Allochol or Hofitol. How to restore the functioning of the digestive system? Application for violations of liver function

Date: 15.04.2019

Hofitol is produced on the basis of an extract from a field artichoke. This component of the drug is often and successfully used to treat kidney and liver diseases.

Often, for liver diseases, the very popular drug Hofitol is prescribed. Instructions for use informs that this herbal medicine is recommended for use in diseases such as cirrhosis of the liver.

The drug has a choleretic effect - an extract from the field artichoke, which is the main component of the drug, is indicated for the treatment of kidney and liver diseases.

Method of application, compatibility with other medications, effects on pregnancy, side effects, each contraindication and indication, the patient must find out and evaluate before starting treatment.

The artichoke activates the formation and secretion of bile, lowers the level of cholesterol in the body, and also has a diuretic effect. The medicine is recommended to be used for such diseases:

chronic hepatitis;
inflammatory processes that hit the gallbladder;
liver pathology, cirrhosis;
intoxication with nitrates, other intoxication.

Chophytol is effective against body poisoning alcoholic beverages, with atherosclerosis, as well as if the patient is observed (for example, with a decrease in the daily volume of urine).

Doctors can also prescribe a drug for heart disease, psoriasis, fungal infections of the nails, nausea, people diagnosed with renal failure (but only for early stages). Hofitol is recommended for patients who have problems with excess weight (for example, obesity).

It is forbidden to prescribe or continue to take the drug, unless obstruction of the biliary tract is excluded.

Contraindications for use

The drug Hofitol is prohibited for patients who have previously been diagnosed with liver and gallbladder pathologies in the later stages, with obstruction of the biliary tract.

You can not take the drug for hepatic and renal failure, which manifests itself in acute form if the patient has hypersensitivity or individual intolerance to any of the components of the drug.

Like any other drug, chophytol has side effects... If you take the drug for a long time and in a relatively high doses, the patient may begin to be bothered pain, abdominal cramps.

During treatment, there is a feeling of heartburn, nausea, diarrhea. In some patients taking the drug, minor rashes, redness, itching appear on the skin.

Release form. The medicine is produced in the form of tablets and solutions. Each tablet (capsule) is coated, has a round shape, brownish tint.

One package of an injection product contains 5 ampoules, each ampoule contains 5 milliliters.

Hofitol in the form of a solution for oral administration is produced in vials with a special dispenser. One bottle contains 200 ml of the drug. It must be remembered that ethyl alcohol is the basis of this form of medicine.

How to take Hofitol correctly

The dosage of the medicine and the course of treatment are determined by the specifics of the patient's disease, his age, and anamnesis. The drug is taken before meals. Before drinking liquid solution, it must be shaken thoroughly.

It should be borne in mind that the drug does not adversely affect the ability to concentrate and the speed of reaction, therefore, there are no professional restrictions. However, if after taking the medication, side effects appear, from management vehicles and mechanisms must be abandoned.

If we are talking about a drug in the form of drops, then special care should be taken, since each drop of the solution contains ethyl alcohol.

Depending on body weight, adult patients are prescribed 1 or 2 tablets up to three times a day. In the form of a solution, adults also take the drug 3 times a day, 1/2 or one teaspoon each.

Usually, the course of treatment does not exceed three weeks, but under certain circumstances, the doctor may extend it up to a month.

The injections are given once a day. The dosage is 5 to 10 ml. If necessary, the doctor can correct it. Typically, the injections are given over one to two weeks. After that, the patient is recommended to switch to other forms of release and take the drug inside.

Application in pediatrics

The medicine can also be prescribed for children. Usually the drug is prescribed if the baby has jaundice, chronic or acute hepatitis, cholecystitis. The drug is indicated in cases where a newborn is sick with cirrhosis of the liver, dyskinesia, renal failure, diseases affecting skin(eg acne, psoriasis), obesity and other disorders.

Despite the fact that the drug is considered absolutely harmless to child's body, nevertheless, giving Hofitol to children should be extremely careful. First of all, the doctor must choose correct dosage so that no possible side effect develops.

How to give Hofitol to a newborn and an older child, you need to check with the doctor. The medicine in the form of tablets is not prescribed for children under 6 years old, from 6 to 12 years old, it is possible to use tablets - the daily rate is one tablet up to three times a day.

Children under the age of one year are prescribed to take the drug in the form of drops. The optimal dosage is up to 10 drops per day, three times. They are diluted with water and taken before meals.

Patients under the age of 15 are also injected with the drug. Daily rate makes 1/2 ampoule once a day. If there is a need to increase the dosage, the patient is transferred to inpatient treatment, and the intake of the drug is strictly controlled by the attending physician.

Pregnancy

Take Hofitol during pregnancy for early dates it is possible, but exclusively for prophylactic purposes of gestosis in the later stages. If taking the drug has medical purposes, then it should be part of a comprehensive course of therapy directed against the development of signs of late gestosis (protein in the urine, swelling, preeclampsia).

Usually, the dosage of the drug during pregnancy is equal to the amount taken by adult patients. There are no clinical data on the effect of chophytol on breastfeeding.

The main analogue of the drug is Heptral, which is available in the form of tablets and injections. The doctor can also prescribe the reception of Holyver (considered the most affordable), Hepatofit, Odeston.

Conclusion

Hofitol is prescribed for liver and kidney diseases, has a choleretic effect. It can be taken not only by adults, but also by teenagers and children. The drug is allowed to be taken during pregnancy, Hofitol is also indicated for newborns. The optimal dosage in such cases is selected by the doctor, based on the state of health of the little patient.

