Lactofiltrum is an enterosorbent, intended for normalization of intestinal microflora. It is also an effective immunomodulator (a group of substances stimulating immune processes in the body).
The use of the medication promotes the strengthening of immunity, the removal of pathological toxins from the body and the removal of symptoms of intoxication of various etiologies. Most often the drug Lactofiltrum is used as a component of complex therapy of allergic manifestations and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
Despite a sufficiently high level of safety, a medication can be prescribed only by a qualified specialist after carrying out a diagnosis of the patient's body.
Clinical and pharmacological group
Enterosorbent, which regulates the balance of the intestinal microflora.
Conditions of leave from pharmacies
Released without a doctor's prescription.
Price list
How much does Lactofiltrum cost? The average price in pharmacies is at the level of300 rubles.
.Form of issue and composition
The product is produced in dark brown tablets with white-gray impregnations. The shape is plane-cylindrical. From what tablets help, it is indicated in the corresponding section.
The composition of 1 tablet includes the active ingredients:
- Hydrolytic lignin - 355 mg;
- Lactulose - 120 mg.
Auxiliary components: magnesium stearate - 5 mg, croscarmellose sodium - 20 mg.
Pharmacological effect
Pharmacological action of enterosorbent is characterized by those properties that are inherent in lignin and lactulose, which are included in its composition as active components.
Hydrolytic lignin is a sorbent, the origin of which is natural, consisting of products of wood hydrolysis. It is characterized by high sorption activity and nonspecific detoxification effect. It is able to bind in the intestines and remove pathogens and their toxins from the body, as well as its effect extends to drugs, any allergen, ethanol, heavy metal salts and excess of some metabolic products: urea, cholesterol, bilirubin, serotonin, histamine, other products of metabolic processes, under the influence of which endogenous toxicosis.
Lactulose is a synthetic disaccharide that is capable of stimulating the growth of lacto- and bifidobacteria in the large intestine under the action of fermentation of normal intestinal microflora acting as a substrate. As a result, the formation of organic acids of lactic, acetic and formic that are capable of Suppress the growth of pathogens and reduce the content of products of their vital activity that are nitrogen-containing toxic substances. Due to this, the osmotic pressure in the colon lumen increases and peristalsis is stimulated.
Indications for use
Adults and children over the age of 1 year are prescribed the use of Lactofiltrum medicament for the therapy of the following pathologies:
- cirrhosis of the liver and hepatitis (as part of the drug complex);
- seasonal decrease in immunity;
- disturbance of the balance of the intestinal microflora (including after the application of antibiotics);
- chronic form of colitis (in the medicamentous complex);
- irritable bowel syndrome (in combination with other medications);
- cosmetic pathologies (as one of the drugs for the treatment of acne, hair loss, etc.);
- allergic manifestations (as one of the components of complex therapy for hives and atopic eczema);
- various violations of normal digestion due to dysbiosis, accompanied by flatulence, bloating, pain in the abdominal area and diarrhea.
Acne Treatment
From acne Lactofiltrum spares sufficiently effectively. This process occurs due to the special sorbent contained in the preparation. It cleanses the patient's body of toxins, toxins, and harmful substances. In addition, there is a restoration of the intestinal microflora, as well as restoration of the auto-microflora.
Lactofiltrum for acne should be taken within 14 days. A few days after the start of treatment, the patient should notice a positive result. Acne starts to gradually disappear, inflammations become less noticeable, irregularities are smoothed out. Feedback Laktofiltrum has earned the most positive. The use of this drug proves that a healthy intestine is a pledge of clean and beautiful skin. People who received treatment and got rid of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract noted a significant improvement in the condition of the face.
In some cases, Lacto Filtrum does not help with acne. This factor is explained by the fact that the patient has increased sensitivity to the drug, to its individual components or other problems. Therefore, before using the drug, it is necessary to read the contraindications.
Contraindications
Lactofiltrum is prohibited when:
- halazememia;
- bleeding from the intestine;
- intestinal obstruction;
- hypersensitivity to lactulose or lignin.
In the presence of intestinal atony, stomach ulcers and 12 duodenal ulcer in the acute current, the drug is prescribed with caution, strictly under medical supervision.
Use in pregnancy and lactation
Data on the safety of Lactofiltrum during pregnancy and during breastfeeding are not available.
In pregnancy and lactation, take only as directed by the doctor.
Dosage and route of administration
The instructions for use indicate: Lactofiltrum tablets are taken orally, if necessary - after preliminary shredding, with water, 1 hour before meals and other medications.
- Adults and children over 12 years of age are prescribed 2-3 tablets. 3 times / day, children aged 8 to 12 years - 1-2 tablespoons. 3 times / day, children aged 3 to 7 years - 1 tab. 3 times / day, children aged 1 to 3 years - 1/2 tablet 3 times / day.
The average duration of treatment is 2-3 weeks. Long-term use of the drug and repeated courses of treatment should be carried out only on the advice of a doctor.
Side effects
Safe components in the sorbent composition rarely cause negative symptoms. Most reactions occur when the composition is incorrectly applied, frequency violation, or a single rate for a certain age.
In rare cases, there are:
- digestive disorders: bloating, diarrhea;
- skin reactions: urticaria, itching, swelling.
Overdose
If the recommended therapeutic dose is significantly exceeded, abdominal pain and constipation develop. In this case, taking Lactofiltrum tablets should be stopped.
special instructions
The drug can be used in complex therapy in conjunction with other medicines, subject to the rule of separate admission.
Drug Interactions
Due to the fact that the lignin contained in the preparation binds some substances, it can reduce the effect of certain drugs, so Lactofiltrum should be used in conjunction with other medicines, observing the interval.
Reviews
We picked up some responses from people taking Lactofiltrum:
- Andrei. Because of the severe illness, I had to take antibiotics, but I knew that they should be combined with prebiotics so as not to let the useful microflora die. The choice fell on the Russian drug Lactofiltrum, I drank it an hour before taking antibiotics. The result pleased me - there was no diarrhea, nausea and other digestive disorders. The drug worked gently.
- Zoya. We were prescribed a lactofiltrum for a child, he also normalizes the microflora and relieves allergens in the body. You can so to say absorbs them into yourself and removes them from the body. My daughter helped, though not in one session, I needed a course of treatment. Drank under the care of a doctor. The results are satisfied.
- Maria. I give the children a lactofiltrum after taking antibiotics. And she herself recently began to take it to improve the skin. I can say that really, the color is getting better, the small rashes have disappeared. I decided that I would arrange a monthly course with the lactofiltrum myself a couple of times a year.
Analogues
There are no direct analogues of Lactofiltrum, it is a unique medicine. Its indirect substitutes are preparations having a similar therapeutic effect on the body with other active active ingredients:
- Polyphane;
- Polyphepan;
- Diosmectite;
- Neosmectin;
- Smecta;
- Enterosgel;
- Activated carbon;
- Polysorb;
- Entegnin;
- A-bacterin;
- Acipol;
- Biolact;
- Biosporin.
Before using analogues, consult your doctor.
Storage conditions and shelf life
The drug must be stored at room temperature, i.e. The one that will not exceed 25 degrees. In addition, in this place should be dry, cool and dark.
If you follow all the recommendations for storage, then the drug can be used no more than three years. After the expiry date, no further use of the product is allowed. The drug should be disposed of immediately.
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