Artihol
Artihol: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Drug interactions
- 11. Analogs
- 12. Terms and conditions of storage
- 13. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 14. Reviews
- 15. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Artihol
ATX code: A05AX
Active ingredient: dry extract of artichoke (Сynara scolymus)
Manufacturer: PJSC "Kiev Vitamin Plant" (Ukraine)
Description and photo update: 2019-23-08
Artihol is a drug for the treatment of diseases of the biliary tract and liver.
Release form and composition
Film-coated tablets: round, biconvex, light brown (10 pcs. In a blister: 200 mg - in a cardboard box 3 blisters, 400 mg - in a cardboard box 4 blisters).
1 tablet contains:
- active substance: dry artichoke extract (Cynara scolymus) - 200 mg or 400 mg;
- auxiliary components: heavy magnesium oxide, corn starch, anhydrous colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, talc;
- composition of the film shell: a mixture of Opadry 200 Brown - polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, iron oxide red (E 172), titanium dioxide (E 171), sodium bicarbonate, iron oxide yellow (E 172), methacrylate copolymer (type C), iron oxide black (E 172), talc.
Pharmacological properties
The active ingredient of the drug is an extract of artichoke leaves, which contains biologically active substances that activate the excretion of salts of heavy metals, urea (through the kidneys) and other toxins from the body, including alkaloids and nitro compounds. The phenolic substance cynarin in combination with bioflavonoids, pheno acids and other compounds has a diuretic, choleretic and hepatoprotective effect. The composition of Artihol also contains vitamins B 1 and B 2, ascorbic acid, inulin, carotene, which contribute to the normalization of metabolic processes.
Long-term use of the drug provides an improvement in the functional state of the liver and a decrease in the level of total cholesterol in blood plasma.
Indications for use
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- chronic hepatitis;
- hypokinetic biliary dyskinesia;
- chronic form of non-calculous cholecystitis;
- nephritis is a chronic form;
- chronic renal failure.
Contraindications
- cholelithiasis;
- obstruction of the urinary tract;
- acute kidney disease;
- obstruction of the biliary tract;
- severe liver failure;
- age up to 6 years;
- confirmed hypersensitivity to plants of the Asteraceae family;
- individual intolerance to artichoke or other components of the drug.
Tablets are recommended to be used with caution for severe liver diseases, diseases that can cause the development of obstruction of the biliary tract.
During pregnancy or breastfeeding, taking the drug is indicated only on the basis of a doctor's conclusion that the expected therapeutic effect for the mother outweighs the potential threat to the fetus or child.
Instructions for the use of Artihol: method and dosage
Artihol tablets are taken orally before meals.
The recommended dosage regimen is 3 times a day:
- patients over 12 years old: 200-400 mg;
- children aged 6-12 years: 200 mg.
The duration of treatment is 14–21 days.
You can repeat the course of treatment after consulting a doctor.
Side effects
With long-term use of high doses of Artihol, the following undesirable effects may develop: allergic reactions, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain (upper part), diarrhea.
Overdose
Taking the drug in doses exceeding the prescribed dose can lead to an increase in adverse reactions. In this case, appropriate symptomatic therapy is recommended.
The specific antidote for Artihol is unknown.
special instructions
In the absence of a clinical effect - persistence or frequent relapses of the symptoms of the disease, in case of diarrhea, abdominal pain in the patient, the use of the drug should be canceled and consult a doctor.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
According to the instructions, Artihol does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and perform potentially complex and dangerous types of work that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
For pregnant and lactating women, Artihol tablets are prescribed only on strict indications if the potential benefits of therapy to the mother significantly outweigh the possible risks to the fetus / child.
Drug interactions
Artihol, when used simultaneously with phenprocoumon, warfarin and other coumarin anticoagulants, weakens their therapeutic effect, so a dose adjustment of these drugs may be required.
Analogs
Analogs of Artihol are: Hofitol, Allochol, Phosphogliv Forte, Bongigar, Rafacholin C, Cholagogue collection, Coriander fruits, Sandy immortelle flowers, Tansy flowers, Holosas, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at temperatures up to 25 ° C.
Shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Artihol
Reviews of Artihol confirm that it has a good choleretic effect. However, in patients with stones in the gallbladder, the use of the drug can provoke a blockage of the biliary tract. He is able to have a similar effect in case of urolithiasis (increases the risk of blockage of the urinary tract).
Artihol is well tolerated and rarely causes adverse reactions. Specialists - both therapists and gastroenterologists - speak favorably about this drug.
Price for Artihol in pharmacies
On average, the price of Artihol with a dosage of 400 mg is about 355 rubles. for 40 tablets per pack.
Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
