14 best preparations for the intestines
It would seem that there are many drugs to improve the bowels. But sometimes there is a situation when the necessary means is not at hand. What you need to have in the home first-aid kit, so that it contains drugs to improve the bowels? The answer to this question is far from simple. After all, non-prescription drugs that are sold freely available are not prescribed by a doctor, but are used independently. And this means that, first of all, they should not harm. Therefore, drugs from the group of antibiotics were not included in the rating of drugs to improve the bowels, because they are sold in the Russian Federation by prescription, and painkillers are not included.
Abdominal pain is a fairly common symptom, but the first commandment of the doctor is to never give painkillers. First of all, it is necessary to suspect a surgical disease, such as acute appendicitis. And if you reduce the severity of pain, it can lead to the progression of surgical pathology and the development of severe complications in the absence of pain, for example, purulent peritonitis.
The minimum list of drugs that improve the work of the intestine includes sorbents, which can be used for various intoxications, poisonings, and the development of diarrhea. These are eubiotics, or bacterial preparations, which normalize the work of the intestines. Eubiotics - the most useful and safe group. They can be used both for adults and children: both healthy and suffering not only from intestinal diseases, but also against a background of reduced immunity, with frequent colds and other pathologies.
Also included in the rating are several drugs that gently fight chronic constipation and improve peristalsis. The fact is that in the 21st century, among all the dynamic disorders of the intestines, most often there is not spastic, but atonic constipation associated with improper diet, weight gain, and sedentary lifestyle. Therefore, regular use of these drugs in the event that the stool is delayed for 3 days or more will be useful.
Finally, the last group of agents that improve the function of the intestines includes antispasmodics of myotropic action and drugs to combat bloating. In the event that pain and discomfort in the abdomen is caused by muscle spasm, then these drugs will help reduce unpleasant symptoms, and at the same time they are not painkillers. Antispasmodics can be taken even if there is a suspicion of acute appendicitis, cholecystitis or pancreatitis.
Finally, anti-abdominal distention drugs are used in both adults and children. All other drugs are prescribed only in accordance with strict indications, and of course, there are many more. But this minimum list of medicines that are sold without a prescription, really should be in every medicine cabinet.And in emergency situations associated with food toxicoinfection, gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, in the presence of habitual constipation - they can significantly alleviate the course of the disease.
This rating of drugs to improve intestinal function includes drugs that are commercially available in pharmacies of all forms of ownership in the Russian Federation. Prices for medications are average, and they are valid at the beginning of April 2019.
Top bowel medication ranking
| Nomination | a place | Name of product | price |
| Best Eubiotics for intestines | 1 | Bifidumbacterin - monocomponent | 89 ₽ |
| 2 | Bifiform - Polycomponent | 442 ₽ | |
| 3 | Enterol | 324 ₽ | |
| 4 | Linex | 531 ₽ | |
| 5 | Maxilac | 448 ₽ | |
| Best sorbents for the intestine | 1 | Polysorb MP | 471 ₽ |
| 2 | Enterosgel | 416 ₽ | |
| 3 | Lactofiltrum | 378 ₽ | |
| Top Laxatives | 1 | Duphalac (Goodluck, Normaze, Lactusan) | 539 ₽ |
| 2 | Mukofalk | 620 ₽ | |
| 3 | Senade | 507 ₽ | |
| Best antispasmodics and defoamers FOR THE INTESTINE | 1 | BUT-Shpa | 56 ₽ |
| 2 | Iberogast | 349 ₽ | |
| 3 | Espumizan | 318 ₽ |
The best eubiotics for intestines
Legendary eubiotics open the rating of popular preparations for improving bowel performance. If you type “the best preparations for the intestines” in a search engine, then almost all sites without exception will give you only drugs from this group. Why is this so? Because eubiotics contain those germs of microbial cells that make up the normal microflora of our intestines, take part in the production of certain vitamins, activate the immune system, protect the intestinal mucosa from reproduction of pathogenic bacteria, in one word, protect the intestines and are useful common-organs of the human body.