Despite the fact that the drug is considered relatively "harmless", it is impossible to self-medicate with it. If we are talking about increasing the dosage, the patient should be in the hospital, under the constant supervision of a doctor.

Liver diseases are among the most frequent deaths in the 21st century. According to statistics, about 200 million people in the world suffer from the problem of liver failure of a different nature. In our area, studies have shown that every fourth person has problems in the work of this organ.

In the countries of the European Union - every sixth person. It is for this reason that physicians strongly recommend, at the slightest suspicion of irregularities in the work of this organ, to seek help from an experienced specialist, without self-medication.

The liver, its functions

The liver is a vital organ in the human body, weighing about 1.5 kg. Her work includes the performance of serious functions, the main ones include:

control of hormones secreted by the thyroid gland;
elimination of protein breakdown products from the body, as well as erythrocytes;
neutralization poisonous substances that enter the body with environment;
synthesis of bile, breakdown of fats, the liver helps the absorption of these substances circulatory system;
also this organ is responsible for the production of immunoglobulins;
one of the main functions of the liver is the formation of blood. It is especially important during the period intrauterine development fetus.
distribution of blood supply throughout the body.

Liver diseases are treated with a variety of methods and means.

Starting with folk: decoctions of herbs, teas and tinctures, ending surgical intervention... But the middle link between them is drug treatment. Pharmaceutical factories are constantly releasing more and more new and improved drugs that fight against different symptoms and treats many diseases. Among such means is the familiar "Hofitol".

What kind of drug "Hofitol"

"Hofitol" is a medical preparation based on water field. It is produced in tablets: packing in the form of tubes No. 60 and No. 180. The standard dosage of the active ingredient in tablets is 200 mg. Also, manufacturers make drops "Hofitol", instructions for them are attached to each box, as well as to the tablet form.

Drops have the same dosage: 200 mg of active ingredient per 1 ml of solution.

Much less common, but "Hofitol" ampoules for parenteral administration (intramuscularly, intravenously) are available on sale. Each package contains 5 ampoules with a volume of 5 ml. 1 ml of solution also contains 200 mg of artichoke extract. Before starting treatment with the drug, you must carefully study the instructions for "Hofitol" and reviews.

How does the drug work?

Artichoke extract has a strong choleretic effect, it also protects the liver from the effects of toxins and has a light diuretic effect... Preparations based on this plant are able to improve the metabolic process and cholesterol metabolism.

In complex treatment, together with antibacterial drugs, "Hofitol" has a detoxifying effect on the liver and kidneys. The instruction "Hofitola" indicates the correct intake of tablets, drops or the use of ampoules. It is not recommended to start treatment without reading it. And also prescribe a drug for self-medication.

Hofitol tablets: instructions for use

Reviews of the drug will be presented later, first you need to understand the rules of admission. Depending on the patient's condition, the doctor may prescribe 1 or 2 tablets three times a day. This technique is shown for adults and children over 12 years old. For children from 6 to 12 years old, the recommended dose is 1 tablet three times a day. The duration of the course of treatment is determined by the attending physician.

Analogues of "Hofitol"

Reviews of the drug are mostly positive, we will talk more about them at the end of the article. Today, most medicines have analogues, which doctors can easily replace. necessary funds... In case there is a need for this or a specific drug is not available. So, "Hofitol" can be replaced with such medications:

"Atrihol";
"Artichoke Extract";
"Allohol";
Flamin;
"Hepabene".

Application of the drug during pregnancy

Pregnancy is a special period in a woman's life when her whole body is fully tuned in to bearing a fetus.

So, often in 9 months of bearing a child future mom may face a variety of problems, including liver, stool, gallbladder, and other troubles. After full examination The attending physician prescribes medications for a pregnant woman to improve her condition. Only medications that are safe during pregnancy are allowed. Reviews of "Hofitol" among women in a position are exceptionally good. So, it has a softening effect on oxidative processes in cells, has a mild diuretic effect and improves the functioning of the gallbladder. The drug is also able to improve blood flow to the placenta, which has a beneficial effect on the unborn child. According to reviews, during pregnancy "Hofitol" is absolutely safe.

How "Hofitol" protects a pregnant woman from edema

Swelling of the extremities is a very common problem among pregnant women. The drug improves the functioning of the kidneys, liver, blood vessels, thereby helping to remove excess fluid from the body.

"Hofitol" is also prescribed by pediatricians for newborn babies. When jaundice persists long time, the artichoke-based drug helps the liver fight it.

Side effects of "Hofitol"

Usually the drug is well tolerated. Except in cases where there is an individual intolerance to the substances that make up the product. Therefore, although it is very rare, it happens that people vomit after taking the medicine. It is important to follow the rules for using "Hofitol". Reviews about him are also important, they will help you understand which negative reactions the drug should be expected. Side effects such as diarrhea are rare. It, as a rule, can appear if the dosages are not followed during admission. Less common, but common, is an allergic reaction.

Hofitol has a hepatoprotective effect, its intake promotes the restoration of liver cells, it also has a choleretic and diuretic effect. The drug has a natural origin, as a result of its use, the concentration of urea in the blood decreases, lipid and cholesterol metabolism is normalized. International non-proprietary name(mnn) - Artichoke leaf extract, produced by the French company Rosa Phytopharm. More information can be found on Wikipedia, how the packaging looks like can be seen in the photo on the Internet.

