Enterol is an immunobiological drug that is often recommended for various disorders of the digestive system. It simultaneously refers to several pharmacological groups, such as:
- antidiarrheal agents;
- funds that normalize the intestinal microflora;
- antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents.
Composition and Forms of Enterol
The drug Enterol for adults is available in two dosage forms:
- capsules in the gelatin shell;
- powder for solution (in bags).
Capsules contain 250 mg of active substance, which are lyophilized live microorganisms of sugar beet molasses (sugar-fermenting yeast fungi), and powder - 100 mg.
Excipients of Enterol capsules are: titanium dioxide, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, gelatin. Powder Enterol as auxiliary components contains only lactose monohydrate and magnesium stearate.
Indications for use of the drug Enterol
According to the instructions for the use of powder and capsules (tablets) Enterol, the drug is recommended in the following cases:
- treatment and prevention of intestinal dysbiosis;
- colitis and diarrhea associated with taking antibiotics;
- ulcerative colitis;
- pseudomembranous colitis;
- recurrent colitis caused by Clostridium difficile;
- irritable bowel syndrome;
- acute and chronic bacterial diarrhea;
- acute viral diarrhea;
- prevention of diarrhea with a prolonged period of enteral feeding through the probe;
- gastroenteritis;
- AIDS-associated diarrhea, etc.
Therapeutic effect and effect of Enterol
The antimicrobial effect of this remedy is directed against pathogens:
- dysentery ;
- Candidiasis;
- salmonellosis;
- Giardiasis;
- cholera;
- enterovirus;
- rotaviruses ;
- clostridia;
- staphylococci;
- E. coli and other pathogenic microorganisms causing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
At the same time, the bulardi saccharomyces have a protective effect against normal intestinal microflora.
Enterol, through the production of saccharomycetes special enzymes - proteases, helps to break down toxic substances that cause vomiting, pain in the abdomen, diarrhea. It helps stimulate the production of substances that regulate normal digestion.
This drug also helps to reduce the excretion of water and sodium ions into the lumen of the intestine, has an immunostimulating and enzymatic action. Bullardi succomycetes are resistant to antibiotics, so Enterol can be used concomitantly with strong antibacterial agents to protect and quickly restore beneficial intestinal microflora.
How to use Enterol
When taking Enterol, you should strictly follow the recommended dosing regimen. The drug is taken about an hour before meals, one capsule or one packet of powder 1 to 2 times a day for 7 to 10 days. Capsules are washed down with a small amount of liquid, and the powder is diluted in warm water.
Do not drink Enterol hot water or alcohol-containing drinks, otherwise it can lead to the death of yeast fungi. Do not use Enterol together with antifungal drugs.
Side effects and contraindications Enterol
As side effects when taking Enterol, you may experience mild gastrointestinal upset, which does not require withdrawal of treatment. Enterol is contraindicated in the following cases:
- presence of a central venous catheter;
- individual intolerance of the drug components.
The use of Enterol during pregnancy and lactation is justified if the expected benefit exceeds the potential risk.