Lactofiltrum for body cleansing
Lactofiltrum is a plant-derived sorbent enriched with probiotic, restoring intestinal microflora. Lactofiltrum is prescribed for poisoning with drugs, toxic substances and metabolic products.
Content:
- pharmachologic effect
- Release form
- Indications for use
- Method of administration and dosage
- Side effects, contraindications, overdose
- Lactofiltrum for body cleansing
- Contraindications
- Side effects
- Analogs
- Comparison of drugs
- Reviews
pharmachologic effect
The main active ingredients are lactulose (0.120 g) and hydrolytic lignin (0.355 g). Excipients are magnesium stearate and croscarmellose sodium.
Hydrolysis lignin is a natural enterosorbent obtained in the course of hydrolysis formation of sorbing elements of wood. The substance has a complex organic structure. Due to this, lignin is able to absorb and retain inorganic and organic compounds - heavy metal salts, pharmaceuticals, alcohol. The detoxification effect is expressed in the ability to bind and remove painful microbes, their waste products, toxins. The sorbing effect is expressed in relation to the excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, histamine, serotonin, urea, subject to their increased concentration in the body.
Lactulose is a synthetic probiotic composed of the elements galactose and fructose. The release and absorption of the substance begins in the intestine, bypassing the upper gastrointestinal tract. In the large intestine, lactulose fermentation occurs, the synthesis of lacto- and bifidobacteria is activated. Intestinal hydrolysis leads to the formation of acetic, lactic, formic acids, which block the growth and spread of pathogenic microflora. Under the action of lactulose, the production of toxic substances containing nitrogen is suppressed. All these measures contribute to a more pronounced osmotic pressure in the large intestine, increased intestinal peristalsis and motility.
The growth of beneficial lactic acid and bifidobacteria in the intestine causes the following therapeutic effects:
- The intestine absorbs nutrients from food better. The body ceases to be deficient in vitamins and minerals.
- Metabolism returns to normal.
- The likelihood of intoxication of the body with waste products of harmful microflora decreases.
- The electrolyte balance in the body is stabilized.
Lactofiltrum is produced in tablet form. It can be used to treat children over a year old.
Pharmacokinetics
Hydrolytic lignin is not absorbed in the human body. Complete elimination of the substance occurs within 24 hours. Hydrolysis of lactulose occurs in the large intestine, bypassing the mucous membrane of the stomach and small intestine.
Release form
Tablets of an oblong biconvex shape with a scored in the middle, the color is dark brown with light gray specks.
One tablet contains:
- Hydrolytic lignin - 355 mg.
- Lactulose - 120 mg.
- Croscarmellose sodium - 20 mg;
- Magnesium stearate - 5 mg
Produced: in cell contour packs of 10 or 15 pieces, in plastic bottles of 30 or 60 pieces.
Indications for use
Indications for the use of the drug Lactofiltrum are:
- Deterioration of intestinal microflora after taking antibacterial drugs.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment.
- Weakened immunity after suffering infectious diseases that affect the organs of the digestive system.
- Complex treatment of liver cirrhosis.
- Regulation of the work of the digestive system after the transferred dysbiosis.
- Elimination of the phenomena of flatulence.
- Complex treatment of allergies (atopic dermatitis, urticaria).
- Colitis treatment.
- Complex treatment of salmonellosis and dysentery.
- Treatment of acne and acne, hair loss prevention.
- Recovery of the body after intoxications of various origins.
- Complex therapy of viral and bacterial infections.
Method of administration and dosage
The drug must be taken 60 minutes before meals, as well as before taking other medications. If necessary, the tablet can be ground into powder.
The dose of the drug, depending on age:
- From one to 3 years - half a tablet 3 times a day.
- From 3 to 7 years old - one tablet 3 times a day.
- From 7 to 12 years old - 1-2 tablets 3 times a day.
- Adults and children over 12 years old - 2 or 3 tablets 3 times a day.
The course of treatment should not last more than 21 days. If necessary, it is increased, but only after consultation with a specialist.
Side effects, contraindications, overdose
Side effects
In rare cases, Lactofiltrum can cause: diarrhea, flatulence, allergic reactions.
Contraindications to the appointment of the drug
- Phenomena of intestinal obstruction.
- Bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Galactosemia.
- Individual intolerance to the drug.
In case of exacerbation of peptic ulcer disease, intestinal atony, the use of the drug is carried out under the supervision of a physician.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding
At the moment, the safety of using Lactofiltrum during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been proven.
