Various enterosorbents are quite popular, as they help with poisoning, flatulence and other pathologies. In addition to well-known activated carbon, lignin-based products, a product of wood hydrolysis, are often used. One of them is the Filtrum-Sti drug. It has a detoxifying effect, and also has the ability to bind and remove toxins and poisons from the body. The natural composition of the drug makes it safe, so it is often prescribed for various pathologies, even for small children.
general characteristics
"Filtrum-Sti" is a drug on a natural basis. Its main active ingredient is lignin. It is made from hydrolyzed wood. In addition, the composition of the drug includes auxiliary components: calcium stearate, povidone and others that do not have a special effect on the human body. The drug "Filtrum-Sti" is used to treat various diseases associated with intoxication. It belongs to the group of enterosorbents, but also has detoxification and antioxidant properties.
The drug is produced in the form of oval brown tablets with a dividing strip. They are packed in strips of 10 pieces. The package includes from 20 to 60 tablets. The cost of the drug is low - a large package required for a short course of treatment costs about 300 rubles.
What effect does it have?
Lignin has the properties of adsorbing various substances: bacteria, poisons, toxins, metabolic products. It is not absorbed either in the stomach or in the intestines. Passing through the digestive tract, lignin collects all pathogenic microorganisms and other substances harmful to the body. It binds cholesterol, bilirubin, urea, pathogenic bacteria, chemicals, alcohol, and drugs. Lignin can remove salts of heavy metals, food allergens, toxic metabolic products of parasites and even radioactive substances.
In addition to the binding of such substances and detoxification, Filtrum-Sti has another effect on the body:
- strengthens the immune system;
- eliminates diarrhea;
- improves digestion;
- normalizes intestinal microflora.
Indications for use
This drug is rarely used alone, it is usually prescribed as part of a comprehensive treatment. "Filtrum-Sti" is effective in the following pathologies:
- poisoning with chemicals, drugs, alcohol;
- hyperbilirubinemia, renal failure;
- viral hepatitis;
- food poisoning and toxic infections;
- salmonellosis, dysentery, cholera;
- general inflammatory diseases accompanied by intoxication;
- dyspeptic symptoms;
- dysbiosis;
- gastroenteritis;
- allergic reactions;
- obesity;
- after radiation therapy;
- with inflammatory gynecological diseases;
- periodontitis, stomatitis.
The Instruction for Filtrum-Sti also recommends using the drug as a prophylaxis for workers in hazardous industries and for residents of ecologically unfavorable areas. You can take this medicine after overeating, drinking alcoholic beverages or low-quality foods. But even when using the drug for prevention, it is advisable to consult a doctor first.
Contraindications and side effects
The use of Filtrum-Sti is not allowed for all people, even though it is a natural preparation. But since it passes through the digestive tract and irritates the mucous membrane, it is contraindicated to drink it with peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, antacid gastritis, ulcerative colitis, intestinal atony. Individual lignin intolerance, which is rare, can also become an obstacle to treatment. The effect that the drug has during pregnancy and lactation has not been investigated. Therefore, it is not recommended to use it at this time without consulting a doctor.
In addition to allergic reactions, in people with hypersensitivity to lignin, the Filtrum-Sti drug can cause constipation or bloating, and even with an overdose or prolonged use. These phenomena usually quickly pass after the end of treatment. If you strictly follow the instructions "Filtrum-Sti" is well tolerated. But due to the peculiarities of its action, it can lead to a lack of some useful trace elements that binds in the same way as pathogens. And due to the fact that lignin is not absorbed into the blood and is excreted unchanged by the intestine in a day, systemic side effects do not occur after its use.
"Filtrum-Sti": instructions for use
Reviews about the drug show that taking it is more convenient than activated charcoal. But before you swallow a tablet, you need to grind it. You can also chew, especially since her taste is quite pleasant. If it causes disgust, you can crush the tablet and dilute in a small amount of water. Drink the drug an hour before eating or taking other medications. Adults need to take 2-3 tablets at a time, depending on the severity of intoxication, weight and the presence of chronic pathologies.
For children under 12 years of age, the "Filtrum-Sti" application instruction recommends giving in an individual dosage. This drug is allowed even to infants up to a year to whom a quarter of the crushed tablet is added to the milk mixture or water. Kids up to 3 years old are given a half at a time, and from 4 to 7 years old - 1 tablet. Children over 7 years old can drink 2 tablets, but according to the doctor’s testimony.
It is recommended to take the Filtrum-Sti drug 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment for acute intoxication or poisoning is up to 5 days. For the treatment of chronic gastrointestinal pathologies, you can take the drug for 2-3 weeks. A second course can be done no earlier than 2 weeks and only as directed by a doctor.
Application features
The drug "Filtrum-Sti" effectively binds all chemicals in the lumen of the digestive tract. But because of this, it blocks the absorption of drugs and some useful trace elements. Therefore, when using "Filterum Sti" for the complex treatment of chronic intoxication, it is necessary to additionally take multivitamins. In this case, vitamins of group B, K, E and calcium preparations are especially important.
During complex treatment, it should be borne in mind that lignin can impair the absorption of other drugs and reduce their effectiveness. Therefore, at least an hour should elapse between their intake.
Analogues of the drug
Now there are many effective adsorbents. Some of them are based on lignin. Complete analogues of Filtrum-Sti are Polyphepan, Lingosorb, Polyfan and Entegnin preparations. It is very close to it in terms of composition and effect of Lactofiltrum. The difference is that, in addition to lignin, it contains lactobacilli, which normalize the intestinal microflora and digestion.
In addition, for various poisonings, enterosorbents based on other active substances can be used:
- Activated carbon.
- White coal.
- Polysorb.
- Enterosgel.
- "Diosmectin."
- Enterodez.
- Enterumin.
- Smecta.
- Sorbex.
Filtrum-Sty: reviews
Instructions for use call this drug a medicine, but it is often used by healthy people. Numerous reviews note that the drug helps with food poisoning, overeating, quickly relieves a hangover. Some women have successfully used "Filtrum-Sti" for weight loss. After all, its ability to cleanse the body of toxins and normalize metabolic processes contributes to weight loss. After such a preventive dose, the condition of the skin and hair improves.
In addition, numerous reviews of the "Filterum Sty" note that the drug is effective in case of poisoning. There are no problems with taking the pills, even in children. It does not stain the mouth and feces, like activated carbon, in addition, it must be used in much smaller quantities. Many people note that this drug is ideal for all family members, as it quickly helps to cope with diarrhea, poisoning or intoxication.