It is impossible to be a healthy person who does not have intestinal microflora, and it is colonized in the human intestine, starting from the first days of his life. In this rating there will be presented eubiotics of several classes: monocomponent, multicomponent, containing several types of different microorganisms. While taking all exceptions, without exception, eubiotics should be remembered that they are living microorganisms, even if they are protected by a capsule or tablet. Therefore, it is strictly forbidden to drink them with hot drinks, as well as alcohol.
Bifidumbacterin - monocomponent
Rating: 4.9
Bifidumbacterin contains only one type of beneficial microorganisms: these are bifidobacteria. The drug is produced in capsules, and one capsule contains 5 conditional doses. These beneficial microbes, once in the intestine, begin to fight against harmful microorganisms that constantly attack us. Bifidobacteria fight against staphylococcal infection, pathogenic Escherichia coli, dysenteric shigella, pathogenic yeast. The fact that we very rarely develop acute intestinal infections is the achievement of our normal microflora. And only if tens and hundreds of millions of pathogenic microorganisms get into our body, then this line of defense will be broken.
Bifidumbacterin is indicated for the treatment of various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and for their prevention, after treatment with antibiotics, for the correction of reduced immunity. Take Bifidumbakterin should be half an hour before meals, or during meals - 5 - 10 capsules from 1 to 3 times a day for adults. Bifidumbakterin is produced by the domestic pharmaceutical company Ecopolis, and 30 capsules will cost about 270 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
Eubiotics have few flaws. As for Bifidumbacterin, only the presence of one active ingredient can be considered a disadvantage; therefore, it is not so balanced, and in the presence of chronic infections of the gastrointestinal tract, it is difficult for one bifidobacteria to take and hold positions in the “intestinal springboard”. In rare cases, allergic reactions may occur, the drug is contraindicated only in case of increased sensitivity to it.Also, tablets and capsules do not give to children under 3 years old, but in this case, the contents of the capsules can be poured into a warm mixture for the baby. However, only a pediatrician should prescribe a drug to children based on their body weight.
Bifiform - Polycomponent
Rating: 4.8
Unlike Bifidumbakterin, Bifiform, besides bifidobacteria, contains the second representative of the normal intestinal microflora - fecal enterococcus. In addition to enteric capsules, the product is available in the form of chewable tablets and orange-flavored powder. Powder with pills, in addition to microbes, contains vitamins B1 and B6, which help microorganisms to gain a foothold in the intestine. The drug is shown, as in the previous case, after taking antibiotics for a variety of purposes, after acute intestinal infections, for chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, and for improving immunity. The standard regimen: adults 2 - 3 capsules daily, 3 times a day. In case of acute intestinal disorder, Bifiform should be applied for two or three days. Bifiform is produced by the Italian division of the international company Pfizer, and a package of 30 enteric capsules will cost about 470 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
Bifiform - a more advanced drug due to the double composition. This makes it easier for a two-component eubiotic to colonize the intestines. There are no side effects of the drug if you do not exceed the recommended doses. If a patient takes chewable tablets, or powder, then this remedy is an additional source of B group vitamins. The price category for Bifiform is medium, and in general, this drug can be considered an excellent way to normalize digestion and bowel function.
Enterol
Rating: 4.8
Enterol contains a special type of yeast or saccharomycetes. Enterol is used in the presence of dysbacteriosis, chronic colitis with recurrent course, which is caused by clostridia - the so-called pseudomembranous colitis. He is appointed for chronic diarrhea caused by prolonged antibiotics, with irritable bowel syndrome. The tool can be used to prevent diarrhea, especially in the case of an abrupt change in the usual diet. Enterol is shown to adults in one capsule once or twice a day for a week. Produced Enterol pharmaceutical company Biocodex, France, and a package of 30 capsules costs 540 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
Enterol has no particular deficiencies, and the advantage is a rare opportunity to treat pseudomembranous colitis. Not all representatives of normal microflora can boast of this. Therefore, Enterol is still considered a curative than a prophylactic drug. If it is necessary to improve the immunity, then either Bifidumbacterin or Bifiform can be taken, and Enterol is intended to come to the rescue in case of severe and severe disorders.
