The main function of the liver is to cleanse the blood of toxins, complex fatty acids and other harmful impurities. Synthetic choleretic drugs and drugs that accelerate the regeneration of liver cells (hepatocytes) create additional stress on the liver, forcing it to fight the products of their breakdown.
Galstena is a herbal preparation that is not inferior in effectiveness to synthetic analogues. Galstena heals the liver without leaving toxins behind. The drug has proven itself well in acute hepatitis, regardless of type, and a number of other liver disorders.
Release form and composition
Dosage forms of Galstena:
- Homeopathic drops: yellowish transparent liquid with a slight specific odor (20, 50 or 100 ml in dark glass dropper bottles, 1 bottle in a cardboard box);
- Sublingual homeopathic tablets: flat-cylindrical, round, scored and chamfered, white with marbling and inclusions, odorless (12 pieces in blisters, 1, 2, 3 or 4 blisters in cardboard packs).
The composition of 100 ml drops includes active substances:
- Phosphorus (phosphorus) D12 – 10 ml;
- Taraxacum (medicinal dandelion) D6 – 10 ml;
- Carduus (spotted milk thistle) D1 – 2 ml;
- Natrium sulfuricum (sodium sulfate) D12 – 10 ml;
- Chelidonium (greater celandine) D6 – 10 ml.
Auxiliary component: ethyl alcohol – 43% by weight.
1 tablet contains the following active ingredients:
- Phosphorus (phosphorus) D12 – 37.2 mg;
- Taraxacum (medicinal dandelion) D6 – 37.2 mg;
- Carduus (spotted milk thistle) D1 – 7.4 mg;
- Natrium sulfuricum (sodium sulfate) D12 – 37.2 mg;
- Chelidonium (greater celandine) D6 – 37.2 mg.
Auxiliary components: potato starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate.
special instructions
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery
Homeopathic remedy affects the liver and biliary system. The effect of the drug does not apply to the central nervous system. Taking Galstena cannot provoke a decrease in concentration or impaired psychomotor reactions (the exception is the consequences of intolerance to the drug, which may be accompanied by general weakness of the body).
Pregnancy and lactation
During the lactation period and during pregnancy, taking Galstena is permitted only on the basis of the testimony of a specialist. The homeopathic remedy contains herbal components that can cause a negative reaction in a woman or newborn child. Celandine and milk thistle in high concentrations provoke severe allergic manifestations.
Use in childhood
Galstena in the form of drops is suitable for treating children from the first days of life, but the therapy must first be agreed upon with a doctor. The tablets are recommended for use in children over three years of age.
For impaired renal function
Kidney dysfunction is not a reason to adjust the dosage regimen of a homeopathic remedy.
For liver dysfunction
Galstena is used to treat liver pathologies. There are no exceptions indicated in the instructions for the homeopathic remedy.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
No prescription required.
Directions for use and dosage
Galstena should be taken orally, observing intervals with meals (30 minutes before or 1 hour after meals). Before swallowing, the drops should be held in the mouth for 20-30 seconds; the tablets should be kept under the tongue until completely absorbed.
For adults and adolescents, the drops can be used in pure form, or they can be pre-diluted in a small volume of water (1 tablespoon). For children under 1 year of age, a single dose (drops, tablets) should be diluted in 1 teaspoon of water or breast milk and given drop by drop.
In the treatment of acute and chronic hepatitis, hepatosis, chronic pancreatitis with a dosage frequency of 3 times a day, the following is usually prescribed:
- Children under 1 year – ½ tablet or 1 drop;
- Children 1-12 years old – ½ tablet or 5 drops;
- Teenagers and adults – 1 tablet or 10 drops.
The average duration of therapy is at least 3 months. If necessary, the treatment course can be repeated after 1 month.
In the treatment of cholelithiasis, chronic cholecystitis, postcholecystectomy syndrome with a dosage frequency of 3 times a day, Galsten is prescribed:
- Children under 12 years old – ½ tablet or 5 drops;
- Teenagers and adults – 1 tablet or 10 drops.
The average course duration is 3 months. If necessary, the treatment course can be repeated after 1 month.
At the onset of the disease, as well as if it is necessary to quickly relieve symptoms, drops can be taken every 0.5-1 hour:
- Children under 1 year – 1 drop;
- Children 1-12 years old – 5 drops;
- Children over 12 years old and adults – 8-10 drops.
According to this regimen, the drug can be taken until the condition improves, but not more than 8 times a day. In the future, the drops should be taken 3 times a day. In acute cases, at intervals of 0.5-1 hour (up to 8 times a day), it is also possible to take Galstena in tablet form.
Side effects
This drug is very well tolerated, however, sometimes when taking the drug in the form of drops, the patient may experience increased salivation. If the patient takes the tablet form of the drug, then such side effects are not observed.
