An unbalanced diet and digestive disorders can lead to abdominal cramps, bloating, a feeling of heaviness and other unpleasant symptoms. You can eliminate them using the effective Bobotik product. A distinctive feature of the medicine is that it can be used even by newborns, starting from the 5th week (from 28 days). The drug is produced in the form of a suspension with a pleasant raspberry odor.
"Bobotik" for newborns: description
“Bobotik” is a carminative that reduces the formation of gases in the stomach and thereby prevents feelings of heaviness and bloating. The active ingredient is simethicone, auxiliary components are water, citric acid in the form of monohydrate, sodium in the form of saccharinate, natural raspberry flavor.
The drug is released in the form of a suspension. It is taken orally (in drops). Packaged in bottles. The suspension is white in color and has a pleasant fruity aroma.
The active and auxiliary components are safe for health, therefore they are used for treatment, including newborns. Simethicone reduces gas formation in the stomach, but does not affect the digestive processes in any way. The active component destroys gas bubbles and prevents the formation of new ones. Gases are released and eliminated from the intestines naturally.
Vials with the suspension are stored at a temperature in the range of 15-25 degrees Celsius in the absence of direct sunlight. Access by children must be excluded. The product is used within a total shelf life of 2 years from the date of production.
How to prevent colic
There are many methods to prevent colic or its frequent occurrence. Some practical tips will help you effectively and efficiently minimize the occurrence of colic. In particular:
- you need to put the baby on his tummy before feeding;
- The baby should lie on a hard surface, for example, a hard mattress. This will relieve tension in the abdominal muscles and prevent the occurrence of colic;
- After feeding, it is recommended to hold the baby in an upright position and wait for the appearance of a burp. This method will help to painlessly remove gases from the baby’s body;
- Dill water is one of the ancient methods of ridding a child of gas. This water should be given after each feeding of the baby. It’s very simple to prepare – you just need to steep half a spoonful of seeds in a glass of boiling water. It is worth giving your child only slightly warm dill water.
Indications for use
"Bobotik" can be used by children, including newborns, and adults in the following cases:
- increased formation of gases in the abdomen;
- feeling of heaviness, bloating;
- flatulence (including due to surgical interventions);
- aerophagia;
- preparation for intestinal diagnostics (including gastroscopy and radiography);
- Remgeld syndrome.
Diet for mom
A proper mother's diet will help prevent possible gas formation and flatulence in the child. Many products are absolutely safe for the body of both mother and baby, but there are also aggressive ones that often cause unwanted colic.
A mother who feeds her baby milk for up to four months should completely exclude the following foods from her diet:
- Cabbage of any kind;
- Coffee and tea;
- Tomatoes;
- Dishes with hot and fiery seasonings;
- Onion;
- Nuts;
- Products with caffeine;
- Tomatoes;
- Cow's milk;
- Corn
- Sour cheese;
- Legumes.
If the child's colic is caused by any of these foods, then after a two-day diet they should completely go away.
No matter how parents worry about colic, this is a completely normal occurrence for infants. You should take this calmly and help your child cope with the disease using simple and effective methods. In case of complications and extreme painfulness of the process, the best option would be to contact a pediatrician, who can competently prescribe an anti-colic medication exclusively for your baby - based on age and weight. Proper treatment will solve the problem and prevent the worsening of flatulence.
Instructions for use of "Bobotik" for newborns
The suspension is used orally, it is recommended to do this after meals. Shake the bottle so that the emulsion is homogeneous. Then turn it over and pour a certain number of drops. The dosage depends on the patient’s age and condition:
- Children from 28 days to 2 years of age in case of increased gas formation receive 8 drops 4 times a day.
- Adults and children over 6 years old in case of accumulation of gas in the stomach - 16 drops also 4 times a day.
- Before the study, children aged 28 days to 2 years receive 10 drops, and adults and children over 6 years old receive 20 drops (once).
- The day before the sonographic examination, the medicine is taken 2 times, and the dosage is set by the doctor. The last appointment is 3 hours before the examination.
The drug can be used either pure or diluted (add cold boiled water, baby food or non-carbonated liquid).
Symptoms of colic in infants
How to identify colic in an infant and not confuse the symptoms with more serious illnesses? It is worth focusing on the following signs:
- severe bloating, rumbling;
- the child calms down only after the gases have passed;
- severe crying;
- colic appears from the tenth day of life and can bother the child until the fourth month;
- the baby curls his fingers and toes;
- the stool remains familiar and unchanged;
- the baby presses his legs to his stomach;
- the face turns red when crying;
- Colic occurs most often in children who quickly gain weight.
These simple symptoms will help parents distinguish colic from diseases of the digestive system and choose the right treatment for colic. The best option would be to consult a specialist who will recommend effective methods and high-quality effective carminative drugs.
Contraindications and side effects
In some cases, taking the drug is excluded:
- intestinal obstruction;
- obstructive pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract;
- children up to 28 days;
- individual intolerance to the main and/or additional components.