Linex
Rating: 4.7
Linex refers to the modern eubiotics, and in the composition of each capsule, in addition to bifidobacteria and enterococci, already known to us from the preparations Bifidumbacterin and Bifiform, also lactobacilli. Thus, Linex planted a "triple landing" to restore the disturbed flora of the intestinal mucosa. One capsule contains at least 12 million live microorganisms, each of which can be the ancestor of a whole colony.
As a result of taking Linex and the onset of vital activity of these microorganisms, acidification of the intestinal environment occurs, and pathogenic microflora does not like this very much. Acceptance of Linex improves the course of chronic diseases of the liver and biliary tract, reduces the unpleasant symptoms of chronic colitis and enteritis, eliminates dysbiosis. Linex is administered to adults and children over 12 years of age at a daily dosage of 6 capsules, 2 capsules 3 times a day. Linex company produces Lek from Slovenia, and packaging in 32 capsules costs, on average, 560 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
The great advantage of Linex is a triple microbial composition that is resistant to many of the harmful factors that are found beneficial microbes during colonization of the intestine. The only drawback is the presence of lactose in capsules. This is a substrate for the primary vital activity of lactobacilli, and therefore, if a person is diagnosed with lactase deficiency, then this eubiotic will be contraindicated to him. You will need to look for another drug that does not contain lactose. In general, Linex is very well tolerated, and besides intolerance to dairy products or hypersensitivity, there are no contraindications to receive it. It can even be used in pregnant and lactating mothers, as well as in children from the neonatal period.
Maxilac
Rating: 4.7
Maksilak is also a modern eubiotic, which contains a lot of colony-forming units (CFU) in one capsule, almost as many as there are people on our planet - several billion. In addition, for the purpose of the primary nutrition of young microbial colonies, the capsule contains fructose in the form of small oligopolymer chains.
In Maxilak, three species of bifidobacteria are provided, four types of lactobacilli, and additionally - two more species of lactobacilli that are very important for intestinal health, 9 representatives of normal microflora. The capsule with prebiotic microorganisms is very well protected from the harmful effects of gastric juice, pancreatic enzymes, as well as the effects of bile acids. The capsule dissolves directly in the intestine, which contributes to the high effectiveness of this drug.
Maksilak is shown as a biologically active food supplement, as a means after taking antibiotics, as a drug to increase general immunity with a tendency to frequent infections, including ENT organs, SARS, and functional bowel disorders. Maxilak is taken from adults - one capsule per day with meals. The course of treatment is 1 month. Available in Poland. Packing 10 capsules costs 440 rubles. Thus, the monthly course of the drug will cost 1300 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
Maxilak has only one drawback: perhaps the price may seem rather large to someone. However, it is extremely convenient to take it: one capsule once a day, and this is during a meal. Thus, the patient's commitment to treatment will be the best. Compare with other medications that need to take three or four capsules after a meal and additionally drink a glass of water. None of this is required here. And yet: for the price of 1300 rubles, the patient receives not one, not two, and not even three types of normal bacteria of the intestinal microflora, but three times more, as many as 9 types.
The best sorbents for intestines
Everyone knows that sorbents are the first aid for poisoning, for acute intestinal infections, of course, if the patient does not have uncontrollable multiple vomiting. Sorbents have a huge active surface, which is many times larger than the volume of particles of the sorbent material. The ratio of the area to the volume and determines the activity of the material, and the amount of the absorbed substance relative to its own weight.
