Often, against the background of antibiotic therapy, stress, poor nutrition, poor environmental conditions, many people have problems with immunity, and, as a result, troubles begin associated with a violation of the functions of the gastrointestinal tract and genitourinary system. For example, candidiasis is a common diagnosis in women with weakened immunity. To get rid of this kind of problems, the drug Ecofemin was developed. Instructions for use, reviews and features of the drug will help answer the question of whether it is effective or, conversely, useless.
What is the drug “Ecofemin”?
The product contains live lactobacilli, which actively fight against pathogenic microflora, help restore immunity, normalize metabolism and intestinal function.
Lactic acid is one of the components of the drug, it prevents the development and reproduction of many bacteria. Indications for use are as follows:
- treatment of dysbiosis at any stage of the disease. It can be used to treat this disease in infants;
- normalization of the gastrointestinal tract and restoration of the vaginal microflora. Used to prepare for planned gynecological operations and childbirth;
- It is also recommended to use this drug in antibiotic treatment to prevent imbalance in the healthy microflora in the body.
Contraindications to the use of the “Ecofemin” therapeutic agent
Contraindications are allergic reactions to the components, thrush - candidiasis, children's age (for the form in tablets). In general, the Ecofemin product has several types of dosage forms that, for the best effect, must be taken correctly:
- tablets should be drunk 30-40 minutes before meals 2-3 times a day, depending on the severity of the disease;
- in case of violation of the microflora of the vagina and preparation for gynecological planned operations, candles, applications and irrigation are used. Use the drug until the symptoms of the disease disappear and the balance of beneficial bacteria is restored;
- the necessary course of treatment and its duration, as well as the dosage form of the drug, are prescribed by the doctor depending on the severity and form of the disease.
The opinion of patients about this drug
Reviews “Ecofemin” has both positive and negative. There is no unequivocal opinion about its effectiveness. First, you can consider the opinions of patients about the drug with a plus sign.
- This product, namely the Ecofemin gel, has good reviews. Women note that he does an excellent job. This drug is recommended by gynecologists for the prevention of dysbiosis.
- Many mothers use one form of this drug to treat colic in young children. It is no secret that the baby’s food tract is not yet sufficiently developed and is not fully inhabited by beneficial bacteria - in this case, the Ecofemin product helps the beneficial flora to develop. The result - colic stops.
- the drug rarely causes allergies - this is also noted by many drug buyers, leaving reviews.
“Ecofemin”, however, has some negative characteristics associated with its administration. So, some say that they do not notice at all any effect from its use, even prolonged. Many prescribe this medicine while taking antibiotics. In this case, much depends on the state of health of the patient himself, as well as the type of main drug (antibiotic). Often weakened patients really need more potent remedies to restore microflora. It is also noted that few patients, but still have allergic reactions to its use. For example, a severe allergy - and such are received reviews. "Ecofemin" in such cases is replaced by another remedy, but only after consulting a doctor. If the patient is initially prone to the manifestation of such side effects, then the self-administration of any drugs can be simply life-threatening. You can also hear other reviews from patients. "Ecofemin" is quite expensive - many complain about the unjustifiably high price, namely - about 550 rubles (more or less - depending on the form of issue). There are drugs and cheaper ...
Conclusions and Conclusions
So, we examined what the medicine “Ecofemin” is. Instructions, reviews - positive and negative, other characteristics of this tool are also given in the article. Of course, this drug is a modern way of treating problems associated with the imbalance of beneficial bacteria and pathological, harmful to health. The advantage of Ecofemin is that it has practically no contraindications and is available in several dosage forms, which makes it available in the treatment of many diseases. But the price is a "sore" question for many patients. Given that there are a large number of drugs with a similar effect, you can ask your doctor to prescribe another drug that will be cheaper.