What medicines should children take for indigestion?
Children\’s digestive systems are relatively delicate and they often suffer from indigestion. At this time, parents may choose medicine to relieve their children\’s discomfort. So, what medicines should children take for indigestion? The following is a detailed introduction from different aspects.
1. Aluminum magnesium carbonate oral suspension
Aluminum magnesium carbonate oral suspension can relieve symptoms of indigestion, flatulence and other symptoms in children. Common ones include Canitin oral suspension. These medications neutralize stomach acid and make it less acidic, thereby reducing stomach discomfort and pain. However, you need to pay attention to the use of this type of medicine: it should not be taken for a long time, let alone used on infants, otherwise it will cause damage to many organs such as the kidneys and liver.
2. Multi-enzyme tablets
Digestive enzymes are important enzymes that help break down proteins, fats, carbohydrates and other foods. When children have indigestion, multi-enzyme tablets can provide artificial digestive enzymes to help children digest food. Common examples of such drugs include multi-enzyme vitality tablets, digestive enzyme tablets, etc. However, you need to be careful when using multi-enzyme tablets, because children of different ages have different needs for this type of medicine. Taking too much may cause adverse reactions such as diarrhea. It is recommended to use it under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Probiotics
Probiotics can improve the imbalance of intestinal flora in children and help them restore the normal intestinal flora environment. Common probiotics include Bifidobacteria, Lactobacilli, etc. This type of drug has fewer side effects, is simple to use, and can generally be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
4. Dietary management of indigestion in children
While using drugs, parents also need to pay attention to their children\’s diet. First of all, you can reduce the symptoms of indigestion by controlling food intake, avoiding raw and cold foods, and chewing slowly. Secondly, you can appropriately add foods rich in dietary fiber, such as oatmeal, cereals, vegetables, etc., to help strengthen intestinal peristalsis and promote food digestion and excretion.
In short, indigestion in children must be detected and treated promptly. Drugs and dietary adjustments can be used in combination. Commonly used drugs such as aluminum magnesium carbonate oral suspension, multi-enzyme tablets, probiotics, etc. must be used under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, parents should also pay attention to their children\’s diet. Healthy diet is also an important part of preventing indigestion.
