Enterofuril capsules are considered an intestinal antiseptic that can fight many bacteria. The drug is prescribed for diarrhea, intestinal infection. It is safe for the body, which is why it is recommended for adults and children.
Material Content:
The composition of the drug
Enterofuril in capsule form contains 100 mg, 200 mg of the active substance nifuroxazide.
In addition to it, the medication includes the following ingredients:
- sucrose;
- cellulose;
- magnesium stearate;
- corn starch;
- titanium dioxide;
- gelatin;
- dyes.
The capsule form consists of a homogeneous powder with minor inclusions.
What are Enterofuril capsules for?
This medicine belongs to the category of antimicrobials that successfully fight infectious intestinal diseases. The dominant component has a blocking effect on the activity of microorganisms, destroys their membrane, and reduces the production of toxic substances.
This is a kind of bacterial antiseptic that does not belong to the antibiotic group. Accordingly, it does not harm the body, does not kill beneficial bacteria. In addition, Enterofuril is able to restore the natural state of intestinal microflora.
This drug has proven effective against the following types of microbes:
- staphylococci;
- E. coli;
- streptococcus;
- Proteus;
- clostridia;
- cholera vibrio.
It turns out that this medicine is effective in a variety of intestinal infections. Moreover, microorganisms do not produce stability to its therapeutic component. Enterofuril is a highly effective medication that eliminates any intestinal disease completely. It has an effect in the intestinal lumen, without penetrating the circulatory system. In addition, it does not affect other organs and systems. Thanks to which, even infants are treated with medicine.
The instructions for use say that the capsules are used for diarrhea of a bacterial nature. In addition, the drug is prescribed for pathologies of the digestive system with dyspeptic symptoms, manifested alternating with diarrhea, constipation, belching, flatulence. It is not indicated to use the drug if diarrhea is caused by signs of parasitic infestation.
Important! When using Enterofuril, it should be remembered that the action of the capsules is aimed at destroying the causative agents of intestinal diseases. But the drug is not able to make up for fluid lost due to diarrhea. As a result, a complex of electrolytes is needed, for example, with Regidron.
Enterofuril is often prescribed for vomiting. This is due to the fact that intestinal infections can give such initial symptoms. Next, diarrhea is usually connected. So the reaction of the body to the defeat of toxic substances of bacteria is manifested.
Instructions for use for children and adults
Enterofuril capsules for children are prescribed upon reaching 3 years. Young children are recommended to drink the drug in suspension. An important condition is that the child can swallow capsules that cannot be opened and the contents spilled. The active substance should unchanged reach the small intestine. You can drink the medicine with clean water, compote, juice.
Enterofuril is taken regardless of food, at a time convenient for the patient. Usually, treatment lasts from two days to a week. If the patient does not have diarrhea for a day, then the patient is considered recovered.
Typically, Enterofuril therapy is performed as follows:
- under 7 years of age, a dose of 100 mg is prescribed 2 times a day;
- older than 7 years - 100 mg 3 times a day;
- adults - 200 mg up to 4 times a day.
The maximum daily dose for children should be no more than 600 mg, adult - up to 800 mg. It is important to ensure that between receptions there are the same time intervals. If, after a week's use, the expected result does not come, then a doctor’s consultation is needed regarding the diagnosis and review of the treatment method.
Important! Administration of Enterofuril must be carried with enterosorbents. Between these drugs should be a break of at least an hour.
During pregnancy and lactation
This antidiarrheal medication is allowed to be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding, since the active substance in small quantities enters the bloodstream. Nevertheless, Enterofuril is allowed to drink only after consultation with your doctor. For women who are expecting a baby and breastfeeding, tablets are taken in the same dosage as in normal cases for adults. Enterofuril is given 200 mg up to 4 times a day for up to 7 days.
Drug interaction
Since the concentration of the active component of Enterofuril is not observed in the digestive tract, the drug does not interact with other medicines. Nevertheless, you should not drink this drug and medicines based on ethyl alcohol at the same time. It is forbidden to take Enterofuril simultaneously with enterosorbents. Since they remove the active component from the body, thereby reducing the effectiveness of therapy.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
Enterofuril is contraindicated in the following situations:
- with individual intolerance to the active substance;
- in children under 3 years old.
With caution, capsules are taken for patients with diabetes mellitus. Since sucrose is in their composition.And it is also not indicated to use the medicine for people suffering from fructose intolerance. Enterofuril consists of the additive E 218, which often causes allergic manifestations. This must be taken into account by persons with a history of allergic diseases.
Enterofuril, like any other drug, can cause an adverse reaction of the body, which is usually manifested by the following symptoms:
- abdominal pains;
- nausea
- increased loose stools.
These phenomena do not pose a danger to the body, do not require therapy, cancellation of Enterofuril, reduction of its dosage. They pass on their own after stopping the drug.
Perhaps the development of side effects in the form of:
- Quincke's edema;
- itching
- puffiness;
- skin rash;
- anaphylactic shock.
With the indicated development of events, Enterofuril therapy should be discontinued, consult a doctor. Cases of overdose can be manifested by symptoms of intoxication. This situation requires gastric lavage, symptomatic treatment.
Analogues of the drug
Enterofuril has a high price. Therefore, the question often arises of replacing it with analogues. It is not recommended to independently prescribe the drug. Since it refers to effective intestinal antiseptics that can completely destroy all types of intestinal bacteria.
Usually, the following drugs are replaced:
- Capsule-based lekor, consisting of the active substance nifuroxazide. The medicine is prescribed to eliminate bacterial lesions of the intestines, diarrhea, and fight against pathogens located in the digestive tract. Lekor is prescribed from the age of 7;
- Nifuroside is considered a known remedy that eliminates bacterial, viral infections of the stomach. Consists of the active ingredient, nifuroxazide. Presented in capsule form. The medication is prescribed for intestinal infections, diarrhea, and inflamed intestines. This medicine is highly concentrated. Therefore, the dosage and the possibility of use are discussed with the doctor;
- Stopdiar is available in suspension. It is an intestinal antiseptic, actively fights with many pathogens of intestinal diseases. The drug is prescribed for children after 7 years of age;
- Adisord is available in capsule form. The medicine effectively treats infectious diseases of the digestive system. Allowed to use from 3 years;
- Ercefuril is made on the basis of the active component of nifuroxazide. It has antidiarrheal action. It treats food poisoning, intestinal infections, intoxication. This medication is approved for use from birth. It does not adversely affect the body. It affects only the bacterial focus.
When selecting analogues, a thorough study of the instructions is necessary to determine side effects and contraindications.
Enterofuril in capsule form is a modern tool that has an antiseptic effect, eliminating intestinal diseases.
