According to statistics, over the past few decades, infants have often been diagnosed with a motility disorder of the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). In infants, this malaise is accompanied by bloating, constant crying, muscle problems, and poor appetite. Older children complain of stomach pain, heaviness, nausea, and heartburn.
The onset of such a state in children is provoked by environmental pollution and excessive psychological and emotional stress (sometimes the reason may be reduced immunity). When making a diagnosis, experts often prescribe enzyme-based drugs to eliminate changes in the gastrointestinal tract. Very often the drug "Creon" is recommended for newborns. This medication helps to eliminate the deficiency of enzymes produced by the pancreas.
"Creon" helps to improve the motility of the gastrointestinal tract, normalizes the general processes of the digestive system. The preparation contains special enzymatic components that ensure the complete absorption of trace elements necessary for the body directly in the intestine, and also help the stomach to most efficiently digest protein, fat and carbohydrate food elements.
When using the product, side effects in the form of allergic rashes may occur, in which case it is necessary to consult a specialist.
"Creon" for infants is a drug that remarkably promotes the activation of enzymes in the pancreas and intestines. This medication is produced in original capsules that provide excellent absorption and maximum efficiency from use. Outside, the capsules are coated with a dissolving shell. It is enough to simply swallow them and (if necessary) open them. Once in the stomach, they dissolve completely within a short period of time.
In pharmacy chains, Creon is sold in various dosages: 10,000, 25,000 and 40,000 units. The drug is dispensed without a prescription, but before using it in relation to infants, it is imperative to consult a pediatrician. The shelf life of this medication is two years, after this period, the activity of the enzymes it contains is significantly reduced.
It is recommended to use Creon during every meal, even in case of small snacks. For infants, the contents of the capsule can be carefully added to milk or any other liquid food that does not require chewing. At the same time, experts do not recommend dissolving the medicine in a teaspoon, but mixing it directly into the main food, preferably with a slightly acidic medium (yogurt, milk or grated apple).
The drug "Creon" for newborns is contraindicated in the presence of individual intolerance to porcine pancreatin, as well as acute pancreatitis.
Dosing of the drug for mucovisicidosis: the initial dose for children under 4 years of age is 1000 units of lipase per kg of body weight for each meal. The dose is selected on an individual basis, depending on the severity of the disease, while it is necessary that the doctor periodically monitor the state of the baby's body.
The dosage of the drug for any other types of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is selected individually, depending on what degree of disturbance of the digestive system, and what the fat composition of the food. According to the instructions of the drug, this is 10,000 IU per 1 kg of the child's body weight. It must be remembered that while taking the drug "Creon" the baby should be given enough liquid to drink, otherwise constipation can be provoked.