Interaction with other medicinal products
Lactofiltrum can be taken together with other drugs, observing the conditions for separate administration. The permissible interval between drugs is at least 1 hour.
Overdose
Overdose signs:
- Constipation.
- Abdominal pain.
If symptoms appear, it is recommended to immediately stop taking Lactofiltrum.
Storage conditions and dispensing from pharmacies
Lactofiltrum is stored in a dry, dark place at temperatures up to 30 degrees. Remember that medications must be out of reach of children.
The shelf life is 3 years.
The drug is available in the pharmacy chain, dispensed without a prescription.
Lactofiltrum for body cleansing
For acne
If the intestinal microflora is disturbed, then this will certainly affect the condition of the facial skin. Acne and acne, acne will appear on it. Prem Lactofiltrum allows you to normalize the intestines, increase immunity, and improve the skin. Therefore, doctors often prescribe it in a comprehensive scheme for dealing with dermatological problems.
Lactofiltrum binds and removes harmful substances from the intestines, so it cannot be said that the drug directly fights acne and acne. However, rashes will be much less if their appearance is caused by a violation of the intestinal flora. In addition, the general well-being of a person will improve, the metabolism will stabilize, since all the pathogenic flora will be taken out. Therefore, Lactofiltrum can be used for a comprehensive fight against acne, but at the same time you need to normalize your diet and treat intestinal diseases, including dysbiosis.
If acne and acne are the result of insufficient hygiene, or the result of hormonal disruptions, then Lactofiltrum will not be able to cope with them. The drug will be powerless even if only fatty and junk food prevails in the person's menu.
It is these patients who most often speak negatively about the drug. At the same time, they do not delve into the essence of his work, do not want to change their bad habits and lifestyle. Of course, it's much easier to blame the "bad" drug than to blame yourself.
Slimming
Lactofiltrum is not a dietary supplement or a miraculous fat burner that will allow you to cope with excess weight. Losing weight with it can only be provided that a person will fight fat thoroughly using an integrated approach.
Taking the drug allows you to regulate metabolic processes in the body. When fat breaks down, toxins and lipids enter the bloodstream and are also disposed of by internal organs. However, the body can find it difficult to cope with such a load. Taking Lactofiltrum allows you to reduce the level of lipids in the blood, as well as stabilize the synthesis of protein molecules.
By itself, the drug has no effect on body fat. You can lose weight due to the fact that harmful compounds will be excreted from the body, which often reach several kilograms in weight.
Taking Lactofiltrum allows you to make up for the lack of dietary fiber in the body. The stomach is activated, and the food lump that has entered it allows you to maintain a feeling of fullness for a long time. At the same time, the person will eat very little. Also, Lactofiltrum allows you to remove excess water from the body. Together with edema, several kilograms will go away at once.
Toxins, fats, urea, decay products leave the body. Carbohydrate metabolism returns to normal, intestinal peristalsis increases. As a result, a person loses weight faster.
Based on the above, we can draw a simple conclusion: Lactofiltrum will not allow you to lose weight as an independent drug. It does not have the ability to burn fat, but only cleans the body of all the harmful compounds that have accumulated in it. However, while following any diet, this is very important. The more serious the dietary restrictions, the more the body seeks to consume, this applies not only to useful, but also harmful substances. Therefore, if you follow a strict diet, Lactofiltrum will help prevent poisoning with your own decay products.
Contraindications
Contraindications for taking Lactofiltrum:
- Bowel obstruction.
- Ulcers of the stomach and intestines in the acute stage.
- Individual intolerance to the components that make up the drug.
- Intestinal bleeding.
- Violation of the metabolism of carbohydrates in the body (galactosemia).
Side effects
Some patients taking Lactofiltrum experience the following side effects:
- Constipation and bloating
- Diarrhea.
- Abdominal pain.
- Allergic reactions.
- Skin rashes.
The following factors can provoke the development of side effects:
- The person cleans too much and does not follow the recommended dosage.
- Many toxins are released from the body.
- Exchange processes are accelerating.
- A person has an intolerance to the components that make up the drug.
Analogs
The average cost of the drug Lactofiltrum is 306 rubles. Prices can vary from 235 to 650 rubles.
There are no analogues of Laktofiltrum on sale that would have an identical composition.
