Hofitol - a non-toxic herbal drug that is used to treat diseases of the liver and kidneys. This medication is available over the counter without a prescription, but it is best to take on prescription - correct assignment will be more effective.

Formulations Chophytol

Hofitol - it is herbal, has a beneficial effect on the liver, biliary tract and kidneys. Produces its French pharmaceutical company Phytopharm Rosa in the form of film-coated tablets (each tablet contains 200 mg of active principle - artichoke extract Artichoke extract - for the treatment and prevention of various diseases   field) oral solution (1 ml solution containing 200 mg of extract of artichoke) and a solution for intramuscular or intravenous injections in ampoules of 5 ml (1 ml containing 20 mg of artichoke extract in a vial - 100 mg).

Appointment Chophytol in diseases of the liver and biliary tract

First of all, you need to know that biliary dyskinesia (violation of motor activity of smooth muscle of the bile duct) is divided into two types. Dyskinesia of hypokinetic type - a reduced physical activity, which leads to stagnation of bile and unpleasant sensations such as a feeling of heaviness in the liver, digestive disorders as bloating, diarrhea, and so on because of inadequate flow of bile into the intestine. With this type of dyskinesia Chophytol receiving a course of treatment can significantly alleviate the patient's condition.

When dyskinesia hypertensive type of smooth muscles of biliary tract is prone to constant spasms and increased peristalsis, which also leads to the stagnation of bile and the appearance of pain in the liver. In this case, hofitol contraindicated, since it will increase the motor activity of the biliary tract.

In chronic cholecystitis hofitol prescribe a course - this contributes to the timely emptying of the gallbladder and prevent exacerbations cholecystitis. You can not assign hofitol only at presence of stones in the bile ducts and gall bladder.

In diseases of the liver is severely hofitol appoint exacerbations or when the patient is recovering. The duration of treatment and frequency of individual appointments.

Dose and duration of Chophytol in diseases of the liver and biliary tract

When biliary dyskinesia on hypotonic type pills hofitol appoint two or three tablets or 1-2 ml of the solution three times a day, children older than 6 years - one or two pills as three times a day. The duration of treatment depends on the patient, the recommended course of treatment should last at least two - three weeks.

Babies after six years, depending on the age, prescribed 1-2 tablets three times a day before meals. Oral solution, depending on the age, prescribed by a quarter or half milliliter three times a day before meals. The course of treatment - two to three weeks.

Depending on the patient begin hofitol sometimes administered by intramuscular or intravenous injection. Assign to one - two injections of 5 ml (100 mg) per day for one to two weeks, then transferred to receiving Chophytol as tablets, coated tablets, or oral solution.

Children, depending on the age of 25-50 mg administered Chophytol solution once or twice a day, and with the improvement in switching to reception of tablets or oral solution.

Repeated courses of treatment prescribed by the doctor. They can be carried out twice a year - it prevents stagnation of bile and inflammatory processes in the biliary tract.

Appointment Chophytol for kidney disease and atherosclerosis

Hofitol has a mild diuretic effect, activating the process of filtering the urine. Therefore, it is indicated for the treatment of kidney diseases, which are accompanied by a decrease in the function of the body - excess fluid output How to withdraw excess fluid from the body - all sorts of ways And reduces swelling.

Since hofitol helps reduce cholesterol in the blood, it is used in diseases associated with atherosclerosis - coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disorders, disturbances of blood vessel patency limbs and so on. Regular carrying out treatments Hofitol Hofitol - has beneficial effects on liver function   reduces the risk of severe complications of atherosclerosis such as myocardial infarction and stroke Stroke - a serious brain injury .

In all these diseases hofitol prescribed courses as part of integrated treatment at the same dosage as for liver and biliary tract.

Hofitol refers to drugs without prescription, but it must appoint a doctor who will be able to take into account all the indications and contraindications for the use of this drug.

Galina Romanenko

The gallbladder - a small organ that is part of the digestive system of mammals. It is located just below the liver. The main objective of the gall bladder is to collect and store bile, which is secreted by the liver.

Bile - a yellowish liquid that produces the liver to stimulate the digestive process. It promotes the breakdown of fat, and also controls the pH half-digested food.

What is the gallbladder

The gall bladder is a hollow organ in the form of a pear that can expand to accommodate a certain amount of bile. Bile flows from the liver into the gallbladder through the main bile duct and gallbladder from the cystic duct, it is moved into the upper part of the duodenum.

To the extent that it bile, gall bladder stretched - it happens before meals. After taken out the bile to the duodenum in response to signals received during digestion, gallbladder becomes almost flat.

The signal on the release of bile from the gall bladder provides the hormone cholecystokinin - it is produced within the body's response contained in food fats. The concentration of bile in the gallbladder promotes better digestion of fats.

On the inner side there is a layer of the gallbladder epithelial cells which are surrounded by a layer of muscle tissue. This contributes to the reduction and relaxation of the body. The outer layer of the gallbladder - serous membrane connects the gallbladder to the peritoneum.

The presence of the gall bladder is not necessary for digestion. In some violations related to the operation and / or the structure of the gallbladder, may need surgical removal of the body, which has virtually no effect on the digestion.

Gallbladder disease

Gallstone disease: in this case a violation for unclear reasons crystallization of substances contained in the bile, leading to the formation of gallstones. It is very common and usually harmless, rocks sometimes cause pain, nausea Nausea - there may be problems with the nervous system Or inflammation.

Cholecystitis: inflammation of the gallbladder, often associated with cholelithiasis. Cholecystitis causes severe pain and fever; Sometimes this disorder requires surgery.

Cancer of the gallbladder: a rare disorder that is difficult to diagnose. Usually it is detected at later stages when the symptoms are already appearing.

Pancreatitis gallbladder: with the breach of gallstones block the ducts that drain the pancreas.

Diagnosis of gallbladder disease

Abdominal ultrasound: a non-invasive test that is an excellent tool for the detection of gallstones and gallbladder wall survey.

Holestsintigrafiya: During this procedure, the patient intravenously injected radioactive dye that penetrates the bile. If this test shows that the bile from the liver does not get into the gallbladder, we can with high probability diagnose cholecystitis.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with a flexible tube that is inserted through the mouth, stomach and intestines, the doctor may introduce dye into the bile ducts. This allows not only to diagnose but also to treat certain disorders of the gallbladder.

Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography: MRI scanner provides a high-quality image of the bile ducts, pancreas Diabetes and pancreas - the things you need to know   and gall bladder.

Endoscopic ultrasound: This procedure allows to identify choledocholithiasis and gallbladder pancreatitis.

X-ray of the abdomen: with the help of X-rays can detect gallstones.