Bifidumbacterin - how to take the drug

Release form

Several forms of this drug are available:

• dry Bifidumbacterin in bottles;
• Bifidumbacterin in ampoules;
• product in powder, in foil bags;
• Bifidumbacterin in capsules;
• vaginal suppositories Bifidumbacterin;
• liquid Bifidumbacterin – concentrate of bifidobacteria;
• Bifidumbacterin 1000 is available in tablets.

The tablet and suppository each contain 1 dose of the drug, all other indicated packages contain 5 doses. Which form of release of the drug is preferable in a particular case is determined by a specialist.

What kind of remedy is Bifidumbacterin?

The drug is a microbial substance that contains colonies of living bifidocultures that populate the intestinal lumen. For better action, the medicine contains lactose - the “food” of bacteria, thanks to which they quickly multiply in the body. The medicine is intended to eliminate digestive pathologies and eliminate intoxications.

The tool has several forms:

• dry preparation in powder: white, packaged in portioned sachets;
• capsules;
• vaginal suppositories;
• liquid concentrate in ampoules or vials;
• Bifidumbacterin 1000: in tablet form.

The drug package contains from 1 to 5 doses.

pharmachologic effect

The abstract indicates that the product has an antibacterial effect against a number of pathogenic (those that cause diseases in humans) and conditionally pathogenic (those that provoke the development of diseases in the presence of certain conditions) bacteria. In particular, live bifidobacteria act on enteropathogenic E. coli, staphylococci, shigella, and some types of yeast-like fungi.

The drug helps restore intestinal microflora, balances the vaginal microflora, normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, has an immunomodulatory effect, and has a positive effect on the activity of metabolic processes.

Indications for use

The medicine is indicated for patients with the following diseases and conditions of the body:

• dysbacteriosis;
• acute intestinal infections;
• chronic inflammation of the small and large intestines;
• intestinal dysfunction associated with the development of dysbiosis;
• long-term intestinal dysfunction;
• transfer to artificial feeding of children in early infancy.

As part of a complex treatment, the drug is used in the treatment of children suffering from pneumonia and sepsis . It is used to sanitize the genital tract in women, to prepare for childbirth in women who have grade III-IV disturbances in the purity of vaginal secretions, and for senile colpitis (inflammation of the vaginal mucosa in older women). The medicine is also used to provide prevention of mastitis in women who are breastfeeding.

When accepted

Bifidumbacterin should be taken for the following diseases and problems:

• dysbacteriosis;
• acute intestinal infection;
• chronic inflammatory processes in the intestines;
• transfer of infants to artificial formula.

Can be used in complex therapy for the treatment of sepsis and pneumonia in children. It is also used for the purpose of sanitizing the female genital organs by women who are preparing to give birth. Elderly women are often prescribed for inflammation of the vaginal mucosa.

The product is effective for preventive purposes for women during lactation.

Instructions for use of Bifidumbacterin (Method and dosage)

If dry Bifidumbacterin is used to treat children and adults, the instructions for use should be taken into account. Adult patients who suffer from dysbiosis should take 5 doses of the drug orally three times a day. The doctor determines how long you need to adhere to this treatment regimen. The powder is usually taken for 2 weeks to 3 months. To prevent the development of dysbacteriosis, 5 doses 1-2 times a day should be taken for 1-2 weeks.

For children who are at risk from birth for the development of intestinal dysbiosis, 1-2 doses should be taken orally three times daily. After six months, the daily dose increases to 3 doses. The product should be given to children immediately before feeding. After one year of age, children receive 5 doses 2 or 3 times a day.

If prevention of dysbacteriosis is necessary for children suffering from pneumonia, sepsis, etc., 2-3 doses of the drug should be taken per day. If a child has disturbances in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, the threat of enterocolitis, 10 doses should be taken per day.

The instructions for using Bifidumbacterin in ampoules are similar, since the drug ampoules each contain 5 doses.

Microgen Bifidumbacterin dry, which is contained in the package, should be poured into a container and water should be added to it (5 ml per 1 dose). Next, the product is mixed for about 10 minutes. The dissolved drug cannot be stored; the remaining undissolved part can be stored for no more than one day.

If the patient uses liquid Bifidumbacterin, the instructions for use indicate that it can be used both orally and topically. The drug concentrate is packaged in bottles. Liquid Bifidumbacterin is used to prevent mastitis. In this case, you need to treat the nipple and the area around it. For this, a cotton swab is used, the treatment is carried out half an hour before feeding. The procedure must be carried out for 5 days, with 2-2.5 doses used each time. For skin lesions, the product is applied to the affected areas.

The liquid drug should be taken orally in the following daily dosage: adults can take 3–5 ml, children in the first year of life — 1 ml, children under 3 years old — 1–2 ml, children under 7 years old — 2–3 ml. Please note that 1 ml of product is 20 drops.

The liquid drug is also administered rectally as a microenema. To do this, 3–5 ml of the product must be diluted in 50 ml of water.

For vaginal use, 3-5 ml of concentrate is applied to the surface of the tampon, which is soaked in water or saline. This tampon should remain in the vagina for 4–8 hours.

