When using any medicine for a newborn, a doctor’s consultation is always necessary.
But there are situations when, in order to stabilize the baby's condition, it is necessary to choose some kind of medication and it is better to know in advance which of the safe drugs can be purchased at pharmacies. In case of problems with stools, namely with constipation, many pediatricians advise applying Microclysm Microlax for newborns.
Microclyster Microlax - a laxative for constipation
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Enema Mikrolaks has many advantages over other laxatives, but it can also be harmful if used improperly. Therefore, when deciding to use the medicine for the baby, it is necessary to study all the properties of the purchased drug and the possibility of developing side effects.
The advantages of using microclysters
When choosing a medicine for a child before buying it, you must carefully study the instructions for use, it completely describes the properties of any drug, its dignity and contraindications.
Microlax has several undeniable advantages, the most important of them include:
- Safe composition - the drug consists of a solution of sorbitol, sodium citrate, sorbitol and glycerol. Under their influence, there is a liquefaction of feces and rapid bowel movement.
- Mikrolaks enema acts locally, that is, it is absorbed only by the accumulated feces and partially by the walls of the rectum. The components that make up Microlax do not enter the blood vessels and do not affect the body.
- The convenience of use. The drug is available in soft tubes with a rectal tip.
- Quick effect. 5 to 15 minutes. After the introduction of Microlax, stool appears for half an hour. Do not worry if during this time the baby did not shake, after an hour or a little more, the feces should begin to pass.
- Affordable price - A package with four microclysters costs a little more than 200 rubles.
It is quite easy to put Laxative Microlax, even the most inexperienced mother can cope with the tip. The main thing is to calm the child and fix his buttocks. Microlax suppositories are medicines used for emergency care, so they can not be used constantly. After reading the information below, you can understand why you can not abuse laxatives.
The disadvantages of the drug Microlax
The instructions for the drug indicate that there are no serious adverse reactions and absolute contraindications.The baby after administration can only feel a slight burning sensation. Some mothers pay attention that the baby after the microclyster Mikrolaks became even more worried, perhaps this is due to the process of dissolving dense feces and after emptying also completely disappears.
Despite all the advantages of the drug, its use can not be resorted to regularly. And if you understand this, then there will be no doubt about the correctness of the rare use of Microlax. According to the mechanism of action of the microclyster, it is aimed at liquefying feces, that is, under the influence of the drug there is no proper contraction of the muscles of the rectum and sphincter - emptying occurs due to liquefaction of feces. If you use the Microlax enema constantly, the baby’s body will get used to the fact that it helps to work and the normal work of the muscles of the rectum gradually atrophies.
Therefore, Microlax is recommended for use in the following situations:
- When constipation first occurs, when there is no way to consult a doctor, and all the measures taken (vodka, laying on the tummy, massage) do not help.
- Microlax is used only until the cause of constipation is established. When the provoking factor of rare bowel movements is identified, it is necessary first to eliminate it.
About dosage
The dosage of the drug cannot be exceeded, since there is a special mark on the applicator, and even if a little more is entered through negligence, then panic does not need to be raised, this will not affect the baby negatively.
How often to apply?
Microlax is not a treatment for constipation, and only a drug for emergency care and the baby’s parents need to remember this.
A popular question: “How often to use Microlax?” - only when you see that your child is not able to empty himself, is worried, cries, screams, refuses to eat. The number of days without a chair is not important here. Some babies feel great and during bowel movements once every two to three days, others begin to worry if they do not relax during the day.
Therefore, the most important criterion for using Mikrolaks microclysters is the health of the crumbs.
How to use Microlax - instructions for use
Before you enter Microlax, you must carefully read the instructions for use, this will avoid common mistakes.
- Before the procedure, it is necessary to wash your hands and wipe the baby's ass with a napkin.
- Remove the tip from the tube and squeeze air out of it.
- After removing air, slightly squeeze out the solution in order to lubricate the tip with it.
- An enema is inserted into the rectum to the indicated level, is pressed until the entire medicine is released, this can easily be felt by the compression of the tube.
- Then the enema is removed in a compressed state.
The whole procedure must be carried out quickly and then the baby will not be able to react and distract you with his anxiety.
Why didn’t the baby poop after an enema?
If the baby did not poop after Microlax for half an hour, then it is advisable to lay it on the tummy, give water. With true constipation, bowel movements will certainly occur. And if the baby is calm and does not cry, then most likely his intestines are still not completely full, therefore there is no act of defecation.
Microlax did not help the child - Such reviews can be seen in the comments on many forums. Perhaps this is due to the improper use of suppositories and again with the fact that they should be used as a first aid, but not as a medicine that relieves constipation.
Applying Microlax correctly and at the right time, many mothers are satisfied with the result - the child empties his intestines, stops crying, sleeps well and his appetite is restored.
Price
The cost of packaging with 4 mini enemas Mikrolaks - from 200 rubles.
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The article really makes you think ... .. Constipation in young children is still more functional or inaccurate in nutrition (parents' fault) I think that you need to add any laxatives with prolonged use that cause intestinal motility weakness, up to atony. Thank you for the list! !!
Good day! I do not want to make a negative, but my son got colic after using the drug. No, I'm glad of course that he finally started to go to the potty, but the colic after that lasted another 2 weeks. I hope that this is not because of the drug, but see for yourself there.
Babies often have constipation, gas and various other inconveniences - it’s natural. You can’t 100% trust these drugs. But how can you help novice mothers))
Hello everybody. We are one and a half months old, the child has not been shitting for 3 days yet with all this constant cries and sleepless nights. Despite the fact that we drink Duphalac 2 times a day, but the result is zero .. Today I bought Mikrolaks Enema, I will try it of course, but I'm afraid that the body will get used to all these drugs and eventually stop working. advise what to do.
I didn’t even buy microclysters when the intestines became clogged from the feeding of a child. I remembered how 2 enemas in a row didn’t help me. but they are quite expensive to buy like that and no result. therefore, I chose not them, but another laxative.
My baby is only 7 months old and we began to gradually introduce complementary foods, everything was fine, but my mother-in-law came to us. She decided that the child was bored and fed him semolina while I was sleeping! In the evening, the baby’s stomach ached, he screamed a lot, I didn’t know what to do! And then the mother-in-law said that she gave him porridge, I was terrified. I ran to the pharmacy and acquired Glycelax, I was told that he would loosen the baby’s stool and help to remove it by stimulating intestinal motility. An hour later, everything calmed down. The kid began to smile and I realized that he was much better. Now I follow what the mother-in-law does at our place!
Everyone writes about gritselaks and someone read the instructions that gritselaks suppositories affect the liver?!