Lacidophilus
Instructions for use:
- 1. Pharmacological action
- 2. Release form
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Instructions for use and doses
- 6. Storage conditions
Lacidophil is a drug containing lyophilized cells of lactic acid bacteria, used to normalize intestinal microflora and improve digestion.
pharmachologic effect
The active ingredient Lacidophil helps to normalize the intestinal microflora, improves digestion and increases local immunity from various pathogenic organisms.
Also, Lacidophil reduces the body's allergies and increases milk lactose tolerance.
According to reviews, Lacidophil is effective for the treatment and prevention of diarrhea when taking antibiotics, for the restoration and normalization of intestinal microflora, for the treatment of gastroenteritis and other intestinal diseases.
Release form
Lacidophil is produced in the form of gelatinous yellowish transparent capsules containing 2 billion living cells of lactobacilli, of which 95% are Lactobacillus rhamnosus R0011 and 5% Lactobacillus acidophilus R0052. Excipients - magnesium stearate, ascorbic acid and maltodextrin. 20 capsules of Lacidophil in a carton box.
Indications for the use of Lacidophil
According to the instructions, Lacidophil is used to treat and prevent diarrhea caused by taking most antibiotics, especially clindamycin, lincomycin, amoxicillin, ampicillin and cephalosporins.
Also Lacidophil is used:
- For the treatment of diseases of the stomach and duodenum caused by Helicobacter pylori, in combination with antibacterial therapy;
- In infants, as part of complex therapy in the treatment of necrotizing enterocolitis;
- To increase milk lactose tolerance;
- In the treatment of transient intestinal dysfunctions (diarrhea or constipation), when changing the diet;
- In the treatment of dyspepsia and gastroenteritis;
- To restore and normalize the intestinal microflora and improve digestion;
- In the complex treatment of atopic dermatitis;
- As a prophylaxis against Clostridium difficile infection.
According to reviews, Lacidophil is effective in chronic fatigue syndrome to improve the condition.
Lacidophil is used during pregnancy, lactation, as well as infants to prevent the development of atopic dermatitis.
Contraindications
Contraindications for the use of Lacidophil have not been established.
When using Lacidophil, according to reviews, there were no negative effects on the body.
Instructions for the use of Lacidophil and doses
According to the instructions, Lacidophil should be taken with meals with a little cool water. In cases where it is difficult for children to swallow the whole capsule, it can be opened and the contents mixed with liquid or liquid food.
To prevent the maintenance of normal intestinal microflora, Lacidophil is used for 20 days:
- Every other day, 1 capsule - for children from infancy and up to 3 years;
- Once a day, 1 capsule - for children over 3 years old;
- 1-2 capsules of Lacidophil per day - for adults.
For the treatment of diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics, according to the instructions, take Lacidophil 2 hours before or after taking antibiotics:
- Once a day, 1 capsule - for children under the age of 12 months;
- Twice a day, 1 capsule - children 1-3 years old;
- Up to three times a day, 1 capsule - for children 3–12 years old;
- Three times a day, 1-2 capsules - over 12 years old and adults.
The duration of admission depends on the period of taking antibiotics, after which Lacidophil can be used in prophylactic doses.
When changing the diet, which caused diarrhea or constipation, until the symptoms disappear, one to three capsules of Lacidophil are prescribed per day for children and 1-2 capsules three times a day for adults.
With atopic dermatitis in children, the course of treatment is up to one and a half months, 1 capsule of Lacidophil once a day.
You should not take Lacidophil immediately after taking antibiotics, as the drug reduces their effect.
According to reviews, Lacidophil does not cause pronounced side effects.
Storage conditions
The shelf life of Lacidophil according to the instructions is 2 years at a temperature not exceeding 4 ° C.
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
