All parents know how many worries and anxieties cause digestive problems in the newborn. The baby reacts to bloating and colic with continuous crying. Sleepless nights tire the mother and cause constant anxiety of the child.
Excited parents use a variety of methods to help the baby. Some are turning to the popular and much-publicized drug, Espumizam Baby.
In the article, we will understand what is included in the children's version of the drug, in what form it is produced, what is the dosage for the newborn. We also consider whether it causes allergic reactions in babies, how parents understand its symptoms, how to provide first aid to the baby, and in the case of a negative reaction to Espumisan Baby, with which analogues it can be replaced.
Why does a child have colic
The cause of digestive tract problems is considered immaturity of the LCD system. Colic is the body's response to a new way of eating. Before the birth of the child, everything he needed received through his mother's umbilical cord. With birth, everything changes dramatically. The child eats breast milk through the mouth, the stomach must digest it, and the intestines must complete the process. But not so simple! Gases form in the intestines, because the baby swallows a certain amount of air during sucking and crying. Bubbles of gas press on the walls of the intestines, causing severe pain.
They arise already in the second week of existence and can last several months. Absolutely all the parents of the world go through this, so this phenomenon should not cause much concern among parents. However, there are several ways to alleviate suffering. Let's consider some of them in more detail.
How to reduce colic
An infant who feeds on breast milk may not grip the nipple by mouth, swallowing a lot of air. Try to hold the baby upright and feed on time, avoiding hungry crying before eating. If the baby is on artificial feeding, then the bottle for the mixture should be given only after air is released from it.
After feeding, it is necessary to hold the child in an upright position, giving him the opportunity to belch out the air that got with food.
Heavily digested food from a baby who is in a lying position for a long time. Food passes through a vertically located intestine much faster, descending under its weight along the walls of the intestines. During periods of wakefulness more often hold the child in his arms with his head up.
With floody and prolonged crying, the child swallows a lot of air, which will only increase colic. Do not give him such an opportunity, try to immediately respond to the baby’s behavior and calm him in his arms or giving a pacifier, thereby limiting the flow of excess air.
Do not overfeed the baby, as excess milk does not have time to process and stagnation in the intestine occurs. Food begins to ferment, producing gases.
In addition to the methods described above, some pediatricians may prescribe drugs that suppress the accumulation of bubbles in the intestines, for example, Espumisan. Suspension for newborns fits perfectly. . Manufacturers claim that such a “defoamer” (and milk in the intestines mixes with gases and is a foam with small bubbles) can reduce the surface tension between a liquid and gas bubbles, turning the foam into a liquid substance. In this case, the gas is absorbed into the intestinal wall and exits naturally through the rectum.
Instructions for Espumisan (drops)
This drug for young children is available in two versions.
- "Espumisan L". This emulsion is intended not only for newborns, but also for older children and adults. The active substance is simethicone. In one bottle it contains 40 mg. Additionally, there are hyprolase and sorbic acid, as well as sodium cyclamate and sodium saccharin. For a pleasant taste, add a banana flavor. The mixture of substances is diluted with purified water. The emulsion looks like a viscous liquid of white color. The instruction indicates how much Espumisan can be for a newborn. Breasts need to drip 25 drops of the medicine into a bottle of milk or water. You can give it in a small spoon before or after feeding.
- The second version of the drops is called "Baby." It is made only for babies, its cost is slightly more expensive than described above, but it is more concentrated. 5 drops at a time will be enough for a baby.
Ask your doctor about the dosage of the drug. After opening the jar, you can use the medicine only 4 weeks. Before buying, be sure to check the expiration date. And now let's consider whether there is an allergy to Espumisan in newborns.
Causes of Allergies
Drug allergy occurs when the body negatively reacted to the presence of an allergen in the composition of the drug. The main such component is simethicone, since the rest of the Espumisan children’s substances are slightly allergenic, but there are times when a child reacts even to them.
Often a drug allergy develops in babies whose parents suffer from this disease or, in general, asthma. Also, the child can react negatively to the medicine if, during pregnancy, the mother was treated with other drugs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to the drug
An allergy to Espumisan in newborns occurs literally 1 hour after administration. The negative effect is affected first on the gastrointestinal tract, and only then on the respiratory and nervous system. In order not to miss the moment of the onset of the disease, doctors recommend that mothers keep a diary in which all new products that are given to the child, including medicines, will be recorded. If you obey the advice of pediatricians, you will not regret it, as it will immediately be clear what the negative reaction of the baby has arisen for.
Let's look at the signs of an allergy to Espumisan in newborns:
- swelling of the face and mouth;
- skin rashes;
- it becomes dry, can even peel off, diaper rash occurs, from which even bathing does not help;
- the child experiences an unbearable itch;
- runny nose;
- body temperature rises;
- nausea, sometimes accompanied by vomiting;
- the baby is dizzy until unconscious;
- shortness of breath appears due to swelling of the respiratory tract, breathing is difficult;
- the intestines react with colic and diarrhea;
- in severe cases, anaphylactic shock occurs.
Naturally, the baby reacts to allergies with frequent crying and restless behavior. And parents lose their sleep, because the child wakes up many times at night. At the first manifestations of an allergy to Espumisan in newborns, you need to urgently consult a doctor for help. But in life, it happens that inexperienced mothers do not understand the reasons for the child’s anxiety, and the appearance of rashes is correlated with clothing, food. In no case should you let everything go by itself, since a disease in its neglected form can lead to death.
