What Fortrans

Fortrans - a new generation of laxative, which does not cause discomfort during bowel cleansing. Its mechanism of action is that when taken with plenty of water (and the water you need to drink 3-4 liters - it's not all the strength!) - Fortrans enters the intestine and is strongly loosens the stool, after which they are lagging behind the walls of the intestine, where accumulated over the years in the form of fecal stones and out of the body.

The main active ingredient Fortrans - macrogol 4000, which is capable of using hydrogen bonds hold the water molecules, thereby increasing the volume of fluid in the intestine. Salts included in the Fortrans, prevent disruption of water and electrolyte balance of the body. Upon receipt of this drug is saturated bolus being in the intestine, a large amount of water, thereby increasing the volume and softening of the intestinal contents, which contributes to laxative effect, and thus washing the intestines. Wherein the received liquid is not absorbed into the intestine, and goes along with feces.

Unlike conventional laxatives smooth musculature of the gastrointestinal tract is not involved in the process and therefore less spastic and other troubles. Intestine is cleaned with the quality so that it replaces the enema. This effect is used prior to the radiological and endoscopic examinations of the intestine.

Indications for Fortrans

The indication for Fortrans is emptying the colon in preparation for endoscopic or radiographic studies, in preparation for surgery on the colon.

But sometimes it can be used for therapeutic purposes and for purgation Colon Cleansing - How to put an enema? . Just remember that this drug has its contraindications, and therefore it may appoint a doctor.

Contraindications and side effects

Contraindication to taking the drug are:

• expressed disturbances of the general condition of the patient, such as dehydration or severe heart failure Heart failure - when the heart is unable to cope with the work ;
• bowel disease, accompanied by a significant mucosal lesion (e.g., ulcerative colitis);
• any type of bowel obstruction;
• Children's age (due to the lack of research on the use of the drug in pediatric patients).

The elderly with various comorbidities use the drug only under medical supervision.

Sometimes at the beginning of the reception nausea and vomiting, which then disappear and do not require interruption of treatment. There are also sensation bloating Flatulence - when too much gas .

How to take Fortrans

Fortrans big advantage is that it can be used alone to cleanse the bowel before diagnostic studies without resorting to enemas.

For complete purgation adult requires 3-4 Fortrans sachet (the rate of 1 packet per 25 kg century man), each of them must be dissolved in one liter of water. Drink this solution needed for 3-4 hours, the glass every 15-20 minutes. The effect will begin an hour later, the total duration of the discharge of stool - about 6 hours. Recommended time to receive diagnostic studies - on the eve of from 16 to 19-20 hours.

One day before the diagnostic study may be a light breakfast (eg omelet or scrambled eggs, cereal, fruit jelly without fruit), then that day is allowed only fluid intake - boiled water, broth, tea, any juice light (eg, apple).

On the day of study, you can have breakfast, but breakfast should be an easy way of life (eg, cereal, eggs, tea).

Fortrans wonderful drug (manufactured by the French firm BEAUFOUR IPSEN), which can completely clean the intestines without any discomfort. He is certainly very useful as a treatment for people suffering from chronic constipation Constipation - Watch out for food And for diagnostic studies.

However, using this drug for medicinal purposes, do not forget that with just one bowel cleansing to achieve a good effect in the treatment of constipation is not possible. To do this, first of all, you must understand the causes of this phenomenon, and to conduct a comprehensive (including with bowel cleansing) treatment.

  Galina Romanenko

Enzymatic drug mezim Fort

Mezim forte - enzymatic drug containing pancreatin Pancreatin - a means to improve digestion Which is obtained from the pancreas of pigs dried. It is produced in the form of tablets coated with dense skin does not dissolve in the acidic environment of the stomach (tablets dissolve only in an alkaline environment of the duodenum). Pancreatin - pancreatic juice, which includes enzymes lipase (breaks down fats), amylase (breaks down carbohydrates) and proteases (trypsin and chymotrypsin - they break down proteins).

Mezim Fort promotes proper digestion, breaking down proteins, fats and carbohydrates in the small intestine. Normally, the pancreas forms inactive trypsinogen that only after entering the duodenum is activated and transformed into trypsin. In acute pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) transition trypsinogen into trypsin is happening in the gland itself. Simultaneously activated and other proteolytic enzymes, they begin to cause the digestion of the tissue of the prostate, which is very dangerous.

Trypsin, a part of the fort mezima suppresses stimulated secretion of the pancreas, providing anti-inflammatory and analgesic analgesic effect. Pancreatic enzymes are released from the dosage form in the alkaline environment of the small intestine have been protected from the action of gastric juice coating. Where they contribute to a more complete absorption of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in the small intestine.

Maximum enzyme activity of the drug observed after 30-45 minutes after ingestion.

Indications and contraindications for receiving mezima Fort

The indication for admission mezima fort are:

• violation of exocrine pancreatic function Diabetes and pancreas - the things you need to know   in various diseases (chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis Cystic fibrosis: early diagnosis - the key to recovery   - Hereditary lesions exocrine glands, and so on);
• diarrhea associated with indigestion;
• goiter, accompanied by flatulence;
• violation of digestion after surgery to remove the stomach and intestines;
• intestinal infections;
• nervous disorders, promoting too rapid passage of food through the intestines;
• overeating or taking fat, indigestible food;
• removal of gas from the intestine before diagnostic studies (X-ray, ultrasound or endoscopic studies of the intestine);
• chronic disorders of the liver and biliary tract.

Admission mezima forte is contraindicated in:

• in case of hypersensitivity to the drug (including pork - a drug derived from the pancreas of pigs);
• in acute pancreatitis and exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis.

Side effects that occur while taking mezima forte and symptoms of overdose

When receiving mezima Forte may experience the following side effects:

• signs of intestinal obstruction (they most often occur in children with cystic fibrosis);
• allergic reactions such as skin rash, edema Prevention and treatment of edema - it is important to understand the root cause   Angioedema, very rarely - anaphylactic shock;
• chronic administration of the drug decreases the absorption of iron, which contributes to the formation of iron-deficiency anemia; concerning long-term use in cases of digestive disorders (normal pancreatic function) both be administered iron preparations;
• Propafenone may cause sugar in the urine.

Overdose is rare, with all the side effects worse.

How to take the fort mezim

Mezim forte taken orally before a meal (or during a meal) is not liquid, with many alkaline liquids (mineral water, fruit juices, and so forth), the dose and duration of treatment is determined by the doctor depending on the enzymatic activity of the pancreas. Treatment duration may be different - from a few days (with violation errors due to the digestion process in the diet), to several months or even years (if required constant replacement therapy).

Mezim Fort qualitative enzyme preparation which can be taken alone only in emergency cases, treatment course mezim forte may appoint a doctor.

Galina Romanenko