors - the introduction of complementary foods, infectious diseases, taking antibiotics, stress, climate change, teething. Violation of the natural microflora is accompanied by unpleasant symptoms: stomatitis, diarrhea, flatulence, vomiting, lack of appetite, colic, constipation. In 90% of cases, this becomes the cause of dysbiosis, to which weakened and premature babies are especially susceptible. For treatment, it is important to choose the right probiotic agent. Bifiform baby is a probiotic containing the most studied cultures of beneficial microorganisms. The dietary supplement is specially designed for children from the first days of life and is completely safe.

The quantitative and qualitative composition of bifidobacteria quickly suppresses the growth of harmful bacteria, effectively eliminating symptoms. Children's probiotic has proven itself well as a preventive and therapeutic agent in the treatment of numerous diseases. The product is produced by the Danish pharmaceutical company Ferrosan, which is the most recognizable brand for the production of synbiotics, probiotic preparations, mineral and vitamin complexes for adults and children. It has received awards in the category “Best Company for the Promotion of Medical Services”, and was awarded the international “Superbrand” award for the creation of health care products.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Bifidobacteria , which are part of the drug, are involved in the formation of healthy intestinal microflora. They prevent the growth of pathogenic microflora and have a beneficial effect on the absorption of beneficial minerals, as well as on the synthesis of important amino acids .

As a result, the drug promotes normal digestion, activates the growth of healthy microflora, has an antiviral effect, stimulates the immune system, eliminates bloating , gastrointestinal disorders, and flatulence .

In addition, its use restores the amount of beneficial bacteria, vitamins, nutrients and minerals in the body.

pharmachologic effect

1. A universal probiotic preparation is recommended for any gastrointestinal disorders, including atopic dermatosis.
2. The dietary supplement completely compensates for the lack of the required amount of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli in the baby’s body during infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and after treatment with antibiotics.
3. A large concentration of essential beneficial bacteria with increased vital activity not only quickly inhibits the growth of harmful microorganisms, but also enhances the effect of each other.
4. Compared to other food additives, the product is able to cope with dysbiosis, quickly acting on the cause of the disease and eliminating unpleasant symptoms by restoring the natural flora.
5. The body is detoxified, causing allergic reactions to subside.
6. Rapid restoration of microflora enhances the activity of digestive enzymes and affects intestinal motility.
7. By restoring impaired digestive processes, the synthesis of minerals, proteins, vitamins, amino acids and metabolism improves.
8. Increases immunity and resistance to infectious diseases.
9. The food supplement does not contain chemicals, GMOs, or food dyes. It does not contain lactose, so Bifiform Baby is recommended for babies who are intolerant to dairy products.

Instructions for use Bifiform Baby (Method and dosage)

The instructions for Bifiform Baby advise adults and children to take one dose per day with meals. The mark on the pipette corresponds to 0.5 g - this is one dosage. The instructions for use of Bifiform Baby also indicate that the course of treatment lasts at least 10 days.

How to use:

• turn the cap clockwise until the powder with bacterial strains from the cap gets into the oil in the bottle;
• shake the container to mix the powder with the oil;
• remove the bottle cap;
• Using a special pipette, take one dosage of the medicine.

The instructions for newborns provide the same method of application as for children of other ages.

Bifiform Baby

Release form:

Available in bottles that contain 6.9 ml of oil solution. The bottle is sealed with a cap containing 200 mg of powder with live lyophilized bacteria Bifidobacterium animalis lactis BB-12 1x108 CFU and Streptococcus thermophilus TH-4 1x107 CFU. The kit also includes a dosing pipette.

The volume of the finished suspension contains at least 10 servings. The design features of the bottle allow you to prepare a suspension immediately for the entire course of use and accurately dose the probiotic using a measuring pipette. Simple, convenient and hygienic!

Storage conditions: out of the reach of children, at a temperature not exceeding +25 °C.

Shelf life: 18 months in unopened packaging. After opening and mixing the components, store for no more than 14 days at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

Please remember that you should consult your pediatrician before use.

More detailed information can be found on the packaging and in the leaflet.

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12. Information on the BIFIFORM Baby packaging, information from the manufacturer

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Analogues of Bifiform Baby

This medicine has no analogues in terms of structured active ingredients. However, there are analogues of Bifiform Baby, which have bacteria that have a similar effect. The main ones are: Acipol , Lactobacterin , Florin forte , Bifidumbacterin , Linex , Hilak forte . A doctor or pharmacist can tell you more about their actions and nuances of use.

Popular analogues

It is not recommended to prescribe any drug independently in the treatment of children. It is important to consult your doctor.

