Diarrhea is a pathological condition that is characterized by an increased frequency of bowel movements and loose stools. There are many reasons that can cause diarrhea. The most common of them are poisoning with poor-quality food, overeating, taking antibiotics, viral and bacterial infections. To treat intestinal disorders, you can use Lactofiltrum, after studying the instructions for use.
Composition and pharmacological properties
Currently, there are several forms of release of the drug. The manufacturer produces this enterosorbent in the form of tablets, lozenges and powder. The first ones are produced in packs of 10, 20, 30, 50, 60 tablets or 30 lozenges. The powder is sold in packages containing 10 sachets and an instruction about the product. The active components of the drug are hydrolytic lignin and lactulose.
The drug acts comprehensively in the human intestine, being both a prebiotic and a sorbent. Hydrolytic lignin has sorbent, detoxification, antidiarrheal and antioxidant effects. Lactulose has a prebiotic effect.
The healing properties of lignin are due to its ability to bind toxins of various origins that are found in the intestinal lumen. It is worth noting that this active component binds both toxic substances that enter the human body from the external environment, and those produced during its own metabolic processes. By binding many different types of toxins, the active substance prevents their reabsorption and removes them from the body along with feces. The removal of toxic substances from the intestines leads to the activation of local immunity, which has a beneficial effect on the human condition in general.
Lactulose works in the large intestine, creating an ideal environment for the development of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. This helps to establish the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, as well as the proper absorption of vitamins and microelements.
Lactofiltrum tablets: instructions for use, price, reviews from doctors and analogues
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Recommended dosage
Sorbent + probiotic is intended for oral use. This must be done three times a day, 1-1.5 hours before meals and other medications. The daily dose for a child and an adult is different:
- children over 12 years of age and adults need to drink 2-3 tablets or 1-2 sachets;
- children from 8 to 12 years old can take 1-2 tablets or ½-1 sachet;
- Children 3−7 years old are recommended to take 1 tablet or ¼ packet of powder;
- in children from 1 year to 3 years old, ½ tablet or ¼ sachet with powder should be given.
The duration of the treatment course is 14−28 days. Repeated ones can be carried out only after approval by a doctor. This will prevent the development of hypovitaminosis, as well as deficiency of microelements and nutrients.
It is not recommended to treat intoxication in an infant (newborn) with tablets; it would be correct to replace them with a probiotic + Lactofiltrum sorbent in powder form. You need to give it ¼ sachet per dose 3-4 times a day. The duration of therapy is 3−5 days. The medicine should be taken 1-1.5 hours before feeding or after meals.
Who should not use Lactofiltrum
Like other products made synthetically, Lactofiltrum should absolutely not be used to cleanse the body:
- If there is obstruction in the intestinal tract.
- Minor bleeding is noted inside the digestive organs. A hemorrhagic syndrome is forming.
- In case of disturbances in the metabolic processes responsible for the processing of galactose.
- An allergic reaction to one of the components of the medicine.
However, there are cases when there is no direct ban on the use of the medication. Therefore, when using, carefully monitor the sensations. Careful and attentive use of Lactofiltrum is required in the following cases:
- An ulcer diagnosed in the stomach and duodenum. During the period of exacerbation of the disease.
- Complete absence of bowel movement, or atony.
Despite the many positive effects, there is no need to exceed the dosage prescribed by the instructions and prescribed by the doctor. If this happens, possible side effects are expected:
- Increased release of gases in the intestines, resulting in bloating.
- Motor activity is increased.
- Diarrhea as a result of increased intestinal motility.
- Allergy.
- When taking the medicine for a long time, the body stops absorbing calcium and vitamins.
special instructions
Since the drug contains lignin, which promotes the binding of certain substances, it can weaken the effect of certain drugs. In this regard, it is recommended to maintain an interval of 60 minutes when combined with other medications. The components of the probiotic do not have a teratogenic effect, as well as no harmful effects on the fetus and mother. Therefore, if the specified dosages are observed, the components of the medication do not penetrate into women's milk during lactation (breastfeeding).
Before taking the product, it is recommended to consult a doctor to prevent side symptoms. The medication does not help reduce concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions. When using the drug for a long time, it is advisable to take B vitamins.
The product has good compatibility and speed of action when taking alcohol. Enterosorbent helps to quickly cleanse the body of alcohol, its metabolites and toxic substances. In addition, Lactofiltrum has an antidiarrheal effect. You do not need a prescription to purchase the medicine. The shelf life of the product is 3 years from the date of manufacture. After its completion, you should stop taking the enterosorbent.
Why do they take it?
Medicines of artificial origin are not suitable for use for preventive purposes. Only under the supervision of a doctor and exclusively as prescribed. This also includes Lactofiltrum.
Indications for use of this product:
- Dysbacteriosis. The etiology of origin is different. Often there is an imbalance in the internal balance due to long-term use of antibiotics.
- To normalize the number of beneficial microorganisms.
- IBS, prolonged absence of bowel movements or diarrhea. In this case, Lactofiltrum is used as one of the components of complex therapy.
