"Acipol" is one of the common drugs prescribed for the regulation of digestion, elimination of the consequences of a course of antibiotics, as well as for poisoning. This drug is a probiotic that helps strengthen immunity and restores the intestinal microflora. Often, the drug has a higher cost than the Acipol analogue, cheap, but not inferior in effectiveness to this probiotic.
Similar in composition and effect
Acipol has no direct analogues, since each drug has its own specific composition, but there is only one directed effect for all prebiotics and probiotics - normalization of the digestive tract and restoration of the population of beneficial bacteria in the intestine.
Among the preparations and bioadditives of similar action, the following Acipol analogues are most common: Enterol, Florin forte, Bifidumbacterin, Goodluck, Atzilact, Primadofilus, Acidolac, Latsium, Biosporin , "Bifiform", "Bifikol", "Khilak forte", "Subalin forte", "Kolibakterin", "Narine".
Comparison of the cost of the drug and its analogues
Acipol, the price of which varies from 250 to 350 rubles, is in the middle price category. Despite this, the drug is inaccessible for some segments of the population. The cheapest analog of Acipol is Bifidumbacterin in the form of suppositories, capsules for oral administration and powder. Its cost is from 70 to 300 rubles, depending on the manufacturer and the number of doses. But there is also a more expensive preparation "Bifidumbacterin" in liquid form on a hydrolyzate, the price of which is 900 rubles.
Some generics and analogues of Acipol have a high cost, or a price equal to the cost of the drug itself. For example, “Khilak forte” costs from 200 to 1200 rubles, the price tag varies depending on the amount of medicine in the bottle, which puts the drug on the shelf of expensive drugs, while “Acipol”, the price of which does not exceed 400 rubles, is more affordable .
"Acipol": application, reviews
Probiotic is used as an additional and individual remedy in complex therapy for poisoning, dysbiosis caused by both antibiotic treatment and allergies, malnutrition. "Acipol" is used to maintain a normal amount of active beneficial bacteria in the body that help strengthen immunity, as well as for the prevention of gastrointestinal diseases. The drug is contraindicated in people with high sensitivity to its components. Reception "Acipol" should be carried out strictly on the recommendation of a doctor.
Reviews about the drug are mostly positive, since its use is allowed to all age groups (children from 3 months of age). "Acipol" has no side effects, the only thing that can provoke an incorrect drug intake is allergic reactions.
Enterol
This tool belongs to probiotics, its main active ingredient is bacardi saccharomycetes (Saccharomyces boulardii). Used to eliminate diarrhea and normalize microflora in the intestines. Features of use: capsules of the drug should be taken with a small amount of water, an hour before eating. It is not used to treat children under 3 years of age. Not compatible with antifungal medications. The average price of Enterol is 300-400 rubles.
Subalin
A drug used to treat viral diseases, gastrointestinal infections, dysbiosis, hepatitis A and B, and also used as an immunomodulating agent. The active substance is Bacillus subtilis, living microbial cells. Available in powder form in sachets, dry suspension in bottles and capsules. The uniqueness of the drug is that its use is possible in children from birth, it has no contraindications and side effects.
"Subalin Forte" is sold exclusively in pharmacies of Ukraine. The cost of packaging the product ranges from 67.70 to 174.70 UAH.
"Primadofilus": reviews, composition
Dietary supplement that has a positive effect on the digestive tract. It is used as an additional treatment for dysbiosis, allergies and immunodeficiency in combination with other drugs. Available in the form of capsules for adults and children over 6 years of age, as well as in the form of a powder used to treat children under 5 years of age. The active substances are lactobacilli rhamnosus and acidophilic lactobacilli, bifidobacteria breve and longum.
Primadofilus, reviews of which are exceptionally positive, has practically no contraindications. Supplements should not be used in the presence of increased sensitivity to the elements that make up its composition. The price of the additive varies from 1000 to 1600 rubles.
"Bifikol"
Probiotic is an analogue of Acipol, cheap and quite effective. Active components of Bifikol: live strains of bacteria and Escherichia coli. It has a pronounced antibacterial effect, is used in the treatment of diarrhea, colitis of various origins. The cost of one package of the drug is from 70 to 330 rubles. Available in the form of a lyophilisate used to prepare a suspension.
Contraindications: hypersensitivity, children under six months of age, taking antibiotics.
Lacium
The drug contains a living beneficial bacterial flora, refers to probiotics. It is used to eliminate the consequences of taking antibiotics: diarrhea, rash, and also as a prophylactic to prevent the development of dysbiosis with a change in climate and diet. Available as a dry powder for suspension.
The Latsium joint administration with antibiotics is not recommended, the instructions for use indicate that antibacterial drugs reduce its effectiveness, therefore, taking a probiotic should be carried out two hours before or after their use. The average cost of Latsium in Russia is from 1000 to 1300 rubles.
Florin Forte
An agent that stabilizes the intestines, restores the population of beneficial bacteria. The composition of the drug includes: lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, which inhibit pathogenic microflora; sorbent (activated carbon). The use of Florin has no age restrictions. It is used with caution by patients with lactase deficiency; contraindications are intolerance to the components of Florin Forte. Available in powder form for oral administration.
This drug is an analogue of Acipol, cheap, but not by much: an average of only 50-100 rubles. Its cost is 220-300 rubles.
"Biosporin"
The drug produced by the Ukrainian pharmaceutical company "Biopharma". "Biosporin Forte" is recommended by specialists as a dietary supplement to maintain the body's immune system, treat and prevent dysbiosis.
The product contains 2 types of live bacteria: hay bacillus (B. subtillis) and bacillus lymeniformis (B. licheniformis). It has limitations in use: children under 12 years old. Available in the form of capsules with powder.
Bifiform
The remedy for the improvement of intestinal microflora is available in the form of a probiotic preparation (enteric capsules) and a dietary supplement (for children, chewable tablets, drops and powder). Used in the treatment of patients older than two years. Contraindicated in persons with a history of intolerance to the components of the "Bifiform".
Cost: from 320 to 500 rubles.
Acidolac
"Acidolac Junior" - an immunomodulatory, antidiarrheal agent. Promotes rapid recovery of intestinal mucosa after a course of antibiotic therapy. Available in the form of tablets, it is used in patients over 3 years of age and older.
The drug contains 2 strains of sour milk flora, which provokes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract. The price is 811 rubles. With caution, "Acidolac Junior" is used by individuals with a history of the following diseases: heart disease, congenital immune disorders.
Colibacterin
The drug is an analogue of "Acipol", cheap and easy to use, belongs to the group of probiotics, the active substance is strain M17, live bacteria of Escherichia coli. Available in the form of a lyophilisate for the preparation of a solution taken orally.
The active components of Colibacterin inhibit the activity of harmful bacteria, which provoke the development of serious intestinal diseases. Taking the drug helps to eliminate toxins, increase the protective functions of the body, and also stimulates the production of vitamins. Colibacterin is produced in the form of tablets and ampoules. Price: from 224 to 1206 rubles.
"Narine"
Supplements used as a therapeutic and prophylactic in the fight against dysbiosis, colitis, food allergies. It is used both separately and in combination therapy. Available in the form of powder, tablets, capsules.
Active ingredient: live acidophilic sour-milk bacteria. "Narine" is used to make sourdough for further ingestion. Supplements have no contraindications, can be taken by children, starting from birth. Cost: from 100 to 300 rubles per package.