Each probiotic has a unique qualitative and quantitative composition of beneficial bacteria, so there is no complete replacement. However, there are drugs with similar therapeutic effects.

Linex Baby

Contains the necessary amount of bacteria that must be present in a healthy intestine. Recommended for children from the first days of life for bloating, colic, constipation, dysbacteriosis, and digestive disorders. Effectively restores damaged flora after treatment with antibiotics, antimicrobial agents, and chemotherapy. Stabilizes and maintains the balance of microflora, reduces pH levels, blocks adhesive receptors, stimulates the body's immune forces, and protects mucous membranes. Just like Bifiform baby, it is sensitive to the action of antibiotics, so it is recommended to take the product after 3 hours.

Bifilar

It has a high content of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. The food supplement is an additional source of beneficial microorganisms. Promotes rapid absorption of nutrients, stimulates the synthesis of immunoglobulins, restores impaired metabolic processes. Indicated in the complex treatment of the liver, stomach, intestines, it protects the mucous membranes from the penetration of pathogenic fungi, therefore it is effective as a prophylaxis. Recommended in the treatment of dysbiosis, diarrhea, allergies, constipation, infectious intestinal diseases, during the period of active growth of the child.

Acipol

Probiotic preparation of combined action. Prescribed in the treatment of both acute and chronic infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including dysbacteriosis. When taken, it quickly suppresses pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria, accelerating the growth of beneficial microorganisms. Reduces acidity due to the production of lactic acid. Increases immunity and resistance to infectious diseases. It is given to people of any age group, including infants. Available in capsules. To give the drug to a child, the contents of the capsule are diluted in milk, tea, infant formula, fruit decoction, fermented milk drink, juice. Interacts with medications.

Lactofiltrum

A food additive that is also an absorbent. Prescribed in the treatment of intestinal infections, allergies, poisoning, constipation, diarrhea, childhood atopic dermatitis, colitis, allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, to improve immunity, and in case of digestive disorders. The drug is capable of removing a wide range of toxic substances and allergens from the body. It has proven itself effectively both in the treatment of adult patients and children.

Rotabiotic Baby

A probiotic of combined action containing a large number of live lyophilized live bacteria. It has high antagonistic activity against a wide range of pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms, as well as antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effects. Improves intestinal motility, normalizes microflora, and promotes overall strengthening of the body. Used in the treatment of dysbiosis, gastroenteritis, diarrhea. Prevents the development of allergies, dyspepsia, flatulence. Release form: powder. Does not cause side effects, designed specifically for children.

Liveo children

A food supplement that contains live lactobacilli, bifidobacteria, fermented milk products, and does not contain lactose. Recommended as a biologically active supplement for infants with dysbacteriosis, diarrhea, growth retardation, rickets, poisoning, allergies, dermatitis, infectious intestinal diseases, after treatment with antimicrobial drugs, antibiotics to restore natural microflora. The drug is intended for children aged 1 to 10 years.

Algilak

It consists of lyophilized lactobacilli biomass and is a source of soluble dietary fiber and probiotic microorganisms. The Russian drug has proven itself well in the complex treatment of dysbiosis, diarrhea, and constipation. Recommended as a dietary supplement for allergies, low immunity, and during seasonal illnesses to strengthen the body's defenses.

Lactase Baby

A probiotic product developed for children. Contains the lactase enzyme, which allows the food supplement to be used simultaneously with dairy products if you are intolerant to dairy products. The dietary supplement is an additional source of enzyme, does not cause side effects, and has no contraindications. Indicated for use in infants from the first days of life in complex treatment for immaturity of enzymatic processes, diarrhea, dysbacteriosis, atopic dermatitis, after treatment with antibiotics, and growth retardation. The dosage is prescribed by a specialist, depending on age, and is gradually reduced as the enzymatic system matures.

The following drugs are also alternatives:

• Maxilak baby;
• Primadophilus children's;
• Symbiolact;
• Dairizim;
• Berocca;
• Vitrum;
• Kiddy Pharmaton;
• Supradin Kids;
• Multivitamol;
• Ozovit;
• Vitiron;
• Normobact;
• Biphenol;
• Biovestin-lacto;
• Jungle;
• Megadyne Junior;
• Laminolact;
• Bactistatin;
• Polybacterin;
• Bion 3;
• Enterozermina;
• Bifidumbacterin;
• Bifilax Immuno.