- Lack of motor activity of the intestinal tract. Often this phenomenon is accompanied by bloating, nausea, and inconsistent bowel movements.
- Disorder of the digestive system due to dysfunction of internal organs.
- Excessive production of gases – colitis.
- Hepatitis and severe liver disease (cirrhosis), allergies. The drug is used in combination with other medications.
- Skin rashes associated with an allergic reaction. For therapy it is used in combination with other medications.
- Fighting acne.
Prescription for children
Children under 1 year of age can take lactofiltrum, but doctors prescribing the drug should be careful when determining its dosage. An overdose of the drug can lead to vitamin deficiency. However, some mothers give lactofiltrum to children under 1 year of age and note a positive effect.
As follows from the instructions for use of lactofiltrum, children of other age groups can take this drug completely officially in the indicated dosages. Indications for taking lactofiltrum are:
- constipation;
- diarrhea;
- nausea;
- dysbacteriosis;
- atopic dermatitis.
The instructions for use advise using the product with caution for children under one year of age, which is associated with possible manifestations of vitamin deficiency, but some mothers give the drug to newborns and note a positive effect. Starting from the year, you can officially use the medication in a dosage different from that for adults. Indications for use of Lactofiltrum by children are constipation, diarrhea, atopic dermatitis, treatment of dysbacteriosis.
Dosage form
The release form of Lactofiltrum is represented by biconvex oval brown tablets with light gray inclusions. There are marks on the sides of the tablets for halving.
Each blister of medication contains 10 or 15 tablets. Packages are formed from 1, 2, 3 or 6 blisters of 10 tablets and 2, 4 of 15. The product is also packaged in polymer bottles of 30 or 60 units.
The range of therapeutic abilities of the drug Lactofiltrum is provided by two main active components, represented by lactulose and hydrolytic lignin. The dosage of active substances per tablet is:
- lactulose – 120 mg;
- hydrolytic lignin – 355 mg.
Auxiliary elements of Laktofiltrum tablets are:
- magnesium stearate – 5 mg;
- croscarmellose sodium – 20 mg.
It is possible to purchase products called Lactofiltrum and Lactofiltrum-eco; the only fundamental difference between them is the form of release.
Analogs
If Lactofiltrum, the price of which is approximately 250 rubles in Russian pharmacies, is not suitable for cleansing the body due to contraindications, then you can use its analogues:
- Duphalac. Contains lactulose. The medicine is prescribed to improve the microflora in the digestive tract. It improves stool and helps cleanse the intestines. By improving the absorption of nutrients, the immune system is also strengthened. Price – about 300 rubles.
- Diosmectite. The main active ingredient is smectite. The medicine is prescribed for poisoning, allergies, severe intoxication. The product has a cleansing and enveloping effect. The cost is approximately 150 rubles.
- Filtrum. The only difference from Lactofiltrum is that the drug does not contain lactulose, but the product also helps in cleansing the body. The medicine helps with food infections, poisoning, intoxication, allergies. A package of 50 tablets costs about 300 rubles.
- Smecta. Smectite is also the main active ingredient. A bag costs about 20 rubles.
- Polysorb. This medicine is prescribed for poisoning, allergies, diarrhea, liver problems and in all other cases when cleansing the body is required. The product is sold in powder form. Polysorb is one of the most powerful sorbents. A bag will cost only about 20 rubles.
- Activated carbon. The cheapest drug in this category. For 50 tablets you need to pay only 100 rubles. It is also used to cleanse the body.
All these medicines can be used to cleanse the intestines and the whole body instead of Lactofiltrum. But before making a replacement, you should definitely talk to your doctor about it.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
There is insufficient data on the safety and effectiveness of the drug
during pregnancy.
Clinical trials have not been conducted during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Therefore, the drug is not prescribed to this group of patients.
Despite the lack of official data on the safety of using lactofiltrum, it is believed that the drug does not harm either the pregnant woman or the fetus. Gynecologists managing pregnancy often prescribe lactofiltrum to pregnant women as a remedy against:
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- constipation;
- intoxication of the body due to poisoning;
- with late gestosis.
At the moment, no special experiments have been conducted in this regard, so there is no scientific confirmation of the complete safety of taking Lactofiltrum to the fetus.
That is why official practice prohibits taking the drug during pregnancy.
At the same time, using an experimental approach on animals, it was recognized that since the medicine was tested on animals, it is approved for pregnant women to remove toxic substances from the blood.
According to doctors, not a single child was harmed after taking Lactofiltrum by pregnant or lactating women, since the active substances from the tablets are not absorbed.
It is recommended to use Lactofiltrum in small doses in the treatment of intoxication and intestinal infections together with vitamin complexes, since the drug is a sorbent that removes both harmful and beneficial substances.
At this time, the fetus especially needs them, so an increased influx is required.
There is no data on the safety of using Lactofiltrum while pregnant, but doctors sometimes prescribe tablets to pregnant and nursing mothers. Indications for use include poisoning, manifestations of gestosis or toxicosis, and constipation. The dosage for expectant mothers is 2-3 tablets three times a day, an hour before meals or an hour and a half after eating them.
