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• Composition
• Product form
• Pharmacological action
• Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
• Indications
• Contraindications
• Side effects
• Instructions for use Bifikol (method and dosage)
• Overdose
• Cooperation
• Terms of sale
• Storage conditions
• Shelf life
• Cautions
• Analogs
• Babies
• During pregnancy (and lactation)
• Reviews
• Price, where to buy

Composition Bifikol

As part Bifikol (1 dose) contains not less than 10 million. bifidobacteria   type Bifidobacterium bifidum   and the same amount E. coli .

Product form

The drug can produce a dry lyophilizate powder- Intended for the preparation of suspension Which is dosed packaged in glass vials or ampules in a specialized multilayer sachets.

The powdered compound is characterized by its porous mass whose color can vary from light to dark brown. Drug powder Bifikol stands out not only color, but also a specific odor and taste. Furthermore, the drug can be produced in tablet form.

One vial or sachet contains typically 5 doses of medication. In a cardboard package may contain from 10 to 50 multi-layer bags or 10 vials Bifikol. One capsule formulation corresponds to only one dose of the active drug compound active.

Pharmacological action

Bifikol - is primarily a combination preparation which has a therapeutic effect on intestinal microflora   and has antagonist properties   with respect to many kinds of   pathogens , and   opportunistic pathogens .

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Since Bifikol contains in its composition E. coli As well as live bifidobacteria and The drug is actively fighting bacteria Salmonella, Shigella, Proteus   and others. The therapeutic effect of the drug is the ability of the drug to improve the immune system, as well as the impact on normalization of metabolism   and provide antibacterial effect.

Everything else has Bifikol antidiarrheal properties , And the drug is actively fighting harmful microorganisms, the process of life which leads to decay in the gut. When using the drug reduced flatulence And normalized the digestive process . Thanks   adjuvant activity antigens Contained in the composition of medicines stimulates Bifikol reparative processes,   occurring in intestine .

Indications

The drug used in the treatment of:

• the consequences of such   intestinal infections , as salmonellosis . dysentery . viral diarrhea and so on;
• dysbiosis ;
• colitis , Including peptic ulcer disease and forms enterocolitis ;

Quite often, the drug is used for normalization of digestion   after Chemotherapy .

Contraindications

The drug is best not to be used without an acute medical need in the nonspecific and specific colitis .

Side effects

Currently, the data confirmed the presence of side effects of the drug does not exist.

Instructions for use Bifikol (method and dosage)

In accordance with the instructions on the drug Bifikol take a maximum of 40 minutes before a meal. Mode medication, as well as its dosage may vary depending upon the patient's age and the type and complexity of the disease.

For example, when dysbacteriosis   children aged up to six months is recommended to take 3 doses Bifikol 2 times a day for 14 days, while adults should eat 5 doses of the drug compound, 3 times a day for 21 days.

If you have a medical necessity course of treatment can be repeated, but only after two months after the last use of the drug. The powder is diluted immediately before use boiled water, better room temperature, in a proportion - 1 teaspoon of water per 1 dose.

Patients with high acidity for 10 minutes before receiving Bifikol recommended to drink sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (to 1 cup water ½ teaspoon connection) or half a glass of mineral water Essentuki and Borjomi.

Overdose

In case of overdose can occur dyspeptic disorders Which are after complete discontinuation of the drug.

Cooperation

Experts do not recommend to prescribe a drug to patients who are   chemotherapy   or treatment antibiotics .

Terms of sale

Without prescription from pharmacies.

Storage conditions

Following the joint venture 3.3.2.1248-03, Bifikol should be stored at a temperature not exceeding 10 ° C, out of reach of children.

Shelf life

1 year.

Cautions

Dilution with water the preparation is not to be stored. Prohibited use in the treatment Bifikol if:

• medicine package is damaged;
• no markings on the packaging of the drug;
• change the physical properties of the drug.

Analogs Bifikol

Currently the major Bifikol analogs can include various forms of release of the drug, for example, Bifikol dry Ie powder Bifikol - ampoules or capsules, as well as on the impact of the same drug Bifidobacterium bifidum + E. coli (Bifidobacterium bifidum + Escherichia coli) .

Babies

It is not recommended to use the drug in the treatment of children under six months old.

During pregnancy (and lactation)

No data.

Reviews Bifikol

In general, patients leave good reviews about Bifikol. Among the obvious positive aspects of the drug people are distinguished:

• contents e ubiotikov (probiotics)   of the drugs that can influence harmful micro-organisms and restore intestinal microflora a;
• immunomodeliruyuschy effect   drug;
• acceptable price.

Reviews Bifikol children

Not all parents speak clearly about the drug, as in children causes a negative reaction specific taste and smell of drugs, in addition, some complain of bloating.

Price Bifikol where to buy

Bifikol average price varies from region and release form of the drug. Buy Bifikol in Moscow (powder, 1 pack of 10 bottles every 5 doses) can be for 160-180 rubles.

One vial Bifikol can buy in St. Petersburg for 32 rubles, and package the drug, containing 10 vials each containing 5 doses, will cost a maximum of 200 rubles.