Active components
The active substance is simecticone, a carminative defoaming agent. It passes through the baby’s gastrointestinal tract, collapses the gas bubbles resulting from fermentation and comes out unchanged.
1 milliliter of the drug contains 100 milligrams of simecticone. Macrogol stearate, glyceryl monostearate, sorbic acid, water, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, and natural hypoallergenic Banana flavor are used as additional components.
Espumisan Baby is sold in dark glass bottles. It is a viscous milky-white liquid with a banana aroma.
Indications for use
Drops are prescribed in the following cases:
- when the first symptoms of infant colic occur;
- when the first symptoms of flatulence occur in children (including during the period after surgery);
- with bloating as a result of dyspeptic disorders;
- during preparation for diagnostic studies of the abdominal and pelvic organs;
- in case of acute poisoning with detergents that contain foam-forming tensides. In this situation, Espumisan Baby acts as an antifoaming drug.
Espumisan price, where to buy
You can buy the drug in Russian cities at any pharmacy. The cost of the drug in capsules and drops differs slightly. The price of Espumisan in capsules 40 mg No. 50 ranges from 550 rubles. Considering that the recommended dose is 6-8 capsules per day, then one package will last on average for a week.
- Online pharmacies in RussiaRussia
- Online pharmacies in UkraineUkraine
- Online pharmacies in KazakhstanKazakhstan
ZdravCity
- Espumisan capsules 40 mg 50 pcs. Catalent Germany Eberbach GmbH/Berlin-Chemie AG.
RUR 574 order - Espumisan capsules 40 mg 25 pcs. Catalent Germany Eberbach GmbH/Berlin-Chemie AG.
RUB 355 order
- Espumisan Extra granules 125 mg sachet 14 pcs. Hermes Pharma Ges.m.b.H.
RUB 462 order
Pharmacy Dialogue
- Espumisan (caps. 40 mg No. 25)Berlin-Chemie AG/Menarini
RUB 333 order
- Espumisan Extra granules 125ml No. 14Hermes
436 rub. order
- Espumisan (caps. 40 mg No. 50)Berlin-Chemie AG/Menarini
RUR 547 order
show more
Pharmacy24
- Espumisan N50 capsules R.P.Scherer GmbH & Co. KG/Berlin Chemie AG (Menarini Group), Nimecchina/Nimecchina
150 UAH.order - Espumisan No. 25 capsules Berlin Chemi AG, Nimechchina
88 UAH order
PaniPharmacy
- Espumisan capsule Espumisan caps. 40 mg No. 25 Germany, Berlin-Chemie
98 UAH order
- Espumisan capsule Espumisan caps. 40 mg No. 50 Germany, Berlin-Chemie
171 UAH order
show more
Dosage regimen
Espumisan Baby is used internally. Immediately before use, the suspension must be thoroughly shaken in the bottle. The required amount of the drug is measured in drops:
- For babies under 12 months of age, to relieve and prevent the development of infant colic, give 5-10 drops of the suspension at each feeding in a bottle (if the child is bottle-fed) or from a spoon with mother's milk immediately before feeding (if the child is breastfed) , children aged 1-6 years are prescribed 10-15 drops of Espumisan 4-5 times a day. For older children, the dose of the drug is increased to 20 drops at a time;
- during the period of preparation for diagnostic procedures, it is necessary to take Espumisan Baby after each meal, 25 drops (1 ml);
- in case of poisoning with foaming detergents, a single emergency dose for a child is 4 ml (100 drops) and 6 ml (150 drops) for an adult.
The drug can be used for a long time. No cases of overdose have been recorded. The use of the drug after surgery is possible only under the supervision of the attending physician.
Espumisan's analogs
Level 4 ATC code matches:
Disflatil
Mint tablets
Kuplaton
Espumisan Baby
Espumisan L
Espumisan 40
Bobotik
Dill water
Pepsan-R
Sub Simplex
Infacol
Plantex
Bebinos
Dicetel
Meteospasmil
Romazulan
What can replace this drug if it is temporarily unavailable in the pharmacy? You will be offered similar drugs:
- Bobotik
- Sub Simplex
- Meteospasmil
- Disflatil
- Simikol
- Babykalm
These substitutes, except for Bebicalm, have the same active ingredient, but in different doses.
