A modern lifestyle, irregular nutrition, stress and uncontrolled medication adversely affect the work of the digestive tract. If the intestinal microflora is disturbed, digestion slows down, the absorption of essential nutrients decreases, and immunity deteriorates. In this case, a person often feels discomfort in the stomach and intestines. To get rid of this condition, there are many drugs that restore the intestinal microflora. One of the best is considered "Hilak Forte." The instruction refers it to probiotics, but it is often used for diarrhea or intestinal infection. Such a wide range of drug use is explained by its special composition. Most of the analogues used in the same cases are considered not as effective.
Violation of the intestinal microflora
In the human digestive tract there are many bacteria that are useful for him, as they are involved in digestion and assimilation of nutrients. In addition, bacteria help in the production of many vitamins and enzymes, support the body's defenses. Therefore, not only normal digestion, but also human immunity, as well as his well-being, depend on the state of intestinal microflora.
But many factors can upset the balance of microflora. First of all, this is malnutrition and gastrointestinal tract diseases. In addition, the uncontrolled use of antibacterial drugs kills not only pathogenic bacteria, but also beneficial ones. Their number may decrease in unfavorable environmental conditions, frequent stresses, and infectious diseases. In this case, they talk about the development of dysbiosis.
Due to a violation of the intestinal microflora, the number of beneficial bacteria decreases. And since it is they that inhibit the reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms, various intestinal infections develop. A person becomes susceptible to viral and bacterial diseases, fungal pathologies. He has a lack of nutrients and many vitamins. The main symptoms of dysbiosis are intestinal upset, abdominal pain, flatulence, bloating, heartburn, and poor health. It is in these cases that it is recommended to use Hilak Forte. The instruction notes that the drug is effective in all manifestations of intestinal dysfunction.
General characteristics of the drug
This product is available in drops. They are a clear, slightly yellowish solution with a characteristic odor and a very acidic taste. The drug is usually packaged in dark glass bottles of 30 or 100 ml with a special dropper. Recently, you can find a drug released in portioned packets - sachets. This form of release of “Hilaka Forte” for children is most convenient.
The instruction for the drug notes that it contains 4 components. This is a germ-free substrate of living bacteria contained in the intestines of a healthy person. They are dissolved in water and processed in a special way, so that they are activated in the human intestines. These are the bacteria: Streptococcus faecalis, Lactobacillus helveticus, Escherichia coli, Lactobacillus acidophilus. In addition, the instruction manual for “Hilak Forte” notes that it contains lactic acid, citric and phosphoric acid, potassium phosphate and other components. For the drug to work as it should, it must be stored in the refrigerator and used within a month after opening the package.
What effect does
This drug normalizes the intestinal microflora, restores intestinal function and improves the condition of the digestive tract mucosa. The instruction to “Hilak Fort” explains its effectiveness by the special composition and properties of the components. They do not just fill the intestines and colonize it with beneficial bacteria. The drug also contains substances that promote their reproduction, as they create a favorable environment for them. An additional beneficial effect is exerted by lactic acid, which destroys pathogenic microorganisms and normalizes acidity in the digestive tract. Volatile fatty acids from the drug have the ability to protect the mucosa of the digestive tract and accelerate the regeneration of its cells.
In addition, the drug improves the absorption of nutrients, as well as accelerates the synthesis of vitamins K and group B. Under the influence of the components of the drug, pathogenic bacteria in the digestive tract die, water-electrolyte balance and mucosal integrity are restored.
Indications for use
Probiotics are often prescribed not only for problems with the functioning of the intestines, but also to prevent them. For example, the instruction for “Hilak Forte” recommends using it or other similar means during antibiotic treatment. This will help prevent disturbance of the intestinal microflora. Prescribe the drug also in the presence of such problems:
- diarrhea;
- frequent constipation;
- flatulence, increased flatulence;
- nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite;
- heaviness in the stomach after eating;
- a decrease or increase in acidity of the stomach, leading to a violation of digestion;
- stomach ache;
- belching, heartburn.
Therapy of gastrointestinal diseases
Drops "Hilak Forte" instruction recommends use in the complex treatment of many gastrointestinal pathologies. First of all, it is gastritis, as well as gastric ulcer, including those caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori. But the drug is prescribed only during remission, since not everyone is useful. In addition, the instructions for use "Hilak Forte" for adults recommends drinking it for gastroenteritis, salmonellosis, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, digestive insufficiency in old age. It is used in the complex treatment of diseases of the liver and gall bladder, as well as with allergic diseases.
