Composition and release form
The drug itself is completely natural. It includes exclusively living microflora that can live in the intestines:
- Bifidobacterium BB-12;
- Lactobacillus;
- Enterococcus faecium;
- Streptococcus thermophilus TH4.
This universal pharmaceutical product is produced for patients of all ages. The main thing is to choose the right form of the medicine and seek the advice of a doctor.
"Bifiform" for adults
The drug "Bifiform" for diarrhea in adults is used in a capsule version. Each capsule is a gelatin package in which live medicinal microorganisms are preserved. When it enters the stomach, the capsule dissolves, allowing the drug access to the environment and the ability to influence the balance of microorganisms in the intestine.
The package contains 30 capsules folded together containing at least 10 million microorganisms.
The design of the packaging for the drug is very convenient. The capsules are folded into cylindrical aluminum tubes, very similar to pencil cases. This specialized packaging is placed in a cardboard box along with instructions for use.
The adult form of the drug is suitable for all patients who are over three years old, that is, adults, adolescents, children of senior preschool and school age.
"Bifiform" for children
Children under three years of age are special patients. Feeding them pills is very problematic, and swallowing a capsule is also very difficult. In this regard, is used in other forms for diarrhea in a child Today these are two different forms, called “Bifiform Baby” and “Bifiform Kid”.
"Bifiform Baby"
The youngest children suffer from diarrhea no less than adults. At the same time, due to an insufficiently developed digestive system, they cannot consume hard tablets and capsules. The scientists who developed the drug created a separate format for them, which made treating problems with the baby’s intestines much easier. These are drops with a dosage of 7 ml. The drug includes bifidobacteria and thermophilic streptococci.
The bottle is very convenient for quick and easy preparation of a suspension for the entire treatment course. Additional equipment is a pipette used to feed medicine even to babies a few days old.
This medicine is useful not only as a means of getting rid of a painful illness, but also as a drug used to prevent dysbiosis in the newborn body and relieve colic in babies.
"Bifiform Baby"
Children who already eat well on their own love sweets very much. This axiom was adopted by pharmacists when they developed Bifiform Baby for children. As a result, they produced delicious chewy candies with raspberry and orange flavors.
Medicinal sweets are packaged in packs of 20 pieces. In addition to lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, which affect the intestinal microflora of children, they added vitamins B1 and B6, which also have a positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, these vitamins help strengthen the immune system and the proper growth and development of the baby.
This form of the drug is recommended to be given to children over 2.5 - 3 years of age.
User reviews
On the Internet you can often find both positive and negative reviews about the drug “Bifiform” for constipation. Among the disadvantages of this product, users often indicate the high price of the drug and inconvenient use. According to parents of children, the drug pipette is quite inconvenient, and the effect of the product itself leaves much to be desired.
One of the advantages of Bifiform Baby is that it can be used from the first days of the baby’s life. The pipette carefully measures the dose of the drug and adds it to the bottle with the mixture. Before each use, the bottle should be shaken thoroughly and only then given to the child. Usually 1 bottle of the product is enough for the entire course of treatment, and further purchase of Bifiform is often not required. It is extremely important to use Bifiform for constipation for 2 weeks. After the expiration date, the product should be disposed of immediately, as it is dangerous to continue to use it.
Many parents like the fact that this product should only be used once a day. In their opinion, the product copes well with colic, which often appears in the first months of a child’s life. Already a week after starting to take this remedy, the first improvements are noticeable. Capricious children begin to sleep soundly, and while awake they become smiling and calm. For constipated children, reviews of Bifiform Baby are the most positive.
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Action "Bifiform"
Diarrhea from Bifiform disappears because when it affects the intestinal microflora, the drug actively affects it, which leads to the following results:
- functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract are eliminated;
- microbiocenosis in the intestines is normalized;
- nonspecific resistance of the whole organism returns to normal.
If you take the medicine regularly, you can forever forget about problems such as:
- diarrhea;
- colic;
- muscle spasms;
- flatulence.
Indications and contraindications
It is not recommended to purchase the drug yourself. It is better to use it on the advice of a doctor, who may prescribe it as one of the elements of complex treatment for the following diseases:
- Dysbacteriosis, the causes of which can be of different nature. "Bifiform" for diarrhea is prescribed if the disease is aggravated by a wide range of signs of digestive system disorder.
- With exacerbation of gastrointestinal problems. Changes in bowel function that cause loose stools may accompany chronic diseases such as intestinal flu, gastritis, gastroenteritis, rotavirus infection and colitis. The drug helps alleviate the condition and stabilize the body, which is important in the treatment of advanced diseases.
- Exacerbation of intestinal conditions as a consequence of treating diseases with antibiotics. As a rule, an organism overloaded with antibiotics can respond by disrupting the intestinal microflora, which causes cramps, abdominal pain and diarrhea, which the drug has to fight against.
- Intestinal upset in a traveler.
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- When the body is infected with Helicobacter pylori infection.
- Restoration and maintenance of the body's immune defense system during the recovery period after a serious illness.
