Motilium for children - features of application

"Motilium" for children is a drug that has a rather strong antiemetic effect, it is often used to normalize and improve the motility of the digestive tract. The release of this drug in several forms is envisaged, but for children a suspension is used. It is exactly that "Motilium" for children is released in the form of a suspension, and makes it so popular, as analogous drugs in this pharmaceutical form is not produced.

Of course, for proper and full-fledged work of the gastrointestinal tract, one must adhere to a full and regular diet. But no matter how hard you try, there are always surprises and failures in the work of the digestive tract, and then the "Motilium" for children comes to the rescue.

Usually, this drug is prescribed by doctors in the treatment of dyspepsia. This is due to the fact that this disease is the most common among diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in children. It is "Motilium" for children that will help your child get rid of such unpleasant manifestations as frequent regurgitation, excessive gas formation, nausea and vomiting, bloating. Also, this preparation can be used when there are signs of food poisoning. "Motilium" for newborns can be given even to infants. Do not delay his appointment, immediately use the drug when the first signs of a disturbance in the digestive system of the child.

"Motilium" for children has been repeatedly subjected to various clinical studies and it is finally proved that it is harmless to the child's body. Its positive effect is noted already on the second day after the application.

To apply "Motilium" for children is necessary in accordance with the instruction, 2.5 mg of suspension for every 10 kg of the child's weight. The drug is taken before meals, three times a day. In the first few days at the beginning of treatment, the drug can be given additionally to the child before going to bed, which will ensure a quiet rest.

Although the drug does not harm the child's body, it is advisable to apply it to infants after consultation and examination with a pediatrician. If together with Motilium you give your child other medications, then remember that the interval between them should not be less than half an hour. It is necessary to take "Motilium" carefully if the child has any liver disease, this method can be started only after consulting a specialist.

Possible side effects

Like any medical product, "Motilium" can cause some side effects:

- the appearance of flatulence or other disorders in the work of the digestive tract. All of them are reversible and stop immediately after the end of taking this medication;

- in children who have poorly developed blood-brain barrier, some neurological disorders may appear, which also disappear after discontinuation of this drug;

- possibly the appearance of hyperprolactinaemia, galactorrhea and gynecomastia, these complications can even lead to infertility;

- the immune system of the body can respond to the drug by the occurrence of an allergic reaction;

- skin reactions may appear as a rash.

People who have liver failure, it is necessary to use this medication very carefully, since it interacts with liver cells. If still treated with Motilium, then such patients should be under constant medical supervision.

For young children who still have imperfect metabolism and poorly developed functions of the blood-brain barrier, it is also necessary to apply the drug under the supervision of a specialist. If the drug is overdosed, the baby may respond with neurological abnormalities.

The given preparation should be appointed by the qualified expert then the probability of occurrence of by-effects will be minimum.