Hilak forte is a medicinal preparation that contains substances that promote the development of available beneficial bacteria in the intestines of a sick person. Thus, the main action of this drug is normalization and improvement of the intestinal microflora, as well as acid-base and water-electrolyte balance. Many doctors recommend hilak forte to treat both adults and children, including infants.
Hilak forte - indications for use
This drug normalizes the digestive process and stabilizes the immune system of the newborn, in addition, the drug increases the body's resistance to various bacteria. Therefore, for infants, this medication is used in various disorders of peristalsis, frequent regurgitation, weakening of intestinal kinesia, with bloating or with loss of appetite. Also, children are prescribed hilak forte in dysbacteriosis, gastroenteritis, colitis, with constipation, with digestive disorders due to climate change or in other conditions associated with a violation of normal intestinal microflora.
How does the hilak forte work?
The composition of the drug includes lactic acid, which cleanses the intestinal microflora from harmful bacteria. At the same time, the level of acidity in the intestine is unfavorable for their existence. In addition, in the hilak forte there are useful bacteria, which in a short time provide normalization of the biological composition of the intestinal flora.
How to give hilak forte babe?
This drug is available in the form of drops for internal use. Before taking hilak forte for children dissolve in warm water. It should be noted that this medicine can not be dissolved in breast or cow's milk, as well as in dairy baby food, as this leads to a decrease in the therapeutic effect and can cause digestion disorders in the child.
Dosage of hilak forte for children
The recommended pediatric dose for newborns is 15-20 drops, and for children older than one year - 20-40 drops. Hilak Fort must be taken three times a day immediately before meals or during meals.
How long to take hilak forte to children?
The course of treatment depends on the change in the condition of the child and, as a rule, can range from two weeks to several months. But it should be noted that with a positive effect of this drug on the baby's body, a decrease in the daily dose is possible by a factor of two.
Hilak forte for children - contraindications and side effects
The big plus of this medication is that it has virtually no contraindications and it is extremely rare for side effects to occur.
Among the main undesirable side effects can be identified:
- diarrhea;
- bloating;
- constipation;
- allergic reactions, manifested by itching, rash, urticaria, the appearance of which is possible due to hypersensitivity to the drug.
These side effects are characterized by a short-term nature, for the elimination of which it is sufficient to cancel the drug and visit the attending physician.
As for contraindications, hilak forte is not recommended for the treatment of children with an individual intolerance to any of the constituent components of this medication. It should be noted that an overdose of a medicine does not require special measures and with an increased dose does not harm the body. But nevertheless, hilak forte, like any other medicinal product, should not be abused and used for self-treatment.