Food poisoning occurs in humans when they eat foods that are infected with viruses or bacteria, parasites or fungi, toxins or small animals. The disease does not develop in all cases of ingestion of such food. There are people who are resistant to poisoning.
Symptoms of infection include vomiting and nausea, abdominal cramps and pain, and diarrhea. There are cases when these signs of poisoning pass independently in a day or two and do not require special treatment. If the symptoms of an unpleasant phenomenon do not disappear, besides there is a suspicion of dehydration, expressed by dryness in the oral cavity, dizziness and a decrease in the volume of urination, should consult a doctor.
Assistance with food poisoning, which must be provided immediately, is aimed at removing the toxic product from the body. It is best to do this by washing the stomach( drink plenty of water and induce vomiting).The medicine for poisoning, the absorbent, which should be taken after this procedure, is activated charcoal. A single dose for an adult is from seven to ten tablets. It is also recommended to take "Smecta" and "Enterosgel" preparations. As absorbents, you can use white coal and soda, as well as potassium permanganate dissolved in water.
When food poisoning is a danger of dehydration. In this regard, it is necessary to restore the water-salt balance. The medicine for poisoning, which should be used to achieve this goal, is the "Regidron".It contains salts of potassium and sodium. The effect of this drug is directed to the restoration of water-salt metabolism disturbed during dehydration and normalization of the acidity index of the stomach. The form of the drug "Regidron" is a powder. It is dissolved in water and taken internally by a course lasting no more than three to four days.
The medicine for poisoning, which should be taken to relieve spasms in the intestines and stomach - the drug "No-shpa."This medicine is able to eliminate paroxysmal and painful pain in the abdomen. The drug "No-shpa" is the most famous antispasmodic, which is recommended for poisoning three times a day. Single dosage - two tablets.
The medicine for poisoning, the reception of which is necessary for the restoration of disturbed digestive functions - the drug Mezim forte. The composition of this medicine contains enzymes that promote normal digestion of carbohydrates and fats, as well as proteins in the intestine.
Than to be treated at a poisoning to restore a useful microflora in an intestine? To do this, take medications related to probiotics. Medicines of this group - "Lineks", "Lactobacterin", "Bifidumbacterin", "Acipol", etc. Their reception will allow to completely restore the functioning of the digestive tract. These drugs are recommended to use courses.