It is also not recommended to independently treat the child, following the advice of grandmothers, neighbors or advertising on television. Treatment in this case is prescribed only by a pediatrician. The instructions for drops of "Espumisan" indicate that individual intolerance to one of the components of the drug is possible. When buying, be sure to read it to the end. If you know that an allergy to the drug is possible, then at the first sign you can suspect something was wrong and take urgent measures.
What do we have to do
If you are allergic to newborns with Espumisan, you must first stop giving the baby drops.
In no case do not start treating your baby with antihistamines intended for adults, as they affect the liver. If the baby receives breast milk, then the mother should go on a diet for about a month, excluding foods that can cause allergies, as well as salt, sugar.
Special ointments prescribed by a doctor will allow you to get rid of itching of the skin, also take care of the naturalness of the clothing, which is in direct contact with the skin of the baby. This will save him from irritation.
At high temperatures, give the child an antipyretic. The only requirement is that it does not contain dyes and flavors, which can cause an additional allergic reaction already to the new medicine. Be sure to read the instructions for use to find out if there are contraindications.
Antihistamines for children
Can Espumisan cause allergies in newborns? You already know what it can, with serious consequences. Antiallergic medicines intended for the smallest ones will help with the problem.
To save your child from suffering, you can give him a drop of "Fenistil." They are designed for babies from 1 month to a year. The bottle has a volume of 20 ml. It is convenient to use, as it contains a dispenser for counting drops. The composition of "Fenistil" includes dimetinden, which eliminates edema, skin itching and redness. The drug is also available in the form of an ointment, but you can use Fenistil-gel only from 1 month.
If the baby is already six months old, then you can buy Erius syrup. Enough 2 ml to give the child 1 time per day. "Zirtek" in drops has a similar effect. Both drugs relieve itching, allergic rhinitis, sneezing, and redness of the skin.
Before buying any antihistamine, be sure to read the instructions on the Internet or directly in the pharmacy, as there are age restrictions, for example, Claritin can be given to babies only from the age of two. Also check the composition so that there are no sweeteners or any flavoring additives.
Folk remedies
The use of herbs before use is best discussed with your doctor. If he does not mind, then baths and rubdowns will contribute to a quick recovery. In the fight against skin manifestations of allergies fit:
- Chamomile broth. It can be poured into a bathtub, having previously filtered through gauze or a bandage, and you can wipe sore spots on the skin. Everyone knows the antiseptic properties of this plant. It has not only a bactericidal effect, but also soothes dry skin and redness. For cooking 1 tbsp. l inflorescences pour a glass of boiling water and let it brew for half an hour. You can put it in a water bath, which will also give a good effect.
- Oak bark has anti-inflammatory properties, heals wounds and treats dermatitis.
- St. John's wort heals wounds on the baby's skin, decoctions are also used to wipe with diathesis.
Before using herbal decoctions for bathing or rubbing, check the child's reaction to them. Firstly, you can’t steam more than 1 tbsp. l dry grass. Secondly, conduct a skin test for allergies, dropping a little decoction on the handle of the newborn. After 10 minutes, check if there is no redness, then calmly bathe the child. But before that, be sure to consult a pediatrician.
Cures for colic
If your baby has a normal reaction to Espumisan and is not allergic to simethicone, then we can offer several analogues of this medicine.
- "Sub Simplex" (with the active substance simethicone) - produced in the USA. Available as a suspension, has a fruity flavor.
- Kuplaton is a Finnish medicine whose main component is dimethicone, which is more effective against childhood colic, and parents can replace it with Espumisan in case of allergies. Its price is inexpensive, you can buy the drug in bottles of 30 or 50 ml. Available in drops.
- Colicides are made in Ukraine. It also contains simethicone. Available in bottles for babies and tablets for adults.
- The Russian analogue of Espumisan is Simethicon, which completely duplicates its components.
- Infacol is available in the UK and is also considered a complete analogue of the drug we are describing.
- "Bobotik" made in Poland, also includes simethicone. However, it can be given to newborns only from 28 days of age.
- Baby Kalm is not a cure. This is a biological supplement made in Israel. The composition contains a mixture of oils - dill, anise and peppermint, added fennel, which has a carminative effect. All components have a beneficial effect on the intestines, eliminating colic and bloating. This tool can also be used as a substitute for "Espumisan" in case of allergies.
- Another drug that can be used for allergies to simethicone is Plantex, which contains fennel fruits. You can give it to newborns from two weeks of age.
Reviews
About Espumisan for kids, the opinions of parents were divided. If a child does not cause allergic reactions, they write that the medicine helped much more effectively than dill water and fennel.
Some were allergic to Espumisan in newborns. Reviews of such parents say that in children it quickly passes after the drug is discontinued. In just a couple of days, the rash and swelling disappear.
Doctors treat the drug differently. They note that it affects adults just fine. Without it, it is impossible to do a colonoscopy, it perfectly extinguishes the foam after laxatives, but there is a slight turbidity in the washings from the intestines.
Neonatologists of some mothers warned even in the hospital, indicating that infants are often allergic to this drug. One mom wrote in the reviews that the pediatrician advised her to use an adult Espumisan in capsules. It is necessary to puncture the capsule and spread the baby’s nipple or nipple with liquid contents. The adult analogue is less allergic, since it does not have additives contained in the baby.
Before using Espumisan for newborns, be sure to consult your pediatrician and watch for signs of allergy after taking it.