Bifiform for newborns

The microflora in newborns begins to form immediately after birth. The baby receives beneficial bacteria from the mother's body. However, if a woman has disturbances in the intestinal microflora, the child may receive pathogenic microorganisms instead of beneficial ones. Then there is a risk of developing dysbiosis . It is accompanied by digestive problems, bloating , weight loss, and gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, allergies sleep disturbances , tearfulness, colic may appear . The newborn’s body will not receive enough nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Immunity will decrease.

In order to cope with all these problems, Bifiform for newborns was created - Bifiform Baby, which is a useful dietary supplement.

Use for dysbacteriosis

Treatment with a dietary supplement is very effective for dysbiosis, which occurs with severe diarrhea. There is a rapid restoration of microflora caused by a violation of antibiotics or infectious diseases.

The probiotic quickly stabilizes the balance between healthy and pathogenic flora of the gastrointestinal tract. In severe cases, complex therapeutic treatment is recommended, where Bifiform is an adjuvant.

To improve the baby’s condition and speed up recovery, a diet is prescribed at the same time. Rice water, buckwheat porridge, fermented milk products, lean, steamed meats, fresh fruits and vegetables are prepared. Butter and freshly prepared pastries are excluded from the menu. It is important that the nutrition is both gentle and complete.

Reviews about Bifiform Baby

Reviews about Bifiform Baby are left very different. Most parents note its effectiveness for newborns. However, there are reports that it does not always help with colic . In addition, reviews of Bifiform Baby indicate that after the first uses the pipette becomes clogged with powder, which is very inconvenient. Babies may also spit out the product, making it difficult to use. Parents also complain about the high price of dietary supplements, so, despite the recommendations of specialists, they try to look for its analogues.

Reviews from parents

Christina I am a firm believer that infants should not be given medications. Unless in case of emergency. But the Bifiform baby food supplement did not raise any doubts in me after I read the instructions and composition. I bought the drug through an online store, since I couldn’t find it in pharmacies in the city. It is convenient to prepare a suspension; I dropped it directly into the baby’s mouth before breastfeeding. Effectively helps cope with colic and constipation. I think this product is the best probiotic for babies.

Alevtina I encountered periodic constipation in my son, and I often had to do enemas. Initially, we were prescribed to take Bifidumbacterin. I won't say that the product didn't help. But the problem periodically arose again. We read reviews about the probiotic Bifiform baby and decided to try it. Took it for 10 days. Two days later, the colic went away, the stool became soft, and the baby began to sleep peacefully. I liked that it was an oil solution and not a powder that needed to be diluted in water. The child liked the taste. I can recommend it to anyone who has encountered similar problems.

Reviews

Galina:

Unfortunately, every mother faces the problem of colic in the first months of her baby’s life. And it should be noted that with my second child I managed to cope with this much faster. And the prebiotic played an important role. When the baby started having colic, she was only a month old. This happened on Friday evening, so there was no opportunity to contact the pediatrician. And, accordingly, I had to rely on the advice of the pharmacist from the pharmacy. The instructions stated that the drug can be taken from the first days of life. After the first dose, the baby’s stool stopped being watery and became mushy again. The stomach pain is gone. When we went to the pediatrician on the fourth day, he forbade us to take the medicine without permission. After the withdrawal, my daughter’s condition worsened, and the unpleasant symptoms returned. I don’t encourage self-medication, but the product definitely helped us.

Irina:

Before the cold season, my daughter was fine with her digestion. However, she was initially admitted to the infectious diseases department with rotavirus and then contracted pneumonia, which was treated with antibiotics. After this, she started having problems with bowel movements and colic. On the advice of a pediatrician, we purchased this dietary supplement. It definitely helped, but there was a huge downside. When mixing the oil base and granules, uniformity was never achieved. And, accordingly, every time I tried to give my daughter medicine, small particles clogged the pipette. This made the whole process a chore. After all, it is already difficult to give medications to a three-month-old child. I had to pierce the pipette with a toothpick almost every time. Otherwise, I really liked the effect.

Camila:

I have two sons and they both suffered from colic. While the elder one somehow quickly and practically painlessly endured this period, the younger one suffered for almost three months. I don’t know if anti-colic medications help anyone, but they didn’t help my children. When my youngest son, in addition to abdominal pain, developed diarrhea, the pediatrician prescribed Bifiform Baby. The drug helped on the second day of use, stool consistency became normal again. Of the huge minuses, I would like to note the packaging. Very uncomfortable.