Hofitol from what is prescribed, indications for use

What is, what does chophytol help from, why is it prescribed? Dyspeptic disorders are considered the main indication for taking medication, it is prescribed both separately and as part of combination therapy. Hofitol possesses a wide range actions, it is taken for gastritis, for hepatitis, for polyhydramnios, for heartburn, for gastroduodenitis, for jaundice, for weight loss, for jaundice.

It also helps against edema, with a removed gallbladder, acne, with constipation, with pancreatitis, with giardiasis, with non-calculous cholecystitis, with edema, with cholestasis. It is prescribed for cirrhosis of the liver, if the right side is ill, from lamblia, with diarrhea, from itching, with toxicosis, with hypokinetic biliary dyskinesia, veterinarians use it to treat dogs and cats.

Composition

Hofitol has several forms of release: tablets, injection solution, drops (syrup) for children, suspension. The main active ingredient is a dry aqueous extract of the field artichoke leaf plant. It contains ascorbic acid, vitamins B1 and B2, inulin, phenolic acids, carotene, cynarin. Cynarin and phenolic acids have excellent choleretic properties and are hepatoprotectors. The tablets contain the following auxiliary components: magnesium stearate, magnesium trisilicate, corn starch, talc.

The composition of the solution, in addition to the main active substance, includes glycerol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, ethanol, flavor. The suspension contains a little ethyl alcohol.

Hofitol analogues cheap

How much does the drug cost, are there any cheaper analogs than replacements, which is better? In pharmacies in Novorossiysk, Novosibirsk, in Brest, you can find similar cheaper substitutes, these include Ursosan, Legalon, Ursofalk, Holosas, Gepabene, Odeston, Galstena, Essentiale, Cholenzym, Allochol, Carsil, Flamin.

Allochol or Hofitol which is better?

Allochol also has vegetable origin, it contains artichoke, in addition to cleansing the biliary tract, the drug also helps to improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, relieves nausea and constipation. The drug contains various additional substances, allochol additionally contains animal bile, nettle and garlic extract, and has a lower cost.

Instructions for the use of chophytol tablets

How to use the drug, what method of application? In accordance with the annotation, the adult dose is 2-3 tab. 3 p. per day, the duration of the course of therapy is 10-20 days every month.

According to the instructions, Hofitol must be taken orally before meals.

Solution for intravenous injection used only for the treatment of adult patients, it is administered intravenously or intramuscularly, 1-2 injections per day. The duration of treatment is 8-15 days, with inpatient treatment the dosage may be increased.

During pregnancy

How to drink during pregnancy, breastfeeding, lactation, what are the conditions for early intake? Dosage for pregnancy and breastfeeding determined by the doctor, therapy is carried out under his control.

Why is it prescribed for newborns?

Hofitol is widely used for complex treatment jaundice, it is absolutely safe, practically has no contraindications.

How to give syrup to children, dosage

How to take to infants, how to give to a newborn, what is the dosage for newborns? For infants, baby drops (syrup) are prescribed, the dosage of Hofitol for babies under the age of one year is 5-10 drops. How to breed? Drops must be diluted in 5 ml of water, take 3 r. daily before meals. How long can you give to a child? The course of treatment usually lasts 2-3 weeks.

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Composition and action of the drug

Allochol tablets are a choleretic drug based on plant components. Its composition has remained unchanged since the beginning of production - since 1964, and includes the following components:

dry animal bile - it takes part in the digestion process, as it is able to activate pancreatic enzymes;
extract of garlic and nettle. Garlic contains a list of biologically active substances that can fight microbes and prevent blood clots. Nettle, in turn, has a choleretic effect;
Activated carbon as an enterosorbent allows you to neutralize toxic substances, which means it cleans the liver and digestive system generally.

All of the listed substances are active, and auxiliary components not in the composition - dry powders are simply tightly pressed, and on top are covered with a protective shell.

This product helps to normalize the processes of bile formation, stabilizes the functioning of the liver itself and is a prophylactic product in the formation of stones. It should be noted that in addition to the beneficial effect on the functioning of the liver, the agent as a whole has a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive tract by normalizing the secretion processes. Due to the fact that bile goes well into the intestines, the motor function of the organ is stimulated, and therefore the processes of decay and fermentation in it are significantly reduced. Against this background, manifestations such as increased gassing and constipation.

Indications for use

Based on the peculiarities of the composition of the product, it can be concluded that the range of use of the tablets is rather narrow, but at the same time it is of great benefit for organism. The drug in question is intended to alleviate the condition of patients with the following problems:

chronic hepatitis;
cirrhosis in the initial stages;
with cholecystitis;
cholangitis;
dyskinesia of the bile ducts;
constipation caused by intestinal atony.

Bitterness in the mouth, as a common symptom of ailments of the liver and biliary system, will also disappear when taking pills. The tool can be used as a prophylactic after exercise surgical operations on the gallbladder itself or the pathways for excretion of bile.

Method of application of Allohol

As part of the treatment of chronic ailments, adult patients need to drink Allochol 1-2 tablets up to 4 times a day for a month's course. The method of application implies the need to drink a small amount of the drug pure water... If the chronically proceeding process is in an exacerbation stage, then longer therapy will be needed - up to two months. The course can be repeated, but between them it is necessary to maintain an interval of at least 90 days. It is worth noting that the doctor may set a different dosage and duration of therapy, the indicated data are information from the instructions.