As you can see, this is not the only drug that eliminates increased gas formation in the intestines. Which drug should you prefer?
Which is better: Espumisan or Bobotik?
The drug Bobotik contains the same active ingredient. The peculiarity of drugs based on simethicone is that they do not affect the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, are not absorbed and are excreted unchanged. In the case of prolonged colic in children, the best solution is drugs based on this. The above products differ in the content of the active substance in 1 ml - 66 mg (Bobotik) and 40 mg (Espumizan), based on this, the effectiveness of the first is greater. It is also convenient in dosage - 8 drops per dose is enough for a baby. Does not contain sugar. Manufacturer: Medana FARMA, Poland.
Which is better: Espumisan or Sub Simplex?
Sab Simplex is also a product based on simethicone. Judging by the dosage (1 ml of this drug contains 69.19 mg of simethicone), it can be assumed that the effectiveness will be higher. A convenient bottle with a dropper allows you to accurately count 1 dose for an infant - 15 drops. What does Sub Simplex help with? Eliminates infant colic during the period of adaptation to new food. To achieve the effect, it is better to use it at the time of pain. Since the drug does not cause side effects, it can be used almost constantly as long as it is needed. Does not contain dyes, can be used during pregnancy. From a well-known manufacturer - Pfizer Inc., USA.
Meteospasmil or Espumisan - which is better?
Meteospasmil is a combination drug containing not only simethicone, but also the myotropic antispasmodic alverine , which reduces the tone of the intestinal muscles. Therefore, it eliminates belching, nausea, colic and abdominal pain associated with increased gas formation. Taking this into account, and also taking into account that the content of simethicone in 1 capsule is much higher (300 mg), we can conclude that this drug is more effective. However, it can only be used by adults and for no more than 4 weeks; allergic reactions are possible; it is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Manufacturer: Laboratoires MAYOLY-SPINDLER (France).
Which is better: Espumisan or Bebicalm?
Babycalm is a dietary supplement consisting of essential oils: anise, dill, mint. Designed for children from the first days of life. It has a carminative, antispasmodic, sedative, and antibacterial effect. As you can see, the composition is different. The emulsion should be prepared by yourself by adding boiled water to 15 ml of a mixture of essential oils up to the mark indicated on the bottle, and store it in the refrigerator. The kit includes a pipette dispenser. Children of the first year of life are given 10 drops from a spoon before each feeding (even if there are 10 or more). The emulsion should not be added to a bottle with the formula, as the child may refuse to eat due to the pronounced odor. You should start with 2-3 drops and monitor the child’s condition. The summary contains warnings that rash and itching may occur. Reviews about this dietary supplement are different: some help, others consider it useless. From the reviews we can conclude that the drug must be given for a long time (a month), even if the colic and bloating have stopped. In this case, drops are not given at every feeding.
Additional Information
When using a medicinal substance, several points should be taken into account:
- the drug does not contain sugar, so the drug is approved for children diagnosed with diabetes mellitus;
- simecticone is not absorbed into the blood, has no effect on the central nervous system, does not affect the ability to drive, does not affect concentration, attention and memory;
- when taking sorbents (in case of food poisoning), you must wait 2 hours between taking these two drugs;
- the drug is safe for pregnant women, nursing mothers and babies from the first day of life;
- If signs of a food allergy appear, you should stop taking the drug and consult your pediatrician.
Reviews about Espumisan
The well-known drug Espumisan helps with bloating, since it is constantly advertised. Reviews about Espumisan are mostly positive and this is justified.
First of all, it is used to treat flatulence of any etiology, it acts only in the intestines and is not absorbed, it can be used for a long time, can be combined with other drugs and is suitable for the whole family. For some it helps more, for others less, but this depends on the severity of flatulence and its causes (dysbiosis and chronic gastrointestinal diseases or simply flatulence of alimentary origin after eating grapes or cabbage).
If taking the drug does not help, you need to be examined by a gastroenterologist to find out the cause of flatulence. Some claim that the drug is effective for the first two weeks from the start of treatment.
