Espumizan - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (drops or emulsion, capsules 40 mg) of the drug for the treatment of flatulence in adults, children (including infants and newborns) and during pregnancy. Composition and scheme of admission

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Espumizan - a drug that reduces flatulence. Reducing the surface tension at the interface, complicates the formation and promotes the destruction of gas bubbles in the nutrient suspension and mucus of the gastrointestinal tract. The gases released in this way can be absorbed by the walls of the intestine or removed through peristalsis.

When sonogram and radiography prevents interference and overlapping images, promotes better irrigation of the mucous membrane of the colon with a contrasting drug, preventing the rupture of the contrast film.

Pharmacokinetics

Due to physiological and chemical inertness it is not absorbed in the body, after passing through the gastrointestinal tract it is excreted unchanged.

Indications

• symptoms of flatulence: bloating, a feeling of bursting and overflow in the epigastric region, increased gas formation (including in the postoperative period, as well as in newborns and infants);
• intestinal colic;
• preparation for diagnostic studies of the abdominal and pelvic organs (ultrasound, radiography), incl. as an additive to suspensions of contrast agents for image production by the method of double contrasting;
• poisoning with detergents (including surfactants, which are part of detergents) as a defoamer.

Forms of release

Capsules 40 mg.

Drops or emulsion for oral administration 40 mg / 5 ml (pediatric form of the drug). L shape.

Instructions for use and dosage

Capsules

Assign adults and children over 6 years of age to 2 capsules 3-4 times a day.

Capsules are taken orally (can be with a small amount of liquid) after each meal and at bedtime.

To prepare for the study appoint 2 capsules 3 times a day the day before the study and 2 capsules on the morning of the day of the study.

Drops (emulsion)

To dispense drops, the bottle must be held vertically with a hole downward. Before use, the emulsion bottle must be shaken.

In meteorism, adults and children over 14 years of age are prescribed 2 ml (50 drops) of emulsion 3-5 times a day; children aged 6 to 14 years - 1-2 ml (25-50 drops) 3-5 times a day; children aged 1 year to 6 years - 1 ml (25 drops)3 -5 times a day; Infants - 1 ml (25 drops) of the drug is added to a baby bottle or given with a small spoon before or after breastfeeding.

The drug is taken orally during meals or after meals, if necessary also before bedtime. The duration of use depends on the severity of the symptoms. If necessary, Espumizane L can be taken for a long time.

To prepare for radiography and ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity, 2 ml (50 drops) are prescribed 3 times a day the day before the test and 2 ml (50 drops) in the morning on the day of the study.

To obtain a double contrast image, 4-8 ml (100-200 drops) of emulsion per 1 liter of contrasting suspension is added.

When poisoning with detergents, the drug is prescribed to adults for 10-20 ml (1 / 3-2 / 3 of the contents of the bottle), children - 2.5-10 ml (65 drops-1/3 of the contents of the bottle) Espumizana L, depending on the severity of the poisoning.

Side effect

• allergic reactions.

Contraindications

• intestinal obstruction;
• obstructive diseases of the digestive tract;
• children's age till 6 years;
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

Data on the possibility and safety of the drug during pregnancy and lactation are not provided.

Drug Interactions

Clinically significant interaction of Espumizan with other medications has not been established.

Analogues of Espumizan

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Antiflat Lannacher;
• Bobotik;
• Diflatil;
• Meteopazmil;
• Sub simplex;
• Simethicone;
• Simikol;
• Espumizan L.

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