Dietary supplement "Phytomucil" is a natural source of fiber, which is used to normalize and activate the motility of the gastrointestinal tract. It has proven itself to be highly effective and safe for use in childhood, during pregnancy and lactation.
Appointment
Doctors often recommend Phytomucil. Indications for use of the drug are as follows:
- constipation and heaviness in the stomach;
- diverticulosis;
- hemorrhoids with complications;
- type 2 diabetes;
- slow metabolism;
- high cholesterol;
- unbalanced nutrition;
- excess weight;
- colon cancer prevention .
Frequent headaches, fatigue, skin rashes are a sign of intoxication of the body, in which Fitomucil can help. Reviews about this are numerous. Fiber absorbs all toxins, and special supplements will additionally cleanse the body, well-being improves, vitality and activity appear.
Structure
"Phytomucil" is a powder from crushed fruits of plum and husks of plantain seeds, which contain organic acids, pectins and tannins. In addition to the laxative, softening effect, they give the drug an additional wound healing and analgesic property.
Plantain seeds contain the following nutrients:
- chlorogenic acid;
- vanillic acid;
- ascorbic acid;
- neochlorogenic acid;
- tannins;
- bitterness;
- fixed oils;
- proteins;
- carbohydrates;
- mucus.
In folk medicine, plantain seeds are used to treat inflammation of the digestive tract, diabetes, infertility, atherosclerosis, hormonal failure, enuresis, and inflammation of the genitourinary system. Instructions "Phytomucil" does not list these advantages, since the amount of substances in the preparation is not enough for a therapeutic effect with such complications.
Plum fruits contain the following nutrients:
- vitamin PP;
- Vitamin E
- vitamin C;
- folic acid;
- pyridoxine;
- pantothenic acid;
- riboflavin;
- thiamine;
- vitamin A;
- nickel;
- cobalt;
- silicon;
- molybdenum;
- fluorine;
- chromium;
- manganese;
- copper;
- iodine;
- zinc;
- iron;
- sulfur;
- phosphorus;
- potassium;
- sodium;
- magnesium;
- calcium.
Such a composition rich in vitamins and microelements gives plum fruits the following properties:
- lowers blood pressure;
- strengthens blood vessels;
- lowers cholesterol;
- removes excess salt and water;
- normalizes metabolism;
- improves the regeneration of the skin;
- normalizes the nervous and cardiovascular system;
- relieves thrombosis;
- strengthens the liver;
- cleanses the blood;
- relieves insomnia.
The composition in the form of a powder from herbal remedies contributes to the long-term preservation of the necessary properties of the drug "Fitomucil". Shelf life is 3 years.
Release form
Varieties of the drug are slightly different in additional additives and packaging. Types of "Fitomucil" are as follows:
- "Norm" is the minimum composition, which is available in bags of 30 g or 250 g in a jar. It is used for constipation.
- "Slim" - is available only in 360 g cans, the composition supplements glucomannan, which causes a feeling of fullness. It is recommended for overweight as an auxiliary means of losing weight, subject to the active regime of the day and a healthy diet.
- "Cholestenorm" - is available only in bags of 5 and 30 g, the composition is supplemented with phytosterols, which lower cholesterol and regulate sugar levels. This type of "Fitomucil" instruction recommends for obesity and diabetes mellitus in combination with the main treatment as an adjuvant, simplifying life and accelerating recovery.
Each of the forms is selected depending on the purpose of the application. A healthy body allows you to take any kind of drug for preventive purposes. It is possible to combine the forms of release due to the different compositions of Fitomucil, while they are well compatible.
Mode of application
In the presence of chronic diseases and in childhood, taking the drug is unacceptable without consulting a doctor. Supplements to an adult healthy body will not be harmful, except in cases of individual intolerance. It is important to remember that this is not a medicine, “Phytomucil” can serve as the main method of treatment for minor ailments and as an auxiliary element of treatment for complex cases.
