Mezim is a drug that can compensate for the lack of pancreatic enzymes. It often happens that when a heavy food gets into a diet with a high concentration of a sparingly soluble protein, the digestive system of the child does not cope with its task. In this case, doctors advise giving children a mezim.
When do you assign mezim to children?
- with chronic pancreatitis;
- gastritis;
- intestinal poisoning and infections;
- a dysbacteriosis.
Is it possible to give children a mezim?
The reviews left in the Internet by users are rather contradictory. On the one hand, the mezim is one of the most effective non-prescription drugs for eliminating intestinal absorption problems and digestive disorders, but on the other hand, the drug can cause a strong addiction in those who apply it for a long time.
How to give mezim to children?
The manufacturer indicates that the mezim should be taken during or after a meal. The tablet should be swallowed whole, not liquid, squeezed with plenty of plain water. It is not recommended to drink Mezim juice or tea, which can adversely affect the properties of the drug. The dose of the drug is assigned in the recalculation for lipase (the number of units of the enzyme) and depends on the individual degree of pancreatic function deficiency.
The daily dosage of mezima for children should not exceed 1500 IU per kilogram of the child's weight.
Since the mezim is released in the form of tablets containing intestinal elements that begin to act directly in the stomach, then if the shell is damaged, the enzymes immediately break down, never reaching the point of action. Therefore, mesim to children up to a year is not contraindicated, but it is not possible to properly use it by the child.
Does the mesymium have contraindications?
Like any other drug, the mezim has its own contraindications, including acute pancreatitis or chronic at the stage of exacerbation. Also, mesim is contraindicated in those with an increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.
Usage of the mezim is usually not accompanied by any adverse reactions, but in some cases, atopic dermatitis, nausea and vomiting can occur. In such cases, you should immediately consult a doctor and stop using.
In conclusion, I want to say that any drug should be appointed by a competent doctor, and you should not decide whether to trust these appointments or not.