The drug "Hofitol" is intendedto restore liver cells and improve kidney function. The drug has found its application in various fields of medicine and cosmetology. Due to a wide range of effects and natural composition, "Hofitol" drops are prescribed to newborn babies for the treatment of physiological jaundice.
"Hofitol" is a hepatoprotective drug forbased on natural ingredients, produced by the French pharmaceutical company Rosa-Phytopharma. The drug has the ability to activate the process of formation and secretion of bile, reduces the level of urea. Also, the remedy protects the liver and kidney cells from the toxic effects of free radicals.
They produce "Hofitol" in the form of drops and tablets fororal administration, as well as in the form of an injection solution. The main active ingredient of the medicament is the extract (water) of the artichoke leaves of the field. The plant has a positive effect on the production of enzymes by the liver cells, which contributes to the normalization of cholesterol in the blood and fat metabolism.
The price of the hepatoprotective agent in the formsolution for internal use ranges from 360-410 rubles per 120 ml bottle. Usually the drug is recommended for use in complex therapy for the following diseases:
Depending on the type of ailment and age of the patientthe specialist will select the optimal form for taking the drug "Hofitol". Price (tablets contain 200 mg of active substance) also depends on the form of release.
Most babies in the first days after birththere is a phenomenon such as jaundice. The first signs can be noticed already on the third day after the birth of a crumb. The main reason for the appearance of a yellow skin tone is that the baby quickly decomposes fetal hemoglobin and gradually replaces it with an "adult" option. This causes the formation of a large amount of dangerous indirect bilirubin.
Physiological jaundice develops in the event that,if the baby's body can not cope with processing. Usually, this condition does not require medical treatment. If the level of bilirubin significantly increases, diagnose pathological jaundice, which shows the urgent use of special medicines.
The hepatoprotective agent (drops) "Hofitol" forchildren are prescribed for specialists with intoxications, liver and kidney pathologies, increased gas production and eructations with a specific smell. Thanks to its natural composition, the drug is absolutely safe and only rarely causes side effects in the form of allergies. Independently give the drug to the child is extremely undesirable. Only a doctor can determine the optimal treatment regimen.
Phytopreparation based on the aqueous extract of the fieldartichoke has a beneficial effect on the work of the liver and speeds up the process of excretion of bile. The useful substances in the medicinal plant - ascorbic acid, B vitamins, inulin, phenolic acids - contribute to the acceleration of the conversion of toxic indirect bilirubin into a harmless line, and its excretion from the body together with urine.
Breastfeeding and children under 6 years of age are prescribed a drug inform of solution for oral administration. It is recommended to dilute 3-5 drops of the drug with 5 ml of pure water and give the resulting mixture to the child of the first year of life. Such manipulation should be done three times a day before feeding. For children from one year to six years, the dosage is increased to 5-10 drops.
Hofitol (drops) for newborns is usually given infor 14 days. The drug repeatedly undergoes clinical trials, during which the scientists were able to repeatedly make sure of its safety for small patients.
Children over 6 years old "Hofitol" can be given in the formtablets. Patients are shown to take 1-2 tablets three times a day before meals. The daily dose should not exceed 1.2 g of active ingredient.
The guideline recommends not using the hepatoprotective agent if there are the following ailments in the patient's history:
In the form of tablets, the drug can not be used to treat children younger than 6 years.
Pregnancy is not a contraindication toapplication of the drug "Hofitol". Drops, the price of which is slightly higher than no less popular analogues, is recommended for the prevention of late toxicosis (gestosis) and for improving lipid metabolism. Unlike substitutes with a similar mechanism of action, the original remedy does not cause such side effects as vomiting, nausea and has much fewer contraindications to use.
Solution in the form of a solution can be replacedtableted form. However, it should be noted that the drops have a pleasant enough taste, and therefore, difficulties with the use of medication for early or late gestosis should arise. Drops "Hofitol", as well as other forms of medication, should be taken in the dosage recommended by a specialist. An increase in the dose may lead to a digestive disorder in the form of diarrhea, intestinal colic.
Medicinal product due to naturalcomposition and therapeutic efficacy deserved a lot of positive recommendations from both patients and doctors from different fields of medicine. The drug allows you to quickly normalize the liver after a toxic damage on the background of long-term use of medications.
The main goal of hepatoprotective agentsis to protect and restore liver cells. They are prescribed not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of various pathologies of this filter organ. Drops "Hofitol" - an effective medicine on a plant basis, which is prescribed for the normalization of the liver to adults and children. Analogue of the drug should be selected by a specialist, given the severity of the patient's condition, age and the presence of contraindications.
"Artichoke extract", "Holetail" - drugs,having the same composition as Hofitol. Price (tablets based on artichoke are in demand) depends on the manufacturer of the drug. The cheapest substitute for the original remedy is Artichoke Extract. The cost of packing (60 tablets) is 220-250 rubles.
Among the plant hepatoprotective drugs the most popular are:
"Holosas" - the drug significantly improves outflowbile and normalizes metabolic processes in the liver. The main active ingredient is the extract of rose hips - it increases the body's resistance to adverse environmental effects. A syrup agent can be used to treat small patients. The advantage is also the cost of the medicine - 80-90 rubles per bottle in volume of 140 g.