If Bifidumbacterin suppositories are prescribed, the instructions for use provide for rectal administration of 1-2 suppositories once or twice a day for intestinal diseases. Treatment lasts from 7 to 30 days. For gynecological diseases, 1 suppository is removed vaginally twice a day for 5-10 days.

Bifidumbacterin in capsules is prescribed to adult patients and children over 3 years of age. In childhood, you need to take 1 capsule 3 or 4 times a day. Adults take 2 capsules 2 or 3 times a day. For some diseases (acute infections), children are prescribed 3-5 capsules, while tablets in this dose should be taken up to 6 times a day. For acute infections, adults take 10 tablets three times a day. Therapy lasts up to 14 days.

Your doctor will tell you more about how to take Bifidumbacterin for adults and children with a specific disease.

Instructions for use

The medicine in dry form can be used by adults and children. It is worth reading the instructions in advance. An adult with dysbacteriosis is prescribed no more than 5 doses for oral administration 3 times a day. The duration of the treatment course can only be determined by the doctor. You should not self-medicate.

The product in powder form can be used from 14 to 90 days (depending on the severity of the condition). For preventive purposes, 5 doses are prescribed no more than 2 times a day for 10-12 days.

The drug in the form of ampoules is taken in the same way as powder.

The medicine in the bag must be diluted in 5 ml of water (this amount of liquid is needed for 1 dose). Then you need to stir the mixture for 7-10 minutes. It is prohibited to store the product in diluted form.

If a person uses the drug in liquid form, it can be used both topically and orally. In liquid form it is used to prevent mastitis. In this case, it is necessary to treat the nipple itself and the skin around it. For this you will need a cotton pad. The area should be treated at least 30 minutes before feeding. Duration of use – 5-6 days. No more than 3 doses will be needed each day.

For oral administration, it is enough to take no more than 5 ml per day for an adult (20 drops per 1 ml).

The product in liquid form should be used rectally as a microenema. You will need to dissolve 4-5 ml of solution in 50 ml of purified water.

For intestinal diseases, suppositories may be prescribed for rectal use no more than 2 times a day. For gynecological pathologies, suppositories are inserted vaginally 2 times a day.

special instructions

This drug is prescribed with caution to people with lactase deficiency.

When consulting the instructions on how to drink Bifidumbacterin for adults or how to give this medicine to a child, you should take into account that it cannot be dissolved in water whose temperature exceeds 40 °C. Do not store the prepared solution. You should carefully study the instructions on how to dilute 5 doses of the product or use the product in a different dosage.

You cannot use a product for treatment if the integrity of its packaging has been damaged.

When using suppositories, you can simultaneously treat with antiviral, immunostimulating, and antibacterial drugs. Do not use candles that have the aroma of rancid oil.

How to use Bifidumbacterin powder

The dry preparation should be taken orally. Adults, depending on the condition, require from 1 to 5 doses of the drug per dose up to three times a day.

1. The contents of the package must first be diluted with several tablespoons of warm water: about 5 ml per dose.
2. Stir for 2-3 minutes and drink.
3. To improve the effect, it is recommended to increase the proportion of dairy products and vegetables in the diet.

The prepared solution cannot be stored; it must be used immediately. Course of continuous treatment: from 2 to 12 weeks.

Bifidumbacterin analogs

Level 4 ATC code matches:
Biobacton

Lactobacterin

Bactisubtil

Sporobacterin

Hilak forte

Subalin

Linex Forte

Linex

Florin Forte

Biosporin

Bifiliz

Probifor

Colibacterin

Bifidumbacterin Forte

Lacidophilus

Bifiform

Bificol

Acipol

Enterol

There are a number of analogues of this medicine that have a similar effect. These are the medicines:

• Bifiform
• Probifor
• Bifinorm
• Biolact

They also contain live bifidobacteria, which suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms. There are both cheaper analogues and drugs whose price is higher.

Lactobacterin or Bifidumbacterin - which is better?

Both of these products are probiotics , that is, preparations that contain dried cultures of living bacteria. However, Lactobacterin contains lactobacilli of the Plantarum species, and Bifidumbacterin contains bifidobacteria . The action of these components is approximately the same. However, there are also differences. In particular, Bifidumbacterin is more often prescribed for infants, since bifidobacteria predominate in the intestines of infants.

How to take Bifidumbacterin and Lactobacterin together, and whether it is worth doing this in a particular case, you need to find out from your doctor. Lactobacterin and Bifidumbacterin at the same time can ultimately produce a more pronounced effect. But every patient, especially children, should take these medications according to the regimen prescribed by the doctor.

Bifidumbacterin Forte or Bifidumbacterin - which is better?

Bifidumbacterin Forte is prescribed as a complex remedy. This is an improved dosage form, which contains biomass of living bifidobacteria adsorbed on stone activated carbon. As a result, the drug acts faster when it enters the intestines.