If during treatment you begin to notice any manifestations that you did not find in the list of side effects, then you should immediately consult a doctor and stop taking Galsten.
Overdose
No serious consequences of an overdose of Galstena have been recorded in medical practice. If you take the medication uncontrolled, increased salivation may occur. Allergic manifestations as a result of overdose are isolated cases and occur if the homeopathic remedy was used in violation of the dosage regimen in the presence of contraindications (for example, with hypersensitivity to substances of plant origin from Galstena).
Contraindications
Galstena is not recommended to be taken if the patient has such conditions as:
- Alcohol or drug addiction;
- Allergic reaction to the components of the medicine.
In addition, this drug can be prescribed with caution in the presence of moderate kidney damage. If the patient has serious kidney pathologies, then the drug should be stopped and a safe analogue should be selected.
Pregnancy
A pregnant woman can take this drug, however, she must always be under the supervision of a doctor. This measure is related to controlling the harm to the fetus. While breastfeeding, it is also possible to take the drug Galsten, however, there must be serious reasons for this.
In addition, during administration you need to carefully monitor the baby’s reaction. If after feeding he begins to be capricious and does not sleep well, then he should stop taking this medicine and postpone treatment.
Analogs
Galstena's medicine has no direct analogues, however, you can choose a drug with a similar mechanism of action. These medications include:
Antral, Gepadif, Allohol, Ampiox, Biseptol, Vicef, Abaktal, Panzinorm, Quipro, Febichol, Erythromycin, Sulperazone, Recipro, Odeston, Klamosar, Buscopan, Halidor, Glaufos, Holosam, Ceftidine, Holagol, Fortum, Cefesol, Eikonol, Papaverine, Liv 52, NO-SPA, Hepel, Lesfal, Gepar Compositum, Bicyclol.
Among the analogues presented, you can choose a cheap drug, however, only a specialist can deal with this issue.
During pregnancy and lactation
Galsten during pregnancy or breastfeeding is prescribed only by a doctor if he is sure that there is no danger to the woman, fetus, or unborn child. When prescribing it to these categories of patients, the doctor should not forget about the presence of alcohol in the drops.
Galstena: the instructions state that during pregnancy the drug is prescribed only after consulting a doctor.
They are prescribed with caution for liver disease, neurological pathologies accompanied by epileptic seizures, involuntary muscle contractions (convulsions) and loss of consciousness.
Pharmacological action of Galsten drops
Homeopathic medicine is a complex medicine with a pronounced hepatoprotective effect. Milk thistle competes with toxic substances in liver cells, binds heavy metal salts and harmful substances. It has a stimulating effect on the recovery processes of liver cells. Other effects of Galsten drops:
- reduce the likelihood of developing cirrhosis, failure, liver fibrosis;
- normalize lipid metabolism - reduce the amount of “bad” cholesterol;
- the antispasmodic effect is manifested by a decrease in the tone of the gallbladder and its ducts, as a result of which the secretion of bile improves;
- antioxidant properties protect liver cells from the adverse effects of free radicals;
- normalize protein metabolism and liver transaminase activity;
- improve digestive function, reduce the severity of symptoms of stomach and intestinal disorders.
Taking Galsten drops has a positive effect on the immune system and reduces the risk of developing gallstones.
Price
The approximate cost is taken in Kyiv and Moscow.
The price of Galstena medicine can vary significantly depending on the region of sale and each specific pharmacy.
Price in Russia
- On average, you will have to pay 637 rubles for Galstena tablets;
- For drops of Galsten’s medicine you will need to pay 635 rubles.
Price in Ukraine
- Tablets of this product cost an average of 286 hryvnia;
- The price for drops ranges from 125 to 325 hryvnia.
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Indications for use
According to the instructions for Galstena, the drug is recommended for use as part of complex therapy:
- Chronic pancreatitis;
- Acute and chronic liver diseases (hepatosis, hepatitis);
- Diseases of the gallbladder (including postcholecystectomy syndrome and chronic cholecystitis).
As a hepatoprotector, Galsten is recommended to be taken by patients undergoing treatment with antibiotics, analgesics, antivirals and other drugs with high hepatotoxicity.