It is important to clarify the moment how to take the pills - before or after meals. To achieve the desired effect of therapy, it is required to take it exclusively after meals. At the same time, this phrase means a portion of any size, even a small one, and to take a pill it will be enough to eat just one banana or a sandwich. It is important to observe this rule, since when pills enter the stomach, they enhance production. of hydrochloric acid, and if a person is hungry at this time, they can develop unpleasant symptoms gastritis.

With the help of this drug, treatment can also be carried out for small patients, and the duration of the course is usually the same as in adults, but the dosages are different. So, children under 7 years old should be given half a tablet 2-3 times a day, and patients over 7 and up to 12 years old should be given a whole tablet. There are no contraindications in the context of the need to undergo a course during pregnancy.

Cleansing the liver with a drug

Official medicine does not confirm the feasibility of such a method of using the drug, since it takes more time and immediately a set of measures to fully cleanse the liver. However, there is a method of cleansing the liver in 14 days using Allochol tablets, and is often recommended as part of traditional medicine.

To achieve the result, it is required to take the drug on natural ingredients according to a certain scheme:

the first week you need to drink the number of tablets that correspond to the day of the cleansing course. That is, on the first day - one, and on the fifth - 5 pieces;
starting from the second week, the amount of the drug should be reduced, that is, on the first day you will need to take 7 tablets, and on the last day - only 1.

Also described and additional conditions to obtain a high-quality result. So, every morning it is worth carrying out a cleansing enema, and two weeks before cleaning, you need to adjust your diet by removing from the diet foods that load the liver - fatty, smoked, fried, pickled, various food additives and spices, etc.

Harm and side effects

The use of the drug can cause side reactions in some patients, in particular the development of allergic processes and diarrhea. Do not ignore the recommendations for taking the remedy described in the instructions or by the attending physician, as this can harm the body. In particular, taking pills on an empty stomach in a course can lead to the development of gastritis. No cases of overdose with Allochol in tablets have been reported, however, its deliberate use in high dosages causes indigestion, heartburn and itching.

Contraindications to treatment

It is forbidden to use the drug in question if you have the following health problems:

individual intolerance to the components of the composition;
acute hepatitis and pancreatitis;
calculous cholecystitis;
jaundice formed due to blockage of the excretory tract;
gallstones that exceed 10 mm in size;
liver dystrophy in the acute and subacute stages;
ulcerative lesions in the stomach and intestines.

An important aspect- compatibility with alcohol. Alcoholic drinks can enhance the motor activity of the digestive tract, stimulate the production of bile and its secretion, which partially duplicates the action of Allochol, and increases the likelihood of side effects. Another aspect possible impact alcohol - spasm of the sphincters of the bile ducts, which disrupts the outflow of bile. For this reason, it is not recommended to use the tablets together with alcohol.

Does Allochol really affect weight loss?

The drug in question does not have a direct effect on the fat burning processes, but its use creates conditions for effective reduction body weight. So, due to the fact that the remedy normalizes the volume of bile and its discharge into the digestive tract, stimulates the production of other secrets of the digestive system, the processes of food digestion are significantly improved. Along with the elimination of toxins, this creates a situation of significant improvement in metabolic processes, which in turn helps to reduce weight. Combined with a reasonable power supply system and physical activity a course of therapy with such a medicine can be very productive for weight loss.

Analogs

It should be noted right away that there is no complete structural analogue of Allochol, this drug can be produced by various pharmaceutical companies, but its composition will be the same. If necessary, the patient can be matched similar drugs by action on the liver and biliary system, but based on other components:

Artichol tablets based on artichoke extract;
brewing mixture Choleretic collection consisting of immortelle flowers, peppermint leaves, yarrow and coriander fruits;
Hofitol tablets based on field artichoke leaf extract;
Polyphytol is a liquid syrup, which includes mint leaves, immortelle flowers, St. John's wort, bitter poland, oak bark, cinquefoil rhizomes, calamus and dandelion roots, columns with corn stigmas.

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Description of the drug Hofitol

The drug is prescribed for diseases gastrointestinal tract, to restore the body's immune forces after serious diseases, as well as if necessary, excretion from the body harmful substances contained in the blood.

The medicine is harmless even for newborn babies. It is released in the form of drops and tablets. The main property of Hofitol is the naturalness of its constituent components, due to which the safety of use is achieved in the absence of allergic reactions.

Composition

Hofitol consists of field artichoke leaf extract, ascorbic acid, carotene, inulin, vitamins B1 and B2, flavonoids, cynarin with caffeolic and quinic acids.

The plant extract has the following actions:

choleretic (removes excess bile from the stomach, improves the functioning of the gallbladder);
hepatoprotective (restoring cells and liver function);
diuretic (diuretic);
metabolic (restores metabolism);
removes toxic substances (salts of heavy metals, alkaloids, nitrate compounds);
reduces the increased content of nitrogenous substances in the blood;
is a detoxifier during antibiotic therapy.

Hofitol is presented in several dosage forms: solution (120 ml bottle) and tablets (200 mg). There is also an injectable form of the drug, which is used, if necessary, in a hospital setting.

Properties

TO positive qualities the drug includes a minimum adverse reactions, affordability, as well as:

quick therapeutic result;
ease of use and dosage determination;
use in children of all ages (and newborns);
choice dosage form(drops or tablets);
the opportunity to purchase medicine at any pharmacy in the city.

The disadvantages of the drug include a somewhat bitter taste and a peculiar smell, but if you try to give a child a medicine with any sweet syrup, then this problem is completely solvable.