Taking sorbents, it is necessary to remember that they literally absorb everything. Therefore, if they are taken with food, there will be no result. If they are taken in an hour along with other drugs, they will simply pull in all the drugs, and there will be no result from the drugs or from the sorbents. Therefore, they should be taken separately from the medication and from the food intake - approximately 2-2.5 hours after eating and for the same time before, that is, in the interval between meals.
Polysorb MP
Rating: 4.9
If the sorbent has a very high activity, then no matter what it consists of. An example of such a sorbent, which is under our feet, is Polysorb MP. It consists of silicon dioxide.This is the usual sand that covers all the beaches of the planet. There is only one difference: by production processing, silicon dioxide acquired colloidal properties, that is, it became similar to gel. As a result of creating such a unique structure, each gram of Polysorb can “absorb” about 300 mg, that is, up to 1/3 of the mass of its own weight of various toxins, radionuclides, pathogenic proteins and other harmful substances. As a result, a small amount of Polysorb MP is necessary for one-time administration, and it can efficiently collect all pathogenic compounds, bind bacteria toxin molecules, various allergens, viruses and heavy metal compounds.
Polysorb MP can be used for acute food poisoning, chronic intoxication, viral hepatitis, including in young children, in pregnant and lactating women. Polysorb MP should be prescribed according to the scheme, according to teaspoons and tablespoons, in accordance with the patient's body weight, instructions are given on the package. Polysorb MP is a very light powder, and when a person in a pharmacy buys a large jar that weighs only 50 grams, it seems to him that this jar is empty until he came home and opened it. Such a large bank costs 409 rubles, and the company with the same name produces the Polisorb MP.
Advantages and disadvantages
This sorbent has almost no flaws, except for one: it is necessary to first mix the powder thoroughly in half a glass of water and create a suspended suspension. However, her taste is not very pleasant. More precisely, there is absolutely no taste, and many cannot tolerate this. Also Polysorb MP, as well as other sorbents, is not recommended for exacerbation of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as erosive gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, the threat of ulcer bleeding, and other similar conditions. It is undesirable to use sorbents for a long time, including Polysorb MP in people with a tendency to chronic constipation, bedridden patients, and very elderly people. In the elderly, any change in nutrition very often leads to the development of constipation, and in this case, the use of highly active sorbent is the risk of developing constipation.
Enterosgel
Rating: 4.8
Enterosgel, produced by Silma, a domestic company, is a ready-to-use sorbent, more precisely, a translucent paste consisting of organic silicon compounds - polymethylsiloxane. To use it, it is necessary to dilute a small amount of the paste in half a glass of water, and then drink it. For children, Enterosgel comes in strawberry flavor, which is much easier to swallow than a tasteless mass.
Enterosgel has a large absorption or absorption capacity. It is shown for all acute intestinal infections: for dysentery and salmonellosis, for coli - enteritis. It is prescribed in long-term therapy for acute and chronic viral hepatitis B and C with severe intoxication and arthralgia. But most often it is used for functional diarrhea, for alcohol poisoning, for various intoxications in the workplace. This is a chronic poisoning with lead, mercury, cadmium, carbon monoxide, arsenic.
Enterosgel helps not only with intestinal disorders. In the event that a patient, especially a child, has a food allergy, which is manifested by urticaria, skin itch, allergic dermatitis, then Enterosgel helps to reduce the symptoms of an allergic lesion. It is necessary to take Enterosgel between meals - one and a half tablespoons three times a day, while it is necessary to dilute Enterosgel in half a glass of water, or take the paste inside, and then drink it with water. Enteros-gel is well tolerated, no symptoms of overdose exist. Enterosgel is produced by Silma, a domestic enterprise, and a large plastic tube of 225 g costs 400 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
Perhaps the disadvantages Enterosgelya should include only cases of individual intolerance, with prolonged use of high doses may cause constipation. Some people have an instinctive feeling of nausea when they try to swallow a completely tasteless mass, but this symptom is neurotic in nature, and has nothing to do with the composition of the sorbent. The gel is successfully used in pregnant women and in the mother during breastfeeding, and it is contraindicated, perhaps, in the case of low bowel tone, as this can also lead to constipation.
