Bifiform refers to drugs whose action is aimed at normalizing intestinal microflora, restoring the number and quality of lactobacilli. As a result of treatment with this medication, the immune system improves, the digestive tract is filled with beneficial microorganisms. In addition, there are many analogues of the Bifiform of domestic and foreign production.

Composition, active substance of the drug

The probiotic Bifiform is represented by enteric capsules, which contain the following bacteria:

  • Bifidobacterium;
  • Longum;
  • Enterococcus faecium.

In addition to the basic composition, capsules are enriched with the following components:

  • magnesium
  • dextrose;
  • gum;
  • yeast yeast;
  • lactulose.

Capsules have an enteric coating, equipped with the following ingredients:

  • soybean oil;
  • talcum powder;
  • gelatin;
  • glycerides;
  • titanium dioxide;
  • methacrylic acid.

The enteric coating allows the active components to reach the intestine unchanged and not to undergo aggressive hydrochloric acid.

Cheap Russian analogues Bifiform

There are many similar Bifiform drugs on the pharmaceutical market that are used for similar pathologies to treat children and adults.

For adults

Most of the cheap Bififiform analogues are suitable for use by both adults and children.

The following drugs are most suitable for the adult population:

  • Gastrofarm is an antacid of analgesic action.The medication is available in tablet form, it is used to treat the gastrointestinal tract. The drug consists of lactobacilli. Usually tablets are indicated for the treatment of gastric ulcer, dysbiosis, high acidity. Gastrofarm has almost no contraindications, side effects;
  • Maksilak, which has a childhood and adult form, contains live bacteria. For adults, the drug is shown in capsules. The medicine is prescribed for the treatment of flatulence, dysbiosis, constipation, bloating, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain. Maksilak is contraindicated only in the presence of intolerance to the components.

Analogs of Bifiform are actively used to prevent dysbiosis against the background of antibiotic therapy, radiation treatment.

For children

And also analogues of Bifiform of domestic production, made taking into account the characteristics of the children's body, are known.

Most often, the replacement is made with the following drugs:

  • Bifidumbacterin, which is often prescribed for newborns. The drug is available in capsules, dry form, based on bifidobacteria. The medicine is used for dysbiosis, constipation, infections of the digestive tract, poisoning, allergies, long-term use of antibiotics;
  • Baby bifiform, based on bifidobacteria. Against the background of its intake, digestion is normalized, immunity is stimulated, flatulence is eliminated, healthy intestinal microflora is activated, the volume of vitamins and nutrients is restored;
  • Lactobacterin is an analogue of Bifiform Baby, consists of lactobacilli. The drug is used for indigestion of various etiologies. It is contraindicated to take with candidiasis, allergies.

The appointment of Bifiform analogues for children should be done only by a doctor, taking into account the condition of a small patient.

Budget substitutes of foreign production

In the domestic pharmaceutical market, there are inexpensive analogues of Bifiform of foreign production.

Typically, the following medications are offered as a replacement:

  • Linex, which contains lactic acid bacteria that restore the immune system, digestion, microflora after antibiotic therapy, chemotherapy. The drug is used for dysbiosis, upset stools, abdominal pain, flatulence;
  • Biosporin is composed of beneficial microorganisms. This drug has an antimicrobial effect in intestinal disorders of various etiologies;
  • Bactisubtil is used to treat enterocolitis, dysbiosis, after radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and taking antibiotics. In a short period of time restores the intestinal microflora.

Bifiform substitution with analogues should be done only after reading the instructions for use, to determine the presence of contraindications, the number of side effects.

Brief instructions for the use of probiotics

Bifiform is prescribed based on the condition of the patient, his age. Usually, adults are shown to drink 1 capsule four times a day. After facilitating well-being, the drug should be taken for another 2 days, 2 capsules per day.

To maintain immunity, it is indicated to drink 2 capsules per day for 3 weeks. The drug is allowed to be taken from 2 years of age, 1 capsule twice a day. If the child cannot swallow the capsule, then it can be opened, mix the contents with 1 tbsp. l water.

Important! If the patient does not tolerate lactose, then Bifiform is prescribed to drink 1 capsule three times a day.

To date, there is a wide variety of analogues of Bifiform domestic and foreign production.

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