Indications for use
The main indication for the use of Bifiliz is the treatment of:
- dysbacteriosis of various origins;
- intestinal dysfunction;
- acute intestinal infections , for example: dysentery, salmonellosis or food poisoning ;
- acute and chronic nonspecific inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- infectious and destructive complications - necrotizing ulcerative colitis, threat of sepsis, malnutrition, anemia , exudative diathesis .
special instructions
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery
There is no risk of negative effects on psychomotor reactions and the nervous system.
Pregnancy and lactation
The use of Bifiliz during pregnancy and lactation is permissible, but only with the testimony of a specialist. Substances from the composition of the drug have the ability to penetrate the placental barrier. The doctor must objectively assess the potential benefits for the woman and the risks to the fetus. During lactation, it is recommended to abstain from taking Bifiliz or stop breastfeeding during the treatment period.
Use in childhood
Bifiliz can be used for the treatment of newborns and premature babies (the dosage should be calculated by the doctor). In pediatric practice, the drug is used to treat dysbiosis of various natures and intestinal infections.
For impaired renal function
The manufacturer does not note any restrictions on taking the drug in the presence of kidney pathologies.
For liver dysfunction
Liver disease is not a reason to limit the use of Bifiliz.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
Over-the-counter sale in pharmacies.
Instructions for use of Bifiliz (Method and dosage)
The lyophilisate is intended for oral administration. To prepare the suspension, add warm boiled water to the bottle, close it with a stopper, leave for about 2-3 minutes and shake well. Take before or during meals. Treatment involves taking 5 doses 2-3 times a day.
Therapy for acute intestinal infections is carried out over a course of 5-7 days, but in some cases treatment can be extended to 20 days.
Prevention of dysbacteriosis or intestinal infections involves taking it twice a day for 10 days. After 2-3 months, you can repeat the treatment.
Rectal suppositories are recommended to be administered after performing hygienic procedures, one piece at night, and also after bowel movements. You can put up to 4 candles per day.
Medicinal properties
“Bifiliz” has a positive effect on biotic bacteria in the intestines. It has a pronounced antibacterial effect. Bifidobacteria, which are present in the drug, create favorable conditions for the development of normal flora in the intestines and vagina.
This drug also has anti-inflammatory and metabolic effects.
“Bifiliz” helps improve the overall digestion process. It suppresses the development of many pathogenic microorganisms. Thanks to this drug, you can get rid of pathologies in the intestines and prevent their chronicity.
The drug is absorbed quite quickly due to the fact that it enters the intestines in liquid form. Suppositories begin to be absorbed ten minutes after administration. The medicine is excreted by urine and kidneys within 24 hours.
Bifiliz's analogs
Level 4 ATC code matches: Biobacton
Lactobacterin
Bactisubtil
Sporobacterin
Hilak Forte
Subalin
Linex Forte
Linex
Florin Forte
Biosporin
Probifor
Colibacterin
Bifidumbacterin Forte
Bifidumbacterin
Lacidophilus
Bifiform
Bificol
Acipol
Enterol
The main analogues of this drug are based on Bifidobacteria bifidum , for example, Bifidumbacterin, Linex, Laktovit Forte, Enterozermina and Lacidofil .
pharmachologic effect
It is an antibacterial drug that has the ability to actively suppress the development of pathogenic as well as opportunistic microorganisms. Bifiliz creates conditions for the normal functioning of intestinal microflora and significantly improves digestion processes in the body. The active substance lysozyme, which is part of the drug, has the ability to enhance the effect of many antibiotics, and also has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect.
The therapeutic effect of the drug is due to the presence of living bifidobacteria in its composition, which prevent the formation of prolonged disorders of intestinal function.
Lysozyme has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects.
Reviews about Bifiliz
As reviews of Bifiliz show, it is actively used both for infants and older children and adult patients. Therefore, discussions of this drug are found on various websites and forums.
In most cases, reviews of Bifiliz for children are positive. Mothers give this drug to treat dysbiosis and other digestive disorders in their children.
Pediatricians report that they often prescribe this particular drug to their young patients. At the same time, everyone who took Bifiliz for infants left only positive reviews.