Lactofiltrum
Rating: 4.8
Lactofiltrum can be attributed to complex sorbents. It consists of two separate components: it is lactulose, which is a good nutrient medium for the development of normal intestinal microflora. The second component is plant enterosorbent lignin. The combined effect of these two components makes it possible to strengthen the immune system, remove various microbial toxins, antigens and pathogenicity factors released to the outside, especially when large numbers of microbial cells are destroyed.
Lactofiltrum is indicated for use in intestinal microflora disorder - dysbacteriosis, after treatment with antibiotics, in irritable bowel syndrome, in chronic hepatitis, in various types of drug and food allergies.
It should be applied 3 times a day, as in previous cases, between meals and separately from other medicines. Adults 2 - 3 tablets 3 times a day. The average course of treatment is from 2 to 3 weeks. Produces Laktofiltrum domestic company ABBA Rus. A pack of 30 tablets costs about 270 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
By its nature, Lactofiltrum is a cross between a sorbent and an eubiotic. This allows him not only to capture and bind harmful substances, but also to have a beneficial effect on the normal intestinal microflora, without causing harm to it. Price Laktofiltrum low, but on the other hand, the drug can cause very rarely allergic reactions, and will be contraindicated in case of suspected intestinal obstruction, in case of acute gastric ulcer, at risk of developing atonic constipation.
Best laxatives
Turning to the category of over-the-counter laxative drugs, it must be remembered that they should be used only when there was no stool for more than 3 days on its own. You should not wait for a longer period of time. But, in addition to taking laxatives, it is necessary to use non-drug ways to combat atonic constipation. This is a massage of the abdomen, physical activity, exercise, the use of dried fruits, fiber, dishes of boiled beets and raw vegetables, adding vegetable oils to the diet. All these measures will in most uncomplicated cases eliminate atonic constipation.
Unfortunately, quite often the cause of chronic constipation is hemorrhoids, in which the defecation is artificially delayed due to fear of pain and bleeding. In this case, it is necessary not to use laxatives uncontrollably, but to try to be treated by the proctologist, and to eliminate inflamed and bleeding hemorrhoids: either with the help of conservative therapy at the initial stages, or with the help of simple minimally invasive interventions that currently belong to the category of ambulatory surgery.
Duphalac (Goodluck, Normaze, Lactusan)
Rating: 4.9
Duphalac is a modern laxative. It consists of lactulose, and is a syrup that has a straw yellow color. The task of lactulose is to cause osmotic diarrhea, stimulate bowel movements, and also have a detoxification effect, removing nitrogen compounds in the intestine. That is why lactulose is prescribed to patients with chronic liver failure, in which the amount of nitrogenous compounds in the blood increases.
Lactulose contributes to the disappearance of atonic constipation, and most importantly, after taking it, the normal physiological rhythm of bowel movements is restored. Lactulose is also prescribed for intestinal dysbiosis, and is especially effective when it is administered together with enterosorbents.
Apply lactulose necessary for the treatment of habitual constipation in adults according to a special scheme. Thus, the daily dose is taken immediately in the morning, during meals. For adults, it ranges from 15 to 50 ml on the first day, and from 10 to 30 ml in the following days as a maintenance dose. The transition to the maintenance dose occurs after 2 days, and it will be after 2 days that the laxative effect will develop. Duphalac does not act immediately. Abbot's laboratory produces lactulose, and 500 ml syrup will cost about 540 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
A very big plus of lactulose is the ability to alleviate the condition in patients with hepatic encephalopathy, since it removes residual nitrogen from the intestine. Also of note is the mild clinical effect of Duphalac, a rare intolerance, as well as the ability to take the drug for a long time, more than 6 months. However, in the first days after Duphalac was prescribed, flatulence may develop, and the opposite effect may occur: loose stools and abdominal pain will appear. This is most often associated with a high initial dose, and after it is reduced, the stool is normalized and the side effects disappear. It is also important that Dufalak is successfully used during breastfeeding, as well as in pregnant women. Contraindications include acute intestinal obstruction, hypersensitivity, and lactose intolerance. With special precautions Duphalac can be used in patients with diabetes.
