What is good about Laktofiltrum? It is a drug in a combined form, which includes both a prebiotic and a sorbent. The first promotes the proliferation of beneficial bacteria in the intestines, and the second absorbs all the toxic substances that were produced by the body in the process of life and came from the outside. Both substances are active in the lumen of the colon. Removes toxins from the body and creates normal microflora, helps strengthen the body's defense system.
Reviews of Laktofiltrum for cleansing the body are presented below.
Release forms and composition
It is possible to purchase products called Lactofiltrum and Lactofiltrum-eco; the only fundamental difference between them is the form of release.
The main active ingredients are lactulose and hydrolytic lingin in a certain amount. They are present in all types of the drug.
All forms of Lactofiltrum and the features of their composition are discussed in more detail below:
- Laktofiltrum tablets - sold in packs containing 30 or 60 pieces. The composition contains magnesium stearate and croscarmellose sodium as auxiliary components. The concentration of hydrolytic lingin is 355 mg, lactulose - 120 mg in each tablet;
- Lactofiltrum-eco in the form of lozenges - intended for chewing. Usually the drug is prescribed at an early age, since children refuse to take pills. One package contains 30 lozenges, the concentration of active ingredients is the same as in tablet form;
- Lactofiltrum-eco in powder form is intended for preparing a drinking solution. The package contains 10 sachets of 2.4 g, each containing 500 mg of hydrolytic lingin and 200 mg of lactulose. The following additional components are included in the composition: amorphous silicon dioxide, fructooligosaccharide, peach and raspberry flavor additives, talc and polysorbate Tween-80.
Lactofiltrum-eco in powder form is recommended for children and people with diabetes.
Useful properties and action
The main beneficial properties of Lactofiltrum are strengthening the immune system and accelerating the removal of toxic substances from the body.
Such results can be achieved if you drink the drug in any form, thanks to the following features of its pharmacological action:
- Binding and retention of various chemical compounds on the surface of lingin , which is a product of wood hydrolysis. This allows you to quickly remove alcohol, pharmacological drugs, bacterial and viral microflora, toxic substances, allergens, excess metabolic products and heavy metal salts from the body;
- Hydrolysis lingin is removed from the digestive system within 24 hours ; it does not have a toxic effect on the human body and does not make changes in the functioning of the intestines. Absorption of the component into the blood is completely absent;
- Synthetic lactulose is released only in the large intestine ; absorption does not occur in the lower sections or stomach. After release, fermentation by the natural intestinal microflora is observed, its active growth is stimulated;
- The synthesis of formic, acetic and lactic acid in the intestines - all of them help to inhibit the proliferation of pathogenic microflora, and also suppress the effects of nitrogen-containing toxins on the body. With a decrease in the products of their metabolism, intestinal motility improves and the functioning of the digestive system normalizes;
- Restoring the balance of fats, carbohydrates and proteins, as well as normalizing their metabolism in the body . Thanks to this effect, the absorption of vitamins, minerals and nutrients in the gastrointestinal tract improves.
You can also drink Lactofiltrum if you have a false allergic reaction caused by intestinal congestion. With its symptoms, the product will help get rid of skin reactions that occur.
Risk of overdose
It may be caused by too much medication. A similar oversight can happen to small children who find a package of medicine, or to a patient who ignores the recommendations of the attending physician and the manufacturer's instructions.
The dosage of the drug is a condition of administration that every patient must comply with. Depending on how much it exceeds the recommended norm, pain in the gastrointestinal tract and problems with bowel movements may occur.
If such clinical manifestations occur, therapy with Lactrofiltrum should be stopped immediately. To alleviate the condition, you can use Posterizan or Relief candles. Consultation with a doctor is required. To avoid such complications, you need to be treated with the medicine used correctly.
