"Berlition 600" is a soft capsule that is used for oral administration. This remedy belongs to the group of hepatoprotectors. It has hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic properties. The main active ingredient in this drug is alpha lipoic acid. When conducting experiments, the use of this acid in animals with diabetes mellitus significantly reduces blood glucose and increases the amount of glycogen in the liver.
The use of Berlition 600 helps to normalize the blood pyruvic acid content . In patients with diabetes, the development of ischemia ceases. Berlition 600 helps to normalize the functioning of damaged liver cells. After taking this medication, alpha lipoic acid is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
"Berlition 600" - indications for use:
- the presence of diabetic or alcoholic polyneuropathy (both for treatment and for preventive therapy);
- the presence of liver diseases such as hepatitis, except for a severe degree, as well as cirrhosis.
Lipoic acid - instructions
The use of this drug must necessarily be preceded by a detailed study of the instructions. If the patient has alcoholic or diabetic polyneuropathy, Berlition 300 is taken 2 capsules once a day or Berlition 600 - 1 capsule per day, taken half an hour before breakfast. In the presence of severe forms of these diseases, the use of the drug is prescribed from 7 to 14 days, and the drug is administered intravenously and orally.
Side effects when using this drug:
- the appearance of such reactions as itching of the skin, urticaria, rash, anaphylactic shock, eczema;
- disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system in the form of the appearance of diplopia, heaviness in the head, convulsive syndrome and a change in taste;
- violations in the work of the hematopoietic system, namely, the appearance of thrombocytopathy or thrombocytopenic purpura;
- dizziness, visual impairment, headaches and excessive sweating.
Contraindications to the use of the drug:
- the age of the child is less than 18 years;
- the presence of allergic reactions to substances that are part of Berlition;
- is not prescribed during pregnancy and when a woman is breastfeeding;
- it is not recommended to prescribe this drug to patients who use drugs that include iron, calcium and magnesium;
- You can not prepare a solution of the drug on solvents that include glucose or fructose.
Overdose cases
With an overdose of this drug, the patient has the appearance of nausea and vomiting, as well as the presence of headaches. If a person taking the indicated medicine receives severe alcohol intoxication, this can even lead to death.
In case of an overdose of Berlition, it is necessary to induce vomiting in the person, rinse the stomach and take enterosorbents.
As already mentioned, when taking the drug, the use of alcohol is strictly prohibited. Before taking the drug, it is imperative to consult with an experienced doctor.
Berlition - patient reviews
Many patients indicate that the drug is very effective in the treatment of toxic hepatitis. Also, people suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) indicate the effectiveness of the drug in the treatment of this disease. Moreover, the drug should be used in the form of injections 2 times a year or tablets also twice a year, but for 2 months. These patients noted an improvement in general condition after taking the drug. Also, many patients note the effectiveness of "Berlition" in the treatment of neuritis, while it is necessary to take 600 mg of the drug per day.
The most important thing is the strict observance of the instructions, and then the treatment will give positive results and will not harm the body.