Microlax for children 5ml #4

Release form of Microlax for children

"Microlax" for baby is produced in the form of a viscous colorless solution, which is injected into the rectum. It is placed in microclysters in a volume of 5 ml in one plastic tube. One box contains 4 or 12 tubes. Each of them has a tip that tapers a little to the tip. In addition, there is a protective seal on each tube that must be broken off before use.

Composition

The action of Microlax for baby is provided by three compounds:
    Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate. Such an ingredient is a 70% solution and is presented in a dosage of 9 mg / 1 ml.
    Sorbitol. This is also a 70% solution, which in 1 ml of the drug contains 625 mg.
    Sodium citrate. The dosage of this component is 90 mg in 1 ml.
Additionally, each tube contains glycerol and sorbic acid, and there is also purified water. Such components give the solution the desired consistency and prevent its deterioration.

Operating principle

"Microlax" for baby has a laxative effect - due to such effects of its active ingredients:
    Liquefaction of feces, which occurs under the influence of sodium lauryl sulfoacetate.
    Increased flow of water into the intestinal lumen due to sorbitol exposure.
    Displacement of bound water from the intestinal contents (as a result of the influence of sodium citrate).
The consequence of the use of microclysters is the softening of the food lump inside the intestine and easier emptying.

Indications

The medication is in demand for constipation caused by various factors:
    transition to artificial feeding;
    acquaintance with complementary foods;
    violation of the diet of a nursing mother;
    insufficient water intake - for example, in hot weather;
    insufficient lactation;
    change of mixture;
    an allergic reaction;
    heredity;
    improper nutrition of a grown-up child (too few vegetables, sour-milk products, vegetable oil, dried fruits);
    taking medications and other reasons.
Most often, "Microlax" for baby is prescribed for constipation, which arose for the first time in a child - if massage of the tummy and drinking did not help. As soon as the doctor determines the cause of difficulties with defecation, the need for using microclysters disappears, because the factor provoking constipation will need to be eliminated.
    "Microlax" is prescribed for children who have an x-ray or endoscopic examination of the lower digestive tract. In such a situation, the drug is administered before the study, so that nothing interferes with the procedure.

At what age is allowed to take?

There are no age restrictions in the use of Microlax for baby. Such a remedy, if indicated, can be prescribed even to a newborn. It is usually used to quickly help a child with an unknown cause of constipation, even before contacting a doctor. If it comes to small children, it is recommended that you first contact a pediatrician and use microclyster after a medical examination.

Contraindications

The medication is not prescribed for children who have hypersensitivity to any of the Microlax for baby components. Microclysters should not be used for damage to the mucous membrane of the rectum or anus. There are no other contraindications for such a medicine in its annotation.

Side effects

After the introduction of Microlax for baby, some children may experience discomfort in the abdomen or in the anus. Occasionally, a medicine causes pain in the upper abdomen, as well as severe thinning of the stool. In very rare cases, the drug causes an allergy, which can manifest as a rash or itching.

Instructions for use and dosage

"Microlax" for baby is used once a day (rectally) as follows:
    After washing your hands, laying the baby down and taking one tube, you need to break off the seal from its tip.
    Next, do not press very hard on the package so that a drop of solution comes out. It will lubricate the tip so that the introduction into the rectum is easier.
    After that, the tip is inserted into the anus of the patient. If the child is already 3 years old, the tip is inserted completely, over its entire length. Children under three years of age should only be inserted halfway (for such patients, there is a mark on the tip).
    Having pressed on a tube, it is necessary to enter correctly all solution into a rectum.
    Continuing to press on the packaging, remove the tip and discard the used tube.
The duration of treatment with microclysters is determined by the doctor, but usually the drug is used only for one day or several days - as emergency assistance. If symptoms persist, you need to additionally examine the child and, if necessary, prescribe another laxative medicine. Too long use of "Microlax" can adversely affect the digestive tract.

What to do if microclyster did not help?

The medicine usually works 5-15 minutes after its use. In most babies with constipation, stool after microclysters is noted after five minutes. If the child did not go to the toilet after the procedure for 15 minutes, it is advised to wait a little longer. In some children, the action of the medication requires a little more time (up to 30 minutes).
    If, however, half an hour after the introduction of Microlax, there is no effect, doctors recommend giving the baby water and laying it on his stomach, doing a massage. For such a massage, you need to carry out circular movements, not pressing very hard on the tummy. It is advised to move the arm around the navel (clockwise).
After using microclysters, it is important to monitor the health of the crumbs. If the child is calm and does not cry, his intestines are not yet full. Wait a little longer before emptying. If the child shows that there is still constipation with his behavior, Microlax did not help, you need to see a doctor.

Overdose

According to the manufacturer, there have been no cases of exceeding the dose of Microlax for baby before this time. This is due to the fact that the medicine is packaged in tubes that are used for one microclyster. So a dosage error is excluded.

Interaction with other drugs

Since microclysters contain sorbitol, Microlax for baby cannot be used together with sodium or calcium polystyrene sulfonate, because such a combination of drugs can cause intestinal necrosis. The manufacturer does not mention incompatibility with any other medicines.

Storage conditions and shelf life

Tubes are recommended to be stored at home at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees, putting the packaging in a place where a small child will not get it. The shelf life of Microlax for baby is 5 years. If the date marked on the box has passed or the protective seal on the tube is damaged, you can not use such a tool.

Reviews

The use of "Microlax" for children is usually met with good reviews. Parents say that the medication acts very quickly (for most children - after 5-10 minutes) and is easily used at home, replacing the enema. Many mothers call the release form convenient, noting that it is easy to open the tube, and the introduction of the tip does not cause any discomfort in the children.
    Safety is considered the main plus of Microlax for baby, as such a multicomponent preparation acts only locally. Its components do not enter the general bloodstream, but leave the body along with feces. For this reason, most children do not have side effects. Only occasionally, small patients complain of pain or discomfort, and allergies to microclysters occur in isolated cases.
As for the cost, the drug is called affordable and not very expensive. Rare use allows you not to buy many tubes at once, but to limit yourself to a pack of 4 pieces. At the same time, many mothers who used Microlax for a child said that it’s possible and necessary to keep such a tool in a home medicine cabinet.

Terms of sell

You can buy Microlax for baby without a prescription.