One of the problems that parents of a newborn often encounter is colic, bloating and flatulence. On sale there are many diverse tools that eliminate this problem. But before applying any of them, it is necessary to obtain the approval of a specialist. The most popular is Plantex tea, reviews of which prove its effectiveness and safety. However, before use, it will not be amiss to learn as much as possible about the drug.
Causes of childhood colic
The baby is born with a completely sterile intestine, and its colonization with bacteria occurs in the first minutes of life. The best solution is breastfeeding, but even it does not guarantee the normal functioning of the digestive system. The fact is that in the intestine there are not enough useful microorganisms, and sometimes it can not cope with the loads.
Over time, the digestive tract populates all the necessary microflora. But usually this happens by the age of three months. The absence of the necessary bacteria leads to the formation of colic, the baby is tormented by gas, and he experiences discomfort and pain. In this case, Plantex tea may come to the rescue. Reviews show that the remedy eliminates the following symptoms:
- legging;
- causeless crying;
- anxiety during feeding;
- sleep disturbances;
- obstructed gas discharge;
- constipation.
The drug is completely safe. You do not need a prescription to purchase it. But pediatricians strongly recommend that before use, show the baby to a specialist and exclude other problems. When purchasing Plantex tea for newborns, instructions and reviews are required for familiarization.
Features of the drug
The manufacturer positions its drug as a carminative of a completely plant origin. It is intended to correct disorders of the digestive system of a small child.
Judging by the instructions, the drug is recommended for use from the 14th day of the life of the newborn. Tea eliminates spasms by removing gases. Also, judging by the reviews, the transition to artificial feeding is greatly facilitated. "Plantex" almost always helps with colic in newborns. Reviews of parents prove its mild effect on the intestines. According to them, the baby calms down, his stomach becomes soft, the discomfort recedes. If you look at the annotation to the drug, you can highlight the main problems that it solves:
- stimulates intestinal motility, activating its activity;
- eliminates bloating and excessive gas formation, splitting air bubbles;
- helps the production of gastric juice;
- eliminates pain, relieving spasm of smooth muscles.
The composition of the drug
In convenient individual sachets, Plantex is available for infants. The reviews of doctors and parents confirm its safety, because the composition contains only natural components that carefully affect the digestive system of the child:
- fennel fruits - dry extract;
- fennel oil;
- acacia gum;
- glucose;
- lactose.
The drug is sold in packages that contain 10, 20 or 30 sachets. One sachet contains 5 g of powder, which must be diluted with warm water. Each bag indicates its preparation and methods of administration.
Warnings
Reviews of "Plantex" for newborns from colic are mostly positive. But parents recommend that you carefully study the instructions that are included in each package. The manufacturer warns that there are some contraindications that must be considered before taking.
If a child has an increased sensitivity to one of the components, an allergic reaction may develop. Fennel and lactose can provoke an unpleasant symptom. Therefore, children with lactose deficiency are contraindicated. The composition also includes glucose, therefore, for children with malabsorption of galactose, tea is also not recommended.
The manufacturer indicates the recommended age of admission is not earlier than two weeks. If you offer the drug earlier, then there may be digestive problems.
Tea with intestinal obstruction is contraindicated. Therefore, it is always recommended to find out the problem of increased gas formation, and only then offer means to eliminate it. With intestinal obstruction, surgical intervention is needed, this problem cannot be eliminated on its own.
Reception methods
Reviews of the drug "Plantex" show that it quickly and effectively copes with the problem of increased gas formation in the baby. Convenience of reception provides ease of preparation of the drink. Judging by the instructions, it is recommended to offer tea to the baby during meals or immediately after it.
The daily dosage for babies up to a year should be 5-10 grams of dry product, which is one or two bags. Children who have already reached the age of one can offer up to three sachets of funds per day. In this case, the reception must be evenly distributed throughout the day.
To make a drink, you need to dilute the contents of one sachet in 100 grams of warm water. The drink must be thoroughly mixed and poured into a bottle or drinker. Judging by the reviews, children usually drink the tea offered well, but there are times when they refuse because of the specific taste. Experienced parents recommend in this case to drink the baby from a spoon. The manufacturer indicates that tea can be mixed into breast milk, or a mixture. Storage of the finished drink is not allowed.
Parent reviews
Tea Plantex "reviews are mostly recommendatory. Parents are satisfied with the effect and highlight a lot of positive features:
- low cost of the drug;
- the drink has a pleasant taste;
- usually children enjoy tea with a sweet taste;
- recommended for children almost from birth and copes with colic very quickly;
- it is possible to give a drink for a long time, addiction and side effects are not observed.
Often parents prefer to use Plantex as a prophylaxis of bloating. Reviews show that this approach lives up to its goals, and colic baby worry less and less.
Conclusion
Usually all babies tolerate the Plantex preparation well. But doctors and the manufacturer recommend strictly adhering to the dosage and not exceed it. If the colic problem does not go away, then a doctor’s consultation and the exclusion of other pathologies are necessary.
Sometimes there are negative reviews about the reception. Moms noted that the baby’s well-being only worsens after taking the drug and the stool acquires a green tint. Doctors attribute this to lactose intolerance. In this case, the prim should be stopped and together with a specialist to find a solution to the problem.