As you know, the intestines of each person are inhabited by thousands of species of bacteria, not only pathogenic, but also those that have a beneficial effect on the body. So, beneficial microorganisms prevent the propagation of harmful microflora, maintain a normal level of immunity, participate in the processes of producing the necessary vitamins and the digestion of incoming food.
If pathogenic bacteria multiply too quickly and inhibit beneficial organisms, the suppression of the immune system, deterioration of overall well-being, the appearance of other unpleasant symptoms in the form of constipation or diarrhea, belching, flatulence, allergic reactions gradually begin. And to get rid of all sorts of signs of dysbiosis, probiotics are often recommended - special preparations containing live bacteria. Lacton capsules are distinguished by many positive reviews and high efficacy among such remedies, the use of which allows to achieve a good result in the treatment of intestines in the shortest possible time.
The properties
This drug contains special microorganisms that produce lactic acid. When using "Lactone" spores of lactobacilli awaken and penetrate into the duodenum. Here they germinate, transforming into vegetative cells. Penetrating into the small intestine, the bacteria of the drug produce lactic acid, which prevents the development of pathogenic microflora. Lactobacilli are removed from the body quite slowly, only within 10-12 days after the end of the medication.
In general, these microorganisms are probiotic saprophytes. They are contained in the normal intestinal microflora, are capable of producing lactic acid, and also create favorable conditions for the multiplication of beneficial substances. Among other things, lactobacilli have an antagonistic effect in relation to opportunistic and pathogenic particles and fungi.
Living organisms contained in Lacton capsules are directly involved in the digestion of food, the production of bactericides, folic acid, biotin, digestive enzymes: proteases, amylases, lipases, as well as vitamins B12, B5, B3, B6 and K. Spores of lactobacilli are quite they are resistant to harmful external factors, for example, destructive digestive acids and potent antibiotics. In addition, these microorganisms are involved in cholesterol metabolism. They help it convert to coprostanol, thus preventing intestinal absorption.
Folic acid produced by lactobacilli is well absorbed by the digestive tract. After numerous metabolic processes, it promotes regenerative and plastic processes in all organs and tissues, as well as erythro-, leuko- and thrombocytopoiesis.
Relative to vitamin B12 produced by lactobacilli, it is involved in protein, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, stabilizes the full regeneration of tissues, hematopoiesis.
In what cases is it used?
According to the instructions for use, it is advisable to take Lactone capsules with:
- disorders in the physiological flora of the intestine against the background of radiation therapy, treatment with sulfonamides or the use of potent antibiotics;
- fermentopathy, diarrhea, and dyspepsia;
- acute and chronic enterocolitis of various etiologies as a component of complex therapy;
- flatulence, constipation;
- defective digestion syndrome.
In general, the drug is recommended for various manifestations of intestinal dysbiosis.
Instructions for use "Lactone"
The drug is prescribed only for adult patients. Probiotic is for oral use. Children "Lacton" in capsules is completely contraindicated. As a standard, the therapeutic regimen using this drug provides for daily use of the drug an hour before lunch. It is necessary to take one capsule every day. The course of treatment itself can last from a week to 10 days, depending on the diagnosis of the patient.
In case of recurrence of pathology, it is advisable to re-use "Lactone" in capsules. The instruction for the drug says that it can be combined with antibiotics, since lactobacilli are resistant to their effects.
In addition, the tool can be prescribed to a patient who has undergone a course of therapy using bacteriophages.
The duration of treatment using Lacton capsules is determined by the type of disease detected and is determined by a gastroenterologist. For example, with a sufficiently protracted or chronic course of dysentery, postdysenteric colitis, prolonged intestinal dysfunction of unknown pathogenesis, probiotic can be used up to four weeks during convalescence after treatment of acute intestinal infections. In case of detection of ulcerative colitis, enterocolitis, as well as its chronic form, treatment with capsules can take 1.5-2 months. With dysbiosis of various pathogenesis, the agent is used, as a rule, 10 days.
To consolidate the achieved effect after 10-14 days at the end of the therapeutic course, in the absence of full stabilization of the intestinal microflora and the general well-being of the patient, maintenance doses of the probiotic can be prescribed.
Composition and form of release
The drug is produced in the form of almost snow-white hard capsules based on gelatin. After breaking the shell, inside you can find a light powder. Capsules are packaged in contour cells made of aluminum foil and polyvinyl chloride film. Each box contains 10 tablets. In addition, in each package you can find detailed instructions for use.
Lactone contains several active ingredients: cyanocobalamin, spores of lactobacilli and folic acid. As auxiliary substances are used: lactose, starch and magnesium stearate. The probiotic capsule itself consists of gelatin and titanium dioxide.
Drug interaction
Before you start using Lactone in capsules, you should study the attached instructions in detail, which describes all the possible options for combining the drug with other medicines. Indeed, neglect of the elementary rules of complex treatment can lead to irreparable and very unexpected consequences. For example, the combination of macrocyclic lactones (drugs based on magnesium, calcium or aluminum), cytostatics, valproic acid, sulfonamides, ethyl alcohol, colestyramine provokes a decrease in the effectiveness of Lactone.
