Diarrhea can take a person by surprise. Often it lasts for several days or even weeks, and no drugs help. There are many remedies for diarrhea, but most of all are positive reviews about Enterol.
Instructions for use note that it refers to eubiotics. These are funds that contain live bacteria or fungi that have a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora. They are usually easily tolerated by patients, rarely cause side effects and improve overall health. Therefore, such drugs are often prescribed in complex treatment or for the prevention of indigestion.
general characteristics
Enterol is a rather effective and therefore popular antidiarrheal drug, which, along with the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms, normalizes the intestinal microflora. The main active ingredient of this medicine - Saccharomycete bulardi yeast, is an antagonist of many pathogenic microorganisms. It acts against staphylococci, clostridia, lamblia, salmonella, yersinia, E. coli, protea, shigella, enteroviruses, Candida fungi.
In addition, saccharomycetes have an antitoxic effect, removing from the body the waste products of these microorganisms. The drug can be used in conjunction with other antimicrobial agents, as these yeasts are resistant to antibiotics.
Enterol is the drug of choice for many diseases. It is also used for the prevention of intestinal disorders and dysbiosis. Enterol is chosen because it has some advantages over other drugs:
- almost no contraindications and does not cause side effects;
- begins to act quickly, the result is felt after a couple of days;
- it is very simple to take;
- does not cause constipation;
- use in conjunction with antibiotics does not require additional administration of probiotics;
- the cost of the drug is available to everyone - packing capsules costs about 300 rubles.
Composition and form of release
The main active component of the drug "Enterol" instructions for use calls saccharomycetes bulardi. These are yeast microorganisms with the ability to destroy pathogenic bacteria, fungi and parasites. Once in the human intestines, they do not colonize it, but pass unchanged, simultaneously cleansing of microorganisms and their metabolic products.
Enterol is available in two varieties: in capsules and in powder for suspension. Capsules contain 250 mg of active ingredient and are intended for adults. Instructions for use "Enterol" recommends that children better use the powder. It is more convenient to take, since it can be diluted in juice or in baby food. And it contains 100 mg of saccharomycetes powder, which facilitates the calculation of the correct dosage for babies.
What effect does it have?
The drug "Enterol" refers to antidiarrheal and antimicrobial agents. It effectively normalizes bowel function. This can be explained by the properties of the main component, which has the following actions:
- restores intestinal microflora;
- destroys pathogenic microorganisms;
- increases the protective forces of the intestinal mucosa;
- improves digestion and absorption of nutrients;
- stimulates the production of immunoglobulins;
- removes toxins and waste products of bacteria from the body;
- stops diarrhea;
- improves intestinal enzymatic functions.
Indications for use of Enterol
The drug is used for the treatment and prevention of bowel disorder associated with increased stool or microflora. The drug is usually prescribed as part of complex therapy for children after a year and adults. Instructions for use "Enterol" recommends taking in the following cases:
- with dysbiosis;
- chronic or acute colitis;
- with an intestinal upset after antibiotic treatment;
- with diarrhea of travelers;
- with irritable bowel syndrome;
- with infection by Candida fungi;
- enterovirus infection;
- giardiasis and other helminthiases;
- as a prophylaxis of intestinal disorders with enteral nutrition.
Contraindications and side effects
A feature of the active substance of the drug "Enterol" instructions for use calls it non-toxic. Saccharomycetes are not absorbed into the bloodstream and act only in the intestinal lumen. After the course of treatment, they are eliminated from the body in a few days. Typically, the drug is well tolerated even by young children. But sometimes there may be discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract or allergic reactions. This means that the patient is undesirable to take the drug.
In addition to individual intolerance, no more absolute contraindications are noted in the instructions for use of Enterol. For children, its administration is possible only after a year, and during pregnancy and lactation, the appropriateness of such treatment should be determined by the doctor. There were also individual cases of complications in patients with a venous catheter, so in this case it is better to choose a different drug. Enterol can also cause allergic reactions in case of lactose intolerance or in case of impaired glucose absorption.
Application features
Enterol should be taken separately from food intake, preferably one hour before it. In this case, saccharomycetes will have a more effective effect. You can not drink it after a meal, as it will become useless.
This drug is dispensed without a doctor’s prescription, so many people take it with diarrhea without consulting. But in the event that diarrhea does not stop after 2 days of treatment, as well as if impurities of blood are observed in the feces, you need to see a doctor. In addition, such treatment is possible only in the absence of temperature, as it indicates serious intoxication and requires the use of stronger drugs.
During the treatment of diarrhea, it is necessary to replenish the reserves of fluid that are lost with feces. If this is not done, dehydration will quickly ensue. "Enterol" is prescribed in the complex treatment of many intestinal pathologies, but its administration in conjunction with antifungal agents is not recommended, since they reduce its effectiveness.
In addition, you can not drink the drug with hot drinks, as well as drink alcohol during treatment. There is another feature of the use of "Enterol": it is undesirable to take it within 2 years after hepatitis.
How to take the drug?
Enterol is recommended to drink an hour before a meal. It should be washed down with clean water or other cold drinks. Enterol capsules; instructions for use recommend swallowing whole. Although if it causes a person difficulty, you can open it and dilute the powder with a little cool water.
This drug is prescribed for adults and children after 3 years, 1-2 capsules twice a day. The course of treatment usually lasts 1-2 weeks, but its duration should be determined by the doctor.
Children under 3 years of age are not recommended to give the drug for longer than 5 days. And in some cases, the duration of administration may increase, for example, with antibiotic therapy, treatment of clostridia or irritable bowel syndrome.
Enterol powder. Instructions for use before use recommend that you dilute in half a glass of water, fruit juice or a milk drink, the main thing is that it is cool. Take this form of the drug also twice a day. Children 1-3 years old are given 1 sachet, from 3 to 10 years old - 2 sachets, and adults - 3-4 sachets, depending on the age and severity of the condition. Even if the drug was prescribed by a doctor, be sure to study the instructions for use before taking.
Enterol: analogues
Reviews on the use of the drug note that it helps to get rid of diarrhea in cases where other drugs do not help. This can be explained by the fact that "Enterol" is a unique remedy, it has no analogues in the active substance. There are other drugs that have a similar effect, but some of them only eliminate diarrhea, others normalize the intestinal microflora.
Analogues of "Enterol" are recommended for use in the application if the patient has contraindications to the drug or individual intolerance. These can be enterosorbents that cleanse the intestines of pathogenic microorganisms: Lactofiltrum, Enterosgel, Smecta, Polysorb. Or apply probiotics that normalize the intestinal microflora. Most often recommended for diarrhea: Linex, Acipol, Hilak Forte, Bifidumbacterin, Primadofilus, or Acilact.
Enterol: reviews
Instructions for use recommend taking the drug only after consulting a doctor. This will help to avoid complications and increase the effectiveness of treatment. Indeed, in complex cases, this remedy is best taken in conjunction with other drugs.
But many people use Enterol without a doctor’s prescription. They note that it is more effective than other drugs to eliminate diarrhea caused by errors in nutrition, poisoning or dysbiosis. Many people like that it does not cause systemic side effects at all, acting only in the intestinal lumen.