Side effects are rare. They are mainly associated with the manifestation of itching and other allergic reactions. In this case, stop taking it and consult a doctor to change the drug.
Taking Bobotik during pregnancy and breastfeeding is permitted only if the expected beneficial effect outweighs the potential risks. You can start treatment only after agreement with your doctor.
No cases of overdose have been reported. Simethicone is not absorbed from the intestines and does not enter directly into the bloodstream. Therefore, even if the dosage is exceeded, it does not pose a threat to the health and life of the patient, including a newborn child.
Causes of colic
There are many reasons for the formation of colic in a baby’s intestines, but there are also primary sources - the main causes of the disease. Most often, colic appears due to:
Features of the digestive system
All organs of the baby’s gastrointestinal tract begin to become familiar with food and new working conditions. The circulatory system begins to adapt to living conditions, and muscle tissue to heaviness and new load. Despite the fact that nature has provided the most optimal nutrition for the baby - breast milk, the child’s stomach and intestines also have to get used to it. Contractions of all internal organs, movements of the baby, the balance of digestive enzymes and even breathing patterns - all this affects digestion. Immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract is the root cause of colic, causing discomfort in the intestines, spasms and severe pain for the baby due to increased gas formation. Further, problems with defecation and severe belching may appear. These symptoms are completely normal, but babies are especially sensitive to them. When the digestive system fully adapts to food and the digestion process, colic will no longer bother the baby.
Attaching to the breast
Very often, colic also occurs from improper attachment of the baby to the mother's breast. Because of this, the baby may latch onto the breast incorrectly and inhale a large amount of air through his mouth during feeding. This can cause bloating and intestinal colic.
Mother's nutrition If the child is breastfed, you should take care of your nutrition. There are special diets for nursing mothers, and they will definitely come in handy if the baby often suffers from colic.
Baby's diet It is worth ruling out the possibility of a violation of the diet in order to find out the cause of colic. This point is a bone of contention among many pediatricians, because some believe that feeding must be according to a schedule, while others are of the opinion that feeding should only be done at the request of the baby. Only the child’s mother can determine the correct option. You can adhere to a specific strict regimen and feed every three hours, monitoring the baby’s condition, or change the strict system to feeding on demand. If there is no change in condition, the cause is excluded.
Formula for feeding If the baby is bottle-fed, the cause of colic may be the formula. You need to change the mixture to a different brand and composition or carefully follow the rules for preparing the mixture.
Characteristic features of the baby Often, colic manifests itself as a reaction to the baby's emotions - crying, anxiety and severe restlessness. Strong crying, intensive swallowing of air and excessive nervousness can cause frequent occurrence of colic in a newborn.
Special instructions and drug interactions
The product does not contain glucose, so it can be used by patients with both types of diabetes. During therapy, carbonated drinks are not allowed. It is important to understand that the use of Bobotik may lead to unreliable results of certain diagnostic procedures, for example, those based on guaiac resin.
Bobotik can be used together with any medications, with the exception of oral contraceptives. Due to simultaneous use, their effect may be reduced.
How to help a child with colic?
Many parents worry about how to take care of their baby during colic and alleviate his condition. There are some simple but very effective techniques that effectively relieve pain when colic occurs and speed up the release of gas. Simple tips on massaging the abdominal wall and correct positioning of the baby will help you quickly cope with colic:
- Stroking the tummy, gently moving clockwise.
- Place a warm palm on the baby's stomach and lightly rock the baby in your other hand.
- Attach the baby to the breast when colic appears, rocking slightly. This will help relieve colic, relax the baby and calm him down.
- Place a warm diaper on the tummy, pre-heated on a radiator or ironed.
- Do simple but effective gymnastics-massage of the abdominal wall, pressing your knees towards the baby’s tummy. It is effective to press your right knee towards your left elbow and vice versa. This will help relax the muscles and provoke the rapid release of gases.
- Do the Airplane exercise. The baby should be placed on his tummy and slowly rocked in different directions. This should be done very smoothly and carefully. This exercise will not only help calm the baby and relieve colic, but also greatly amuse the child when he begins to be capricious.
- Tiger pose on a branch will help relieve colic and calm the baby. A great massage position for dads with strong arms. It is worth bending your arm at the elbow and laying the child down - belly down. The baby's head should be in the palm of your hand. By gently shaking your hand, you can calm your baby and overcome colic.
- A warm bath with herbal decoctions will help to effectively remove colic and alleviate the condition of the baby. This method is especially relevant if the child loves to swim. You need to organize a bath with a warm decoction of chamomile or chamomile, which will perfectly calm you down and set you up for a healthy sleep.
- A gas tube is the last option and is only suitable for severe and painful colic. This method is the most effective, but the baby quickly gets used to the device and will no longer be able to do without it. In addition, such a device can harm the anal mucosa. If parents nevertheless decide to resort to this method, it is worth lubricating the tip of the device with baby cream or Vaseline and inserting it two centimeters, but no more. This method may cause deficiencies.