Mukofalk
Rating: 4.8
Mucofalc is another mildly acting drug for chronic and atonic constipation, which contains entirely herbal ingredients: namely, psyllium seed coat. Why such an unusual choice of active ingredient? It is due to the fact that the seed coat is able to absorb water so well that as a result it becomes heavier than its own dry weight 40 times. Accordingly, the volume of these dried casings grows many times. As a result of a significant increase in the active substance in the volume of the intestinal wall is irritated, massaged from the inside, and its contents become less viscous and more plastic.
During the application of Mucofalk, one should drink as much water as possible: as a result of the movement of large elastic mass down the intestine, the bowel reflex is stimulated, and physiological bowel movement occurs. In some cases, Mukofalk acts only after two or three days, but sometimes after 12 hours. Among the indications for use, besides constipation in Mucofalk are hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, and the postoperative period in proctology, when it is necessary to completely eliminate the risk of constipation. Mukofalk is produced by the German company Doctor Falk, and the cost of one package of granulated plantain weighing 5 g No. 20 costs 530 rubles. This is not a cheap pleasure.
Advantages and disadvantages
Do not think that the treatment of swelling plantain seeds is completely harmless. There are a significant number of contraindications, ranging from individual intolerance, and ending with intestinal bleeding, intestinal diverticulosis, postoperative scars, impaired permeability, paresis, paralytic ileus or intestinal obstruction. Therefore, ideally, Mukofalk should be prescribed by a doctor. On the other hand, the drug in patients without risk factors is well tolerated, practically does not cause side effects and contributes to the physiological establishment of the rhythm of bowel movements.
Senade
Rating: 4.7
Senade is a budget option for treating chronic constipation, and is popularly known as senna extract.Most often it is used in the elderly, as well as a drug for the treatment of intestinal atony after a long stay in the immobilized state, that is, in bedridden patients. This usually happens after injuries, plaster casts, pneumonia. Apply Senade with a minimum dose, one tablet in the evening. It is possible that in the morning the effect will be quite strong, up to diarrhea, so taking several pills at once is prohibited. In the event that within three days the daily intake of 1 to 2 tablets of Senade did not cause a laxative effect, then you cannot independently exceed the indicated dosage, you should consult a doctor. Senade is produced by the Ukrainian company Health, and one package of tablets calculated for 10 days of administration, with an average therapeutic dosage of two tablets daily costs only 23 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
Senade's undeniable advantage has always been and will be its cheapness, so this drug is in every first-aid kit of a poor elderly person. Also, you can not discount the relatively high efficiency. The drug has a laxative effect quickly enough, and at the same time there is almost no discomfort at night. However, senna extract is contraindicated for spastic constipation, and only a specialist can figure out which form of constipation is atonic or spastic. The drug can not be prescribed for acute inflammatory processes in the intestines, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, with exacerbation of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, and it can not be used during pregnancy.
The best antispasmodics and defoamers for the intestines
In conclusion, it remains to consider a few drugs that improve the quality of life of patients with chronic intestinal spasms and avoid dangerous traps associated with the use of painkillers, especially in acute abdominal pain. These are antispasmodics, which are sold over-the-counter in a large assortment, and act on the smooth muscles of the intestines and internal organs, relaxing it. So-called defoamers, which struggle with an increased amount of air in the intestine or meteorism syndrome, closely adjoin this drug. And the most famous drug used for adults is Espumizan.