However, there are drugs that have a similar effect:
- Polysorb. This adsorbent starts to work very quickly. The first effect will be noticeable already 2 minutes after taking it. The drug is produced by the Russian company Polysorb MP. It has a powdery form, which is intended for the preparation of a suspension. Packing of the drug: 12, 25, 50 g. For a single dose, you can purchase the drug in sachets of 3 g. The base of Polysorb is colloidal silicon dioxide. It absorbs harmful substances in the body and removes them outside, thereby eliminating the phenomena of intoxication. The drug can be used while dieting to reduce excess weight. It allows you to cleanse the intestines and normalize the functioning of the digestive system. The cost of 12 g of the drug is 120 rubles, for a package of 25 g you will need to pay 210 rubles, and for a bag of 50 g you will need to pay 300 rubles. A single dose of the drug costs 49 rubles.
- Polyphepan. This drug is manufactured in Russia. The production is carried out by the company Saintek. The basis of the drug is hydrolytic lignin. Polyphepan is recommended for dysbacteriosis and poisoning of various origins. It is used for weight loss, as it cleanses the body and makes up for the lack of dietary fiber in it. Polyphepan is produced in powder form. Dosage: 50, 100, 200 g. The cost of the drug is 85 rubles.
- Smecta. The drug is available in the form of a powder from which a suspension is prepared. It is supplied to Russia from France (Ispen Pharma Biotech company). The basis of the drug is dioctahedral smectite. Sodium saccharinate and dextrose monohydrate act as auxiliary components. Taking the drug allows you to restore damage to the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, as well as improve the motility of the digestive system. A distinctive feature of Smekta is its pleasant taste. On sale you can find a preparation with caramel and cocoa, orange and vanilla aromas. The cost of 10 sachets of the drug is 150 rubles.
- Entegnin. The tablets are produced in Russia by the V-MIN + company. Entegnin is based on hydrolytic lignin. The drug has a powerful absorbent effect. It removes urea, bile acid, lipids, poisons and heavy metal salts from the body. It can also be used while dieting as a source of dietary fiber.
- Enterosgel. This drug allows you to relieve the symptoms of intoxication from the body and cleanse the intestines. The drug is available in the form of a paste, which has a sweetish taste. It is taken internally. The drug is produced by the Russian company TNK Silma. After entering the intestinal lumen, the paste swells and, like a sponge, absorbs excess cholesterol and toxins. The cost of a tube of 225 g is 380 rubles.
- Filtrum STI. Preparation with an absorbing effect based on calcium stearate and povidone. It is used to treat diarrhea, allergies, and poisoning. You can not take the drug only for those people who suffer from individual intolerance to the components that make up its composition. During admission, side effects rarely develop, they are expressed in the form of allergies and constipation. The cost of 10 tablets of the drug is 90 rubles. You will have to pay 240 rubles for a pack of 50 tablets. Filtrum STI can be taken during pregnancy and lactation.
Comparison of drugs
Lactofiltrum and Polysorb
Both Lactofiltrum and Polysorb perfectly cleanse the intestines.
However, they have a number of differences, including:
- Lactofiltrum, unlike Polisorb, is organic in nature.
- Silicon dioxide is the main active ingredient in Polysorb, and lactulose in combination with lignin in Lactofiltrum. Polysorb only cleans the intestines, and Lactofiltrum allows you to restore the disturbed microflora.
- Polysorb is available in powder form, and Lactofiltrum in the form of tablets.
- Lactofiltrum is most often prescribed to restore intestinal flora after taking antibacterial drugs. Polysorb is mainly taken to quickly eliminate the symptoms of poisoning, since the effect of taking it develops after 2 minutes.
- They try not to prescribe Lactofiltrum to pregnant women, since its effect on the fetus has not been fully studied. Polysorb can be used by women in position to relieve symptoms of toxicosis.
Enterosgel and Lactofiltrum
- Differences in composition. Enterosgel contains modern bioorganic silicon, which is an effective sorbent. Its special porous structure allows it to absorb toxins, but the beneficial intestinal microflora will not be affected. Lactofiltrum is based on lactulose and lignin. Different pore sizes of lignin make it possible to cleanse the body not only of toxins. Also, the drug can capture and remove useful vitamins and minerals. Lactulose aims to restore the colonies of beneficial intestinal bacteria.
- Features of the reception. Enterosgel can be taken as much as a person needs, it is not addictive to the body, and has no side effects. It is recommended to take Lactofiltrum no longer than 3 weeks. Moreover, the course of treatment should be supplemented with vitamin and mineral complexes. Otherwise, the likelihood of developing vitamin deficiency increases.