Hofitol is prescribed for:

jaundice of newborns;
infectious diseases that have given complications to the liver (hepatitis, intestinal infections);
dyskinesia of the biliary tract;
frequent acetone conditions (due to rare form diathesis or disorders of fat metabolism);
chronic non-calculous cholecystitis;
psoriasis (during the period of rashes with exacerbation);
stomach problems (dyspepsia);
overweight, etc.

An allergic reaction may occur to the constituent components of the drug in the form of a skin rash (urticaria), loosening of the stool, therefore, it is better to give the appointment of Hofitol to the doctor. Knowing about the characteristics of the patient's body (based on the history of diseases in medical card), the specialist will tell you exactly whether the drug will be needed in this particular case.

Correct dosage of Hofitol allergic manifestations does not call. The course of treatment for a child is prescribed by a pediatrician and lasts up to 3 weeks.

Cost in pharmacies

The price of the drug is affordable for all categories of the population. Fluctuations in cost depend on the region of the Russian Federation and will be, on average (in rubles):

solutions - from 200 to 570;
tablets (60 pieces) - from 215 to 840;
tablets (180 pcs.) - 520-1070.

In the Moscow region, the cost of Hofitol solution will be from 440 rubles, and in tablets - 262 for 60 pieces. Medicine for injection (100 mg) costs from 450 rubles. The package is presented in five ampoules (5 ml).

The drug is dispensed without a prescription (except for the injection option), a doctor's consultation is required before use. Hofitol is produced by Rosa-Fitofarma, France.

Cheap counterparts

The drug has a lot of analogues of Russian and foreign production with a similar or similar effect. Artichoke leaf extract is included in each of the analogs in different proportions, often combined with other plant components.

For kids

Many drugs are of the same type. The most popular are:

Allochol (table) - 10 and 50 pieces in blisters, Agrofarm LLC, Ukraine.
Allohol (10, 50 and 180 pieces) - Borshagovskiy KhFZ, Ukraine.
Artichoke Extract-Health in capsules (100 mg) or solution 100 ml, LLC "Health", Ukraine.
Artichoke-Astrapharm in capsules (100 mg), Astrafarm LLC, Ukraine.

You can use Herbion or Bongigar syrup (120 ml), Pakistan, but many parents prefer domestic analogues and products of the CIS countries.

For adults

The main analogues of Hofitol are Holebil and Artichoke leaf extract from Russian pharmaceutical companies.

Drugs of this action include: Flamin, Odeston, Rafacholin C, Hepafitol Oxafenamide, Artihol, Holiver, etc.

Such analogs are also widely used:

Artihol (400 mg) "Kiev Vitamin Plant", Ukraine.
Artichoke Sandoz (300 mg) "Salutas Pharma GmbH", Germany.
Gepar-Pos capsules (400 mg) 50 and 100 each, Ursapharm Artsneimittel GmbH & Co., Germany.
Hepacinar capsules (400 mg), 20 pieces, Phytopharm Klenka SA, Poland.
Herbion, Pakistan Private Ltd, Pakistan.

There are many more medicines, but all of the above are the most common.

Before using any analogue, be sure to consult with a specialist.

Russian or foreign?

The modern pharmaceutical market for Hofitol analogues is represented by a large assortment. So, for example, only Allochol tablets in the Russian Federation are produced by the companies "Pharmstandard" of the city of Tomsk, "Moskhimfarmpreparaty", as well as "Biosynthesis".

Also applied:

Holenzim (tablets of 50), Belmedpreparaty, RB and RF.
Artichoke extract, Sandoz, Germany.
Bilikur, SalutasPharma GmbH, Germany.
Cinarix Forte (600 mg) - 30 and 90 pieces each, Pharmaceutische Fabrik Montavit, Austria.
Gepafitol CJSC Evalar, Holenzym (tablets # 50), JSC Biosynthesis, RF.
Organic artichoke fito "Fito Pharma", Vietnam.
Artibel (200 mg), Brufarmexports.p.l., Belgium.

Comparison

Price

If we compare the drug itself with foreign counterparts, then its cost is more acceptable and available from domestic manufacturers.

So, for example, Hofitol capsules (90 pieces) from NOW Foods (USA) cost 1,762 rubles, and Syrup from the Swiss company Vivasan (500 ml) starts at 1802 rubles.

For comparison: the Russian Artichoke - extra (500 mg, 30 capsules) of the Pharmacorproduction company is sold in pharmacy chains from 168 rubles, and the Artichoke extract (20 and 60 tablets) "Evalar" (RF), respectively - 109 and 252 rubles.

The cheapest analogs of Hofitol are Allohol and Holosas. The price of these drugs starts from 15 rubles and does not exceed 150 rubles in different regions of the Russian Federation. The drugs are presented in tablets and syrup. The action of the substances contained is similar to that of the original.

Allochol tablets from Pharmstandard companies in Tomsk, Moskhimfarmpreparaty, Biosintez, RF cost 16 and 30 rubles per blister.

Composition

As mentioned above, all Hofitol analogs are similar in their pharmaceutical composition and action. They are based on the action of artichoke leaves and are combined with other medicinal substances from herbal and root extracts. Good counterparts doctors consider Cholenzim, Tsinariks Phytohepatol, Tsinarin, Salvat.

