Regardless of which pathology of the gastrointestinal tract is diagnosed in a person, most often the main symptom of the disease is pain. It can be triggered by a violation of the motor function of the stomach as a result of muscle spasm. Discomfort can cause stretching of the body or a change in tone. A variety of medicines are used to combat ailments. One of the effective remedies is the Iberogast medicine. The instruction recommends the use of the drug for numerous diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
a brief description of
The drug "Iberogast" positions the instruction as a herbal medicine. It is produced in the form of drops, dark brown in color. The liquid is designed to improve the digestive system. As a rule, drops are transparent. But sometimes there may be slight turbidity or precipitation. This does not affect the effectiveness of the drug. This process is explained by the fact that the product contains natural components.
The drug is based on alcohol extracts of plants:
- angelica
- Iberis
- Melissa;
- caraway;
- milk thistle;
- mint;
- licorice;
- chamomile;
- celandine.
Due to its dosage form, the drug quickly affects the problem. All active ingredients are well absorbed by the body. A perfectly balanced product provides effective treatment.
The instruction attached to the Iberogast preparation indicates that the medicine has a pronounced antispasmodic, tonic effect on the digestive tract. In addition, phytocomponents provide anti-inflammatory effect, antibacterial and carminative. The medication is able to inhibit the growth of intestinal bacteria, including Helicobacter pylori strains.
Has the double effect of the drug "Iberogast". The instruction indicates that in weakly stimulated and unstimulated sections, the medication is able to increase tone. At the same time, it reduces the severity of such symptoms as flatulence, a feeling of fullness of the stomach. In overstimulated areas, the phytopreparation provides an antispasmodic effect. The tool perfectly corrects motor skills.
In addition, it reduces afferent sensitivity during intestinal distension, and reduces visceral hypersensitivity. The medication perfectly regulates peristalsis, has a beneficial effect on the mucous membranes. The medicine reduces the number of leukotrienes that damage the membrane, inhibits the production of gastric juice and acid. Thus, it protects the mucosa. The drug perfectly reduces acidity and has an antiulcer effect.
Indications for use
The drug is prescribed to people who experience discomfort in the digestive tract. It can be manifested by nausea, cramping, pain in the stomach, flatulence, heartburn. Sometimes patients complain of heaviness in the organ and a feeling of overcrowding. With all these symptoms, Iberogast drops can bring significant relief.
The instruction recommends the use of the medication also in complex therapy for various gastrointestinal pathologies. In case of ulcerative conditions, gastritis, the medicine perfectly reduces inflammation, restores motility, and reduces the production of hydrochloric acid. In some cases, the drug is used to increase appetite.
Thus, the main indications for the appointment are the following pathologies:
- Gastrointestinal tract disorder, accompanied by flatulence, heartburn, belching, bloating.
- Ulcerative pathology.
- Stomach cramps.
- Functional dyspepsia.
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- Violation of the peristalsis of the digestive tract.
Dosage of medication
Initially, it should be recalled that the Iberogast drug is a medication. Therefore, it, like any medicine, is unacceptable to use at will. This medication should be prescribed by a doctor. Only in this case it will have that beneficial effect on the body, which is indicated by the Iberogast medication instructions. Reviews of patients to whom the medication was prescribed by a specialist fully confirms the effective effect of the drug.
The instruction provides the following recommendations for taking drops:
- Shake before use.
- Drops should be taken with meals or after meals.
- It is recommended to drink the drug with a small amount of water - 2-3 tbsp. l
- Take drops 3 times a day.
- For adults, a single dose is 20 drops.
- The course of therapy depends on the diagnosed disease. For each patient, he is selected individually. On average, treatment lasts 1 month.
The drug for children
Unfortunately, babies are not yet able to express what exactly bothers them in the tummy. It is extremely difficult for parents to establish the cause of the baby's irritability. Most often, the source of pain in the abdomen is swallowed air while drinking or feeding a baby. It is he who provokes the occurrence of colic.
During the transition of crumbs to solid food, the baby often appears constipated. The violation of the functioning of the stomach and intestines is to blame. This is how the children's body reacts to new food.
In all these cases, Iberogast recommends using instructions for use. Children are allowed to prescribe these herbal and safe medicines from the newborn period. Even in spite of the fact that there is very little clinical data on the use of drops by babies, they are capable of a gentle and quick way to save the baby from the problem.
So, if Iberogast is prescribed, the instructions for children recommend the following dosages:
- newborns up to 3 months - 6 drops;
- crumbs from 3 months to 3 years - 8;
- children 3-6 years old - 10 drops;
- children 6-12 years old - 15 each;
- children over 12 years old - 20 each.
Side effects
Patients may experience undesirable symptoms during therapy with Iberogast. The instruction states that such manifestations are rare.
The following body reactions to the drug are sometimes possible:
- the occurrence of vomiting, painful nausea;
- the appearance of diarrhea;
- the presence of allergic reactions.
Such symptoms are a signal to stop the medication and seek help from doctors.
Contraindications
To abandon the use of the Iberogast medication, the instruction recommends to patients who have pathologies or conditions:
- calculous cholecystitis;
- intolerance to components;
- pregnancy, lactation.
The medicine in its composition contains ethanol. Therefore, with great care, the drug is prescribed to people suffering from:
- alcoholism;
- brain diseases;
- liver pathologies;
- head injuries.
Analogues of the drug
Such a complex and effective composition of medicinal extracts is unique. No drug can “boast” the same content of herbs. However, other drugs can provide the same effect on the body as the original remedy.
Thus, the analogues of the drug are medicines:
- Antiflat Lannacher;
- Gascon Drop;
- "Bebinos";
- "Bobotik";
- "Gastrokap";
- "Disflatil";
- Espumisan
- "Plantex";
- Colofort;
- "Sub Simplex".
Patient opinion
Typically, patients are interested not only in the instruction that comes with the Iberogast medication. Reviews of people who took the medicine, allow to evaluate the effectiveness of the drug. So what do patients say about the drug?
Most often there are positive reviews about this tool. People testify that the medicine can cope with unpleasant manifestations of gastritis in 1 day. Drops can eliminate the painful manifestations of intestinal inflammation in 2 days. At the same time, there is practically no description of side effects. This allows us to conclude that negative reactions are indeed extremely rare.
The opinion of patients fully confirms all the impacts indicated by the Iberogast medication for children. Reviews show that drops are often used for crumbs. Parents claim that the tool helps the baby cope with gastrointestinal pathologies quite effectively.
The only drawback of the medicine, according to most people, is its high cost - about 300 rubles. per bottle 20 ml.