Contraindications
The instruction to “Hilak Forte” notes that this is a safe remedy with almost no contraindications and side effects. But only a doctor should prescribe the drug, especially with serious gastrointestinal pathologies. After all, the presence of concentrated lactic acid in this tool can become an obstacle to its use in exacerbation of peptic ulcer, with erosive gastritis or gastritis with high acidity. In this case, the acidic environment can cause exacerbation and progression of the ulcer. For the same reason, you can not take the drug with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, that is, with a tendency to malignant tumors. An obstacle to treatment may also be lactose intolerance.
In other cases, the drug can be used at any age, even in infants and pregnant women. It is well tolerated, only in rare cases can an allergic reaction develop, for example, urticaria, skin itching. In addition, with prolonged use, stools may change - constipation or diarrhea develop.
Application features
"Hilak Forte" instruction recommends to apply as necessary to everyone, regardless of age. Dosing and drinking drops is simple, only some patients do not like the very sour taste of the remedy. Therefore, they try to add drops to drinks or food. This is not recommended, especially mix the drug with dairy products. Due to the large amount of lactic acid in the composition of the product, it does not combine with milk.
With complex treatment, you need to know which drugs you can drink “Hilak Forte” with. The instruction recommends not to drink it only with antacids, which are often prescribed for gastrointestinal pathologies. With all other drugs, it goes well.
Rules for the use of the drug
The instruction to “Hilak Forte” for adults recommends that it be prescribed for the treatment of gastrointestinal pathologies. Dosage and duration of treatment depend on the severity of the patient's condition, on his age and diagnosis. With serious violations of the intestinal microflora, it is recommended to drink it for at least a month, the only way to restore its balance. But prolonged use of the drug is possible only as directed by a doctor.
Instructions for use by adults “Hilak Forte” recommends drinking 40-60 drops three times a day. Drops are drunk before or during meals. They need to be diluted in a small amount of water, juice or tea. You can not just mix the drug with milk. After improving the digestive system and reducing pain, you can halve the dosage.
Hilak Forte for children
Instructions for use notes that this tool is safe at any age. Assign it even to newborns. In babies, there is often a violation of the digestion of food, colic, bloating. The intestinal microflora in them has not yet been formed, this process is especially difficult during artificial feeding. To normalize the baby’s intestines and improve digestion, doctors often prescribe Hilak Forte for children. The instruction recommends a dosage to be calculated depending on age. Infants are prescribed 15-30 drops, for children under 12 years old - 20-40 drops.
Often this drug is also used for other diseases of the child that are treated with antibiotics. Probiotics are prescribed together with them, and Hilak Forte is most often used because of its safety. But still, before using it, parents need to study the instructions.
Hilak Forte: analogues
Reviews on the use of this drug note that it helps to prevent dysbiosis with antibiotics, and also relieves symptoms of an intestinal upset. But not everyone can drink such an acidic remedy. Therefore, often patients ask the doctor to choose an analogue of Hilak Forte. The instruction notes that in the composition of the drug 4 are the main bacteria that enter the normal microflora of a person, as well as auxiliary components. In addition, the bacteria are in an active state and do not die when they enter the stomach. Therefore, it is difficult to choose the full analogue of this drug.
There are many probiotics containing bifidobacteria or lactobacilli alone, or both. The most popular are Bifidumbacterin, Bifiform, Acipol, Lactobacterin, Atzilact, Maxilak. Some of them are cheaper than the Hilaka Forte. After all, this remedy is considered expensive - a bottle of 100 ml, which is not enough for a full course of treatment, costs about 650 rubles. Therefore, many patients are looking for cheaper analogues of the drug. This, for example, "Bifidumbacterin" or "Acylact." But the question of choosing a drug for treatment should be decided by a doctor. Even the closest in terms of composition - “Hilak Forte” and “Linex” have their own indications and application features. For example, Linex is useless for salmonellosis and other infectious diseases in which Hilak Forte is effective,
Reviews about the drug
Usually this remedy is well tolerated, all patients respond well to it. Negative reviews can leave those who took the drug in the presence of contraindications. But to avoid this, you just had to study the instructions. The reviews of “Hilak Fort” of the remaining patients note that already on the first day of treatment there is relief: the pain goes away, the intestines work, the digestion improves. Especially many reviews are left by parents of babies who should not take many medications. But Hilak Forte is well tolerated even by newborns.