- Contraindications. Enterosgel should not be taken only with intestinal atony and against the background of internal bleeding. Laktofiltrum has a much wider list of contraindications, which is complemented by constipation and individual intolerance to the components of the drug. In addition, Lactofiltrum contains auxiliary components that can provoke the development of an allergic reaction.
- The comfort of the reception. Lactofiltrum is produced in tablets and powder, and Enterosgel is in the form of a paste. Therefore, at this point, the drugs are practically equivalent. If it is difficult for a person to swallow pasty jelly, then you can dilute it with juice or water.
Thus, if we compare these two drugs, Enterosgel becomes the leader. It is highly effective and safe for health. It can be taken for a long time. Therefore, this gel must be in the medicine cabinet of every family. It is used for poisoning and intoxication, it can be used during a hangover, as well as for weight loss. It can help reduce allergy symptoms.
Laktofiltrum and Filtrum STI
Laktofiltrum and Filtrum STI have different active components. Lactofiltrum contains a synthetic disaccharide - lactulose. It allows you to restore the intestinal flora after infections, and also has a slight laxative effect.
Another important difference between drugs is that Lactofiltrum allows you to increase immunity, as it stimulates the growth of beneficial intestinal microflora.
Filtrum is more aimed at removing intoxication from the body, as well as eliminating intestinal infections. Lactofiltrum allows you to fight not only the disease, but eliminate its consequences. Therefore, a doctor who knows his medical history should decide which drug to choose for a particular patient.
Filtrum has been proven to help fight allergy symptoms. It binds allergens and removes them from the body. This primarily concerns food allergies.
Reviews
The opinion of doctors
Litvinova A. S.: “I often prescribe Lactofiltrum to my patients with allergic dermatoses in a complex therapeutic scheme. Since the drug is produced in Russia, it has an affordable price. Another advantage is the ability to restore the disturbed intestinal microflora. I am not aware of a single case of allergy to this drug."
Zimnikov PS: “Lactofiltrum well restores damaged intestinal microflora. It can be used to treat children over a year old. I recommend taking the drug during and after antibiotic treatment. The price is slightly overpriced, but fully justified by the medicinal effects of the drug."
Boginin V. D.: “This drug not only cleanses the body, but also heals the intestinal microflora. It can be taken in case of poisoning, during a hangover. Already after a day you will feel great. I recommend using it for preventive bowel cleansing. Now the price of the drug has been slightly overestimated, but when it first appeared on sale, it was just that."
Reviews
Faina: “Lactofiltrum was prescribed to me by my nutritionist as a drug that prepares the body for a diet. It really helped remove all toxins, all excess water and feces from the body. It's good that before the diet I went through a cleanse, because otherwise all this poison would get into my blood and poison my body. I cleaned for 14 days. I don't even want to describe what came out of me. It was disgusting. On the day, I had a chair 3 times, but this did not affect the weight.
I drank it according to the scheme: 14 days Lactofiltrum, followed by 14 days of B vitamins, then a week of rest. After the break, the course had to be repeated. The diet was not strict, I gave up sweets and carbohydrates, but lost 4 kg during this time. It is necessary to follow the rules for taking the drug - they drink it an hour before meals, 3 times a day. The intestines began to work like a clock, but it seemed to me that during the intake of Lactofiltrum, food was practically not absorbed."
Olga: “I have been using this drug for a long time. And my goal was to cleanse the intestines, not lose weight. However, in 3 weeks of taking it, I managed to lose 3 kg. The stool became regular, the skin cleared, all rashes disappeared. When the course was over, I felt a pleasant lightness in my body. I drink Lactofiltrum in courses, with an interval of 2-3 months. The weight does not change, it is kept at the same level, but I don’t follow the diet either.”
Ekaterina: “I decided to take Lactofiltrum for weight loss and did not know that it could harm the body. I drank the drug for 2 months, without interruption. The weight is gone, but the nails, hair and skin are very deteriorated. I had to go to the doctor. The doctor forbade me to drink the drug and prescribed vitamins. Now I put myself in order, but without consulting a doctor, I will not experiment more on my health. Any medicine should be prescribed by a doctor, period."
Video: personal experience in the use of lactofiltrum:
Article author: Mochalov Pavel Alexandrovich | d. m. n. therapist
Education: Moscow Medical Institute. IM Sechenov, specialty - "General Medicine" in 1991, in 1993 "Occupational Diseases", in 1996 "Therapy".