- In the presence of a condition caused by individual intolerance to food lactose.
Bifiform should not be used for diarrhea in the following cases:
- if there is an individual intolerance to the drug or hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- if you have fructose intolerance;
- with galactose malabsorption;
- for frequent problems with constipation.
Mode of application
The use of the medicine directly depends on the form of release of the drug. In this regard, remember:
- The medicine in capsule form is taken 2-3 times a day, 1 capsule. If the diarrhea is very severe, then from the first to the third day you can increase the dose to 4 capsules. The doctor may prescribe treatment for diarrhea for 3 to 5 days. If the problem does not go away before the end of the course, you can take the medicine longer. If you are treating dysbiosis, the course will last from a week to three.
- Drops are given to children once a day in an amount of 0.5 ml. The minimum course is 10 days. You can turn the medicine into a suspension by simply turning the cap of the bottle and shaking the container thoroughly. The dose is taken using the pipette included in the package.
- Chewable tablets are given to children 3 years old - 1 three times a day, older children - twice as much. The course lasts from 5 days or more.
What kind of drug is this?
It consists of bifidobacteria to improve digestion, that is, it is part of the group of pro-biotic drugs. The form of release determines the content. Making the product in capsule form from gelatin with bifidobacteria inside allows you to deliver help directly to problem areas of the intestines.
The outer shell of the capsule protects bifidobacteria from premature death in the stomach and dissolves upon arrival in the gastrointestinal tract. They are considered a safe remedy that removes pathogens by normalizing the microenvironment with vinegar and lactose. By settling in the gastrointestinal tract, they inhibit the increase in negative microflora pathology. The composition of the product contains a number of active components:
- Bifidobacterium longum,
- Streptococcus thermophilus,
- Enterococcus faecium,
- Lactobacillus.
They help remove toxic substances from the human body. Their volume is about 10 million bacterial cells per capsular unit. They assist in the absorption of vitamins or synthesize them themselves, and participate in the breakdown of food elements.
The composition and form of release differ according to the type of use for an adult or child and the form of use (capsules, tablets, powders, sachets, oil solution), which allows you to choose the most comfortable type of use. In some forms of release, vitamins B1 and B6 or aromatic additives are also added to the composition.
Does Bifiform help with diarrhea?
Diarrhea is the body’s reaction to a change in the environment in the gastrointestinal tract. Most often, to treat it, it is enough to normalize the microflora. At the same time, there are cases of problems arising for other reasons that do not allow the body to return to normal quickly, such as poisoning, allergies and other diseases. Until the cause of the problem is eliminated, Bifiform will not be able to help. In this regard, diarrhea should be treated only after examination by a doctor, who will help determine the cause of the lesion.
Possible consequences for the body
In any case, before starting a course of taking the drug, you should pay attention to the expiration date. You should not take the medicine if you find any violations in the integrity of the packaging, since both the composition and the rules with storage standards may be changed.
As a result, the product will either be useless or harm the body. Although feedback on use is mostly positive. It is noted that it is easy to use and has a timely effect.
When can there be diarrhea from Bifiform and what to do in this case
Side effects from the use of the drug can occur in people suffering directly from allergies, idiosyncrasies and other forms of individual intolerance to the elements of the drug. In such cases, a reaction in the form of vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and a full list of signs of dyspepsia is possible.
As soon as you notice side effects of the drug, for example, if diarrhea from Bifiform begins, the first thing to do is stop using it. Then consult a doctor who will help you choose the right anti-allergy drug and a product whose effects will not cause such reactions.
Analogs
The most well-known analogues of the drug "Bifiform" for diarrhea:
- "Bifikol";
- "Lactobacterin";
- "Bifidumbacterin".
The last two probiotics on the list are often used to solve health problems in women, since they are also available in the form of suppositories.
Even the highest quality probiotics can cause allergic reactions or be poorly tolerated by the body. In this regard, you should not experiment with your health. And even though these medications can be easily purchased at any pharmacy, first seek help from a doctor. He will help you choose the most convenient option for getting rid of the problem.
Properties of the product
Among the beneficial properties of the drug Bifiform are:
- absorption of vitamins in the intestines;
- assistance in the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates and fats entering the body from foods;
- participation in getting rid of diarrhea and flatulence, bloating and constipation;
- strengthening the immunity of children and adults.
The drug is taken to eliminate prolonged constipation (both unexpected and chronic forms), poisoning and stomach pain.
Bifiform has an effective effect on the process of removing stagnant feces from the intestines, while protecting its mucous membranes. The medication is recommended for use after antibiotic therapy. When performing such therapy, constipation often occurs.
The drug is indicated for use in ulcers and dysbiosis
Bifiform has a positive effect on the intestines, as well as the stomach, so doctors prescribe the medicine to patients with ulcers, diseases of the gallbladder and colon. The medication is often used for flatulence, diarrhea, and intestinal dysbiosis. In some cases, it is indispensable for chronic pancreatitis and in women with thrush. These pathologies often cause constipation, so Bifiform is prescribed to eliminate this symptom and alleviate the course of the disease.
