According to statistics, every third person on the planet has problems with the gastrointestinal tract. This is usually associated with malnutrition, the presence of chronic diseases or an improper lifestyle. The German phytopreparation Iberogast, the analogues of which (absolute) do not exist, helps to cope with a variety of problems of the gastrointestinal tract.
Drug components
The composition of the product includes exclusively medicinal plants. That is why doctors attribute the Iberogast drug not to drug methods of dealing with problems, but to herbal medicine. The composition includes such medicinal herbs:
- chamomile flowers;
- mint and lemon balm leaves;
- celandine grass ;
- licorice root and angelica;
- Bitter Iberis (root)
- caraway fruits.
In addition, the tincture is alcohol. The composition includes 31% ethanol, which allows you to save all the beneficial properties of herbs and plants.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that Iberogast, according to the instructions, should not be taken to children under the age of 18 due to a lack of clinical trials, some pediatricians do not see anything wrong with the drug. However, it must be taken strictly after the appointment of a doctor. Of the other contraindications, only allergic reactions to one or more components of the drug are indicated.
Recommended Children's Rate
If the pediatrician prescribed a phytopreparation to the baby, then it is usually he who sets the dosage. True, there is a tacit norm, which they try to adhere to. "Iberogast" for children aged 3-6 years is given 10 drops with food. Drink the drug with a small amount of clean water without gas. Babies aged 3 months to 3 years can be given 6 drops of Iberogast during meals. Breasts can drink the medicine with breast milk, and for those who have already crossed the adult table, only boiled water. You can give the drug to children only after the doctor prescribes it, nothing else!
How does the drug work?
If the doctor recommended Iberogast for use, the use and method of exposure to the body should be studied in advance. These include:
- Removal of abdominal pain, cramping, severity.
- Elimination of flatulence in the stomach and intestines.
- Getting rid of bloating.
- Normalization of intestinal microflora (colonizing it with beneficial bacteria).
- Elimination of pathogenic bacteria (including those that belong to the category of Helicobacter pylori).
- Normalization of acidity of gastric juice.
- Healing of small wounds and sores on the walls of the stomach and intestines.
- Bringing the smooth muscles of the intestine back to normal.
- Elimination of heartburn.
It is noteworthy that regular intake of the drug allows you to normalize the intestines, which means that such a thing as constipation will remain only a memory. In addition, Iberogast, the analogues of which are given below, is often used as one of the means in the complex treatment of duodenal ulcer and stomach, and the prevention of liver and kidney diseases. The drug is available in the form of drops, in a dark bottle with a tight-fitting lid. The shelf life of the product is 2 years. After this time, taking the drug is categorically not recommended, and even more so - it is dangerous to health.
Analogs
The composition of such drugs does not exist. However, there are those that are similar to Iberogast in action. The price category, by the way, is about the same for everyone. Although the composition may substantially or, conversely, vary slightly with the preparation "Iberogast".
The analogue that is best known today is the Hilak Forte. Its main task is to normalize the intestinal microflora, which for some reason was significantly impaired. For example, while taking antibiotics. Nevertheless, the spectrum of effects on the body is not as wide as that of the Iberogast preparation.
An analogue that is similar in pharmacological properties is Enterol. Its main feature is the antimicrobial effect on the intestines and stomach. Similar tools include the following:
- Pikolaks;
- "Bifidumbacterin";
- Linex
- "Almagel";
- Smecta.
But unfortunately, they do not possess complex properties. Most often, they are intended for the population of the intestines and stomach with beneficial bacteria, but they do not solve all the problems. So, Almagel has too many contraindications and side effects. Still, completely different manufacturers did not succeed in repeating such a drug as Iberogast.
Price
The cost of one bottle, the volume of which is 20 ml, varies between 300-350 rubles. At the same time, the drug is enough for just a couple of weeks. Those who are prescribed long-term use should pay attention to 50 or 100 ml vials. Their cost varies between 500-650 rubles. Iberogast, the price of which is not so affordable, is not a drug in the classical sense. It is rather a homeopathic, phytotherapeutic remedy that really benefits the body, with virtually no side effects. It is worth noting that the analogues of the drug are approximately the same. With rare exceptions. So, "Smecta" may cost a little cheaper, but the action of the remedy is completely different - getting rid of nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, normalization of the stool.
Overdose
If the daily norm has been exceeded, then the following symptoms may appear:
- nausea;
- vomiting
- dizziness;
- dyspnea.
In this case, you must definitely refuse to take the drug, consult a doctor for advice and help. Taking other drugs immediately after an overdose is highly discouraged, so as not to worsen the condition.
Customer reviews
Those who take Iberogast for a long time note not only the absence of constipation and normal bowel function, but also an improvement in their general health. However, there are those to whom, for some reason, the drug did not fit at all. For example, some people note that normalizing nutrition (switching to healthy and enriched with vitamins and microelements food) can significantly improve the work of the stomach and intestines even without taking Iberogast.