BioGaia is a foodstuff that contains lactobacilli and zinc. This agent is a powder for oral solution, which restores the water and electrolyte balance and the correct composition of the intestinal flora and helps to maintain it. The preparation is available as a powder for oral solution.
BioGaia powder for oral solution, Producer: Ewopharma
| form, dose, packaging | availability category | the active substance |
| powder for oral solution; 7 sachets | dietary food for special medical purposes | lactobacillus spp. + zinc |
BioGaia indications for use
BioGaia is recommended for the dietary management of mild and moderate acute diarrhea and vomiting.
BioGaia and contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the preparation is a contraindication to the use of BioGaia.
Dosage of BioGaia
The content of 1 sachet of BioGaia must be dissolved in 250 ml of water. It is best when we use good quality water (bottled or chilled, boiled). You can add no more than half a teaspoon of concentrated fruit juice. The preparation must not be mixed with other food or drinks.
Children up to 2 years of age:
Breastfed babies should continue to breastfeed, preferably more often than usual. In the event of severe diarrhea and vomiting, the preparation should be additionally administered (the recommended dosage is presented below). In case of severe diarrhea and vomiting in children who are not breastfed, BioGaia should be administered as recommended below.
- Day 1: for the first 4-8 hours, administer the preparation at a dose of about 50 ml / kg body weight. In case of vomiting, administer with a teaspoon. Then, give your child’s own formula, porridge or a milk-grain drink at 100 ml / kg body weight for 24 hours.
- Day 2: Continue to give 100 ml / kg of the mixture, porridge or milk-grain drink. If diarrhea or vomiting continues, BioGaia should be continued. In children after 6-8 months of age, you can try to carefully feed the food that your baby eats every day.
- Day 3 onwards: if diarrhea or vomiting continues, proceed as for Day 2. If your baby is feeling better, you can give your baby the food they eat every day, even if loose stools persist.
Important! If the child’s condition does not improve on day 4 and diarrhea or vomiting persists, consult a doctor.
Children after the age of 2:
- Day 1: Administer 4 ml of BioGaia for the first 8-1000 hours. In addition, you can give a milk-grain drink or yogurt, with a little sugar, if your child wants to. Small portions of solid food may be given.
- Day 2: Continue with the milk and grain drink or yogurt. If diarrhea or vomiting persists, continue the administration of the preparation, 100-200 ml after each loose stool. You can carefully feed the food your baby eats daily, if the baby wants it.
- Day 3 onwards: if diarrhea or vomiting continues, proceed as for Day 2. If your baby is feeling better, you can give your baby the food they eat every day, even if loose stools persist.
Important! If the child’s condition does not improve on day 4 and diarrhea or vomiting persists, consult a doctor immediately.
Adults:
- Day 1: administer 4 ml of BioGaia for the first 8-1000 hours.
- Day 2: Use the remedy as on day 1, in addition, you can enrich your diet with a small amount of boiled potatoes, rice, cooked meat / fish, boiled carrots or grated apples.
- Day 3 onwards: if diarrhea or vomiting persists, continue as on Day 2. If stools are normal, use your normal diet.
Attention! If diarrhea persists on day 4-5, consult your doctor. If the diarrhea is severe or watery, it may be necessary to take a larger volume of the preparation than recommended above.