In the article, we consider the instructions for use and reviews for the tablets and suppositories “Atsilakt”.
It is a drug in which there is a high antagonistic activity against pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic microbes, including staphylococci, enteropathogenic Escherichia coli, and proteins. This is what determines the corrective effect of the drug, if there are violations of the bacteriocenosis in the oral cavity, in the intestines and in the female genitalia.
Structure
According to the instructions for use with "Acylact", the main active component in the composition of the drug are live acidophilic lactobacilli. In addition, in the manufacture of the medication, some auxiliary components are used, which depend on the pharmacological form.
Indications for use
“Acylact” is often used to treat diseases located in the oral cavity. Among them:
- Pathological changes in the mucous membranes in the oral cavity that accompany some systemic diseases, for example, Sjogren's disease, erythema multiforme exudative, lichen planus.
- Diseases of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, having an inflammatory nature, for example, ulcerative necrotic gingivitis, aphthous stomatitis, glossitis.
- Other pathologies of the oral cavity that are directly related to dysbiosis, for example, periodontitis, multiple tooth damage with caries, galvanism.
Also, “Acylact” can be used as a prophylactic if the patient has planned maxillofacial surgery. The use of the medication in many cases prevents the development of purulent-inflammatory complications.
Gastrointestinal diseases
Often, “Acylact” is prescribed if the patient has such gastrointestinal diseases, such as:
- Nonspecific ulcerative colitis in mild to moderate form in adults.
- Enterocolitis with infectious and non-infectious etymology, chronic and protracted colitis, which are accompanied by disturbances in microflora.
- Lingering bowel disorders, especially in young children.
- Rotavirus gastroenteritis, acute intestinal infections, as well as food poisoning, which arose under the influence of opportunistic microorganisms.
“Acylact” is effective in the treatment of weakened and often ill adults and children who have symptoms of dysbiosis, including dysbiosis against the background of an immunodeficiency state. Doctors also recommend using the medication for the purpose of complex therapy in children with intestinal dysbiosis of atopic dermatitis.
As indicated by the instructions for use, candles "Acylact" in gynecology can also be used.
Indications in gynecology
Often, the drug is indicated for women who have diseases of the genital area, such as:
- Dysbacteriosis of the vagina arising from the treatment of inflammation of the uterus, its appendages or cervix with antibacterial agents.
- Colpitis, except for those that have candida, trichomonas and gonococcal etymology. The drug should be used as an independent tool after completion of therapy with the use of antibacterial drugs.
Also considers effective the use of “Acylact” as a prophylactic in preparing for planned gynecological operations. In this case, the drug can prevent postoperative infectious complications. Often, “Acylact” is prescribed for pregnant women at risk of developing purulent and septic complications.
Pharmacological forms
According to the instructions for use, “Acylact” is produced by the manufacturer in several pharmacological forms. It happens in the form of suppositories intended for vaginal administration. Candles can be packaged in a package of 5 and 10 pieces.
It is also available in the form of tablets and a dry powder (lyophilisate), which is used to make the solution. The solution can be applied orally and topically.
Mode of application
According to the instructions for use, the Acylacta tablets or suppository are a single dose of the drug, which contains about 10 million live lactobacilli.
"Acylact" in the form of tablets is recommended to be taken twice or three times, before meals, in 40 minutes. If acute inflammatory processes are observed in infants, it is indicated to use a double or even triple dose of the drug, for older children and adult patients - a five-fold dose. The course of therapy in this case lasts up to 8 days. If the disease is protracted or recurrent, the course of therapy is increased to 25 days. Instructions for use with the Atzilact capsules are very detailed.
Therapy of diseases of the mucous membranes in the oral cavity involves the use of tablets for resorption. Use up to 6 doses per dose. The solution is used for irrigation of the oral cavity. In this case, up to 5 doses should be used, it is recommended to carry them out three times a day, for two weeks.
As indicated by instructions for the use of candles, “Acylact” is used intravaginally.
You should use up to 5 doses of the solution at a time for inflammation of the urogenital tract, or one dose in the form of suppositories. Use should be twice a day. The course lasts from 5 days to 10.
