Elkar for newborns

Some children after birth are difficult to adapt to new environmental conditions. This manifests itself in the form of an undeveloped sucking reflex, poor appetite, lack of proper weight gain, weak immunity, low hemoglobin, and other developmental disorders. Such babies need additional care and the admission of special medications, one of which is Elkar .

The basic composition of Capel Elkar for newborns

The main component of the drug is carnitine. It is a vitamin-like substance that breaks down fatty acids and takes part in the formation of energy. As a rule, carnitine is present in any other quantity in the body of each person, but there are cases when its level is somewhat reduced. In such situations, it is necessary to fill the shortage from the outside. Particularly in need of additional carnitine intake, newborns with unsatisfactory health status.

When is the drug prescribed?

According to the instructions for use, Elkar drops for newborns are prescribed by a doctor with not very good indicators of the child's general health. And if more specifically, the indications for the use of medication can be:

• borne trauma and asphyxia;
• underdeveloped sucking reflexes;
• premature birth;
• poor appetite;
• small body weight;
• high weight loss;
• Some diseases, for example, hypotrophy, hypotension, adynamia;
• Some skin diseases, such as seborrheic eczema, psoriasis and others;
• restoration or preparation for surgery.

Elkar and older children are appointed:

• if the child is often sick;
• if lagging behind in mental or physical development;
• if the baby is seriously ill, badly eats and quickly gets tired.

How to give Elkar?

The dosage indicated in the instructions for use of Elkar is somewhat different for more adult children and newborns.

1. So, for the youngest is better to prepare a special solution, which takes 1 ml of 20% Elkar and 40 ml of 5% glucose solution. The resulting mixture (6-15 ml) is given to the baby 30 minutes before feeding twice a day. Reception of the solution is allowed from the first days of the child's life.
2. Depending on the indications, the course of treatment varies from two weeks to one and a half months. Undivided glucose Elkar is taken in two divided doses of 4-10 drops.
3. The required dosage for infants is 10 drops three times a day. Duration of admission is one month.
4. For children aged 1 to 6 years, the prescribed dose is 14 drops 2-3 times a day.
5. At school age, the drug is taken 2-3 times a day for ¼ teaspoon.

Also, the instructions for the use of Elkar indicated that before giving the drug to children, it must be diluted with some liquid (juice, water, compote, kissel). These measures are necessary to achieve maximum effect.

What are the contraindications to the use of the drug?

Like any medication for newborns, Elkar should be taken only after the appointment of a doctor and under his supervision. Despite the fact that the main contraindication of the drug is individual intolerance, some children, nevertheless, there are violations in the digestive system, weakness, allergic reactions.

It is known that Elkar is prescribed to improve appetite, but in rare cases, taking the medication leads to the opposite effect. If any side effects occur, consult a doctor. Perhaps to eliminate them, you need to adjust the dosage, and you can continue to continue treatment.