For example, analogues from global companies have the following components:

Herbion (30 ml), Slovenia (immortelle, coriander, mint, yarrow, artichoke).
Polyphytol-1 tincture (100 ml), Ukraine (artichoke, peppermint oil, radish, activated carbon, dehydrocholic acid).
Rafacholin C (tablets, No. 30), "Herbapol", Poland (boldo, buckthorn, mint, herb and dandelion roots, burdock, chamomile, chandra, artichoke).

Allochol is represented by the following composition: bile, garlic, nettle, activated carbon.

Hepabene-capsules (30 pieces), Germany, consist of: artichoke, mint, burdock, chamomile, cumin.

All drugs have choleretic and hepatoprotective effects. Additional substances in the form of ascorbic acid, carotene, vitamins B1 and B2, as well as inulin contribute to the normalization of metabolism, purification of toxins and a diuretic effect.

Efficiency

The best analogue is considered to be Holenzym tablets (50 pieces), Belmedpreparaty, RB, or Biosintez OJSC, RF, which contain artichoke, bile and turmeric.

In case of individual artichoke intolerance, children can be prescribed Holosas syrup ("Khimpharm", Republic of Kazakhstan or "Biostimulator", Ukraine), which contains rosehip extract and drives bile well, strengthens the immune system and restores the functions of the gastrointestinal tract.

Children really like the taste of Holosas, and in terms of action and effect on the body, it is no different from Hofitol. Still, the original has its advantages.

This drug belongs to the choleretic, but it has a broader effect, while its main task is to help restore liver cells, normalize the functioning of the gallbladder, reduce urea and normalize cholesterol levels.

Bile functions

So that the human body can quickly digest food, it is very important that bile enters the duodenum while eating.

Lack of bile leads to the fact that many fats cannot be emulsified, but are deposited on the intestinal walls.
In addition to acids, bile contains bilirubin, cholesterol, vitamins, amino acids and other useful elements that ensure the absorption of fats.
Bile affects hydrolysis, and also promotes the rapid absorption of carbohydrates and proteins. It also helps to reduce gastric acidity and has bacteriostatic properties. For a day, it is formed up to 1000 ml, and half is produced by the liver.

When the intake of bile acids is limited, a number of diseases arise that lead to a sharp deterioration in health.

Dangerous symptoms

Bile problems are usually immediately reflected in the body. As a result, the following symptoms can be observed.

After eating food, especially fat and smoked food, there is a characteristic pain under the right hypochondrium, as well as under the "spoon".
Gas formation and fecal discoloration are common.
Often there is nausea and vomiting, accompanied by a characteristic one.
Fatty foods lead to severe stomach pains and colic.
It is also possible that vision deterioration, bleeding and excess cholesterol in the blood appear.

The body becomes vulnerable and cannot cope with so many bacteria. Insoluble fats become their habitat.

Hofitol composition

Do not underestimate the problems that have arisen and you should immediately consult a doctor. He should pay attention to the symptomatology and recommend chophytol. In this case, such factors as the age and illness of the patient are taken into account, the form of release of the drug is also important.

The main active ingredient The extract of the leaves of the field artichoke appears. It is this active herbal substance that has a choleretic, diuretic and hepatoprotective effect.
By restoring liver cells, coenzymes can be synthesized. This has a beneficial effect on lipid metabolism and metabolism.
The use of antibiotics together with the drug leads to a detoxification effect.
Artichoke extract contains vitamins B1 and B2, as well as inulin. Such components make it possible to stabilize cholesterol levels and metabolic processes. Toxic substances, alkaloids, salts of heavy metals are eliminated.
The forms of issue may be different. These are ampoules for intravenous and intramuscular injection, solution, lenticular tablets and syrup, intended for children, orange flavor.

Additional ingredients usually contain corn starch, magnesium stearate, sucrose, calcium carbonate, glycelor, ethanol, and other elements.

An important factor is that Hofitol is produced in France. The well-known pharmaceutical company Rosa Fitofarm closely monitors the quality and the drug meets all European standards.

Indications for use

This drug can be used to treat a variety of chronic conditions.

Hofitol helps to treat non-calculous cholecystitis, when there is no accumulation of stones, in its chronic stage.
The hypokinetic form of biliary dyskinesia also responds well to treatment.
The drug has a beneficial effect on the liver, therefore it is indicated for fatty hepatosis.
Active substances treat chronic renal failure, nephritis and acetonemia, when the acetone content exceeds the norm.
It is also prescribed for oliguria, which passes against the background of heart failure and atherosclerosis.
In case of toxicosis in pregnant women, chophytol is prescribed only after the recommendation of the attending physician. It is necessary for chronic intoxication and poisoning, including alcoholic ones.
The amount of constipation, belching and gas formation will decrease after the course of treatment.
Jaundice in children also responds more quickly to treatment.
In addition, chophytol helps in the fight against obesity and giardiasis.

You just need to remember that in each specific case, the doctor must make the decision to take the drug.

Contraindications

There are a number of contraindications and you need to know them. Of course, this is due not only to hypersensitivity to individual components of the drug and individual intolerance.

You can not take the drug for cholelithiasis, as well as obstruction of the biliary tract.
It is not recommended for acute liver disease.
Acute stage diseases of the bile and urinary tract, liver and kidneys also will not allow you to drink Hofitol tablets.
Long-term use of drops leads to diarrheal syndrome, so you need to take breaks or resort to another form.
There are side effects that are associated with allergic reactions... Diarrhea may occur or.