Indications for use
It is recommended to drink Lactofiltrum if you have the following indications:
- The period after taking antibiotics;
- Any disturbances associated with the natural intestinal microflora;
- Various forms of hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver;
- Diffuse neurodermatitis;
- Asthma;
- Gastrointestinal tract irritations;
- An allergic reaction, especially associated with disruption of the functioning of the digestive system;
- Exacerbation of chronic colitis;
- Deterioration of the immune system, especially during epidemics of seasonal diseases.
For hepatitis and liver cirrhosis, Lactofiltrum is included in complex therapy as an adjuvant.
Lactofiltrum for children
The instructions for use advise using the product with caution for children under one year of age, which is associated with possible manifestations of vitamin deficiency, but some mothers give the drug to newborns and note a positive effect. Starting from the year, you can officially use the medication in a dosage different from that for adults. Indications for use of Lactofiltrum by children are constipation, diarrhea, atopic dermatitis, treatment of dysbacteriosis.
How to use it correctly?
Before using the drug, you should read the instructions for use.
Pills
Adults need to drink Lactofiltrum tablets in accordance with the following instructions:
- The daily dosage is from 2 to 3 tablets , no more than 1 tablet is allowed to be taken at a time;
- The tablets should be taken with boiled water , taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before eating;
- If you have problems swallowing the tablets, they can be crushed to a powder and dissolved in a glass of boiled water;
- The duration of the course for any indication for use is 2-3 weeks ; longer use of Lactofiltrum is possible only after agreement with the attending physician.
Often, Lactofiltrum is prescribed together with other pharmacological drugs, depending on the diagnosis; in this case, it should be taken an hour before taking other medications.
Chewable lozenges
Lozenges are intended to be chewed in the mouth; they have no other fundamental differences from tablets.
Adults should take no more than 2-3 lozenges per day.
Chew them an hour before eating or taking other medications.
The duration of the course is no more than 3 weeks. There is no need to drink additional water.
Powder for dissolution in water
The powder is intended for preparing a solution, detailed instructions are given below:
- The contents of one sachet must be mixed with 50-100 ml of warm , but not hot, boiled water;
- The solution is thoroughly mixed until the powder is completely dissolved;
- The solution must be shaken, after which it can be drunk an hour before meals . The duration of the course is also 2-3 weeks.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
The manufacturer does not provide information about taking Lactofiltrum during pregnancy, since special studies have not been conducted.
For this reason, drinking the product is allowed only after agreement with a specialist, who will decide on the advisability of such measures, taking into account the individual characteristics of the pregnant girl’s condition.
Uterine hypertonicity and other factors that contribute to complicated pregnancy will be a direct contraindication for the use of Lactofiltrum in any form, since it can aggravate these conditions.
If agreed with a doctor and there are no contraindications, Lactofiltrum can be taken according to the standard regimen.
During pregnancy, it is usually prescribed in the following cases:
- Deterioration of intestinal motility caused by progesterone production during pregnancy;
- Increased load on the liver and kidneys during pregnancy , which requires accelerated removal of toxins;
- Allergic reactions and inflammation , promoting the production of toxins;
- Toxicosis occurring during the first and second half of pregnancy.
If you drink Lactofiltrum during lactation, its active components can penetrate into breast milk; the consequences for the child are unknown.
For this reason, experts prescribe the drug to nursing mothers only if there is an urgent need, recommending alternating its use with breastfeeding.
You can resume breastfeeding one day after the last dose of any form of the drug.
Use in childhood
Lactofiltrum is prescribed for children for standard indications; the drug can cure diathesis in a child.
The dosage is determined taking into account age, the instructions are given below:
- At the age of 1 to 3 years, half a tablet should be given per day;
- At the age of 3 to 7 years, the daily dosage increases to 1 whole tablet;
- At the age of 8 to 12 years, a child can be given 1-2 tablets per day;
- People over 12 years of age can drink Lactofiltrum in the same way as adults.
It is not recommended to give Lactofiltrum to children under 1 year of age, since the specifics of its effects on the body at an early age have not been studied.
