Bile worm and fat malabsorption in a young child - Our experts answer!
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My 3 year old son has an above average gallbladder due to chronic gallworm, a slightly twisted gallbladder and has a very difficult time absorbing fats, whether it's a few drops of olive oil in his food or saccharides. Please tell me if you think this bile acid supplement can be given?
Dear L.A.!
Thank you for your letter. For children under 12 years of age, we strongly recommend a consultation with a paediatrician.
The product is supposed to help with this problem, but the active ingredient in 1 capsule is restricted to people over 12 years of age. The capsule cannot be split because the capsule shell ensures that it does not fall apart in the stomach but in the duodenum. The capsule cannot be crushed because the active ingredient is bitter like bile as it contains bile acid. It may be possible to disintegrate the capsule under relatively sterile conditions, halve or quarter the active ingredient on some clean glass or porcelain surface, and then reseal the capsule by placing it back in the capsule.
However, it is also essential to have the advice of a paediatrician that half, a third or a quarter of the current 100 mg dose can be given to a 3-year-old child.
GALLMET products are available in ALL Hungarian pharmacies and herbal shops or can be ordered!
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