There is still no accurate data on the use of the drug in early pregnancy and during lactation. Many doctors note that in combination with complex therapy it can significantly improve the condition of patients and even prevent late gestosis. The dosage is strictly individual.

Mode of application

Since the drug is manufactured in different forms, then the method of reception is somewhat different.

Chophytol is taken before meals. Shake the syrup before use. The course is designed for 2-3 weeks. Children are given a half teaspoon twice a day. Newborns with jaundice develop an individual regimen, which depends on the weight and severity of the disease. The level of bibulin in the blood decreases and the healing process is faster.
The drops must be taken three times a day. It is required to drink 2.5-3 ml for three weeks.
The solution is administered intramuscularly and intravenously for 8-15 days in 1-2 ampoules. Children under 15 need 1/4 of the adult dose.
Adults can take the tablets three times a day. The dose is one or two tablets. Children after six years of age also take one tablet two to three times a day instead of syrup. After twelve years of age, the adult dose is given. Hofitol helps fight acne well, as it improves metabolic processes.
In some cases, ampoules are used at the beginning of treatment, and then they switch to tablets or liquid forms.

Extraction from a field artichoke allows you to treat a lot of diseases, especially chronic ones. Active ingredients have a beneficial effect on the body and improve metabolism. Hofitol especially helps pregnant women well, since it practically does not side effects on the unborn baby. But its reception can be carried out only if there are no contraindications. The dosage and course of treatment can be prescribed by the attending physician.

This should be taken into account by those people who want to buy the drug themselves, since it is sold without a prescription. By the way, the price of Hofitol is quite low.

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Choleretic drugs after removal of the gallbladder

Surgery to remove the gallbladder is called cholecystectomy. After its implementation, the work of the digestive system completely changes. Since there is nowhere else to accumulate bile, a person has to adapt to new conditions - to observe special diet and diet. Then you don't have to worry that the absence of an organ will negatively affect life. But in some cases, in order to achieve normal health, patients have to take choleretic drugs after surgery to remove the gallbladder.

Why take pills?

First of all, drug therapy required by people who have suffered from gallstone disease... Dysfunction of the gallbladder is not the root cause of the disease, therefore, removal of the organ only relieves pain and prevents the patient's life from ruptured organ and obstruction bile ducts.

To avoid further development of the disease and to prevent the clogging of the ducts by newly formed stones, a person needs to take choleretic drugs.

After cholecystectomy, bile no longer accumulates, it becomes less concentrated and enters the duodenum in smaller quantities. Accordingly, this may affect digestive process... Together with other consequences of the operation, these changes lead to the appearance of the following symptoms:

the appearance of bouts of abdominal pain;
disruption of the stomach, provoking constant nausea;
the appearance of obstructive jaundice and hepatic colic;
deterioration of the intestines, manifested through flatulence and hologenny diarrhea.

In addition to all of the above, additional health problems can be caused by the influence of bacteria that colonize tissue areas that are inflamed after surgery.

Accordingly, after removal of the gallbladder, it is extremely important not only to observe the nutritional rules prescribed by the doctor and to fulfill physical exercises to normalize the outflow of bile. It is also necessary to drink all prescribed medications and when the first symptoms appear and unpleasant sensations consult a doctor immediately.

How to restore the functioning of the digestive system?

Drug therapy, which helps to cope with the consequences of cholecystectomy, includes the following set of drugs:

antispasmodics (Drotaverin, Duspatalin, No-Shpa, Buscopan, Mebeverin) - relieve pain in the right hypochondrium;
choleretic drugs (Liobil, Allohol, Cholenzym) - help to increase the flow of bile and, accordingly, improve the functioning of the digestive tract and prevent the formation of stones;
auxiliary drugs (Gepabene, Osalmid, Ursosan, Tsikvalon, Ursofalk, etc.) - help to increase the volume of bile produced, reduce the risk of stones and, if necessary, provide bactericidal effect.

Choleretic drugs form the basis drug treatment after removal of the gallbladder.

Thanks to choleretic agents, several problems associated with the digestive tract are solved at once:

congestion in the bile ducts stops;
improves food processing in duodenum at the expense of more incoming bile;
pain decreases, as excessive pressure on the walls of the bile ducts disappears;
the risk of stone formation is sharply reduced, since the grains of sand are washed out by the flow of bile;
there is a bactericidal effect due to the natural properties of bile.

Types of choleretic drugs

Thanks to the wide therapeutic effect means that help improve the flow of bile after cholecystectomy, a huge variety of these drugs has appeared. Each of them uses various substances... Accordingly, they have different ways of influencing the body. But in the general mass, all such medicines are divided into two types:

choleretics - drugs that stimulate the liver by increasing the volume of bile produced by the organ;
cholekinetics - means that enhance the dynamics of fluid movement along the ducts after removal of the gallbladder.

Choleretics are essential for liver dysfunctions. Cirrhosis, hepatitis and other diseases lead to the fact that bile has difficulty leaving the intrahepatic ducts. Reception of appropriate funds stimulates a significant increase in fluid volume.

But this is also the danger. If the bile ducts are constrained by spasm after surgery, an increase in pressure on them will only cause additional problems and severe pain... Therefore, it is important to use antispasmodics before taking choleretics.

This type of drug is available in two types:

natural medicines based on bile and its acids, such as Cholenzym or Allochol;
artificially created substances: Nikodin, Oxafenamide, Tsikvalon.