The powder is soluble in any non-alcoholic and non-carbonated liquid, if desired. Take "Fitomucil" before or after a meal is wrong, only a meal is recommended by the manufacturer. Also, during use, it is important to drink enough liquid, preferably clean water.
Scheme of taking the drug:
- Adults and children over 14 years of age: the first week - 15-30 g per day, the second week - 30-60 g per day.
- Children under 14 years: dosage is calculated individually for each patient by a doctor.
- Pregnant and lactating women: start with one sachet per day, in case of inefficiency, increase the dosage.
The instructions "Fitomucil" is not recommended for children under three years of age. The first dose should be in a minimal amount, the dosage should be increased gradually. This is due to the possible unpreparedness of the body for such an amount of fiber and the occurrence of discomfort after taking the drug "Fitomucil". Reviews of such cases are not common, but exist.
Slimming Effectiveness
Herbal remedy "Fitomucil" is widely used for weight loss. Its effectiveness is based on the normalization of the digestive tract, accelerating the feeling of fullness, developing the habit of drinking enough water, normalizing sugar and cholesterol levels. Thus, you can eat and lose weight.
Normalization of stool in the presence of excess weight is an excellent impetus to well-being, additional activity. Fiber swells and fills the stomach, causing a feeling of fullness. The need to drink the drug with plenty of water during the day helps the body get rid of toxins, toxins and salts.
But the drug may not be effective with an unbalanced diet and lack of physical activity. In this case, its function will be to reduce damage to the body from an improper lifestyle. Slimming requires a small calorie deficit in your usual diet and a little more activity than usual. Even under such conditions, dietary supplement will stimulate weight loss. Unfortunately, this does not apply to cases of overweight due to hormonal disruptions - hormone therapy is needed here, not Fitomucil. Feedback on inefficiencies relates in part to such cases.
Safety in childhood and pregnancy
Pregnant women with minor stool disorders are allowed prophylactic administration of the drug. Being in position, women try to lead a healthy lifestyle for the benefit of the child, however, hormonal changes and physiological changes disrupt the normal functioning of systems and organs. Therefore, in such a period, “Fitomucil” will be a very good supplement to maintain a good shape of the body, both externally and internally.
Reviews about "Fitomucil" confirm the absolute safety of the drug when following the instructions. Natural and harmless composition can not do any harm even to a sensitive child's body. In the manufacturer's instructions, the recommended age for admission is from three years. It is useful and convenient for children with the problem of daily bowel movements to add the drug to nightly kefir or yogurt. Such a habit will very well affect the health of the child.
Side effects
The drug can cause increased gas formation, stomach pain, an allergic reaction. The first two are associated with a lack of fiber in the diet when the body is not used to such work. Within two to three days, everything should return to normal. An allergic reaction occurs extremely rarely, in the case of a predisposition to this or a weakened immune system.
The drug does not affect attention, does not cause drowsiness. Admission is not a contraindication for driving. But the initial intake of Phytomucil is best done at home in the evening or at the weekend so that unpleasant situations do not arise due to discomfort in the digestive tract.
Also, do not take the drug during a period of weakening of the body, especially in children. In the presence of skin rashes, it is worth taking the minimum dose to avoid a possible reaction of the body to Fitomucil, side effects in this case are most likely.
Contraindications
It is not recommended to take the drug:
- with the problem of intestinal obstruction;
- with inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- individual intolerance to the components.
Reception of "Fitomucil" is contraindicated in double and tripled dosage, as this does not increase effectiveness, but can cause indigestion, vitamin deficiency, gastrointestinal irritation, allergic reaction.
Drug interaction
"Phytomucil" does not affect the digestibility of other medications taken while observing the intake interval of 3 hours. A single dose reduces the effectiveness of drugs many times - fiber absorbs everything. Multivitamins or other dietary supplements should be taken one hour after "Fitomucil". After antibiotic treatment, the “Fitomucil” preventive course is recommended for 1-2 weeks to remove toxins from the body and normalize the digestive tract. When treating chronic constipation with laxatives, it is necessary to continue the maintenance therapy with Fitomucil for 1-2 weeks.