If the purity of the vaginal secretion is impaired in a pregnant woman, a single or double administration of one suppository for up to 10 days is prescribed. The course may be extended at the discretion of the doctor until the clinical symptoms have completely disappeared and the purity of the vaginal secretion has not been restored.
For the prevention of purulent and septic complications, the use of one suppository once or twice a day is indicated. The period of use is up to 10 days before the intended operation. This is confirmed by the instructions for use with "Acylact".
With rehabilitation therapy, after the completion of antibiotic administration, the drug should be used rectally. The introduction is one candle, up to two times a day. The duration of treatment can be up to 10 days. If necessary, it can be repeated several times. The interval between two courses in this case is at least 10 days.
“Acylact” in powder form is used to prepare a solution, which is then administered orally, intravaginally or topically.
The contents of one bottle must be dissolved in boiled water. For each dose of the drug use 5 ml of water at room temperature.
It is important to remember that the drug cannot be stored after dissolution in water, it should be used immediately.
The daily dose, duration of use should be determined with the doctor, taking into account the clinical form of the pathology and the severity of dysbiosis.
Diseases affecting the mucous membranes in the oral cavity are treated with rinses with “Acylact”. If glossitis is observed, then it is necessary to use 5 doses, up to 3 times a day. The course of therapy, in this case, can be 15 days. If aphthous stomatitis or ulcerative necrotic gingivitis is diagnosed, therapy is carried out according to similar schemes. The only difference is that two courses are required, a break between which should be at least 7 days.
Pathological processes in the mouth that occur against a background of systemic diseases suggest a four-fold use of 10 doses of the drug per day. The course lasts up to 15 days, it is important to repeat it a week after the end of the first.
Contraindications for use, probable side effects
In accordance with the instructions for use, “Acylact” should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, as well as if a disease such as candidiasis is diagnosed. "Acylact" in the form of tablets is contraindicated in childhood.
Side effects on the background of the use of the drug develop extremely rarely, however, there are some. Manifested, most often, in the form of various skin allergic reactions.
Can I use Atzilact tablets, solution and suppositories during pregnancy? Instructions for use during pregnancy, as well as natural feeding, are not considered contraindications. This is due to the fact that lactobacilli in the composition of the medication are normal for human microflora.
What else points to the candles and tablets "Acylact" instructions for use? In gynecology, the drug is used very often.
Special instructions for use
The medication has absolutely no effect on the ability to drive vehicles or complex mechanisms.
"Acylact" in the form of suppositories can be used simultaneously with immunomodulating, antiviral and antibacterial drugs.
It is unacceptable to use candles whose packaging is broken, as well as if the suppository has a rancid odor.
You should familiarize yourself with the instructions for the use of Atzilact suppositories in advance.
Interaction with other medicines
To date, no clinically significant drug interactions with other drugs have been established. "Acylact" can be used in parallel with other immunomodulatory, antiviral and antibacterial agents. Corrective therapy using “Acylact” can be prescribed after therapy with specific bacteriophages that cause the elimination of opportunistic microorganisms.
Analogs
Structural analogues of the main active component include: “Ecofemin”, “Lactonorm”, “Lactobacterin” dry, “Lactobacterin” in powder, “Lactobacterin”, “Vagilak”, “Acylact” in tablets, “Acylact” suppositories.
Similar therapeutic effects have: "Biobacton", "Colposeptin", "Daphnegin."
Reviews
Most often, reviews about “Acylact” are associated with its use by women in the treatment of gynecological disorders. At the same time, reviews about the drug are mixed. Such are the reviews of specialists. Despite the fact that the drug contains no harmful components, some argue that “Acylact” is able to provoke the development of candidiasis. Nevertheless, many women report that the medication is very effective in restoring disturbed microflora.
The democratic price of the drug, the almost complete absence of contraindications and negative effects, the possibility of use in young patients, as well as its harmlessness during pregnancy, are separately noted.
Despite the large number of advantages of this drug, it is important to start its use after consulting with a doctor who will conduct a clinical examination, determine the disease and decide on the advisability of using this particular drug.