The frantic pace of life dictates its own rules: in a metropolis it is very difficult to find time for a balanced diet during the day. Hence, various intestinal disorders that affect both the he alth of internal organs and the appearance of a person, in particular the skin. In order to restore the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract, a large number of various medicines and dietary supplements are presented on the shelves of pharmacies. One of the drugs that are gaining popularity is Laktofiltrum. Reviews about this medicine are different: there are both positive and negative. What is the basis for such opinions and what you need to know before you start taking the drug?
Description: clinical and pharmacological group and composition of the drug
This drug belongs to the group of enterosorbents. It is a combination drug that promotes normalizationintestinal microflora. The active ingredients in Lactofiltrum are lactulose and hydrolytic lignin. Croscarmellose sodium and magnesium stearate are used as an auxiliary component in the production. Also, this drug can be attributed to the group of immunostimulants.
Dose form
Laktofiltrum tablets are sold in dark brown with white-gray patches. The shape is similar to capsules. The tablets are biconvex, there is a strip in the middle. Each contains 355 mg of hydrolytic lignin and 120 mg of lactulose, as well as 20 mg of croscarmellose sodium and 5 mg of magnesium stearate.
The drug is available in blister packs enclosed in cardboard packs. One box may contain 10, 15, 30 or 60 tablets. In addition, the drug can be sold in glass bottles packed in a cardboard box. It is dispensed from a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription. Country of origin - Russia.
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacological action
As for the kinetic processes: the active substance hydrolytic lignin is not absorbed, it tends to be completely excreted from the body during the day. Lactulose is hydrolyzed in the large intestine. It is not absorbed in the upper intestines and stomach.
How do Laktofiltrum tablets work? Lignin is a natural enterosorbent with high sorption activity and nonspecific detoxification effect. Is a product of hydrolysiswood components. Lignin has the ability to free the body from pathogenic bacteria, toxins, heavy metal s alts, and also eliminates the negative effects of alcohol and allergens, removes excess metabolic products, including cholesterol, bilirubin, serotonin, histamine, urea and others.
Lactulose is a synthesized substance. Its molecule consists of fructose and galactose residues. In other words, it is a disaccharide. When hydrolysis of lactulose occurs in the colon, the substance is fermented by normal microflora, due to which the growth of "good" microorganisms - bifidobacteria and lactobacilli - is stimulated. Also at this moment, the formation of acetic, lactic and formic acids occurs, which inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria. This, in turn, helps to reduce the excretion of nitrogen-containing toxic substances in the body.
Based on the above, it follows that the complex work of the two substances is aimed at normalizing the microbial component of the intestine and reducing the manifestations of endogenous toxic conditions.
"Laktofiltrum": indications
The drug can be prescribed by a doctor for a course of treatment in cases where there are violations of normal digestion of various etiologies and dysbacteriosis has been diagnosed (in particular, as a result of antibiotic therapy). "Laktofiltrum" promotes the growth of "he althy" intestinal microflora, and therefore helps well with stool disorders. Also, the drug can be prescribed by a doctor in complex therapy.such diseases:
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- hepatitis;
- decreased immunity due to season change;
- IBS (irritable bowel syndrome);
- chronic colitis;
- various allergic manifestations such as atopic eczema or hives.
Contraindications for taking the drug
The official instructions for "Laktofiltrum" describe the conditions in which the drug is excluded:
- galactosemia;
- intestinal obstruction;
- bleeding in the digestive tract.
You may experience individual intolerance to the components. In this case, if necessary, you should choose another drug from the group of enterosorbents.
Considering the effect and composition of "Laktofiltrum", it should be taken with caution in acute gastric and duodenal ulcers, as well as in case of loss of intestinal tone. Therapy is performed only under the supervision of the attending physician.
It is not recommended to take the drug during pregnancy and lactation. Also, "Laktofiltrum" is not prescribed for infants (up to 1 year of age).
Methods of administration, dosage and duration of treatment
Regardless of indications and age, it is necessary to drink the drug three times a day. The instructions for "Laktofiltrum" describe the following scheme for taking the drug:
- Children 1 to 3 years old: half a tablet.
- Children 3 to 7 years: 1 tablet each.
- Children from 8 to 12 years: 1-2pills.
- Adults and children over 12: 2-3 tablets each.
The drug is taken by mouth. It is important to take the tablets 1 hour before meals and other medications. For children who cannot swallow on their own, the drug is powdered.
Course treatment lasts 14-21 days. An increase in dosage and a second course can only be prescribed by a doctor according to the available indications. Long-term use of Laktofiltrum is addictive.
