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Laktofiltrum is a sorbent of plant origin, which is enriched with a probiotic that restores the intestinal microflora. Laktofiltrum is prescribed for poisoning with drugs, toxic substances and metabolic products.
pharmachologic effect
The main active ingredients are lactulose (0.120 g) and hydrolytic lignin (0.355 g). Excipients are magnesium stearate and croscarmellose sodium.
Hydrolytic lignin – a natural enterosorbent obtained during the hydrolysis formation of sorbing elements of wood. The substance has a complex organic structure. Due to this, lignin is able to absorb, retain inorganic and organic compounds – salts of heavy metals, pharmacological preparations, alcohol. The detoxification effect is expressed in the ability to bind and remove painful microbes, their metabolic products, and toxins. The sorbent effect is expressed in relation to the excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, histamine, serotonin, urea, subject to their increased concentration in the body.
Lactulose – a synthetic probiotic, consisting of the elements of galactose and fructose. The release and absorption of the substance begins in the intestine, bypassing the upper gastrointestinal tract. In the large intestine, lactulose is fermented, 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 intestines better absorb nutrients from food. The body ceases to be deficient in vitamins and minerals.
The metabolism returns to normal.
The probability of intoxication of the body with the products of vital activity of harmful microflora is reduced.
The electrolyte balance in the body is stabilized.
Laktofiltrum is produced in tablet form. It can be used to treat children older than a year.
Pharmacokinetics
Hydrolytic lignin is not absorbed in the human body. Complete excretion 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.
Form of issue
Tablets are oblong, biconvex, with a notch in the middle, dark brown with light gray dots.
One tablet contains:
Hydrolyzed lignin — 355 mg.
Lactulose — 120 mg.
Croscarmellose sodium – 20 mg;
Magnesium stearate – 5 mg.
Available: in blister packs of 10 or 15 pcs, in plastic bottles of 30 or 60 pcs.
Indications for use
Indications for the use of the drug Laktofiltrum are:
Deterioration of the intestinal microflora after taking antibacterial drugs.
Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
Weakened immunity after suffering infectious diseases that affect the organs of the digestive system.
Complex treatment of liver cirrhosis.
Adjustment of the functioning of the digestive system after suffering dysbacteriosis.
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, prevention of hair loss.
Recovery of the body after intoxication of various origins.
Complex therapy of viral and bacterial infections.
Dosing and Administration
The drug must be taken 60 minutes before meals, as well as before taking other medications. If necessary, the tablet can be crushed into powder.
Dose of the drug, depending on age:
From a year to 3 years – half a tablet 3 times a day.
From 3 to 7 years – one tablet 3 times a day.
From 7 to 12 years – 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 there is a need, then 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 prescription of the drug
Symptoms of intestinal obstruction.
Bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract.
Galactosemia.
Individual intolerance to the drug.
In case of exacerbation of peptic ulcer, 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 drugs
Laktofiltrum can be taken together with other drugs, observing the conditions of separate intake. The allowable interval between drugs is at least 1 hour.
Overdose
Signs of overdose:
Constipation.
Abdominal pain.
If symptoms appear, it is recommended to immediately stop taking Lactofiltrum.
Storage conditions and dispensing from pharmacies
Laktofiltrum is stored in a dry, dark place at temperatures up to 30 degrees. Remember that medicines should be out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 3 years.
The drug is available in the pharmacy network, sold without a prescription.
Lactofiltrum for cleansing the body
For acne
If the intestinal microflora is disturbed, then this will certainly affect the condition of the skin of the face. Pimples and acne will appear on it, acne. Prem Laktofiltrum allows you to normalize the work of the intestines, increase immunity, improve the skin. Therefore, doctors often prescribe it in a comprehensive scheme to combat dermatological problems.
Laktofiltrum binds and removes harmful substances from the intestines, so it cannot be said that the drug directly fights acne and pimples. However, rashes will become 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 brought out. Therefore, Laktofiltrum 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 dysbacteriosis.
If acne and acne are the result of insufficient hygiene, or the result of hormonal disruptions, then Laktofiltrum will not be able to cope with them. The drug will be powerless even if exclusively fatty and unhealthy food prevails in a person’s menu.
It is these patients who most often respond negatively to 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 is much easier to blame the “bad” drug than yourself.
For losing weight
Laktofiltrum is not a dietary supplement and not a miraculous fat burner that will allow you to cope with excess weight. You can lose weight with it only on the condition that a person fights fat thoroughly, using an integrated approach.
