The article discusses the use of Phthalazole tablets. What is this remedy?
With various violations of the intestinal microflora, a drug called "Phthalazole" comes to the rescue. This agent is a synthetic antimicrobial drug that has a wide spectrum of antimicrobial effects, especially in relation to the intestinal flora. It should be noted right away that this drug belongs to the group of sulfonamides, but not to antibiotics.
Advantages of the drug
The advantages of this drug are as follows:
- Under the influence of the drug, negative microflora is removed from the digestive system in a natural way with feces during defecation. In the same way, the remaining drug remains.
- Only a tenth of the medication taken is absorbed into the human body. It can enter the liver through the blood and be excreted by the kidneys.
- The drug "Phthalazole" does not accumulate in the human body, it does not cause any addiction, and its effectiveness does not decrease even with repeated treatment of diarrhea.
The drug is released in a single form, namely in tablets for internal administration. The main active ingredient is phthalyl sulfathiazole. The instructions for tablets "Phthalazole" are very detailed.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, "Phthalazole" can be used for various disorders of intestinal functions that occur under the influence of violations of the regime and composition of food. That is, after a strict diet or exit from starvation. Additionally, this drug can reduce the phenomenon of increased levels of gas formation. "Phthalazole" is intended for the treatment of dysentery, colitis, enterocolitis, gastroenteritis and diarrhea of various origins.
What else does Phthalazole help with according to the instructions?
In addition, this drug can have a good effect if used to prevent purulent complications during bowel surgery. "Phthalazole" is indicated for people without an infectious lesion of the intestinal mucosa, in the event that patients are preparing for surgery. Also, this tool is prescribed for children against the background of advanced cases of dysbiosis provoked by the use of antibacterial agents with a wide spectrum of effects. In a similar situation, “Phthalazole” stops the symptoms of dysbiosis.
Instructions for Phthalazole
Since it is a medicine from the category of sulfonamides, it is drunk before meals for half an hour. Doctors recommend consuming three liters of free fluid during the course. According to the instructions, this tool can not be taken more than 2 grams at a time. Also, you can not take more than 7 grams per day.
Adults are prescribed 2 grams every six hours for five days. The highest single dose for adults inside is 2 grams, and the daily dose is 7 grams. In the event of a subsequent relapse (that is, re-development of the disease), the course of taking "Phthalazole" is recommended to be repeated again according to the following scheme:
- The first two days, take one tablet every five hours (approximately six tablets per day).
- On the third and fourth day, take one tablet four times a day.
- On the fifth and sixth, one tablet is used three times.
The treatment regimen, along with the peculiarities of taking and the exact dosage of Phthalazole, directly depends on the disease, and, in addition, on the presence of chronic pathologies in patients.
Application features
As indicated by the instructions for “Phthalazole”, vitamins from group “B” are prescribed at the same time as synthesis of useful substances of this category is reduced due to inhibition of growth of E. coli. The described medication does not produce a negative effect on the psychomotor function of the human body, which is why, with the use of this medicine, it is possible to control transport, as well as work with dangerous mechanisms.
Immediately before you start taking this drug, you need to make sure that there are no symptoms of intoxication and dehydration, as well as severe dizziness, weakness, fever, nausea and severe vomiting. If at least one of these signs is present, it is forbidden to take Phthalazole and you need to urgently seek medical help.
It is forbidden to drink alcohol, which in combination with the active compounds of Phthalazole can lead to serious poisoning. A disease along with the nature of its course, the age of the patient and his condition are all factors that affect the indication for the appointment of pills, their multiplicity and dosage. But, no matter what the Phthalazole tablets or its analogues are prescribed by the doctor, it is necessary to first check the sensitivity of the intestinal microflora.
Side effects
According to the instructions for use and reviews of Phthalazole, the following reactions are distinguished among the side effects:
- The appearance of pain in the intestine, that is, in the lower abdomen.
- The development of dysbiosis and increased gas formation.
- Decreased or lack of appetite along with the development of intestinal candidiasis.
- The appearance of nausea, difficulty in the act of defecation or vomiting.
Often, allergic reactions can occur in the form of rashes on the skin, hyperemia of the integument, sneezing and lacrimation. In this case, you must immediately stop using the drug and consult a doctor to replace it with a more suitable analogue.
Overdose
In accordance with the instructions for “Phthalazole”, when an overdose occurs, people most often experience a headache along with fluctuations in the emotional background, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, damage to the oral cavity, stomatitis, gingivitis, glossitis. In addition, the development of gastritis, cholangitis, cholecystitis and hepatitis is possible. Often there are signs of urolithiasis, sometimes up to an absolute blockade of urination.
In case of an overdose, for the purpose of partial rehabilitation, drugs that contain folic acid, that is, vitamin B9, are used. Also, symptomatic therapy should be used without fail.
This is confirmed by the instructions for use with Phthalazole tablets for adults.
Contraindications
This medication is prohibited for use in a number of the following diseases and conditions:
- In the presence of hepatitis and renal failure.
- In infancy up to two years.
- Against the background of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
- With blood diseases, as well as against the background of intestinal obstruction.
- In the presence of toxic goiter and glomerulonephritis.
The use of this medication during pregnancy is possible only if the benefit from it for the expectant mother exceeds the potential risks to the fetus.
Analogs
The medicine "Phthalazole" has the following analogues: "Bactrim" along with "Berlocide", "Biseptolum", "Brifeceptol", "Dvaseptolom", "Neonutrin", "Pentasa", "Prednisolone", "Retinolum", "Salozinalom", " Salofalk, Triamcinolone, Urbazone, Fortecortin, Metosulfabol, Oriprim, Sinersul, Sulotrim, Sulgin, Ftazin and Furazolidone.
It is important to emphasize that the instruction for the use of Phthalazole for treatment is not applicable for its analogues and therefore cannot be used as a guide for drugs with a similar effect and composition. It is also worth noting that any therapeutic appointments should be made by a doctor. When replacing Phthalazole with analogues, it is important to consult a competent specialist, it is also possible that the patient will need to change the therapeutic course and dosage. In any case, you should never self-medicate with medication.
It is interesting to note that ten years ago, this drug was the only remedy for diarrhea. But today there are already several substitutes for it, although some patients still continue to give their preference to Phthalazole. Perhaps this is due to its reasonable price, since all modern medicines are now quite expensive and not every patient can buy them for their treatment.
Reviews about the drug
Reviews of experts on the use of "Phthalazole" are good. Doctors write that this medicine very quickly copes with such ailment as diarrhea, and at the same time it is inexpensive and very effective. Consumers are also satisfied with this drug and confirm in their reviews that it produces the desired therapeutic effect.
But the use of the described means requires in each case an individual approach, and, in addition, medical supervision. You can’t risk your health, you can take Phthalazole tablets only according to strict medical indications.
The article discusses the preparation "Phthalazole" instructions and reviews.