The drug "Livodex" instruction is presented as a hepatoprotector with immunomodulating, cholelitolytic, hypocholesterolemic and hypolipidemic properties. Reception of this
choleretic agent normalizes the level of cholesterol and lipid concentration, and also reduces the content of hydrophobic acids due to the direct effect on the circulation of
bile acids. In addition, the drug "Livodex" has a characteristic cytoprotective effect, stabilizes the membranes of cholangiocytes and hepatocytes and induces choleresis saturated with bicarbonates, which in turn leads to the elimination of toxic substances through the intestines. In addition, it should be noted that this drug, due to the inhibition of the absorption process, reduces the level of cholesterol in bile, lowers such an indicator as the lithogenic index, stimulates the dissolution of gallstones and prevents the formation of new calculi.
The lipid-lowering medicine Livodex is produced (the instructions for it are always included) in the form of a suspension and in the form of biconvex tablets of a reddish tint.
The composition of these funds as the main active element includes ursodeoxycholic acid. The tablets additionally contain sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, silicon dioxide, lactose, povidone, purified talc, titanium dioxide, cellulose, macrogol and iron oxide.
To take a hypocholesterolemic drug "Livodex", the instructions for use recommend for the treatment of cholangitis, cholelithiasis, autoimmune disorders and hepatitis. In addition, this hypolipidemic and immunomodulating agent helps with esophagitis, acute forms of inflammatory processes that occur in the biliary tract, and reflux gastritis. People with toxic liver damage should also start taking Livodex tablets. The instruction advises using them as an effective medicine for dissolving cholesterol stones.
In addition, this hypolipidemic drug is often prescribed for the treatment of pathologies of the gallbladder or liver.
The instruction strictly prohibits taking the cholelitolytic drug "Livodex" for people suffering from pancreatitis, renal failure, lactase deficiency or lactose intolerance. The list of contraindications also includes a non-functioning gallbladder, pregnancy, body weight up to thirty-four kilograms and a lactation period. In addition, the use of this hypolipidemic drug is not recommended for people with individual intolerance to ursodeoxycholic acid, liver failure or cirrhosis. In addition, this cholelitholytic drug should not be used to dissolve X-ray positive gallstones and treat acute forms of inflammatory diseases of the bile ducts, gall bladder and intestines.