Analogs
We will divide substitute drugs by functionality:
- For weight loss: "Xenical", "Ideal", "Turbo-slim", "Reduxin".
- To normalize the stool: "Bifidumbacterin", "Portalac", "Dufalac", "Hilak-forte", "Normalax".
"Xenical" is a pharmacological drug whose action is based on the prevention of absorption of fats by the body, thus, the caloric intake decreases and weight drops. Not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation - this is not the right time for weight loss. The child needs all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals, and diuretics and laxatives remove some of them.
"Ideal" is a herbal preparation with similar functions. Effectiveness is based on the same properties as Fitomucil. But the drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation due to the lack of necessary studies.
"Turbo-slim" is a herbal preparation with a diuretic, laxative, fat-burning effect. Drinks cause a feeling of fullness, and the number of calories is reduced. A variety of release forms will allow you to choose a product to taste. Nursing cosmetics will complement efficiency. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.
"Reduxin" - is a cellulose, supplemented with chemicals that reduce appetite, improve mood, reduce the absorption of fats. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.
"Bifidumbacterin" - live milk bacteria that are taken immediately before meals in dissolved form. It improves digestion, normalizes microflora, and helps to restore inflamed tissues. Approved for use from three months, it is permissible to dissolve in drinks, but they should not be warm, but at room temperature - in the heat of bifidobacteria they die.
"Bifilis" is a drug from a wider range of living bacteria. It is prescribed to infants with infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, effectively fights pathogenic microflora.
"Portalac" is a drug based on lactulose, which requires drinking plenty of water. You can take it regardless of the meal. It has only a laxative property. Not suitable for lactose intolerance and for children under three years of age.
Dufalac is the same lactulose, but from a different manufacturer. Approved for use from three months, safe during pregnancy and lactation.
"Hilak-forte" is a preparation based on acids used by bifidobacteria. It is taken half an hour before meals, it creates a favorable environment for the reproduction of the correct microflora of the gastrointestinal tract. It is prescribed even in the presence of inflammatory diseases, but in the presence of persistent constipation it will not have a sufficient laxative effect. It is approved for use from the age of three months, it is safe during pregnancy and lactation.
"Normalax" - consists of dietary fiber, organic acids, flavonoids, aridine iridoid glycoside and betasitosterol. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.
Analogues of "Fitomucil" are different in composition and functionality, it is worth considering the choice carefully.
Reviews
Some people think that after the magic pill “Fitomucil” everything will immediately become as it should. But this does not happen - the human body requires care and care, and various auxiliaries are only help. Especially often, the drug is accused of ineffectiveness for losing weight, while people do nothing but take dietary supplements. "Fitomucil" can not even cope with the problem of broken stools if the recommendations specified in the instructions are not followed. You need to drink 1.5 liters of clean water per day.
Negative reviews of indigestion are associated with the characteristics of the human body, the digestive tract of which was initially ruined by an unbalanced diet and was not used to working with coarse fiber fibers.
Pregnant women who suffer from constipation in the last trimester, after taking "Fitomucil" forget about them. Regular stool and the absence of stagnation of feces is especially important in this condition, since constipation causes intoxication, headache, impaired blood circulation, and can cause hemorrhoids.
Application for diabetes has an auxiliary effect, the effectiveness of which cannot be determined completely. However, patients claim that it was Fitomucil that made their life easier. With it, a feeling of fullness comes faster, and a pleasant taste replaces the need for dessert after a meal.
In children under 14 years of age, the drug is not prescribed, as there are other analogues intended for children. But in case of emergency, taking the drug will definitely not have a detrimental effect - the composition is not the one that could harm.
BAA "Fitomucil" is an effective drug, the supplemented species of which have enhanced functionality. The choice of release form depends on the state of the body and the presence of problems. Prophylactic administration of the drug is possible, the need for this can be determined by a doctor or independently.