Hofitol

Hofitol - choleretic plant product from artichoke field.

The mechanism of its action is determined by a set of biologically active substances contained in leaves of artichoke field. A bunch of cinarin + phenolic acids exhibits a choleretic effect and allows it to be used as a hepatoprotector.

Therapy with this medication will not only improve the functioning of the liver, but also cleanse the body of toxins, slags that disrupt its operation. In addition to the main component, Hofitol contains a number of microelements, vitamins (C, B1, B2, carotene), as well as biologically active substances that allow normalizing metabolic processes in the body.

Hofitol has found its wide application not only in the treatment of liver diseases, but also in other pathologies. It is often used in gastroenterology, dermatology, cosmetology.

Clinical and pharmacological group

Phytopreparation with choleretic and diuretic effect, which reduces azotemia.

Terms of sale from pharmacies

Can buywithout a doctor's prescription.

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Price

How much does Hofitol cost in pharmacies? The average price is at the level of370 rubles.

Composition and form of release

Tablets, coated with a coating, 200 mg, in a polypropylene tube 60; 180 tablets. The cardboard box contains 1 tube. The shell of the tablets is brown, on the fracture is visible a brown mass, tablets of lenticular form.

The composition of one pill Hofitol includes200 mg of the dried aqueous extract of Cynara Scolymus leaves (artichoke field), as well as pregelatinized corn starch - 22 mg, talc - 3 mg, magnesium trisilicate - 12 mg, magnesium stearate - 3 mg. Sheath composition: talcum - 16.3 mg, rosin - 1.152 mg, gum milak - 1.152 mg, sucrose - 86.146 mg, gelatin - 0.384 mg, calcium carbonate - 2.2 mg, carnauba wax - 0.082 mg, polysorbate 80-0.004 mg, dispersed dye (oxides of brown, black and yellow, sucrose), additives E214 and E 218 (ethyl and methyl parahydroxybenzoate).

Pharmacological effect

Artichoke extract, which is the main active substance, has an effect in three directions, like:

Diuretic;
Hepatoprotective;
Cholagogue.

In the first place, Hofitol acts on the liver, as a result of which there is an increase in the production of coenzymes, which affect the chemical composition of the blood.

And the resulting improvement in liver function, and the immediate effect of the drug have a beneficial effect on the gallbladder, eliminating the outflow of bile, normalizing the digestive system. Under the influence of artichoke extract raises diuresis, mainly due to the elimination of stagnation of lymph. Therefore, electrolyte imbalance, as with conventional diuretics, does not occur. Moreover, many patients report a decrease in blood pressure when taking the drug. This is due to the removal of excess fluid from the bloodstream.

In nephrology, Hofitol is used as a disinfectant. Against the backdrop of impaired renal activity, the blood composition changes, the levels of urea, cholesterol, uric acid, creatinine increase. This phenomenon is dangerous risk of the onset of azotemia - the poisoning of the body with its own decomposition products, not removed from the bloodstream by the kidneys. The increase in diuresis together with the effect on the liver, as on the second filtration system of the organism, makes it possible to normalize the composition of blood in patients suffering from kidney failure, and, as a result, improve their well-being.

Indications for use

Hofitol is intended for complex therapy under the following conditions:

intoxication of the body with salts of metals, medicinal preparations;
Treatment of acne, caused by a violation of the digestive function;
violation of outflow of bile;
congestion of bile in the gallbladder;
chronic cholecystitis, not complicated by concrements (stones);
chronic hepatitis;
chronic renal failure.

The drug can also be given to patients with nutritional errors with signs of biliary tract discenosis.

Contraindications

Do not use Hofitol in these situations:

exacerbation of chronic liver and urinary tract diseases;
individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
cholecystitis in an acute form of flow;
blockage of the luminal ducts with stones;
age of children under 6 years (for this dosage form);
pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding.

Intended use for pregnancy and lactation

What is Hofitol for pregnancy? The instructions state that the use of Hofitol in pregnant women is allowed according to the doctor's prescription and provided that the expected result of the treatment exceeds the probable risks to the fetus or the child.

In the first months of pregnancy, the drug, with the available risk factors prescribed for the prevention of late gestosis, as well as to ease the condition of women with early toxicosis. There is evidence that the inclusion of Hofitol in the treatment of pre-eclampsia contributes to improving the clinical course of the disease.

In pregnancy, the drug acts as an antioxidant and hepatoprotector. It reduces oxidative lipid degradation under the influence of free radicals, improves the metabolism of fats, protects the liver and facilitates its work, stimulates the formation and the excretion of bile, has a mild diuretic effect, reduces cholesterol in the blood, improves blood and microcirculation (including in the placenta).

Despite the fact that the drug is not a special gynecological or obstetric agent, it is used for improvement of a condition at pathologies of a liver, an atherosclerosis, inflammatory diseases of urinary ways. Against the background of the application of Hofitol, the overall well-being of pregnant asthenic type also improves. Women are much less likely to be disturbed by weakness, dizziness, mood swings, drowsiness, and CNS excitability decreases.

