The drug "Elkar" for newborns

After the birth of the child, parents want their baby to be all right. Therefore, attentive and loving parents experience and observe all the processes that occur with the child. The main reason for prescribing the drug "Elkar" for newborns is lack of appetite.

Composition of the medicament

The components that are part of the drug "Elkar" for newborns are:

• The main substance is L-carnitine. It is similar in composition to the vitamins of group B. It normalizes protein metabolism, stimulates the secretion of intestinal and gastric juice and enzymatic activity. Helps digestion and normalization of body weight, reduces the amount of fat in the muscles, increases endurance to physical exertion. Eliminates the consumption of glycogen and promotes the increase of its reserve in the liver and muscles.
• Excipients: citric acid, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate and purified water.

At what indications prescribe the drug

The medicine "Elkar" for newborns is prescribed with the following indices:

• Poor appetite;
• Problems with digestion;
• Weak reflexes;
• Prematurity and hypotrophy;
• Poor gain in weight;
• Excess mass set;
• Lack of vitamins;
• Increased excitability;
• Cardiopulmonary insufficiency;
• Regurgitation, sleep disturbance and thermoregulation;
• Retardation of mental and motor development;
• Neurotic reactions (enuresis, tics);
• Decreased vision;
• Atopic dermatitis.

If you find these signs should consult a pediatrician or neurologist. After the prescription of the drug should not be delayed with the purchase of the drug "Elkar" for newborns. The testimonies of the mothers testify to the good tolerability of this remedy by the children. According to the observations of the parents, allergies, excitability, sleep disturbance can act as side effects . If you notice such symptoms or other abnormalities after taking the medication, then they should be reported to the doctor who prescribes the treatment.

Method of application

The medicine "Elkar" for newborns is taken inside. The required dose of the drug should be diluted in a small amount of drinking water shortly before use. In order to obtain the best therapeutic effect, it is necessary to take the medicine for 30 minutes. Before eating. The duration of the drug and dosage for children under 3 years is determined by the doctor.

Standard dosage for newborns

Before using 3 ml of 20% of the drug "Elkar" is mixed with 200 g. 5% glucose solution. The resulting solution is used for 10-20 ml for half an hour before feeding twice a day.

Widespread use of the drug in the hospital. A pediatrician with a birth injury to a baby can prescribe a drug "Elkar". Newborns are carefully inspected and observed during the medication. Breastfed can be given a drug from the first day of life, with birth trauma - from the fifth. The average duration of the course is from 15 to 45 days, regardless of where the child is, at home or on inpatient treatment.