Lactulose for infants

It's no secret that many babies suffer from constipation. In the fight against this unpleasant phenomenon, lactulose, a prebiotic, comes to the rescue, which is well suited for infants, because it results from deep processing of milk.

How does lactulose work?

As we have already said, lactulose is a prebiotic, therefore it acts in the same way as other representatives of this "family". Due to the fact that it is not split by gastric juice and other digestive enzymes that are present in the upper sections of the gastrointestinal tract, it manages to remain unchanged in the large intestine itself. Once in the destination, lactulose stimulates the production of bacteria necessary for the body: bifidobacteria, lactobacilli, etc. And at the expense of the latter, the protective microflora of the intestine is significantly increased.

List of preparations containing lactulose

  1. Goodluck syrup.
  2. Syrup of Dufalac.
  3. Lactofiltrum tablets .
  4. Syrup to Norma.
  5. Syrup Portalac.
  6. Syrup Lomfrak.
  7. Lactulose Syrup.

As you can see a lot of names, but the essence of this does not change.

How to take lactulose?

To treat constipation, children from 6 weeks to 1 year are prescribed 5 ml of syrup. To take which is best once a day in the morning, along with food. If necessary, the syrup can be diluted with juice or water.

Just remember that before using lactulose, you must always consult a pediatrician. Only the doctor will tell you how many days you need to take the drug for your child. Also keep in mind that when using lactulose for more than 6 months, it is necessary to periodically give blood for tests.

What foods contain lactulose?

Naturally, the most important product for babies containing lactulose is Mom's milk. If the baby is on artificial feeding, then here come to the aid of special mixtures and cereals, which include lactulose.

But lactating mothers should pay attention to:

These products are good at preventing dysbiosis in both the mother and her baby. Just do not forget that everything should be in moderation.