Cholekinetics have a different principle of influence. Instead of interfering with the functioning of the body, they simply act as aids and improve the tone of the bile ducts. In total, there are three types of cholekinetics that are usually used as part of the diet after cholecystectomy:

polyhydric alcohols are sweeteners: sorbitol, created on the basis of corn starch, and xylitol, a wood sugar, most often birch sugar;
salt. The most famous among them is magnesia, which also has an antispasmodic and laxative effect. Karlovy Vary salt is often used, which, in addition to the choleretic effect, helps to establish the work of the pancreas and cleanse the body of toxins;
vegetable oils. Olive, sunflower and castor oil not only gently establish the flow of bile, but also relieve constipation.

How to take Hofitol for stones and after removal of the gallbladder?

This hepatoprotective drug is a so-called phyto-drug that has many-sided positive effects on liver cells and stimulates the smooth muscles of the biliary tract. In addition, its use has a beneficial effect on renal function. What kind of drug Hofitol is and how to use it is the topic of this article.

What is the action based on?

The mechanism of action of this drug is based on the work of the substances it contains, which are active in biologically... The basis of the preparation is an extract of the leaves of a plant such as a field artichoke.

The hepatoprotective, antispasmodic and biliary action of the drug is provided by polyphenolic substances, which include:

These substances ensure the inhibition of the formation of cholesterol in the liver cells, help to reduce the level of toxic substances in the organs that produce pathogenic fungi, cause a slowdown in the release of glucose in the blood of glucose after eating, and also reduce the intensity of the process of hepatic glycogenolysis, which is the breakdown of glycogen in the liver with the subsequent formation of glucose.

In addition, the products produced during the metabolic processes of some biologically active substances that are contained in the leaves of the field artichoke (for example, ferulic acid) contribute to the normalization blood pressure, have anti-inflammatory effects, increase the amount of substances such as antidepressants, and so on.

This tool also has an antioxidant effect, which is provided by the nepolyphenols contained in it, as well as other minerals and vitamins of group B, C and beta-carotene. With the help of the same components of the drug, metabolic processes are activated in the renal and hepatic cells.

The beneficial effect of this drug on the kidneys is also associated with the restoration of their filtration capacity, and the mild effect of a diuretic nature, which stimulates the elimination of various toxins formed in the metabolic process from the body and reduces the signs of intoxication. The important thing is that potassium is retained in the body.

Inulin, which is also contained in this plant, stimulates immunity, accelerates absorption in the body mineral substances and also lowers blood insulin levels.

Summarizing the above, Hofitol has the following positive effects:

hepatoprotective;
choleretic;
anti-inflammatory;
antioxidant;
lowers blood cholesterol levels.

In addition, this medication can slightly lower blood pressure levels and help restore impaired renal function.

The dosage forms in which this agent is produced are of three types:

pills;
oral solution;
injection.

The manufacturer of Hofitol is the French pharmaceutical company Rosa-Fitofarma.

When is this drug prescribed?

This drug is indicated for use in cases where there are disturbances in the outflow of bile due to decreased activity of the smooth muscles of the biliary tract. This pathology is called hypokinetic biliary dyskinesia.

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She manifests herself with the following symptoms:

violation of the digestive process;
heaviness and discomfort in the stomach;
increased gas formation in the intestines;
nausea;
belching;
in some cases, vomiting.

In addition, stagnation of bile in the gallbladder and biliary tract can provoke various inflammatory processes in this area, called cholangiocholecystitis by specialists.

Chronic inflammation of the gallbladder and biliary tract also applies to cases when the appointment of this medicine is indicated. However, it should be remembered that it should not be taken with exacerbations of inflammatory processes. Also, you can not take Hofitol with stones in the gallbladder and biliary tract.

In other cases, an increased bile outflow will help relieve its stagnation and prevent the development of further exacerbations.

Also, the use of this drug is indicated in cases of chronic liver diseases, such as chronic hepatitis and any kind of cirrhosis. However, if there is an acute inflammatory process, then this drug cannot be prescribed.

It is also prescribed in cases of chronic kidney disease that cause impairment of their functions. Contraindications are the same as in previous cases - acute exacerbations.

In addition, this medicine helps in cases of edema that occurs as a result of cardiovascular failure. As an adjuvant, Hofitol is recommended for diseases such as obesity and atherosclerosis.

Contraindications for use

Hofitol is contraindicated in the following cases:

individual intolerance of its constituent components;
stones in the gallbladder or biliary tract, as well as in the case of any other obstacles in the way of the exit of bile;
increased physical activity pathways that excrete bile (dyskinesia of these pathways of the hyperkinetic type).
any acute liver disease;
acute inflammation of the biliary tract;
acute kidney disease;
diseases of the urinary tract;
impaired renal and hepatic function.

In addition to the above, this remedy should not be given to children under 6 years of age. During pregnancy and lactation, this drug should be taken with extreme caution.

Many people ask the question: "Is it possible to take Hofitol after removal of the gallbladder?" As you can see, cholecystectomy (as the operation to remove this organ is called) does not appear on the list of contraindications, so the answer is yes, you can.

However, the choleretic effect of this natural drug, if the patient does not have a gallbladder, can lead to a deterioration in well-being, so do not self-medicate under any circumstances. In this case, only the attending physician can prescribe Hofitol.

Does the drug have side effects?

Since Hofitol belongs to the group of non-toxic herbal medicines, as a rule, patients do not complain of side effects.

There have been cases of diarrhea due to taking the drug for a long time period and in high dosages. Well, this medicine is also not insured against individual reactions of an allergic nature.