Folic acid, which is part of the drug, reduces the therapeutic effect of phenytoin.
Salicylates, antiepileptic drugs, potassium-based drugs, aminoglycosides, colchicine provoke a decrease in the absorption of vitamin B12.
Chloramphenicol helps to reduce the hematopoietic effect of vitamin B12 produced by the body. It is forbidden to combine "Lactone" with medicines that increase blood coagulation.
All kinds of anticonvulsants containing phenytoin and carbamazepine, estrogens, oral contraceptives, non-steroidal analgesics significantly increase the need for replenishment of folic acid in the body.
Medicines with the addition of triamtern, trimethoprim, methotrexate, pyrimethamine with the use of "Lactone" in capsules produce dihydrofolate reductase, thereby reducing the effectiveness of folic acid. Patients taking these drugs should also be given calcium folinate.
Side effects
Like most modern probiotics, the use of Lactone in capsules is well tolerated by the body. Despite this, in some cases undesirable reactions occur, the most common of which are:
- hyperthermia;
- insomnia;
- cardialgia;
- pain in the abdomen, dyspeptic manifestations;
- cramps
- tachycardia;
- dizziness and migraine;
- mental agitation;
- spasms of the bronchi;
- skin rashes and itching, erythema, as well as other allergic reactions;
- hypercoagulation, disorders in purine metabolism.
If you experience any unusual phenomena associated with the use of "Lactone" in capsules, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Overdose
Abuse of Lacton capsules can lead to undesirable consequences, therefore, when treating, it is very important to strictly follow the recommendations of the gastroenterologist. An overdose is characterized by a multiple increase in side effects, the occurrence of nausea, vomiting reflexes, allergic manifestations, pain and cramping in the stomach, regular episodes of convulsive activity.
In case of exceeding the recommended dose and the appearance of negative symptoms, first of all, you should abandon the further use of "Lactone". Then you need to thoroughly rinse the stomach with activated charcoal. In conclusion, you need to choose enveloping drugs, as well as complex symptomatic and supportive treatment.
In the case when the patient develops convulsions, “Diazepam” should be administered intramuscularly or intravenously in a dosage of 5-10 mg. As for some specific antidote to Lacton, it is absent.
Taking into account the side effects that the drug possesses, it is necessary to drive vehicles or other serious mechanisms requiring an increased concentration of attention with special care during treatment with capsules. All these nuances are described in detail in the instructions to the "Lacton".
Contraindications
This probiotic is not recommended for use with:
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- vitamin B12-deficient anemia;
- erythrocytosis, thrombosis, erythremia;
- lack of cobalamin;
- pernicious anemia;
- intolerance to various dairy products;
- the presence of malignant tumors.
Among other things, the instructions for the medicine say that it can not be taken during lactation, bearing a child, as well as in childhood and adolescence up to 18 years.
Storage conditions and analogues
Too high humidity, bright sunlight, temperatures above 25 degrees are the conditions due to which Lacton is at risk of losing its own pharmacological properties. And to prevent this from happening, you need to put the medicine in a cool, dark place, protected from water.
If young children live in the house, it is very important to ensure that the drug does not fall into their hands.
Compliance with the storage rules described in the instructions makes it possible to use "Lactone" in capsules for three years from the date of its manufacture. But using the drug after the specified time is strictly prohibited.
The most famous analogues of Lacton are the probiotics Linex and Linex forte. These drugs have identical therapeutic properties and a similar composition.
Reviews on the use of "Lactone" in capsules
In reality, there are not so many responses about this probiotic on the Internet, since more popular analogs often crowd it out from drug stores. However, reviews about Lactone in capsules from people who still have experience in its use are mostly positive. According to their stories, only a few days after the start of taking the probiotic, their health condition improved significantly.
The drug helps to quickly cope with dysbiosis and its unpleasant manifestations. Just a few days is enough to get rid of such signs of pathology as constipation, diarrhea, nausea, a feeling of discomfort in the stomach and flatulence with the help of Lacton. Most patients recommend the drug for use, saying that it begins to act literally from the first day.
Conclusion
As a result, it is worth mentioning the basic qualities of Lacton capsules and its features.
- This drug is a probiotic that is designed to normalize the intestinal microflora.
- The use of "Lactone" is allowed only from 18 years old, children are contraindicated.
- With special care, capsules with lactobacilli should be given to patients suffering from thrombosis, celiac disease, and also oncology. Using too large dosages of the drug can provoke the occurrence of resistance.
- Due to the presence of folic acid in the probiotic, it cannot be used to treat normal, pernicious, and aplastic anemia.
- It is forbidden to use "Lactone" during the period of bearing a child and breastfeeding.
- As for the side effects, dizziness and headaches should be highlighted. Against the background of this property, drivers and people working with dangerous machinery should be especially careful when using the drug.