Goiter, chronic constipation, chronic allergic and inflammatory diseases - all of these conditions result in a gradual poisoning organism toxic products, which are formed in the organism as a result of life. Laktofiltrum help remove the body of all harmful substances.

How "works" laktofiltrum

Laktofiltrum - a drug that is available in tablets for oral administration, and cleanses the bowel from toxic substances. At the same time it promotes an increase in the normal intestinal flora, which helps digest food and synthesizes some vitamins. Such action is possible due to the fact that in the laktofiltrum includes two drugs (lignin and lactulose), which combine perfectly with each other.

Lignin is a product of wood processing. It is not absorbed into the bloodstream and acting only in the intestine. Lignin has a very large adsorbing area - it allows him to "collect" on the surface and excrete all toxic products. He brings the poisons cause acute poisoning, heavy metal salts, the products of metabolism disorders Impaired metabolism   (e.g., cholesterol), toxic substances produced as a result of inflammatory and allergic processes and so on. Lignin is output during the day unchanged.

Typically absorbent material discharged from the intestine and useful substances such as vitamins and minerals needed by the body. Lignin with a standard course of treatment in two - three weeks does not take these substances, but long-term use of B vitamin deficiency is still recommended to fill.

Lactulose - an artificial sugar that consists of galactose and fructose residues. When injected into the colon lactulose is decomposed food for intestinal microflora. As a result, useful microflora growing and displaces opportunistic, that at any time can cause disease. This also contributes to an acidic environment, which creates a lactulose - a result of its expansion from the organic acid. In the acidic environment of good breeds only normal microflora for opportunistic it is pernicious. Lactulose, as well as lignin, operates only in the intestine without being absorbed into the bloodstream.

Who and how are encouraged to take

Manufacturer (Russian-Swiss pharmaceutical company ABBA RUS) recommends taking laktofiltrum in intestinal dysbacteriosis Intestinal dysbiosis - how dangerous it is?   (when the intestine volume of conditionally pathogenic exceeds the normal), irritable bowel syndrome, which is accompanied by constipation alternating with diarrhea, functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (poor-quality food, overeating), colitis, allergic diseases, diseases of the liver, which are accompanied by violation of its functions.

However, indications for admission laktofiltrum may be broader and include not only those diseases that are recommended by manufacturers, but any poisoning and infectious and inflammatory diseases, both acute intoxication accompanied by severe and chronic, long flowing.

Take laktofiltrum inside, at least one hour before eating or taking other medicines. Adults and children after 12 years is recommended to take two to three tablets three times a day for two - three weeks. Dosages for children less: from 8 to 12 - one or two tablets three times a day, from 3 to 7 years old - one tablet three times a day, 1 to 3 years - half tablets, three times per day. On prescription treatment can be repeated.

Who should not take

Laktofiltrum can not be taken for bleeding from the stomach or bowel - its particles can get into the blood vessels, causing blockage (thromboembolism). Do not use this medication if bowel obstruction: it causes an increase in intestinal motility, that the obstruction can be life-threatening. Contraindicated to take laktofiltrum intolerance and galactosemia its components - congenital metabolic disorders in which disturbed the conversion of galactose to glucose Glucose: The energy source .

Precautions laktofiltrum take gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer in the acute stage and at low motor activity of the intestine with a tendency to constipation.

Side effects and overdose

Laktofiltrum usually very well tolerated, but occasionally occur when taking side effects such as diarrhea and bloating. There may be allergic reactions, and that is also rare. Chronic administration laktofiltrum may cause deficiency of B vitamins

In case of overdose can occur laktofiltrum constipation and abdominal pain Abdominal pain: Types and Symptoms It does not require any therapeutic measures and pass on their own after stopping treatment.

Laktofiltrum sold in pharmacies without a prescription, but prior to taking better yet, consult a doctor.

Galina Romanenko

Odeston - a choleretic drug, which also has antispasmodic action, that is relaxes smooth muscles of biliary tract (antispasmodic action). This drug helps in violation of motor activity of the biliary tract.

The mechanism of action Odeston

Odeston (active substance - gimekromon) - a choleretic and antispasmodic, which produces Pabyanitsky pharmaceutical plant (Poland) in the coated tablets of 200 mg.

Odeston relaxes the smooth muscles of biliary tract and gall bladder, so it is used in the biliary dyskinesia of hypertensive type, in which the smooth muscles of these organs is in a constant state of spasm. It does not allow bile to move promptly towards the gall bladder, which creates stagnation and it promotes the formation of gallstones.

In addition, Odeston has a selective spasmolytic effect on the sphincter of Oddi. The human body is arranged in such a manner that the bile from the gallbladder common bile duct enters the intestine. But before that, in the common bile duct empties into the duct from the pancreas, both merge and open flow into the duodenum.

Sphincter of Oddi - a smooth muscle surrounding part of the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct portion Diabetes and pancreas - the things you need to know As well as the total flow from the place of their merger to the confluence of the duodenum. Relaxation of the sphincter of Oddi allows gallbladder emptied in a timely manner, which is the prevention of stagnation of bile, which can lead to inflammation and the formation of gallstones.

When the sphincter of Oddi spasm may suffer and the pancreas - a large number of pancreatic juice can lead to self-digestion of pancreatic tissue, that is, to acute pancreatitis.

Indications and contraindications for appointment

Indications for admission Odeston are:

• biliary dyskinesia on the hyperkinetic type;
• dysfunction (dysfunction) of sphincter of Oddi;
• chronic inflammation of the biliary tract - chronic nekalkulezny (without stone formation) holangioholetsistit;
• uncomplicated gallstone disease;
• conditions after surgeries on gallbladder and biliary tract;
• liver disease, accompanied by stagnation of bile in the biliary tract;
• reduced bile flow, which leads to disruption of appetite, chronic constipation, nausea and vomiting.

Odeston taken orally half an hour before eating one or two tablets three times a day for two to three weeks. No cases of overdose have been identified. Odeston not affect the secretion of digestive juice and intestinal absorption processes.

Admission Odeston contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the drug of the patient, obstruction of the biliary tract, severe liver and kidney diseases with a significant decrease in the function of these organs, any erosive and ulcerative processes in the gastrointestinal tract (stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer, ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease - can enhance the reception Odeston ulcerative process), lowering of blood clotting (eg, hemophilia), at the age of 18, when feeding the baby Breastfeeding - a personal choice   feeding.

When pregnancy Odeston appointed only for health reasons and on doctor's orders.

Side effects

Most often Odeston well tolerated, but sometimes it can have side effects:

• from the gastrointestinal tract - diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain Abdominal pain: Types and Symptoms , Erosive and ulcerative changes in the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract (these side effects develop with prolonged use);
• the central nervous system - headache;
• on the part of hematopoiesis - decrease of blood coagulation;
• aggravation of the symptoms of the underlying disease;
• allergic reactions such as urticaria, edema Prevention and treatment of edema - it is important to understand the root cause   Angioedema.

Concomitant use of an analgesic drug morphine reduces the impact Odeston as morphine causes a spasm of the sphincter of Oddi. In an application with Odeston tserukalom marked weakening of the mutual action (Reglan activates the motor activity of smooth muscle of the gallbladder and biliary tract). Odeston enhances the effect of drugs, lowering of blood clotting.

Odeston - a drug that is part of a comprehensive treatment is often used in diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tract. It is also often used with good effect in the treatment of dysfunction (violation of motor activity) the sphincter of Oddi.

Galina Romanenko