Use for acne
It will be possible to achieve positive results in the treatment of acne if they were caused by problems with the digestive system, since Lactofiltrum helps cleanse accumulated waste, toxins and waste products.
To get rid of acne, you need to drink Lactofiltrum for 2 weeks, 3 tablets per day and avoid breaks.
During this period, the following results will be achieved:
- Disappearance of skin rashes or a decrease in their number in case of extensive lesions;
- Inhibition of inflammatory processes in lesions already in the first days of administration;
- Smoothing uneven areas of skin affected by acne;
- Improved skin tone , which reduces the visibility of acne marks.
Before treating acne with Lactofiltrum, a preliminary consultation with a dermatologist is required to determine the cause of skin rashes.
If there is no connection with an allergic reaction or dysbacteriosis, the drug will not provide a therapeutic effect.
Application for weight loss
Lactofiltrum is not used as an independent means for losing weight, but completing the course helps to cleanse the body, which will facilitate accelerated loss of excess body weight while taking other measures.
It is recommended to drink a weight loss product only after consultation with a nutritionist; the scheme is as follows:
- You need to take 9 tablets per day , dividing them into 3 doses;
- An alternative option is to take a solution prepared from powder. Carried out 3 times a day, daily dosage is 3 sachets;
- The duration of the course depends on body weight and the rate of weight loss , depending on the results achieved, it can range from 2 to 4 weeks;
- During the course it is not allowed to take even minor breaks , as this will not allow achieving a positive result.
Use for prevention
For preventive purposes, you can drink Lactofiltrum only after receiving permission from a specialist.
Typically the product is used for the following indications:
- Various conditions that impair the functioning of the immune system , which increases the risk of disease;
- Epidemics of seasonal diseases;
- Tendency to constipation and dysbacteriosis;
- Systematic consumption of food that overloads the digestive system;
- Undergoing a course of treatment using antibiotics that negatively affect the intestinal microflora.
For weight loss
The drug will help you lose weight by several kilograms, but will not give a miraculous effect in this matter. The lost kilograms will become nothing more than toxins and wastes removed from the body, as well as accumulated undigested food. Fat deposits will remain in the same places and will not go anywhere, the drug does not affect them in any way.
However, in combination with a balanced diet, Laktofiltrum will definitely have a positive effect. Physical activity should be reduced during the period of taking the drug, as discomfort in the intestines may occur. Thanks to the drug, it is possible to normalize stool, improve peristalsis and improve the digestive process.
All this relieves the symptoms of dysbiosis and has a positive effect on the intestinal microflora. If the goal of taking it is weight loss, then you should adhere to the following regimen: 3 tablets 3 times a day, course duration is two weeks. If the patient has diabetes, regular constipation or antacid gastritis, then it should not be used. There are also reviews about this.
Special instructions and precautions
Before drinking Lactofiltrum, you should read the following special instructions:
- Lactofiltrum can be included in complex therapy , but you should follow the rule of taking medications separately, maintaining a break of at least an hour;
- Taking the drug does not affect a person’s ability to drive vehicles and does not cause drowsiness;
- Admission at any stage of pregnancy requires mandatory approval from a gynecologist, even in the absence of contraindications;
- You should not drink any form of the drug for preventive purposes unless there is a need for similar measures.
Reviews
According to reviews, “Lactofiltrum” for cleansing the body is suitable for almost everyone.
The vast majority of comments are positive. There is an excellent therapeutic effect from taking the drug, and the overall health of a person improves. The drug’s ability to cleanse the intestines is especially notable, as a result of which, after a course of administration, there is lightness in the body, weight loss, and digestion and stool return to normal. Some reviews contain information about improving skin condition.
For some patients, the medication helped in the fight against allergies, but only as an auxiliary drug. It really removes toxins and allergens.
To cleanse the body, analogues of “Lactofiltrum” should be selected by a doctor.
Significant disadvantages include the high cost of the drug. However, this is offset by its effectiveness and efficiency.