"GALSTENA": analogues and their price
There are currently no drugs similar in structure. However, as analogues of Galsten, you can use drugs where the active substance is milk thistle or drugs with a different composition, but the same principle of action:
| Hepatosan is a Russian hepatoprotector produced in the form of capsules with freeze-dried powder of dried pork liver cells. Used in the treatment of hepatitis and cirrhosis of various etiologies, as well as hepatosis, alcohol or drug intoxication of the liver, liver failure of various forms and in complex therapy. Price – 393 rubles |
| Remaxol is a domestic complex drug based on inosine, meglumine, methionine, nicotinamide and succinic acid. Available in the form of a solution for infusion. Helps improve liver function due to damage for various reasons. Price – 377 rubles |
| Hepa-merz is a German hepatoprotective medicine based on ornithine aspartate, produced in the form of granules and a concentrated solution in ampoules. Used for encephalopathy and other liver diseases. Price – 860 rubles. |
| Essentiale N is a German drug sold in the form of injection solutions. The active substance – phospholipids – helps in the treatment of hepatitis, cirrhosis, and during rehabilitation after liver surgery. Price – 1190 rubles. |
| Enerliv - capsules with jelly content based on soy phosphalipids. Prescribed for the treatment of acute and chronic forms of hepatitis, hepatosis, and for postoperative rehabilitation. Price – 1450 rubles. |
Price
Galstena in both forms of release can be easily purchased in most pharmacies in Russia and Ukraine at the following prices.
- Pills:
12 pcs. 380 rub., 190 UAH. 24 pcs. 720 rub., 350 UAH. 48 pcs. 1250 rub., 700 UAH. - Drops:
20 ml 390 rub., 275 UAH. 50 ml 680 rub., 330 UAH. 100 ml 1150 rub., 630 UAH.
"GALSTENA": patient reviews
I have been hypertensive for a long time, I constantly take blood pressure pills and medications for blood vessels. And they have many side effects. Over time, I developed chronic pancreatitis, hepatosis, cholecystitis, which caused such pain that I couldn’t sleep at night. Nausea caused a lack of appetite, and, consequently, loss of strength and malaise. A friend helped me and recommended Galstena to me. I decided to try it, and after a week I felt much better. I completed the course, the nausea disappeared, the pain in the liver and pancreas disappeared. Contains plant components: herbs – milk thistle, dandelion, celandine. Therefore, for the past 5 years I have been supporting myself with it. I take both tablets and drops.
This drug is my savior. Literally 15 minutes after taking it, relief comes, the pain in the right hypochondrium subsides, I begin to feel better. I completed a course of treatment, and now from time to time, when support is needed, I take this drug. For example, after a heavy feast, inflammation of the gallbladder occurs and pain occurs. To restore its normal functioning, I take Galstena. She really helps me when things go wrong. And so, I try to follow a diet.
My stomach often reacts negatively to food, and I have to go to the clinic. One day I felt bitterness in my mouth, bloating, severe malaise, and heartburn. I went to the doctor, he diagnosed bile stagnation. Among the prescribed medications was Galstena. I really liked this drug because I felt relief very quickly. After some time, all symptoms of the disease stopped. For me it is very effective as it relieves discomfort and discomfort.
How does it affect the body? (Pharmacodynamics)
Milk thistle fruit extract has an active hepatoprotective effect on the body:
- prevents the destruction of liver parenchyma cells - hepatocytes (cytolysis syndrome);
- helps stabilize the processes of synthesis and outflow of bile during intrahepatic cholestasis;
- thanks to the cholekinetic and choleretic effect, it prevents stagnation of bile in the liver and stone formation in the liver;
- prevents unwanted changes in the rheological properties of bile;
- normalizes the functioning of the biliary (biliary) system, primarily its evacuation and motor functions;
- neutralizes inflammation of the hepatobiliary system
- has an antispasmodic effect
- helps normalize blood circulation and the functioning of the digestive tract, relieving the manifestations of dyspepsia.
Galsten drops for newborns and older children
The homeopathic remedy is allowed to be given to newborns, as it is a natural and safe remedy with a minimum number of contraindications and side effects. Negative symptoms in children can only be associated with individual intolerance to the components. In pediatrics, the solution is prescribed more often for jaundice in newborns, in which the level of bilirubin increases and symptoms of intoxication occur.
Infants often experience physiological jaundice, which is normal and goes away on its own within 2 weeks after birth. If the child was born prematurely and was in a state of hypoxia, pathological jaundice may develop. For such conditions, Galsten drops are prescribed.
Overdose and drug interactions
If you independently increase the recommended dose of Galstena, there will most likely be no unwanted negative symptoms. This is explained by the low dosage of its constituent elements, so allergies and negative reactions are practically eliminated.
No clinical interaction of Galstena with other drugs has been detected. It is taken with any methods of therapy, it is combined with all medications. If you plan to take several medications, take them with a break of half an hour.
For children over one year old
Galstena (the instructions for it should be well studied, especially if the patient is a child) has its own characteristic features when used in pediatrics. Features of the treatment of all childhood diseases are determined by the immaturity of all organs and systems of their body, metabolic processes, and the slow elimination of drugs from them.
Children's kidneys are still difficult to eliminate drugs. This means that the components taken will accumulate more intensively, which threatens an overdose. Important: when giving Galsten drops to their child, parents must strictly adhere to the recommended dose and number of doses. When determining the dosage for children under 12 years of age, the child’s weight, age, and concomitant diseases are taken into account.