BUT-Shpa
Rating: 4.9
No-spa, or drotaverine hydrochloride, is perhaps the most well-known antispasmodic. It is indicated for spasms of the stomach and intestines, for various forms of gastritis, for cholelithiasis, for cholangitis and spasm of the sphincter of Oddi. It is prescribed for non-infectious gastroenteritis, and non-infectious colitis, and from a different pathology it is indicated for renal colic, urolithiasis, for cystitis, and for many other diseases when it is necessary to relax muscles. But-Shpa is available both in the form of tablets of 40 mg, and in ampouled form for parenteral administration. Apply No-Shpa 1 to 2 tablets 3 times a day, the maximum daily dosage for adults is 6 tablets. The famous Hungarian pharmaceutical company Hinoin produces No-Shpu, and a package of 60 tablets costs, on average, 205 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the No-Shpa include its rather high efficiency, but the Sh-Shpa is well tolerated, and side effects rarely develop. However, there are contraindications. These are severe hepatic or renal failure, pregnancy, lactation, and also a child's age.
Iberogast
Rating: 4.8
Iberogast is a complex herbal preparation, in drops, consisting of 10 extracts of medicinal plants. It consists of licorice, Iberian, which gave the name to the medicine, celandine, dagil, mint, chamomile, cumin, lemon balm and milk Thistle. This drug is able to regulate the tone of the smooth muscles of the intestine, improves motility, and has anti-inflammatory effect. This remedy is shown in the complex therapy for the so-called irritable bowel syndrome.In this condition, patients often have spasms of the intestines, are worried about nausea, belching, bloating, flatulence and habitual constipation. Iberogast must be applied 3 times a day before meals, 20 drops. The course of treatment is a month. Iberogast is produced by Steigerwald, Germany, and a 50 ml bottle costs 507 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantage of this complex herbal remedy will be the mild action characteristic of all plant extracts. Overdose and its symptoms in Iberogast not. However, if the previous symptoms persist for two weeks, then you should stop treatment and consult a doctor. This prescription of medicinal plants can adversely affect the body of a pregnant woman and the future baby, so the drug can not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Since the product is an alcohol tincture, this drug is not used in children under 18 years of age, as well as in the case that the patient has alcohol dependence.
Espumizan
Rating: 4.7
Finally, the last drug that can be attributed to widely used in outpatient practice is Espumizan, or simethicone. This substance acts physically, and its task is to eliminate bloating and remove excess gases. Simethicone does not act chemically, but physically. It prevents the fusion of small gas bubbles in the intestine into large bubbles, reduces the force of surface tension. As a result, the gas does not condense, but is eliminated from the intestine without the formation of large bubbles.
The patient does not feel the feeling of bloating, he is not overwhelmed with intestinal gases. Simethicone itself is excreted unchanged. It is shown in various options for the development of flatulence, as well as in preparation for the study of the abdominal cavity to reduce the contrast of gas bubbles.
Prescribing Espumizan preferably with a meal or overnight. Adults are prescribed 1 - 2 capsules of the drug three times a day. Another interesting indication for the use of Espumisan is poisoning with detergents that children can swallow by mistake. These substances in the intestines are whipped into the foam, and cause painful bloating, belching, hiccups, and simethicone, and especially taken in the form of an emulsion, is able to remove this unpleasant symptoms. The Berlin Hemi company Espumizan produces, a pack of 25 capsules costs about 280 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
The virtue of Espumizana is the ability to use it for diagnostic purposes, as well as the physical principle of its operation. Since it does not enter into any chemical reactions and is not metabolized, it has no side effects. From contraindications, perhaps, it is possible to note only intestinal obstruction, when neither the chair nor the gases do not depart.
Since the feeling of flatulence, and especially chronic, is painful and significantly impairs the quality of life, the use of simethicone and its analogs can not only cope with flatulence, but also normalize intestinal motility and blood circulation in its individual sections. After all, gas bubbles exert excessive pressure on the mucous membrane, which can lead to increased ischemia in the vessels due to insufficient blood supply, for example, during atherosclerosis of the intestinal vessels in the elderly.
Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.