Contraindications
It is forbidden to drink Lactofiltrum if you have the following contraindications:
- Children under 1 year of age;
- Intestinal obstruction;
- Open bleeding in the digestive system;
- Any disorders of lactose metabolism;
- Individual intolerance to substances included in the product;
- Exacerbation of peptic ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Intestinal atony is a relative contraindication; prior consultation with the attending physician is required.
Conditions and shelf life
Lactofiltrum is stored for 2 years from the date of manufacture, the date is indicated on the packaging. After the expiration date, use of the product is strictly prohibited.
To ensure the safety of the drug, it must provide the following conditions:
- No direct sunlight;
- Dryness;
- Air humidity is not higher than 75%;
- Temperature up to +25°
It is necessary to make sure that children and pets do not have access to the Lactofiltrum storage area.
Price
The cost of the drug may change over time, it depends on the form of the drug, the method and place of purchase.
Approximate prices are as follows:
- A package containing 30 tablets – from 300 rubles ;
- Packaging containing 60 tablets - from 450 rubles ;
- A package containing 10 sachets of powder - from 130 rubles ;
- A package containing 10 chewable lozenges - from 150 rubles .
Lactofiltrum is freely available; a prescription from a specialist is not required to purchase it.
Adverse drug reactions
Side effects occur if patients take the drug in the wrong dose or do not follow the prescribed therapeutic regimen.
Then the patient may suffer from the following manifestations:
- Bloating and heaviness in the abdomen.
- Diarrhea or constipation.
- Excessive gas formation (flatulence).
- Allergic reaction.
- Vitamin deficiency, in most cases hypocalcemia.
Symptoms rarely appear. Lactofiltrum is well tolerated, so it is often prescribed for young children (which cannot be said about its analogues).
The main thing is not to exceed the “children’s” amount of powder or tablets. To avoid signs of hypersensitivity, you should consult your doctor before starting therapy.
Possible analogues
If it is impossible to use Lactofiltrum, you can use one of the products that have a similar effect on the body.
The main analogues of the drug:
- Polyphepan in powder form - used to prepare a solution, taken orally; contains hydrolytic lingin. The product helps with dysbacteriosis, exacerbation of chronic gastrointestinal diseases and poisoning of various origins. The cost varies from 90 to 170 rubles ;
- Diosmectite in the form of a suspension - the main active ingredient is dioctahedral smectite; the composition also contains saccharin, glucose and vanillin. The drug is not absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract and is excreted completely unchanged and is used to normalize the functioning of the digestive system. The cost is 110-150 rubles ;
- Entegnin - available in tablet form, is a budget analogue of Lactofiltrum and is prescribed for similar indications. The use of the drug for gastritis in the acute stage and prolonged constipation is prohibited. The cost in pharmacies starts from 100 rubles ;
- Smecta is an intestinal adsorbent based on dioctahedral smectite; the drug helps normalize intestinal microflora and is effective in the treatment of diarrhea of various origins, heartburn and increased gas formation. You can purchase it at a price of 110-150 rubles ;
- Neosmectin is another intestinal adsorbent; the powder is used to prepare a suspension. The drug is sold in packages containing 10 sachets of 3 grams each. The average cost is 130 rubles .
Cost of the drug and its main analogues, average in pharmacies of the Russian Federation
The average price of Lactofiltrum in Russia is 290 rubles for 30 tablets of 500 mg. As a replacement, you can choose an analogue from different price segments. Data on average prices for analogues are presented in the table:
| Analogue | Average price (in rubles) |
| Polyfan (powder) | 90 |
| Polyphepan | 100 |
| Diosmectite (suspension) | 170 |
| Neosmectin (powder) | 150 |
| Smecta | 170 |
| Entegnin | 180 |
| Filtrum-STI | 97 |
| Enterosgel (paste) | 490 |
| Polysorb MP (3 g) | 47 |
| Enterumin | 300 |