One of the problems of pregnant women is fluid retention in the tissues. Because of this, pregnancy is often complicated by quite serious pathologies. Hofitol also improves the functioning of small vessels and kidney function, thus preventing the development of edema and dropsy. Nevertheless, it must be taken into account that the preparation does not possess antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Therefore, if there are signs of inflammation during a blood test, Hofitol alone is not enough. Along with it it is necessary to take uroseptic medications permitted for pregnant women.

Reviews of Hofitol during pregnancy are more often good. Most women claim that the drug helped them well in case of toxicosis, heartburn and edema. However, there are also such reviews, which note that the result was not noticeable even after the completion of the full course.

Dosage and route of administration

As indicated in the instructions for use, the dosage for taking medication depends on the age of the patients.

Adults appoint 2-3 tables. or 2.5-5 ml of the solution for oral administration 3 times / day before meals. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks.
Children over 6 years of age are prescribed 1-2 tablets. 3 times / day before meals. The solution for oral administration, depending on the age, is prescribed in a dose ranging from 1/4 to 1/2 of the dose used in adults. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks.

If it is necessary to repeat the course of treatment, you should get a medical consultation.

Adverse Reactions

As a rule, during treatment with the drug, no side effects occur. However, in extremely rare cases, the emergence of unwanted reactions, even with obvious indications for Hofitol and the absence of contraindications. First of all, this reaction of the body is caused by long-term use of the drug in high doses.

Among the side effects known allergic reactions and diarrhea.

Overdose

If the dose recommended in the instruction is significantly exceeded, the patient experiences an increase in side effects and diarrhea.

Treatment of an overdose symptomatic, for the prompt removal of the drug from the body is recommended to give the patient to take the tablets of Activated Carbon or any other enterosorbents.

special instructions

Before you start using the drug, read the special instructions:

The occurrence of abdominal pain and / or diarrhea should serve as an excuse for stopping treatment and contacting a doctor.
Hofitol should be used with extreme caution in pathologies that can potentially provoke obstruction of the biliary tract, as well as in severe liver pathologies.
The presence of preservatives in the tablets and oral solution may cause hypersensitivity reactions (including deferred).
The oral solution contains ethanol in its composition, therefore during the period of treatment with Hofitol in this dosage form it is recommended to avoid drinking beverages that contain alcohol.
The tablets contain sucrose (0.08 grams / tab.), Which should be taken into account in patients with glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, fructose intolerance or a deficiency of isomaltase sucrose.
The tablets and the injection solution do not slow down the reaction rate and do not interfere with the ability to concentrate attention. Drops for ingestion due to the presence of ethanol in their composition can influence these parameters, which should be remembered when driving and when working with machinery.

Compatibility with other drugs

Drug interaction of the drug Hofitol is not described.

Reviews

We offer you to read reviews of people who used Hofitol:

Lera. Hofitol always buy only in tablets (solution is not for me) and in a large package, it goes cheaper) I use it 3-4 times a year, because they suffer from chronic cholecystitis and with the help of hofitol, it has achieved that the exacerbations became much less. Now without hofitol life can not imagine my own, well that it is not addictive and safe for the body... you can use it ...
Olga. The drug was prescribed to the child - they showed stagnation of bile. Originally frightened to give hofitol child, walked around several doctors, consulted and eventually realized that he was appointed in such cases as ours.. Most importantly, all as one said that it is an age-old and will eventually pass. And at Hofitol just all the treatment is based - the drug fights stagnation, stimulating its excretion.. Now the market in general, nothing but Hofitol is difficult to find, so you need to use the case, so as not to aggravate the situation.
Sasha. The child had an allergy 4 hofitol - rashes red with white heads on the chest, stomach and pope, temperature 37 and swollen inguinal lymph nodes. With the pediatrician, they went through all the infections (this rash she saw for the first time), gave blood to everything that is possible - clean. A few days later, eosinophils appeared in the blood. Hofitol canceled + enterosnel + suprastin = everything passed.

Analogues

Instead of Hofitol, you can take the following medicines:

Flamin refers to the substitutes of Hofitol for the clinical and pharmacological group. It is a herbal preparation that has choleretic and antimicrobial action, it cures spasms and inflammation. It is produced in tablets and granules, from which the suspension is made. In liquid form, the drug can be given to babies older than 1 month.
Extract Artichoke produced by Evalar is a biologically active additive, which is produced in tablets. It has the same indications for use as the drug Hofitol. You can take dietary supplements to people over 12 years of age, including during fetal gestation.
Hepabene is a hepatoprotector of plant origin, which has a choleretic effect. It is produced in capsules that are used in adult patients with dyskinesia of bile ducts, chronic hepatitis and liver damage with toxins. The drug is allowed to take during pregnancy and feeding.
Holemax refers to herbal preparations that have a choleretic effect. It is available as a syrup, which is allowed to treat patients over 12 years old if they have chronic hepatitis and gallbladder inflammation.

Before buying an analogue, consult your doctor.

Shelf life and storage conditions

Keep the packaging with tablets out of the reach of children, away from direct sunlight. The optimum storage temperature of the preparation is 25 degrees.

The shelf life of the tablets is indicated on the packaging and is 3 years from the date of manufacture. Do not take tablets that have expired.