In case of liver diseases, doctors prescribe the drug Essenticaps. Instructions for use and reviews of the drug indicate that this tool helps with hepatitis, metabolic disorders and intoxication. The medication is available in the form of capsules and consists of substances that protect liver cells from damage.
Composition and effect of the drug
The active ingredient in the drug is lecithin. Each capsule contains 300 mg of this ingredient. Lecithin is a substance that contains essential phospholipids. They act as hepatoprotectors, and contribute to the restoration of liver cell membranes in cases of damage to alcohol, drugs, toxins, as well as diseases.
When taking capsules, lecithin enters the bloodstream, and from there it enters the liver. It is half eliminated from the body 30-60 hours after ingestion. The drug slows down the processes of fatty and fibrous degeneration of the liver. This is reported by the instructions for the use of "Essenticaps" and reviews. Photo capsules can be seen below.
Indications and contraindications
Capsules are recommended for the following diseases:
- hepatitis in acute and chronic form;
- fat metabolism disorders;
- alcohol intoxication;
- fatty degeneration of liver cells;
- damage to the liver with toxic substances.
The effectiveness of the drug in these pathologies is evidenced by numerous reviews. Instructions for use "Essenticaps" prohibits taking this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as under the age of 12 years. Capsules should not be used with a tendency to allergic reactions to essential phospholipids.
Unwanted effects
Usually the drug is well tolerated by patients. Undesirable symptoms develop in extremely rare cases. Instructions for use and reviews of Essenticaps report dyspeptic symptoms after capsule use. Discomfort in the stomach and diarrhea are observed. Typically, such symptoms occur when the recommended dose is exceeded.
People with hypersensitivity to soybean oil may experience allergic reactions. In this case, you should stop taking the capsules and consult a doctor about replacing the hepatoprotector.
How to take medicine
The drug is taken 2 capsules three times a day. The medicine must be washed down with plenty of water. This dosage is recommended for adults and adolescents over 12 years old. Children who have not reached this age should not take the hepatoprotector, since the effect of lecithin on the child's body has not been fully studied.
Instructions for use and reviews of Essenticaps report that treatment with capsules is effective only if, during the treatment period, the patient avoids negative effects on the liver. It is very important to exclude the intake of alcoholic beverages, otherwise the therapeutic effect of the drug will be lost.
If the medicine is used as part of the complex treatment of chronic hepatitis, then taking capsules makes sense if the patient has a clear improvement during therapy.
Price, analogues and reviews
The price of medicine in pharmacies is from 200 to 300 rubles. This is a relatively low cost for hepatoprotector. Capsules should be stored at a temperature of no more than +25 degrees for 2 years. This expiration date is determined by the instructions for use of "Essenticaps". Reviews about the analogues of the drug indicate that similar drugs are often found in pharmacies, but usually these hepatoprotectors are more expensive.
The following preparations are related to preparations containing essential phospholipids and amino acids:
- Essentiale
- Heptral;
- "Phospholip";
- Essel Forte;
- Heparsil
- "Choludexan";
- Siliverin;
- Heparsil.
These drugs are also able to effectively protect liver cells. The price of these medicines is from 600 to 2000 rubles. The drug "Essential" can be prescribed to children from 3 years. The medicine "Phospholip" is used for intoxication in pregnant women.
Patients speak of Essenticaps capsules as a cheap and effective remedy. Patients consider this drug a good substitute for the expensive Essentiale medicine. The remedy with lecithin helped not only get rid of pain in the liver, but also lower cholesterol. Patients note that after taking the drug, their skin cleared of acne due to the removal of toxins from the body.
One may find that the capsules are too large and difficult to swallow. The form of drug release does not seem convenient for all patients, judging by the reviews. Instructions for use "Essenticaps" recommends drinking capsules with a full glass of water, approximately 200-250 ml in volume. Then swallowing the drug will be much easier.
In some patients, taking the drug caused nausea and upset stomach. Dyspepsia is one of the possible undesirable effects when using capsules. However, this may be a symptom of liver disease. If gastrointestinal disorders persist for a long time, then you should consult a doctor and consult about replacing the hepatoprotector.