Lactobacillus is a freeze-dried suspension that contains live lactobacilli with the same name as the medicine. Lactobacillus is taken during or after systemic antibiotic therapy.
Its task is to restore and regenerate the correct bacterial flora of the digestive tract and vagina. It also protects against fungal and viral infections and repeated vitamin deficiencies. Lactobacillus supports the treatment of infectious, post-antibiotic diarrhea and those occurring during travel. The drug is also recommended during functional bowel disorders, digestive disorders and constipation. It supports the digestion of lactose and our body’s immunity.
Contraindication to the use of the drug is hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding can take Lactobacillus.
Drug dosage depends on the type of preparation taken and the doctor’s indications. Usually, 1 to 3 capsules, tablets or sachets are taken orally during the day. The lyophilisate is used after dissolving the contents of the vial or ampoule in a few milliliters of water, tea or milk (usually 2–4 ampoules a day). 1 or 2 pessaries a day are used vaginally for 6–12 days.
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Vaginal and Lactobacillus functioning
Women’s birth paths up to the height vagina they are an environment in which, under normal conditions, there is a certain amount of microorganisms. They play a very important role in creating biocenosis. The most important part of this biocenosis are sticks of lactic acid called Doderlein sticks or sticks Lactobacillus. They are located in the epithelium vagina, preventing the entry of pathogenic strains. Thanks to lactobacilli, it is possible to break down glycogen, which acidifies the environment vaginacreating a hostile site for the previously mentioned pathogenic strains. The sticks also produce hydrogen peroxide, which prevents the growth of anaerobic bacteria. There are many factors that go into the right one the physiological flora of the vagina. These include, among others: lack of proper hygiene, uncontrolled use of antibiotics that disrupt flora and facilitate the settlement of fungi and bacteria, hormonal imbalance during the sexual cycle, pregnancy or menopause, as well as sexual habits, i.e. the number of partners. Importantly, the physiological flora may also be partially destroyed during too intensive hygiene.
Examination of the vaginal biocenosis
Vaginal cleanliness test executes to determine the condition of the bacterial flora and to detect possible infections or inflammations. Research it is also performed in pregnant women. It is carried out three times, which is the standard of perinatal care. Pregnant women are exposed to intimate infections due to hormonal changes. Ignoring the inflammation in pregnancy can put your baby at risk, as it may result in a miscarriage or premature birth. Examination of the vaginal biocenosis consists in taking a smear from vagina during a gynecological examination. They are made with a special cotton swab or stick. The collected material is placed on a slide and then sent to the laboratory. Before executing survey sexual abstinence for at least 48 hours is advisable, as well as discontinuation of vaginal medications three days in advance.