This drug is also taken by adult patients. Some of them say that after taking Bifiliz they developed allergic manifestations and diluted stools.
It is known that timely support of intestinal microflora accelerates the patient’s recovery. However, any treatment must be coordinated with a specialist, especially if it is associated with childhood diseases. Only a competent specialist can prescribe correct and adequate treatment.
Side effects
Sometimes taking the drug Bifiliz can cause side effects, which are usually expressed in conditions such as:
- Itching, erythema, urticaria;
- Nasal congestion, cough, runny nose;
- Redness on the skin, as well as any other manifestations of an allergic reaction.
Cases of overdose have not been described, however, medical workers do not exclude its occurrence. If this condition occurs, you should immediately go to the hospital for further action.
Overdose
No episodes of Bifiliz overdose have been observed in medical practice. The manufacturer warns against taking the drug if you are prone to allergic reactions. If the dosage is exceeded due to this peculiarity of the body, its consequences may be urticaria, swelling of the mucous membranes, nasal congestion, dry cough and other symptoms related to typical signs of allergies.
Contraindications
This medicine is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to individual components of the drug.
In addition, the drug Bifiliz can be cautiously prescribed for diarrhea of unknown etiology, as well as intestinal erosion.
Pregnancy
When carrying a child, taking this medicine is not allowed. This is due to the ability of active substances to penetrate the placenta, having a detrimental effect on the baby.
As a result of this action, the baby begins to develop intrauterine pathologies. If none of the presented analogues are suitable and it is not possible to refuse treatment, then taking the medicine Bifiliz is allowed, however, the girl must always be in sight of the doctor.
Storage conditions
Store and transport in a dry place, protected from light, out of reach of children at a temperature of 2... 10 °C.
Shelf life – 1 year.
Suppositories and powder for solution should be stored in a dry place at a temperature of three to ten degrees Celsius.
The shelf life of both forms of the drug is 12 months.
If the recommendations are followed, the medicine can be used for one year. Expired product cannot be used. It must be disposed of immediately.
The storage temperature of suppositories and Bifiliz lyophilisate is 2–10 degrees Celsius. The shelf life of the drug in both forms of release is 12 months.
The shelf life of the probiotic is 1 year. The storage location must be out of reach of children. It must be reliably protected from sunlight and high humidity. The temperature should not exceed 10 degrees. Use after the expiration date is prohibited.
How to replace the drug
Bifiliz can be purchased at a pharmacy without a prescription. For a package of 10 bottles you will have to pay from 358 to 424 rubles. Among the medicinal assortment of pharmacies there are drugs with a similar effect. A combination of beneficial bacteria and lysozyme will not be found. The choice is limited to drugs containing lactobacilli and bifidobacteria.
Analogues of Bifiliz - table
| Name of medicine | Active substance | Release form | Indications for use | Contraindications | Permissible age for prescribing medication | Price in pharmacies |
| Bifidumbacterin | Bifidobacteria |
|
| Individual intolerance | 0 months | From 136 rubles |
| Bifiform |
|
| 2 years | From 410 rubles | ||
| Linex |
| Capsules | 0 months | From 282 rubles | ||
| Primadophilus |
| Capsules | 2 years | From 1100 rubles | ||
| Enterol | Saccharomyces |
| 1 year | From 241 rubles | ||
| Bificol |
| Powder for oral administration | 6 months | From 240 rubles |
Compound
The instructions for use of “Bifiliza” indicate that one bottle of the drug contains the following components:
- Active components in the form of a mass of living bacteria in an amount of more than 10 million CFU.
- Lyophilisate (bifidum Bifidobacterium).
- Lysozyme in the amount of 0.01 g.
The instructions for use of "Bifiliza" indicate that one suppository contains the following components:
- Active components in the form of a mass of living bacteria in an amount of more than 10 million CFU.
- Lysozyme in the amount of 0.01 g.
The drug "Bifiliz" contains many beneficial bacteria and lysozyme, which together restore the intestinal microflora. It is worth considering that this is one of the few drugs that has almost no contraindications and does not have a negative effect on the body.
