Release form and composition
The dietary supplement is available in the following forms:
- Primadophilus (for adults): capsules 290 mg (90 pieces in a plastic bottle);
- Primadophilus Bifidus (for adults): capsules 290 mg (90 pieces in a plastic bottle);
- Primadophilus Children (for children from 0 to 5 years): powder (141.75 or 50 g in a plastic bottle);
- Primadophilus Junior (for children 6-12 years old): 175 mg capsules (90 pieces in a plastic bottle).
The content of lyophilized antagonistically active strains of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria depends on the form of release:
- Primadophilus: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus – 2.9 billion/1 capsule (10 billion/1 g);
- Primadophilus Bifidus: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium breve – 3.9 billion/1 capsule (13.4 billion/1 g);
- Primadophyllus Children: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium infantis – 2 billion/3 g (1 teaspoon);
- Primadophyllus Junior: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium longum – 1 billion/1 capsule (5.7 billion/1 g).
Additional components:
- Primadophilus and Primadophilus bifidus: magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, gelatin (capsule shell);
- Primadophilus Children: maltodextrin, dry corn syrup (lactose-free);
- Primadophilus Junior: ascorbic acid, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, gelatin (capsule shell).
Analogs
Structural analogues of the active substance include such drugs as: Primadophilus Bifidus, Primadophilus Children's, Primadophilus Pearls Elite, Primadophilus Junior, Primadophilus Pearls.
The analogues for the therapeutic effect intended for the treatment of dysbacteriosis include the following drugs: Arthromax, Bacteriobalance, Baktisubtil, Bifidum Multi, Bifistim Lacto, Hepafor, Intetrix, Lactobacterin, Liveo, Maxilak Baby, Linex for children, Markalakt, Neosmectin, Normospectrum, Polybacterin , Polysorb MP, Probifor, Filtrum STI, Hepel, Exportal, Enterosgel, Acipol, Bacteriophage, Biovestin, Bifidumbacterin, Bifiform, Duphalac, Kipferon, Laktofiltrum, Linex, Neointestopan, Normaze, Normoflorin, Piobacteriophage complex, Polyoxidonium, Portalak, Proteophage, Romphalak, Sporobacterin, Festal, Florin forte, Hilak forte, Enterosan, Ermital.
Indications for use
The dietary supplement is recommended for use to restore and maintain normal intestinal microflora in the following conditions and diseases:
- Lesions of the gastrointestinal tract accompanied by dysbiosis;
- Long-term antibiotic therapy;
- Food allergies;
- Past rotavirus infection;
- Allergic dermatoses (diathesis in children);
- Periodontitis, stomatitis, gingivitis, oral candidiasis (candidal stomatitis, thrush).
The drug is also recommended for use in frequently ill children (as part of a combination treatment).
Reviews
There are practically no negative reviews about the American-made dietary supplement on the Internet. Basically, there are neutral and positive reviews.
Among the advantages, patients include a minimal number of side effects, good tolerability, a short course of treatment, and ease of use.
Some users claim that they use this product for weight loss, which causes controversy on forums. Nutritionists are included in such discussions and claim that while taking the supplement, digestion is normalized and metabolism is improved, which helps to get rid of excess body weight.
According to doctors, Primadophilus contains lactobacilli, which help maintain the balance of microflora during antibiotic treatment and avoid the development of dysbiosis.
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Directions for use and dosage
The dietary supplement is indicated for oral administration.
Primadofilus and Primadofilus Bifidus are recommended for adults to take 1 capsule once a day. After a two-week course, in agreement with the attending physician, the daily dose can be increased to 2-3 capsules, divided into several doses (preferably in the morning and evening). A repeat course on the recommendation of a doctor is possible after a 4-week break.
Primadophilus for Children is prescribed to children from birth to 12 months, 1.5 g (½ teaspoon) once a day, 10 minutes before the first feeding. Children from 1 year to 5 years are recommended to take the drug once a day, in the morning before breakfast, 3 g (1 teaspoon). The product should be taken with a dry, clean spoon and dissolved immediately before use in breast milk, formula, boiled, cooled water or any other liquid (minimum volume - 10 ml).
Primadofilus Junior children 6-12 years old take 1 capsule 1 time per day.
The duration of the course of therapy can vary from 2 to 4 weeks.
Side effects
Adverse reactions when using the supplement are rare. Even in reviews, people highlight the good tolerability of the drug as a separate advantage. However, we should not forget about predisposed categories of patients who may experience allergic reactions.
Overdose
As for overdose, the official instructions do not provide a detailed clinical picture and symptoms of poisoning with a dietary supplement. If you suspect an overdose, you should consult a doctor to prescribe appropriate therapy.
Contraindications
Primadophilus is not prescribed to people with individual hypersensitivity to the following ingredients, which are classified as auxiliary components of the dietary supplement:
- ascorbic acid;
- Mg stearate;
- corn starch;
- maltodextrin.