Newborns

Bifidumbacterin for newborns is widely used to eliminate dysbiosis and relieve babies from colic. The instructions for Bifidumbacterin for newborns indicate that the drug is indicated for the treatment of premature babies, children born by cesarean section , in the presence of intestinal infections, etc.

Reviews from parents are mostly positive, saying that the product works effectively. At the same time, parents should clearly know how to dilute Bifidumbacterin for newborns and how to take the drug. You can learn how to give the drug to newborns from the instructions, or use the regimen prescribed by the pediatrician. It is important not to store diluted powder.

Depending on how severe the disease is, the treatment period lasts from one week to several months. It is necessary to give the child the drug at a time when his stomach is empty, that is, before meals - 30 minutes or after meals - after one hour. You can give the remedy before going to bed, at night.

Some parents are interested in whether this drug can be added to the mixture. Experts believe that diluting the drug in formula milk is acceptable. But at the same time, its effectiveness may be somewhat less, since it is advisable to take the drug on an empty stomach.

Bifidumbacterin for children

The medicine can be given to babies from birth. It is prohibited to give suppositories to children under 3 years of age. If you follow the regimen developed by your doctor, you can achieve maximum effectiveness from taking it.

Bifidumbacterin is usually given to infants suffering from colic and to eliminate dysbiosis. The instructions say that the medicine can be given to babies born by cesarean section or born prematurely if an infection develops in the intestines.

Depending on the severity of the disease, the duration of the treatment course can range from several days to several weeks (sometimes months). The medicine should be given on an empty stomach, half an hour before meals, or an hour after.

Many parents are interested in the question of whether it is possible to add medicine to the mixture. Pediatricians assure that such a technique is acceptable, but the result may not be so pronounced.

Reviews about Bifidumbacterin

In most cases, reviews of Bifidumbacterin for newborns that parents leave on the forum are positive. It is noted that after prescribing Bifidumbacterin for children, their anxiety during colic disappears, and dysbacteriosis is cured. Parents also mention that the drug is easy to use.

Women often leave positive reviews about Bifidumbacterin suppositories in gynecology. According to patients, they help effectively cure vaginal dysbiosis ; suppositories are also effective for thrush. The product also has a positive effect after taking a course of antibiotics, eliminating the symptoms of intestinal dysbiosis. Some patients mention the positive effect of the product when used to cleanse the body. In particular, it is noted that the medicine helps get rid of acne.

Bifidumbacterin price, where to buy

The price of dry Bifidumbacterin (30 sachets) is on average 250 rubles. The price of Bifidumbacterin for newborns (ampoules, 10 pcs.) is 90 rubles. The price of the same drug in Ukraine is on average 70-90 UAH. You can buy Bifidumbacterin powder in Kyiv for a price starting from 70 hryvnia.

The price of Bifidumbacterin liquid (10 bottles of 10 ml each) is approximately 950 rubles. The price of Bifidumbacterin suppositories is from 90 rubles (10 pcs.) The price of Bifidumbacterin tablets is from 90 rubles. for 30 pcs. You can buy candles in Ukraine (Kharkov, Odessa and other cities) for prices starting from 100 UAH.

You can find out how much each form of the drug costs (capsules, tablets, etc.) in a specific pharmacy chain.

• Online pharmacies in RussiaRussia
• Online pharmacies in UkraineUkraine
• Online pharmacies in KazakhstanKazakhstan

ZdravCity

• Bifidumbacterin liquid concentrate bottle 10 ml 10 pcs. Bio Long Life LLC RUB
  653 order
• Bifidumbacterin-1000 tablets 300 mg 30 pcs. Ekko plus

  132 RUR order

• Bifidumbacterin powder for internal use. and local approx. 500 million CFU 0.85g 30 pcs. Partner JSC

  RUB 301 order

• Bifidumbacterin tablets 5 doses 30 pcs. JSC Vitapharma

  260 rub. order

• Bifidumbacterin liquid concentrate bottle 10ml 5 pcs. Bio Long Life LLC

  400 rub. order

Pharmacy Dialogue

• Bifidumbacterin bottle 5 doses No. 10Ecopolis

  93 RUR order

• Bifidumbacterin suppositories No. 10Vitapharma

  93 RUR order

• Bifidumbacterin (vial 5 doses No. 10) Ecopolis

  99 RUR order

• Bifidumbacterin bottle 5 doses No. 10 Microgen Perm (Biomed)

  93 RUR order

• Bifidumbacterin Forte (portable for oral administration, 50 million CFU/package, 0.85 g No. 30) PBF LLC

  RUB 376 order

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Pharmacy24

• Bifidumbacterin No. 10 capsules TOV NVP Ariadna, Ukraine
  95 UAH.order
• Bifidumbacterin-Biopharma 5 doses No. 10 powder TOV"FZ "Biopharma", Ukraine

  122 UAH order

PaniPharmacy

• Bifidumbacterin capsule Bifidumbacterin caps. No. 10 Ukraine, Ariadna LLC

  118 UAH order

• Bifidumbacterin Bifidumbacterin dry. thing 5 doses No. 10 Ukraine, Biopharma CJSC

  149 UAH order

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