Digestion problems have been found more and more recently. Improper nutrition, adverse environmental conditions, uncontrolled intake of antibiotics and bad habits violate the intestinal microflora. Because of this, abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea appear. The decrease in the number of beneficial bacteria also creates a favorable environment for the development of various infections. To combat such problems, it is recommended to use probiotic preparations. Most often, "Hilak Forte" is prescribed for the treatment of adults and children. Instructions for use note that the drug is well tolerated and begins to act quickly.
General characteristics of the drug
Hilak Forte is a probiotic based on lactobacilli and other microorganisms. These are components of normal intestinal microflora, so the drug is well tolerated. Its use helps restore microflora and eliminate many problems in the digestive process. After all, the substances contained in its composition help to colonize the digestive tract with beneficial bacteria.
The drug is available in the form of drops, packaged in bottles of 30 ml or 100 ml. It is a clear yellowish liquid with a peculiar smell and sour taste. The drug is well tolerated even by young children, but before starting treatment, you must definitely study the instructions for use.
Reviews of the price "Hilak Forte" note that it is not the cheapest of such drugs, but its effect is much more effective. A small package of the drug costs about 300 rubles, but it is enough for the course of treatment only for the child. An adult patient usually requires 1-2 vials of 100 ml, if taken as described in the instructions for use. The price of "Hillak Forte" of this volume is 500-600 rubles. Therefore, some do not complete the full course of treatment, switching to cheaper analogues.
The composition of the drug
Instructions for use with Hilak Forte notes that its effectiveness is due to the properties of its components. Unlike most probiotic preparations containing one group of bacteria, this tool has a complex composition. All substances included in it are natural and natural for the intestines. Therefore, the drug restores the microflora in a biological way, normalizing all the functions of the gastrointestinal tract.
Instructions for use "Hilak Forte" refers to probiotics, although it is rather a complex drug. Its main active ingredients are aqueous substrates of bacteria. Most of all in the composition of the drug are acidophilic lactobacilli and lactic acid, this explains its peculiar taste and smell. In addition, Hilak Forte also contains other beneficial microorganisms: Escherichia coli, Streptococcus faecalis, Enterococcus faecalis.
To improve the activity of bacteria, as well as to normalize the functions of digestion, auxiliary components are included in the preparation. These are lactic and citric acid, potassium sorbate, phosphoric acid. In addition, the drug contains lactose, which serves as food for beneficial microorganisms, so it can also be attributed to prebiotics.
What effect does
The main property of the Hilak Forte preparation is the normalization of intestinal microflora due to its colonization with beneficial bacteria and the suppression of pathogenic microflora. But it is effective in other pathologies. You can learn about them from the instructions for use. Reviews of “Hilak Fort” note that as a result of treatment abdominal pains, flatulence and diarrhea pass, appetite and digestion normalize, and overall health improves. After all, the drug has the following properties:
- improves digestion by normalizing the enzymatic composition of gastric juice;
- stabilizes the concentration of hydrochloric acid;
- eliminates constipation or diarrhea caused by improper diet, taking antibiotics;
- restores the mucous membrane of the digestive tract;
- stimulates the production of vitamins B and K;
- improves immunity;
- removes harmful toxins and toxins;
- eliminates swelling and prevents the deposition of salts;
- destroys pathogenic microorganisms and some parasites.
Indications for use
This drug is a relatively safe remedy, therefore, it is often prescribed in the treatment of gastrointestinal pathologies in adults and children. Many believe that this is a remedy for diarrhea, but the drug has a lot more indications. Instructions for use analogues of "Hilak Forte" and the drug itself recommends the use of:
- dysbiosis;
- food poisoning;
- violation of the production of digestive enzymes;
- bloating, heaviness and flatulence;
- irritable bowel syndrome;
- diarrhea or frequent constipation;
- chronic intestinal intoxication;
- metabolic disorders in the liver;
- pathologies of the gallbladder;
- peptic ulcer, colitis;
- atrophic gastritis, with reduced acidity of gastric juice;
- candidiasis;
- allergic diseases;
- complex treatment of salmonellosis, dysentery.
It is also recommended to use the drug for the prevention of climate change, diet, stress, severe physical exertion. Often prescribed "Hilak Forte" also while taking antibacterial drugs.
Contraindications and side effects
"Hilak Forte" is prescribed even for infants, since it is well tolerated by most patients. Only with individual intolerance to the components of the product, which is very rare, it is contraindicated. This remedy is also not prescribed for severe diarrhea with blood and high fever. In other cases, the drug helps in the treatment of many pathologies, it is prescribed for children from 1 month, pregnant women, the elderly.
Instructions for use with Hilak Forte note that side effects from taking the drug are rare. With increased sensitivity to its components, an allergic reaction in the form of a rash and itching may occur. In addition, some patients may experience irritation of the digestive tract, constipation, or abdominal pain.
Instructions for use "Hilak Forte"
The price of this tool is such that a short course of therapy for acute pathologies, poisoning or diarrhea is inexpensive. For an adult, a 100 ml bottle is enough for a week, which costs about 550 rubles. Take the drug three times a day before meals or during meals. It is not recommended only to mix it with milk and dairy products due to the presence of lactic acid in the composition. The required number of drops is dissolved in a quarter glass of any liquid. It can be water, juice, iced tea, compote.
For adults, Hilak Forte is recommended to take 40-60 drops. If the acidity of the stomach is increased and the drug causes discomfort, you can divide the daily dose into 6 doses. Children are prescribed a dosage individually. Up to 2 years, you need to drink no more than 15 drops at a time, and only as directed by a doctor. Children from 2 to 12 years of age are usually prescribed 25-35 drops. You must also take the drug 3 times a day. If the condition improves, the dosage can be reduced, the dose can be reduced to 1-2 times.
The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the disease and the individual characteristics of the patient. Usually, the course of treatment is from 2 weeks to 3 months, but it can be extended only as directed by a doctor. Sometimes with serious pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, the drug is recommended to drink for six months. But at the same time, you must follow the instructions for use.
Hilak Forte: analogues
The price of the drug, although low, is not satisfied with many patients. There are cheaper probiotics with the same effect. They are also chosen if there are contraindications, which are warned by the instructions for use. The price of Hilak Forte analogues can be the same, for example, Linex, Probifor, Bifiform or Acipol. It is also a comprehensive product containing live bacteria. There are cheaper analogues of the drug: "Bifidumbacterin", "Lactobacterin", "Colibacterin", "Acylact". The choice of analogue should be determined by the doctor in accordance with the patient's condition.
There are also analogues of "Hilak Forte", which do not have a complex effect, but only relieve certain symptoms. For example, it destroys the pathogenic microflora "Enterol", helps with constipation "Dufalac", with poisoning "Enterosgel" or "Lactofiltrum". There are a lot of drugs, they have different effects, therefore, before using them, you need to consult a doctor.
Reviews about the drug
This drug is popular among many doctors. It is prescribed even for infants, although this is not provided for by the instructions for use. Reviews of analogues "Hilak Forte" note a more frequent occurrence of side effects, as well as low efficiency. It is this drug that has helped many get rid of abdominal pain, flatulence and diarrhea. And in the treatment and prevention of dysbiosis, he has no equal in effectiveness.