In the article, we will consider instructions for use and reviews for tablets and candles "Acilact".
It is a drug that has a high antagonistic activity against pathogenic and opportunistic microbes, including staphylococci, enteropathogenic Escherichia coli, Proteus. This is what determines the corrective effect of the drug, if there are violations of bacteriocenosis in the oral cavity, in the intestines and in the female genitalia.
Composition
According to the instructions for use for "Acilact", the main active ingredient in the composition of the drug are live acidophilic lactobacilli. In addition, in the manufacture of the drug, some auxiliary components are used, which depend on the pharmacological form.
Indications for use
"Acilact" is often used to treat diseases,located in the oral cavity. Among them:
- Pathological changes in the mucous membranes in the oral cavity that accompany some systemic diseases, for example, Sjögren's disease, exudative erythema multiforme, lichen planus.
- Diseases of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, which are of an inflammatory nature, for example, ulcerative necrotic gingivitis, aphthous stomatitis, glossitis.
- Other pathologies of the oral cavity, directly related to dysbacteriosis, for example, periodontitis, multiple dental caries, galvanism.
Also, "Acilact" can be used as a prophylactic if the patient is scheduled for a maxillofacial operation. The use of the drug in many cases prevents the development of complications of a purulent-inflammatory nature.
Gastrointestinal diseases
Often "Acilact" is prescribed if the patient has such diseases of the gastrointestinal tract as:
- Mild to moderate ulcerative colitis in adults.
- Enterocolitis with infectious and non-infectious etymology, chronic and prolonged colitis accompanied by microflora disorders.
- Protracted bowel disorders, especially in young children.
- Rotavirus gastroenteritis, acute intestinal infections, and food poisoning caused by opportunistic pathogens.
"Acilact" is effective in the treatment of debilitated and often ill adults andchildren who have symptoms of dysbacteriosis, including dysbacteriosis against the background of an immunodeficiency state. Also, doctors recommend using the medication for the purpose of complex therapy in children with intestinal dysbacteriosis of atopic dermatitis.
As indicated by the instructions for use, candles "Acilact" in gynecology can also be used.
Indications in gynecology
Often the drug is indicated for women who have diseases of the genital area, such as:
- Vaginal dysbacteriosis that occurs during the treatment of inflammation of the uterus, its appendages or cervix with antibacterial agents.
- Colpitis, except for those that have Candidal, Trichomonas and Gonococcal etymology. The drug should be used as an independent remedy after completion of therapy with antibacterial drugs.
Also effective is the use of "Acilact" as a prophylactic in preparation for planned gynecological operations. In this case, the drug helps to prevent postoperative infectious complications. Often, "Acilact" is prescribed to pregnant women who are at risk of developing purulent and septic complications.
Pharmacological forms
As we are informed by the instructions for use, "Acilact" is produced by the manufacturer in several pharmacological forms. It comes in the form of suppositories intended for vaginal administration. Candles can be packed in packs of 5 and 10pieces.
It is also available in the form of tablets and dry powder (lyophilizate), which is used to make a solution. The solution can be applied internally and topically.
How to use
According to the instructions for use, Acilacta tablets or a suppository are a single dose of the drug, which contains about 10 million live lactobacilli.
"Acilact" in the form of tablets is recommended to be taken twice or three times, before meals, 40 minutes before. If acute inflammatory processes are observed in infants, it is indicated to use a double or even triple dose of the drug, for older children and adult patients - a fivefold dose. The course of therapy in this case lasts up to 8 days. If the disease is protracted or recurrent, the course of therapy is increased to 25 days. Instructions for use for capsules "Acilact" is very detailed.
Therapy of diseases of the mucous membranes in the oral cavity involves the use of lozenges. Up to 6 doses per dose should be used. The solution is used for irrigation of the oral cavity. In this case, up to 5 doses should be used, it is recommended to carry them out three times a day, for two weeks.
As indicated by the instructions for use of the candle "Acilact" are used intravaginally.
You should use up to 5 doses of the solution at a time for inflammation of the urogenital tract, or one dose in the form of suppositories. Use should be twice a day. The course lasts from 5 days to 10.
