In the article, we consider the instructions for use, indications and analogues of "Biovestin". What is this drug?
Biovestin, as well as Biovestin-Lacto, are complex probiotics. They contain lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, which are representatives of normal human microflora. Both drugs are liquid probiotics. Microorganisms contained in the preparations are obtained by culturing human lactobacilli and bifidobacteria on a nutrient medium from cow's milk. Their cultivation occurs inside special bioreactors in the absence of oxygen.
What is the composition of the medication?
The composition of Biovestin includes the following components:
- Bifidogenic factors.
- Vital products of lactobacilli.
- Live bifidobacteria Bifidobacterium adolescentis MC-42 in an amount of 109 CFU / ml.
It is these bifidobacteria that are characterized by the ability to rapidly grow and resist a variety of pathogenic agents that develop inside the intestine against the background of some intestinal pathologies and an imbalance of microflora.
Recently, the probiotic "Biovestin-Lacto" and its analogues are very popular.
The main substances in the composition of Biovesti-Lacto are:
- Vital products of bifidobacteria, lactobacilli.
- Bifidogenic factors.
- Lactobacillus plantarum 8P AZ in the amount of 108 CFU for each ml of the drug.
- Bifidobacterium adolescentis MC-42 in an amount of 109 CFU for each ml of the drug.
- Bifidobacterium bifidum 792.
Another positive distinctive characteristic of the microorganisms contained in these preparations is their increased ability to accelerate reproduction inside the intestine. This ability is ensured through the use of special technologies and techniques that make it possible to use exclusively young lactobacilli and bifidobacteria for the production of products.
Analogs and substitutes for Biovestin should be selected by a doctor.
Indications for use
These dietary supplements can be used in the treatment of intestinal dysfunctions (accompanied by diarrhea), dysbacteriosis of various genesis, the development of which is due to the presence of conditionally pathogenic microorganisms in the intestine, in order to correct microflora on the open mucous membranes of the nasopharynx, as well as during pregnancy, during prenatal preparation, prolonged radiation, hormone therapy.
In addition, the use of drugs is advisable in the prevention, treatment of respiratory infections, a variety of food allergies, iron deficiency anemia, and vitamin deficiency.
Both drugs work well with other medicines, including antibiotic drugs.
Contraindications
The indicated probiotics are contraindicated for those patients in whom milk protein intolerance is noted, and there is also an individual susceptibility to the components of the drug. This must be considered before the appointment.
Below we consider the analogues of "Biovestina-Lacto" and the prices of analogues.
Use of medicines
In accordance with the manufacturer's annotation, any of the indicated preparations should be taken half an hour before a meal. In this case, you should first dilute the used dose of the drug with water or milk in a small amount, the temperature of the liquid should be no more than 40 degrees.
Inadmissible is the dilution of the drug with hot liquid, as well as its storage after dilution.
Children 1-6 years old are recommended to calculate the dosage according to their age - 1 ml for each year of life.
Children 6-12 years old are shown to take 6 ml of the drug per day, and patients from 12 years old - 12 ml every day.
Duration of Admission
To ensure the protection of normal microflora during antibiotic therapy, a probiotic should be taken throughout the duration of antibiotic therapy, as well as in the next 2 weeks after its completion. To correct intestinal dysbiosis, especially provoking diarrhea, it is recommended to take the drug for 4-16 weeks.
The cost of "Biovestin", "Biovestina-Lacto"
The cost of the drug varies depending on its packaging. So, a package containing a bottle containing 12 ml of probiotic will cost an average of 130 rubles, and a package of 7 such bottles - 390 rubles.
Analogs of "Biovestin"
Currently, the pharmaceutical market offers patients a wide selection of probiotic drugs. As a rule, they have a similar composition (in some cases it may differ), as well as different costs.
The most popular analogues of Biovestin are: Symbiolact, Linex for children, Bifidumbacterin, Bifikol, Ecofemin.
Ecofemin
This probiotic is produced by the manufacturer in capsule form, the average cost of a package containing 15 capsules is 520 rubles.
Each capsule contains Bifidobacterium lactis in the amount of 1.65 x 109 CFU, as well as Lactodacillus rhamnosus in the amount of 1.65 x 109 CFU. The auxiliary components are: magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, titanium dioxide, hypromellose, potato maltodextrin.
