Laminaria Thallus (seaweed)

2024 Author: Rachel Wainwright | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 07:39

Laminaria thallus (seaweed): 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. Use in childhood
11. Drug interactions
12. Analogs
13. Terms and conditions of storage
14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
15. Reviews
16. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Laminariae thalli

ATX code: A01AB11

Active ingredient: kelp thallus (Laminariae thallus)

Manufacturer: AO Krasnogorskleksredstva (Russia); LLC "Lek S +" (Russia); PKF, FITOFARM LLC (Russia); St.-Medifarm CJSC (Russia); Agrarian-industrial company "FITO-EM", CJSC (Russia)

Description and photo update: 2019-15-07

Prices in pharmacies: from 147 rubles.

Buy

Thallus kelp (seaweed) is a herbal laxative.

Release form and composition

Dosage form of Laminaria thallus (seaweed):

shredded thalli: pieces of thallus of various shapes from grayish-green to red-brown, light brown, greenish-brown, dark green, sometimes greenish-black or yellowish-brown in color with a salty taste and a specific odor; the presence of a white bloom of sea salt on the pieces is allowed (in a cardboard pack 1 inner bag containing 50, 75, 100 or 150 g of raw materials);
chopped grass: dark gray with a greenish tinge, pieces of thallus of various shapes that pass through a sieve with 3 mm holes, covered with a coating of white salts with a salty taste and a peculiar smell (in a cardboard box 1 inner bag made of polypropylene or paper containing 50, 75 or 100 g of raw materials);
shredded vegetable raw materials: pieces of thalli of dark gray with a greenish tint, different in shape, coated on the outside with a coating of white salts, with a peculiar smell and salty taste (in a cardboard box 1 inner paper bag containing 50 or 100 g of raw materials).

Each pack contains instructions for the use of Laminaria thallus (seaweed).

The composition of 1 g of the drug includes the active substance: kelp thallus [containing alginate (calcium salts of alginic acids), alginic acid, mannitol, iodide salts, high molecular weight polysaccharides (kelp), micro- and macroelements, as well as other biologically active substances] - 100 %.

Pharmacological properties

The raw material for Kelp thallus (seaweed) is Japanese kelp (Laminaria Japonica Aresch) and sugary kelp (Laminaria saccharina) of the kelp family. The laxative property of the drug is due to the ability of dry raw materials of seaweed thallus to swell and, increasing in volume, irritate receptors in the intestinal mucosa.

The content in the plant product of laminarin polysaccharide - up to 21%, mannitol - up to 21%, iodine - 2.7-3% (in the form of iodides and organoiodine compounds), fucoidan, gelatinous substance algin, alginic acid, bromine salts, proteins, pantothenic and folic acid, vitamins A, B ₁, B ₂, B ₁₂, C and D provides the following effects: vitamin and tonic (especially for elderly and debilitated patients); stimulating the production of thyroid hormones; hypolipidemic; anti-sclerotic; mild laxative that regulates the activity of the gastrointestinal tract; normalizing metabolism. In addition, kelp slightly reduces blood clotting, reducing the risk of developing intravascular thrombosis, and regulates the permeability of the vascular walls. A substance has been isolated from seaweed that has a stable hypotensive effect.

Indications for use

Thallus kelp (seaweed) is prescribed to patients with chronic atonic constipation, including patients with hyperlipidemia (as a laxative.

The drug is also recommended for the prevention of thyroid diseases associated with iodine deficiency and atherosclerosis.

Contraindications

chronic pyoderma;
intestinal obstruction;
acute abdomen syndrome;
thyrotoxicosis of various origins;
acne;
hemorrhagic diathesis;
hyperthyroidism;
multinodular goiter;
nephritis;
furunculosis;
appendicitis and other inflammatory processes in the abdominal cavity;
nephrosis;
acute febrile conditions;
pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding;
age under 12;
individual intolerance to the components of the drug, including iodine.

Laminaria thallus (seaweed), instructions for use: method and dosage

The product is taken orally with water.

The recommended dosage regimen: ½ – 1 teaspoon of raw materials once a day. The duration of therapy varies from 15 to 30 days.

Side effects

hyperemia of the skin, itching (allergic reactions);
diarrhea, flatulence, heartburn;
the phenomena of iodism, including acne, lacrimation, salivation, angioedema, rhinitis (with prolonged use).

Overdose

Overdose cases of kelp thallus (seaweed) have not been reported.

special instructions

Before starting drug therapy, you should consult your doctor.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Thallus kelp (seaweed) during pregnancy / lactation is not recommended for use.

Pediatric use

For patients under 12 years of age, the drug is not prescribed.

Drug interactions

There are no data on interactions with other drugs.

Analogs

Analogs of Kelp thallus (seaweed) are Laminaria thick extract, Klam, Kelp, etc.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a place protected from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

The shelf life is 3 years.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews of Laminaria thallus (seaweed)

According to reviews, Thallus Laminaria (seaweed) is a safe, effective and affordable drug for constipation. Many users also recommend taking the drug for effective weight loss, getting rid of cellulite and stretch marks; in the composition of cosmetic masks, kelp helps to tighten and smooth the skin. The benefits of seaweed for the prevention of thyroid disease are also confirmed. It is advised to use in cooking instead of salt, additionally chopped raw seaweed, especially for those who do not like it fresh.

Among the shortcomings, there is a wide list of contraindications to the use of herbal remedies.

Price for kelp thallus (seaweed) in pharmacies

The approximate price for Laminaria thallus (seaweed), 100 g of raw materials in a package, ranges from 109 to 156 rubles.

Thallus kelp (seaweed): prices in online pharmacies

Drug name

Price

Pharmacy

Laminaria thallus (seaweed) 100 g

147 RUB

Buy

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!