Taking the drug allows you to regulate metabolic processes in the body. With the breakdown of fat, toxins and lipids enter the bloodstream, and are also utilized with the help of internal organs. However, it can be difficult for the body to cope with such a load. Taking Laktofiltrum allows you to reduce the level of lipids in the blood, as well as stabilize the synthesis of protein molecules.
By itself, the drug does not affect body fat. You can lose weight due to the fact that harmful compounds will be removed from the body, which often reach several kilograms in weight.
Reception Laktofiltrum 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 satiety for a long time. At the same time, a person will eat quite a bit. Laktofiltrum also 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 motility increases. As a result, a person loses weight faster.
Based on the foregoing, we can draw a simple conclusion: Laktofiltrum will not allow you to lose weight as an independent drug. It does not have the ability to burn fat, but only cleanses 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 to harmful substances. Therefore, if you follow a strict diet, Laktofiltrum will help prevent poisoning with your own decay products.
Противопоказания
Contraindications for taking Laktofiltrum:
Intestinal obstruction.
Ulcer 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:
A person is engaged in too intensive cleaning and does not comply with the recommended dosage.
A lot of toxins come out of the body.
Exchange processes are accelerated.
A person has intolerance to the components that make up the drug.
Analogues
The average cost of Laktofiltrum 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 after 2 minutes after taking it. The release of the drug is carried out by the Russian company Polisorb MP. It has a powder 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 basis of Polysorb is colloidal silicon dioxide. It absorbs harmful substances in the body and brings them out, thereby eliminating the effects of intoxication. The drug can be used during a diet to reduce excess weight. It allows you to clean 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 produced in Russia. Manufactured by Syntech. The basis of the drug is hydrolytic lignin. Polyphepan is recommended for use in dysbacteriosis and in case of 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 Biotek). The basis of the drug is dioctahedral smectite. The auxiliary components are sodium saccharinate and dextrose monohydrate. 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 Smecta is its pleasant taste. On sale you can find a drug with the aroma of caramel and cocoa, orange and vanilla. The cost of 10 sachets of the drug is 150 rubles.
Antigen. 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 salts of heavy metals from the body. It can also be used during a diet as a source of dietary fiber.
Enterosgel. This drug allows you to remove the symptoms of intoxication from the body and clean the intestines. The drug is available in the form of a paste, which has a sweetish aftertaste. 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. A drug with an absorbent effect based on calcium stearate and povidone. It is used to treat diarrhea, allergies, poisoning. You can not take the drug only to those people who suffer from individual intolerance to the components that make up its composition. During the reception, 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. For a package of 50 tablets, you will have to pay 240 rubles. Filtrum STI can be taken during pregnancy and lactation.
Drug Comparison
Lactofiltrum and Polysorb
Both Laktofiltrum and Polysorb perfectly cleanse the intestines.
However, they have a number of differences, including:
Laktofiltrum, unlike Polysorb, is organic in nature.
Silicon dioxide acts as the main active ingredient in Polysorb, and lactulose in combination with lignin in Laktofiltrum. Polysorb only cleanses the intestines, and Laktofiltrum allows you to restore the disturbed microflora.
Polysorb is available in powder form, and Laktofiltrum in the form of tablets.
Laktofiltrum is most often prescribed to restore the 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 the symptoms of toxicosis.
Enterosgel and Laktofiltrum
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 bring out useful vitamins and minerals. Lactulose is aimed at restoring the colony of beneficial intestinal bacteria.
Reception features. Enterosgel can be taken as long as it is necessary for a person, it does not cause addiction to the body, it has no side effects. Laktofiltrum is recommended to take no longer than 3 weeks. Moreover, it is necessary to supplement the course of treatment with vitamin-mineral complexes. Otherwise, the likelihood of developing beriberi increases.
Противопоказания. 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 supplemented by constipation and individual intolerance to the components of the drug. In addition, Laktofiltrum contains auxiliary components that can provoke the development of an allergic reaction.
Reception comfort. Laktofiltrum is produced in tablets and powder, and Enterosgel is in the form of a paste. Therefore, at this point, the preparations are almost 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 helps to reduce allergy symptoms.
Laktofiltrum and Filtrum STI
Lactofiltrum and Filtrum STI have different active ingredients. 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 Laktofiltrum 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 at eliminating intestinal infections. Laktofiltrum allows you to fight not only with 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 from the body. First of all, it concerns food allergies.
Video: personal experience in the application of Lactofiltrum: