Infacol
Infacol: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Infacol
ATX code: A03AX13
Active ingredient: simethicone (simethicone)
Producer: Purna Pharmaceuticals NV (Belgium)
Description and photo update: 2019-26-08
Infacol is a drug used in pediatric practice for the symptomatic treatment of colic and spasms of intestinal smooth muscles.
Release form and composition
The drug is produced in the form of a suspension for oral administration (50, 75 or 100 ml in dark glass bottles, in a cardboard box 1 bottle complete with a dosing device and instructions for use of Infacol).
The composition of 1 ml of the suspension includes the active substance: simethicone - 40 mg. Contains excipients, including sodium saccharinate.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
The active ingredient in Infacol is a stable surface-active polymethyloxane - simethicone. It is a mixture of silicone oil with particles of hydrophobic SiO 2.
Due to its ability to reduce surface tension, viscosity and hydrophobicity, the substance is easily distributed over the surface of various substrates. After taking the suspension, the surface tension of the gas bubbles formed in the contents of the stomach and intestinal mucus under the influence of simethicone changes, causing their destruction. The released gases are absorbed by the intestinal wall or excreted during intestinal peristalsis.
Being chemically inert, simethicone removes gas bubbles only physically, the substance does not enter into chemical reactions in the body.
Pharmacokinetics
Showing physiological and chemical inertness, simethicone is not absorbed in the body, does not penetrate into the systemic circulation and, after passing through the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), is excreted unchanged.
The drug is not toxic.
Indications for use
Infacol in newborns and infants is used for the symptomatic treatment of colic (cramping pain in the abdomen) and spasms of intestinal smooth muscles caused by increased gas production and the accumulation of gases in the gastrointestinal tract.
Contraindications
Infacol is contraindicated for use in the presence of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
The drug is not prescribed for adults and elderly patients.
Infacol, instructions for use: method and dosage
Infacol for newborns and children under 1 year old should be given orally before each feeding. It is not recommended to dilute the suspension before taking it.
As a rule, the drug is prescribed in 0.5 ml. If necessary, it is possible to increase the dose by 2 times. The maximum therapeutic effect is observed in 2-3 days from the moment you start taking the drug.
The duration of the therapeutic course is determined by the doctor individually.
Side effects
Usually Infacol is well tolerated.
In some cases, as a rule, in children with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, allergic reactions may develop, manifested in the form of a skin rash, urticaria and itching.
Overdose
To date, no data have been reported on the toxic efficacy of simethicone. If you accidentally significantly exceed the recommended doses, you should consult a specialist.
special instructions
Before starting to use Infacol, as well as if a child has uncharacteristic symptoms, you should consult a doctor.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Infacol is not used to treat adult patients.
Pediatric use
In pediatric practice, the drug is used to treat children from birth to 12 months of age according to the dosage regimen.
Drug interactions
There are no data on the interaction of Infacol with other drugs.
Analogs
The analogues of Infacol are: Gazospazam, Sub Simplex, Bobotik, Colikid, Espumisan Baby, Disflatil, Espicol Baby, Kuplaton, Plantex, Dicetel, Simetikon.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a dark, dry place out of reach of children at a temperature of 15-25 ° C.
Shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Infacol
The opinions of parents who have used the drug to relieve colic in children under the age of 1 year are quite diverse and largely contradictory. Some parents describe the suspension as the very best drug available on the market. They claim that it is effective, practically does not cause side reactions, is convenient to use due to the presence of a pipette, has a pleasant smell, is not absorbed by the body and does not require systematic use. However, according to other reviews, Infacol did not affect the course of the malaise at all, and in some cases intensified colic and thereby worsened the child's condition.
The price of Infacol in pharmacies
The drug is not available in pharmacies, it can be purchased only in specialized online pharmacies, where the price of Infacol varies from 1250 to 1500 rubles. for a bottle of suspension for oral administration with a volume of 50 ml.
Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
