Improper nutrition or poisoning often causes an upset gastrointestinal tract. Lactofiltrum analogs, like the drug itself, help to improve well-being and normal functioning of the digestive system. But all means vary in composition and in strength of action, so they need to be selected in accordance with the indications and severity of symptoms.
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The composition (active substance) of the drug
Lactofiltrum belongs to the group of enterosorbents. These are drugs that are used for violations of intestinal microflora of various etiologies. The medicine is produced in Russia, which allows us to consider it adapted to the country's inhabitants and their features.
The composition of the drug immediately includes 2 active components - lactulose and hydrolytic lignin. Of these, the first refers to synthetic sugars and includes residues of fructose and glucose. It is used by lactobacilli and bifidobacteria as a substrate for growth. As a result, their number increases, which positively affects the work of the digestive tract. And with its breakdown, acetic, lactic and formic acids remain in the large intestine, inhibiting the activity of pathogenic microbes. This helps stop them from releasing nitrogen-based toxins that cause pain and disrupt peristalsis.
Hydrolytic lignin is of natural origin and is synthesized from wood. It acts as an enterosorbent, as a result of which the effect of toxins on the human body is reduced.The substance is capable of excreting not only the microbial waste products, but also pathogenic bacteria, drugs, alcohols, heavy metal compounds, allergens.
Due to the combination of two substances, the medicine acts in a complex way: on the one hand, it removes pathogens and their toxins, on the other hand, it stimulates the growth of normal microflora. In this case, the components of the drug are not absorbed into the blood, therefore, do not have a systemic effect on the body. Lactofiltrum is available in tablet form for 30 or 60 pcs. in a package of thin cardboard.
Russian analogues of Lactofiltrum
Lactofiltrum tablets have many analogues in their action on the gastrointestinal tract.
Of these, the most famous are:
- Activated carbon is a natural sorbent that has no contraindications and is used as an emergency aid for poisoning. But to achieve a therapeutic effect, it is required to use a large number of tablets;
- Polyfan - a preparation in the form of a powder, from which a solution is prepared for oral administration in case of poisoning or intestinal infection;
- White coal - produced in the form of tablets, contains microcellulose and silicon dioxide, helps to establish the digestive tract, but has a large number of contraindications, including childhood;
- Polyphepan is a medicine in the form of a powder that is diluted with water. According to indications and contraindications it is similar to Lactofiltrum;
- Diosmectite is a suspension for oral administration, the active component of which is of natural origin and is suitable for stopping diarrhea of any etiology;
- Neosmectin - is available in powder form, refers to the cheap analogues of Lactofiltrum, but with a similar therapeutic effect;
- Entegnin is a pill-shaped drug similar in indications to the original, but forbidden for gastritis, allergies to its components and constipation;
- Polysorb - is available in the form of a suspension and powder for its preparation, colloidal silicon dioxide acts as an active component, acts as an antitoxic, adaptogenic and adsorbing agent, is not used for intestinal atony, exacerbations of peptic ulcer and bleeding from the digestive tract, as well as in the presence of allergic reactions to the drug.
Most Lactofiltrum analogues contain only an absorbent component. Therefore, they help well in case of poisoning, but act a little worse with dysbiosis of infectious origin. Therefore, it is preferable to use the original drug due to the complex effect and more rapid achievement of the therapeutic effect.
Imported Drug Substitutes
The most famous imported analogue of Lactofiltrum for the restoration of intestinal microflora is Linex. It is available in the form of drops for children or capsules for adult patients. The composition contains lactobacilli, bifidobacteria and enterococci. But the drug has no adsorbing effect.
Another popular adsorbent is Smecta. It is made in the form of a powder for the preparation of a suspension. The preparation contains diosmectitis, which helps stop diarrhea. But the drug does not help restore intestinal microflora.
None of the imported analogues has a complex effect like Lactofiltrum. Each of them is responsible for only one of its properties. Because of this, they are often used in combination, which is not very convenient for the patient.
Complete structural generics to cleanse the body
Lactofiltrum has no complete structural analogue. Its composition is unique and patented, so no drug has the same. The remaining agents are similar in action, but do not simultaneously contain lactulose and hydrolytic lignin. Therefore, it is necessary to replace the medicine with others after consulting a specialist on the advisability of this action.
Brief instructions on the use of etnerosorbent
Instructions for use Lactofiltrum contains the average dosage of the drug.For optimal exposure, it is recommended that you check with your doctor for the right amount of active substance. The medicine is taken orally before meals for 1 hour. Tablets can be crushed for ease of use by children.
A child 1-3 years old is enough 0.5 tablets 3 times a day. At the age of 3-7 years, the dosage is 1 tablet 3 times a day. Children 8-12 years old are given 1-2 tablets in the morning, at lunch and in the evening. From 12 years and older, 2-3 pcs. Are required. 3 times a day. The course of treatment lasts from 2 to 3 weeks. Longer therapy is possible after consulting a specialist.
Lactofiltrum is considered a unique drug due to its composition. Analogs have a similar effect, but lose the original remedy in therapeutic effect. The medicine can be replaced by others, but contraindications and the age of the patient should be taken into account.