If the purity of the vaginal secretion is disturbed in a pregnant woman, a single or double administration of one suppository is prescribed for up to 10 days. The course may be extended at the discretion of the doctor until the clinical symptoms completely disappear and the purity of the vaginal secretion is restored.
For the prevention of purulent and septic complications, the use of one suppository once or twice a day is indicated. The period of use is up to 10 days before the proposed operation. This is confirmed by the instructions for use for "Acilact".
When restorative therapy after antibiotics have been completed, the drug should be used rectally. The introduction is made one candle, up to two times a day. The duration of the course of treatment can be up to 10 days. If necessary, it can be repeated several times. The interval between two courses in this case is at least 10 days.
"Acilact" in powder form is used to prepare a solution, which is then applied orally, intravaginally or topically.
The contents of one vial must be dissolved in boiled water. For each dose, the drug is used 5 ml of water at room temperature.
It is important to remember that the drug cannot be stored after dissolving in water, it should be used immediately.
Daily dose, duration of use should be determined with the doctor, taking into account the clinical form of the pathology and severitydysbacteriosis.
Diseases affecting the mucous membranes in the oral cavity are treated with rinses with "Acilact". If glossitis is observed, then 5 doses should be used, up to 3 times a day. The course of therapy, in this case, can be 15 days. If aphthous stomatitis or ulcerative necrotic gingivitis is diagnosed, therapy is carried out according to similar schemes. The only difference is that two courses are required, the break between which must be at least 7 days.
Pathological processes in the mouth that occur against the background of systemic diseases suggest four times the use of 10 doses of the drug per day. The course lasts up to 15 days, it is important to repeat it a week after the end of the first.
Contraindications for use, possible side effects
In accordance with the instructions for use, "Acilact" should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, and also if a disease such as candidiasis is diagnosed. "Acilact" in the form of tablets is contraindicated in childhood.
Side effects on the background of the use of the drug are extremely rare, but they do occur. Manifested, most often, in the form of various skin allergic reactions.
Can I use tablets, solution and suppositories "Acilact" during pregnancy? Instructions for use during pregnancy, as well as breastfeeding, do not include contraindications. This is due to the fact that lactobacilli in the composition of the drug are normal for human microflora.
What else points to candles and pills"Acilact" instructions for use? In gynecology, the drug is used very often.
Special instructions for use
The drug has absolutely no effect on the ability to drive vehicles or complex mechanisms.
"Acilact" in the form of suppositories can be used simultaneously with immunomodulatory, antiviral and antibacterial drugs.
It is unacceptable to use candles, the packaging of which is broken, and also if the suppository has a rancid smell.
Instructions for the use of suppositories "Acilact" should be read in advance.
Interaction with other drugs
To date, no clinically significant drug interactions have been established with other drugs. "Acilact" can be used in parallel with other immunomodulatory, antiviral and antibacterial agents. Corrective therapy using "Acilact" can be prescribed after therapy with specific bacteriophages that cause the elimination of opportunistic microorganisms.
Analogues
Structural analogues for the main active ingredient include: "Ecofemin", "Laktonorm", "Lactobacterin" dry, "Lactobacterin" in powder, "Lactobacterin", "Vagilak", "Acilact" in tablets, "Acilact" suppositories.
Similar therapeutic effects have: "Biobakton", "Kolposeptin", "Dafnedzhin".
Reviews
Most often, reviews of "Acilact" are associated with its use by women in the treatment of gynecological disorders. At the same time, reviews about the drug are ambiguous. These are the opinions of experts. Despite the fact that there are no harmful components in the composition of the drug, some argue that "Acilact" can provoke the development of candidiasis. However, many women report that the drug is very effective in restoring disturbed microflora.
Separately noted is the affordable price of the drug, the almost complete absence of contraindications and negative effects, the possibility of use in young patients, as well as its safety during pregnancy.
Despite the large number of advantages of this drug, it is important to start using it after consulting with a doctor who will conduct a clinical examination, determine the disease and decide on the advisability of using this particular drug.