Manifestations of overdose
May experience abdominal pain and lack of bowel movements. No specific treatment is required, but the problem can usually be resolved by discontinuing the drug or adjusting the prescribed dosage.
Possible side effects and precautions
In rare cases, an allergic reaction to the components of the drug, as well as flatulence and diarrhea, is possible. Symptomatic treatment is being carried out, the doctor is considering replacing the drug with an analogue of Laktofiltrum.
If complex therapy is carried out, that is, in addition to this drug, the patient must take other medicines, you must follow the rules for separate administration. Otherwise, the effectiveness of other drugs may decrease.
Given that data on the safety of taking the drug during pregnancy and lactation have not been received, Laktofiltrum therapy is not recommended at this time.
You should be careful when giving the drug to a child. "Laktofiltrum" for children older than a year is not contraindicated, but it is important to comply with the establisheddosage and exceed it only if it has been so adjusted by the pediatrician.
Analogues of the drug
The pharmaceutical industry offers the consumer a huge number of enterosorbents, among which you can choose the right effective drug. If you are interested in analogues of "Laktofiltrum" with the same active ingredient (lignin), you should pay attention to such medicines:
- Polifepan;
- "Lignosorb";
- "Entegnin";
- Filtrum-sti.
They have a different active ingredient, but these drugs work on the same principle:
- Polysorb;
- Ultrafiltrum;
- "Smekta";
- "Enterosgel";
- Enterumin.
Losing weight and getting rid of acne: myth or reality?
Example: a girl learned from a friend / from reviews of Laktofiltrum on the Internet that you can lose weight well by taking this drug. What she does? That's right, he runs to the pharmacy, buys this medicine and starts drinking it. Yes, more, immediately the maximum dosage - to be sure. This is wrong!
Second example: a girl from a friend / from the Internet found out that by taking Laktofolltrum, you can get rid of acne on your face. And its action is similar to the previous one. Now let's look at these common mistakes.
So, "Laktofiltrum" for weight loss cannot be used for the reason that it does not contain components that would contribute tobreakdown of fats. However, don't be disappointed right away. Most often, excess weight appears due to an unbalanced diet. It, in turn, leads to a violation of the stool, hence the accumulation of toxins and toxins in the intestines, the difficulty in removing harmful substances from the body, the “stagnation” of s alts, and so on. Sometimes so much “garbage” accumulates in the body that it seems that by getting rid of only it, you can lose 10 kilograms.
Therefore, Laktofiltrum is a great helper for those who decide to lose weight by choosing a balanced diet and thinking through a set of physical exercises. The drug will help improve intestinal motility and normalize stool, all harmful substances will be removed from the body. "Laktofiltrum" for weight loss is also useful in that it prevents the development of dysbacteriosis. And disruption of microflora is the most common side effect of popular diets.
Now about acne. "Laktofiltrum" is usually prescribed in combination with various anti-acne drugs. But this is possible only on the recommendation of a doctor who has collected anamnesis, conducted an examination and revealed that the patient really has problems in the gastrointestinal tract. The fact is that acne occurs due to many reasons, and not always they can be problems in the intestines. Therefore, before you start taking Laktofiltrum to cleanse the body in order to get rid of acne, you should visit a dermatologist and undergo an examination.
If there are no contraindications and individual intolerance to the components of the drug, this drugthe remedy will not harm, but, on the contrary, will contribute to the stable functioning of the intestines, on which, without exaggeration, the functionality of the whole organism depends. At the same time, one should not treat the solution of the problem with fanaticism, namely, swallow pills in handfuls. Inadequate intake of the drug can adversely affect he alth.
"Laktofiltrum": reviews of those treated
On the forums you can find a lot of reports that the drug was ineffective. However, such an opinion cannot be objective, because all these reviews are written by people trying to lose weight or get rid of acne using Lactofiltrum alone. The article fully reveals the purpose of the drug - improving the condition of the intestine and improving its microflora. The indications do not say a word about losing weight or treating acne, so you should not expect the corresponding effect from this drug.
But still there are reviews of Laktofiltrum, in which the drug is presented as an ideal assistant for solving such problems. Having studied many opinions, we can come to the following conclusion: this medicine does an excellent job with the main task. "Laktofiltrum" qualitatively cleanses the intestines from pathogenic microorganisms, helps to cope with diarrhea and other manifestations of intoxication of the body. After a course of treatment, you can permanently get rid of problems with stools and many other problems that are a consequence of disruption of the digestive tract.
Mom's drug is especially praised. "Laktofiltrum" for children isan ideal remedy for allergic rashes and dysbacteriosis after taking antibiotics. The only thing that confuses is the price of the drug, because the cost of a course of treatment can reach 1000 rubles.
