Hilak form is the best tool in the treatment of dysbiosis in both adults and children. This drug is used as a reducing agent of intestinal microflora, copes with candidiasis, vaginal dysbiosis in women, eczema, food allergies, as well as other allergic reactions in newborns and children over 2 years old.
How does Hilak Forte work?
This drug is considered a classic prebiotic that regulates the intestinal microflora and restores the function of its mucous membrane. The main action of Hilak Forte for a newborn is focused on normalizing the digestive process, as well as stabilizing immune function.
This drug increases the production of vitamins in the intestines. In addition, Hilak Forte for the newborn stimulates the restoration of the epithelium in case of its violation in the large and small intestines. Under its action, the body's resistance to various microbes also increases.
Hilak Forte for the newborn: the composition of the drug
The main component is organic acids, which are so necessary for the formation of normal intestinal microflora. The microbes that contribute to this process are called lactobacilli, they infect the baby’s body at the beginning of life. In this case, breast milk is very important, which determines the reproduction of these microorganisms in the baby.
Hilak Forte for babies also includes short chain fatty acids, which contribute to the restoration of the epithelium.
The drug is used in the following cases:
- with a digestive disorder that was caused by damage to the intestinal epithelium;
- with dysbiosis or a violation of the composition of the normal flora;
- with chronic and acute diarrhea, bloating, as well as with constipation;
- during the prevention of dysbiosis, which is carried out after or during the use of antibiotics;
- with an indigestion, which is caused by a change in climatic conditions;
- with gastroenteritis and colitis;
- with skin diseases of an allergic nature;
- with vaginal dysbiosis and thrush;
- with intestinal infections, namely, with salmonellosis in newborns.
Dosage
The duration of treatment, as well as the dose, is determined individually for each patient by the attending doctor. But still there is a standard dosage, which is prescribed for the treatment of dysbacteriosis with the help of this drug.
Adults are prescribed 40-60 cap, children over two years old - 20-40 cap, and for newborns - 15-30 cap. Hilak Forte is applied 3 times a day during or before meals. In this case, the drug is diluted in a small amount of any liquid, with the exception of milk. During its use, it is recommended to reduce the use of dairy products.
Side effects
The main side effects during the use of Hilak Forte for a newborn are diarrhea, bloating and constipation. In addition, various allergic reactions can occur, such as rash, itching, urticaria. The latter can occur in case of hypersensitivity to individual components of the drug. Such adverse reactions are often of short duration. But nevertheless, when they occur, the use of Hilak Forte for a newborn should be discontinued and consult a doctor.
Contraindications to the use of the drug
Hypersensitivity to Hilak Forte, as well as to its individual components.
It should be noted that this drug is considered safe during pregnancy, as well as breastfeeding.
As for the overdose of Hilak Forte (analogues of which should not be taken without consulting a doctor), then in this case, the application of any measures is not required. Large doses of the drug are not dangerous to the body, but it is not recommended to abuse it.