Ecofemin is patented and manufactured using the new microencapsulation technology, which guarantees better bacterial survival, increases the activity of the drug components, its quality. It is not a medicine, but is a biologically active food supplement.
The analogue of "Biovestin" "Ecofemin" is indicated for use as an additional source of probiotic bacteria.
The main contraindication to its use is individual susceptibility to the components of the drug. Before using probiotics, it is important to consult a doctor, and people suffering from congenital immunodeficiency should consult an immunologist.
It is recommended to take "Ecofemin" once a day in an amount of up to 2 capsules, it should be taken with food. The duration of the therapeutic course is 30 days.
"Bifikol"
Analog "Biovestina" "Bifikol" is made in the form of a powder, packaged in bottles. Each package containing 5 doses will cost an average of 128 rubles.
The drug is characterized by antagonistic activity against salmonella, shigella and other pathogenic, conditionally pathogenic microorganisms. "Bifikol" is able to stimulate the repair processes in the intestine, affect the synthesis of protective factors.
Among the indications for use:
- Dysbacteriosis.
- Chronic forms of colitis of various origins.
- Isolation of pathogens.
- Reconvalescents that occur after acute forms of intestinal infections, accompanied by intestinal dysfunction.
The main contraindication to its use is ulcerative colitis of a specific and non-specific form.
According to the manufacturer’s annotation, probiotic can be taken for patients from 6 months. It is recommended that you take it half an hour before eating.
In order to treat convalescents that occur after acute forms of infectious lesions of the intestine, as well as intestinal dysfunction, it is necessary to take the drug in the following dosages:
- Children 0.5-1 years - for 10-14 days, twice a day for 3 doses.
- Children 1-3 years old - for 10-14 days, once or twice a day for 5 doses.
- Patients older than 3 years - for three weeks, twice or three times a day for 5 doses.
In order to treat specific, non-specific colitis, dysbiosis, it is recommended to take a probiotic in the following dosages:
- Children 0.5-1 years - for 10-14 days, twice a day for 3 doses.
- Children 1-3 years old - for 2-3 weeks twice a day for 5 doses.
- Patients from 3 years old - for 3 weeks twice or three times a day for 5 doses.
The specialist should determine the dosage and duration of therapy, taking into account the severity of dysbiosis, its duration, severity. If necessary, it is allowed to repeat the therapeutic course, but not earlier than after two months. In addition, it is required to control intestinal microbiocenosis.
The powder contained in the vial is diluted with pre-boiled and cooled water. Each dose of the drug must be diluted using 5 ml of water. Store the drug after dilution is prohibited.
Experts do not recommend combining Bifikol with antibiotics and chemotherapy. With drug intoxication, dyspeptic disorders develop.
Analogs of "Biovestina-Lacto" can be purchased at any pharmacy.
The drug "Bifidumbacterin-1000"
Manufacturer "Bifidumbacterin" is produced in tablet form, each package contains 30 tablets, and its average cost is 110 rubles.
The drug contains live bifidobacteria, which are characterized by antagonistic activity against many pathogens. For this reason, its use allows you to normalize the intestinal microflora, metabolic processes, prevent the formation of protracted intestinal diseases in patients of any age.
Against the background of the use of "Bifidumbacterin", the activity of the drugs taken increases, and the negative effect of antibacterial agents is also neutralized.
The main indication for the use of "Bifidumbacterin" is the need for additional receipt of bifidobacteria. The only contraindication that prevents the use of the drug is the patient's individual susceptibility to the components of the probiotic.
The active component in the composition of the drug is the biomass of bifidobacteria in an amount of 1 x 10 8 CFU. In addition, it contains calcium stearate, MCC, starch, lactose.
Take "Bifidumbacterin" must be taken orally with food in the following dosages:
- Children from 3 years - three times a day for 1-2 tablets. The duration of therapy is 30 days.
- For adult patients - twice or three times a day, 2 tablets. At the same time, the duration of therapy can vary from one to three months.
Reviews about this drug and its substitutes
Most of the reviews found on Biovestin and its analogues are positive. Patients note that probiotics are an indispensable tool in antibiotic therapy, which helps prevent the development of dysbiosis. In addition, probiotic preparations can effectively eliminate disorders of the intestinal microflora of various origins. It is also indicated that the funds have an affordable cost and are freely available.
We reviewed the instructions for use and analogues of "Biovestin".