The liver, being the most important organ, is daily exposed to negative effects. To restore the functionality of the liver, you should seek the help of medicines. A modern and absolutely safe drug is Galstena. Instructions for use and a description of this medication will be presented in detail in the article.
What is the drug?
The role of the filter in the body is performed by the liver. It cleanses the blood of harmful and toxic substances. In addition, it produces proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, fats, minerals and is responsible for the synthesis of bile. With the wrong lifestyle and regular use of alcohol, heavy food, smoking, serious violations in its work can develop, which negatively affects the functionality of other systems and organs.
Drug therapy will help restore liver cells. For this purpose, use special drugs that belong to the category of hepatoprotectors. One of the effective means is Galstena. The instructions for use say that this is a combined homeopathic remedy that has both hepatoprotective, cholekinetic, anti-inflammatory and choleretic properties.
The drug is manufactured by the Austrian pharmaceutical company Richard Bittner. She is considered one of the world leaders in the development and production of homeopathic remedies consisting of environmentally friendly and natural raw materials. The cost of the hepatoprotective drug "Galstena" ranges from 240 to 600 rubles. This is a non-prescription drug that can be purchased at almost any pharmacy.
Release form
The drug is produced in the form of drops and tablets for oral administration. Galsten Drops, the instructions for use describe as a clear yellowish solution with a specific, but mild odor. The liquid is packaged in small bottles of dark glass. The solution contains in bottles of 50 sludge 20 ml. Sometimes on sale you can find a drug packaged in a glass container (100 ml). Also, a dropper dispenser is attached to the bottle.
According to the instructions for use, Galstena tablets have a round, flat-cylindrical shape. On the surface of the white pills, blotches and marbling can be observed. Packed in sublingual tablets of 12 pieces per blister. One package can contain from 1 to 4 blisters.
Structure
Each form of homeopathic remedy contains five active ingredients. Milk thistle, medicinal dandelion and celandine are of plant origin. Mineral components are presented in the form of phosphorus and sodium sulfate. Ethanol is contained in drops as an auxiliary substance. The composition of the tablets includes magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate and potato starch.
How do Galsten tablets and drops work?
Instructions for use indicate that the combined homeopathic preparation “Galstena” is able to affect the performance of the liver and the functionality of the biliary tract. Due to the choleretic effect of the drug, the concentration of bile acids in the synthesized bile increases and the process of its excretion is stimulated. The medicine can be used to relieve spasm of the gallbladder and ducts.
As a hepatoprotector, a drug is able to protect liver cells from the negative effects of toxic substances. In addition, the components of the drug activate the regeneration of hepatocyte membranes. In the form of drops and solution, a homeopathic remedy effectively eliminates inflammatory processes in the biliary system.
Indications for appointment
In what cases is it necessary to use Galstena? Instructions for use and reviews of experts suggest that most often a homeopathic remedy is used as a prophylaxis of liver pathologies and to maintain the health of this organ. Quite often, a plant-based hepatoprotector is recommended to be taken during treatment with drugs that have a high level of toxicity. The latter include antibiotics, antiviral medications, antispasmodics.
Instructions for use "Galstena" recommends prescribing a medicine in the following cases:
- with chronic liver pathologies;
- with inflammatory processes in the gallbladder and its ducts;
- with alcohol intoxication;
- with chronic pancreatitis.
Pediatric Use
Is Galstena (drops) suitable for children? Instructions for use allow you to give a homeopathic solution to babies from birth, but only as directed by a specialist. Quite often, the drug is recommended to be used during the treatment of atopic dermatitis and other types of allergies. The medicine will also bring benefits for the baby’s liver when undergoing antibiotic therapy.
A natural medicine is usually advised to be given to babies from the first days of life when jaundice symptoms appear. The active components of a homeopathic medicine will help reduce bilirubin levels in the blood and eliminate intoxication of the body caused by the decay products of red blood cells.
At what age is it preferable for a child to give “Galsten” in drops? Instructions for use for children under 5 years recommends using the product in the form of a liquid solution. In some cases, for example, if the child is more than 1 year old, it is permissible to use tablets. Dosage will depend on the age of the baby.
Mode of application
The dosage of a homeopathic medicine is determined individually. From the first days of life, babies are allowed to give one drop of the solution, after dissolving it in a small amount of cooled boiled water. The medicine must be given between the feedings of the child.
Children from one to five years old are allowed to give 2-4 drops of the drug or a quarter of one tablet, which is previously dissolved in water. Since five years, the dosage of the solution is 5-7 drops. If the drug is in tablets, it is necessary to give the baby half a pill. 10 drops or 1 tablet is an adult dosage of the drug, which is also suitable for adolescents from 12 years old.
In the acute period of an ailment, a specialist can prescribe a homeopathic remedy every hour. This will help to quickly stop the symptoms of the inflammatory process and improve well-being. After the normalization of the condition, they switch to a three- or four-fold intake of the Galstena preparation. The instruction for use reports that the treatment regimen and dosage may vary by the physician depending on the severity of the patient's condition.
Contraindications and side effects
A significant advantage of a homeopathic remedy is the minimum restriction for its use. The manufacturer warns that it is not worth prescribing tablets or drops of Galsten only with increased sensitivity to the components in the composition or with alcohol dependence.
Among the side effects, it is worth noting only increased salivation while taking drops of Galsten. For children, the instruction for use recommends giving a homeopathic remedy only after prior consultation with your doctor.
If necessary, the drug can be prescribed to expectant mothers and nursing women. The components of the drug do not have a negative effect on the child.
Tablets and drops "Galstena": reviews
Instructions for use position the homeopathic medicine as a rather effective remedy that has a pronounced hepatoprotective effect. Numerous positive reviews left by both specialists and patients who took the Galstena remedy to improve and maintain liver function prove the effectiveness of the drug.
For newborn babies, the drug helps to cope with increased acetone, constipation, jaundice, and allergy symptoms. With prolonged antibiotic therapy, Galstena will protect the liver from the negative effects of active components.