Natalia:

The baby had problems with bowel movements since birth. We drank a huge amount of probiotics. Previously, Bifidumbacterin was a favorite, but it disappeared somewhere from the pharmacies in our area, and the pharmacist advised us to buy a replacement. I was definitely pleased with the new drug, because the effect appeared even faster. The presence of thermophilic streptococcus allows bifidobacteria to work better in the prepared intestine. On the second day of treatment, the child began to sleep soundly, and the stool acquired the correct consistency and color. The only downside was the inconvenient packaging. In addition to the problems with the pipette, which simply refuses to work correctly, the ampoule with the medicine itself was an unpleasant surprise. The powder absolutely did not want to fall into the oil, and we had to tinker with mixing for a long time.

Olga:

Bifiform was very useful for my son during food poisoning. The unpleasant symptoms were relieved in a day, I didn’t even have to use sorbents. The stool returned to normal and the nausea went away. Initially, it was prescribed when taking antibiotics, but in that case the effect was practically not noticed. I think the packaging is a huge minus. Very ill-conceived and difficult to use. Otherwise the drug is very good.

Contraindications and side effects

The only contraindication to use is intolerance to one or more components of the drug.

At the moment, there have been no reports of side effects from the use of the product. However, in some cases, signs of intolerance were observed, which were taken as side effects. These include: hives, redness of the skin and diarrhea.

Important! If any negative symptoms appear, you should stop treatment and consult a doctor.

Indications for use Bifiform

1. Diarrhea, the etiological factor of which is rotavirus;
2. Diarrhea due to acute or chronic gastroenteritis;
3. Diarrhea associated with antibiotic treatment;
4. Traveler's diarrhea;
5. As a drug for the complex treatment of acute intestinal infections;
6. Complex treatment of chronic gastrointestinal diseases: irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, functional gastrointestinal disorders;
7. Treatment and prevention of dysbacteriosis;
8. Maintaining immune function in children over 2 years of age and adults;
9. Lactose intolerance;
10. Eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection (in complex therapy);
11. As a source of probiotic microorganisms, as a dietary supplement for the nutrition of children and adults.

Bifiform for children can be prescribed for prophylactic purposes, for example, during treatment with antimicrobial drugs or after antibiotics.

Release forms

Bifiform has 2 release forms:

1. Capsules (Bifiform and Bifiform Balance)
2. Solution for preparing suspension (Bifiform Baby)

Each form has its own advantages. The capsule shell protects probiotic bacteria from the aggressive environment of the stomach and the action of digestive enzymes. The solution is convenient for small children to take and is approved for use in children from birth .

Each of the three products uses a combination of probiotic microorganisms . The cooperation of beneficial bacteria provides greater effectiveness compared to monocomponent drugs.

In addition, the composition of each Bifiform product is supplemented with prebiotics - substances that serve as food for probiotic cultures. Their presence in the preparation improves the engraftment of bacteria on the intestinal walls and accelerates their reproduction.

The composition of each drug from the Bifiform line is in the table:

Bifiform capsules - medicine . Bifiform Balance and Baby - dietary supplements .

Pharmacological properties

Active components of Bifiform Baby and their properties:

• Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12 is the most studied strain of probiotics with a proven beneficial effect on intestinal microflora and human health; is contained in the natural intestinal biofilm of healthy people, providing colonization resistance (i.e., resistance of the intestine to colonization by pathogenic microorganisms). Bifidobacteria predominate in the intestinal microflora of breastfed children, starting from 1-2 weeks from birth. Main properties - normalization of intestinal microbiocenosis, increased immunity, participation in the absorption of fats;
• Streptococcus thermophilus TH-4 (thermophilic streptococcus) – thermophilic lactic acid coccus, used as a starter for the production of yogurt, fermented baked milk, sour cream, and some types of cheeses; S. thermophilus absorbs and processes lactose, and is therefore recommended for lactase deficiency; acts as an acidifying agent, providing a bactericidal effect against pathogenic microorganisms; is able to synthesize polysaccharides and release them into the nutritional mixture, which makes it denser, helping to prevent and treat regurgitation. Traditionally used in the food industry and considered safe. Main properties – eliminates diarrhea, helps regulate stool.

Indications

Before giving Bifiform to children, it is necessary to understand how appropriate its use is in a given situation. Only an experienced specialist can objectively assess the picture and prescribe appropriate treatment.

When is a prebiotic prescribed?

• diarrhea of ​​various etiologies (including as a result of lactose deficiency);
• as a preventive measure for the development of dysbacteriosis during antibacterial therapy;
• after chemotherapy to restore microflora;
• in case of poisoning of a toxic and bacterial nature;
• to prevent hypovitaminosis.

At what age is it allowed to take

Taking this type of prebiotic is allowed from the first days of a baby’s life. But it is important to understand that only a pediatrician can prescribe the drug.