In pediatrics, the supplement is prescribed to children over the age of twelve. This applies to the original version of Primadophilus. For the treatment of patients under 12, other supplements labeled “Children’s” and “Junior” are used.
Therefore, when purchasing a product at a pharmacy, explain to the pharmacist what kind of nutritional supplement you need. This will help avoid confusion.
During pregnancy
Carrying a child is not an absolute contraindication to taking Primadofilus. However, there have been no open studies that could confirm the safety of using dietary supplements in pregnant women.
The same goes for breastfeeding. To protect yourself and your unborn child from possible undesirable consequences, the possibility of taking the drug should be discussed with a specialist (doctor managing the pregnancy).
Conditions for storing the drug in pharmacies and clinics
Clinical centers and pharmacies are equipped with technical equipment, including refrigeration. It is intended for storing medications. Primadophilus is stored exclusively in refrigerators to maintain the viability of the microorganisms included in its composition.
After the expiration date or if a defective product is identified, it is disposed of. The procedure is carried out in full compliance with GOST 17768-90 “On packaging, labeling, storage and transportation of medicines.”
For transportation, a car or other vehicle equipped with a refrigerator is used. Moreover, each unit of the drug must have complete packaging and instructions for use.
Action
Diseases, stress, and dietary errors disrupt the normal balance of intestinal microflora, which leads to the growth of pathogenic microorganisms and, as a result, dysbiosis.
The ability to suppress pathogenic microorganisms is the main property of lactic acid bacteria ( Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus acidophilus
). Lactobacilli help normalize stool, both with constipation and diarrhea, and have a healing effect on the entire gastrointestinal tract. Lactic acid bacteria take an active part in the formation and functioning of the immune system; their metabolic products weaken the harmful effects of toxic substances entering the body due to environmental pollution.
It is known that after 40 years there is a physiological decrease in the percentage of lactic acid bacteria in the intestinal microflora. This dictates the need to take foods containing lactic acid bacteria. For preventive purposes, the drug Primadophilus , containing not only lactobacteria, but also bifidobacteria Bifidobacterium breve and Bifidobacterium longum . It has been shown that the use of lactobacilli reduces the risk of developing malignant neoplasms of the large intestine.
Primadophilus serves as an excellent supplier of live biologically active acidophilus lactobacilli, helps prevent the development of dysbiosis in older age groups and effectively restore normal intestinal microflora.
Those who are planning foreign trips should not forget about the drug. By starting to take lactobacilli in advance, a week before the trip, you can effectively increase the intestinal resistance to pathogenic microbes. Lactic bacteria themselves produce a number of substances - antibiotics, including acidoline, acidophilus, lactocidin.
Best before date
The release date is indicated on the back of the label, which is glued directly to the plastic container or bottle (depending on the form of the product). The shelf life for capsules and powder is 18 months.
This is one of the few drugs for which temperature is important. If you store it at room temperatures, the shelf life is significantly reduced - up to 8-10 months. But if you place it in the refrigerator, then Primadophilus will be suitable for use throughout the entire shelf life.
If there are 5-10 days left until the end of the expiration date, you can take the drug, but during this period you should be more attentive to your feelings.
Attention! After opening the product, the shelf life does not change only if it is stored under a tightly closed lid.
Primadophilus is a dietary supplement based on lyophilized microorganisms that die over time and do not bring any benefit. Therefore, before starting use, it is very important to make sure that the expiration date has not yet expired, and also to pay attention to the drug itself. The powder should be white, a slight yellowish tint is allowed. There should be no other particles. Gelatin capsules are light yellow in color.
The use of an expired drug is prohibited - it can have a detrimental effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Causes of allergies
In addition to microorganisms, the composition includes: maltodextrin, dried corn syrup, dioxide. Natural ingredients do not cause side effects, although sometimes individual intolerance to some components occurs, for example, corn syrup. Also, undesirable symptoms may occur if recommendations for preparation and consumption are not followed.
It is recommended to use this dietary supplement in two stages, lasting two weeks each. The first stage is during intensive treatment as an addition to the main drug therapy regimen.
Primadophilus is added to food or drink, two teaspoons and consumed twice a day - morning and evening. The second stage is supportive. The dose is reduced to one teaspoon. The result is a month of therapy. After this, they take a break for three weeks, then you need to consult a doctor in order to decide on further treatment tactics and the need for a repeat course. Approved for use from the neonatal period to five years.
It is extremely important to remember that baby food and mixtures to which Primadofilus is added must be consumed immediately , they cannot be heated or left for subsequent feeding. Firstly, it reduces the number of living bacteria, and secondly, it is contaminated with pathogenic microflora, which triggers the processes of rotting in products.
If you give such food to a small child, the consequences can be unpredictable, from allergies to severe poisoning. The jar with the dietary supplement should be stored in a cool, dark place, preferably in the refrigerator, to preserve the vital activity of bacteria for a longer period.
