The tool helps to remove excess gas from the digestive tract, acts mainly in the intestine. Both it and the cheap analogues of Espumisan are an ambulance for bloating. Medicines in this group eliminate the symptoms, but not the causes of flatulence or dyspepsia.

Description of dosage forms and composition of Espumisan

Antifoaming agent for babies is made in the form of drops "Espumisan baby". Two types of emulsions are also available: Espumisan L (sugar free), Espumisan 40. Dosage form "Espumisan" to combat increased gas formation in children over 6 years old and adults - capsules. Soluble granules for oral administration are available under the trade name Espumisan Extra.

Various forms of release of Espumisan, volume (or quantity), cost in the pharmacy network:

  • soluble granules - 125 mg / 1 sachet, 14 sachets, 360 rubles;
  • emulsion - 40 mg / ml, bottle of 30 ml, 375 - 400 rubles;
  • drops - 100 mg / ml, bottle of 50 ml, 595 rubles;
  • capsules - 40 mg, 50 pcs., 470 rubles.

Each of the preparations contains the active substance simethicone. This surfactant causes gas bubbles to collapse.

The drug eliminates the gas-mucous foam in the intestine, is excreted along with food debris from the body.

Cheap Russian analogues of carminative

Full analogues of Espumisan are not available in Russia. Combined preparations containing the active ingredient simethicone and other active substances are produced. Incomplete domestic analogues - emulsion "Dinolak", capsules "Simethicone" with fennel.

  • "Simethicone" with fennel (seed oil) - a bioactive additive.The Evalar company produces the Russian analogue of Espumisan according to the mechanism of action. The cost of packing capsules (25 pcs.) - 234 rubles.
  • In 100 ml of the Dinolak emulsion, in addition to 0.8 g of simethicone, 66 g of lactulose are contained. This is a laxative. Simethicone in its composition reduces discomfort in the abdomen arising from the use of lactulose. The cost of the bottle of the combined product (100 ml) is 275 rubles.

Substitutes with the least side effects

The Bebinos and Plantex funds differ in composition from Espumisan and its structural analogues. They are made from plant components, are carminative and antispasmodic drugs.

  • "Plantex" - granules, soluble in water. It turns out a tea drink with the aroma of fennel, which is used for colic in newborns and infants. The average price of a drug from Slovenia in Russian pharmacies is 300 rubles for 10 bags.
  • Drops "Bebynos" are also used to treat intestinal colic. The cost of the drug from Germany in Russian pharmacies is from 170 to 290 rubles. This herbal product, like Plantex, is the safest for infants.

Simethicone is not absorbed, does not enter the systemic circulation, and therefore does not change the function of the body as a whole.

Espumisan, Disflatil, Bobotik, and Colicid funds contain simethicone in identical dosages. Therefore, regardless of price and manufacturer, they have a similar pharmacological effect, are interchangeable.

  • "Sub simplex" is produced in the USA in the form of a suspension. The product contains simethicone and silicon dioxide. "Sub simplex" can be used during pregnancy, lactation, in patients with diabetes mellitus. Price - more than 400 rubles.
  • "Meteospasmil" is a combination agent (antispasmodic Alverin + Simethicone antifoam). The drug reduces gas formation, bloating and reduces abdominal pain. The lower age limit for treatment with the drug is 12 years. The cost of packing capsules (30 pcs.) Is 400 rubles.
  • Antareyt is an Indian combination preparation in the form of chewable tablets. Contains antacid magaldrate and antifoam simethicone. It has an absorbent, enveloping effect, causes the destruction of gas bubbles in the intestine. The cost of packaging the drug in Russia (12 tablets) is 185 rubles.

Brief instructions for use

The causes of gas formation in the intestines are diverse: ingestion of air, intolerance to products, enzyme deficiency, gastrointestinal tract diseases, including infectious and parasitic ones. Gas bubbles are formed surrounded by the foam mucosa, as a result of which abdominal distension is felt.

The fully antifoaming effect of Espumisan is revealed in the colon. Simethicone causes the collapse of existing bubbles. Substances accumulated in them are then excreted naturally or absorbed into the bloodstream.

Simethicone prevents the formation of new gas accumulations.

Espumisan can be used for flatulence and functional dyspepsia at any age.

The drug is prescribed for:

  • aerophagy;
  • increased gas formation after surgical interventions;
  • preparation for ultrasound or x-ray of the abdominal organs.

Espumisan is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the components, intestinal obstruction, obstructive conditions of the digestive tract. Dosage depends on age.

With flatulence, children from 6 years old and adults can drink 1 to 2 tsp. emulsions or 1 - 2 capsules "Espumisan" from 3 to 5 times a day. According to the instructions for use, drops and emulsion are given to infants and babies with intestinal colic. The liquid medicine is added to the baby food or drink bottle.

Daily doses of Espumisan L emulsion without sugar for different ages:

  • babies: 25 drops;
  • from 1 year to 6 years: 25 drops 3 - 5 times / day;
  • from 6 to 14 years: from 25 to 50 drops 3 - 5 times / day;
  • over 14 years: 50 drops 3 - 5 times / day.

You can drink "Espumisan" after a meal to combat the already encountered discomfort in the abdomen, bloating, increased gas formation, a feeling of fullness. It is preferable to take drops, emulsion or capsules with food to prevent flatulence, intestinal colic. Infants are given a carminative before or after breastfeeding.

Side effects for "Espumisan" are not characteristic. The drug can be taken occasionally and for a long time. It is necessary to find out the causes of flatulence and treat diseases associated with increased gas formation.

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