Hylak

Pharmacological properties

Hylak forte drops - a drug that normalizes the intestinal flora, pH and water-electrolyte balance in the intestinal lumen and stimulates the synthesis of epithelial cells of the intestinal wall.

The natural physiological microflora of the intestine can be significantly impaired due to external influences such as antibiotic therapy, radiation, surgical interventions on the stomach (Billroth II operation), and also as a result of malnutrition, which can sometimes stimulate excessive reproduction of pathogenic microbes. As a result, there is a feeling of heaviness, flatulence, diarrhea or constipation.

Numerous metabolic products of physiological intestinal microorganisms (producers of lactic acid, as well as gram-positive and gram-negative symbionts of the small and large intestines) introduced into the drops of Hylak forte contribute to the preservation of the physiological function of the intestinal mucosa and the restoration of its normal flora.

Due to the fact that Hylak forte drops contain biosynthetic lactic acid and its buffer salts, acidity in the intestine is normalized.

Volatile fatty acids, which are contained in the drug Hylak forte, make it possible not only to prevent, but also to restore the disturbed intestinal environment with infectious gastrointestinal diseases, they also contribute to the absorption of water and electrolytes (sodium, chlorine).

Hylak forte is not absorbed into the blood, it is excreted through the digestive tract.

Indications

 Digestive disorders, such as flatulence, diarrhea, constipation; during and after therapy with antibiotics and sulfa drugs, as well as radiotherapy; impaired hepatic metabolism; gastrointestinal disorders due to decreased acidity; chronic atrophic gastroenteritis ("senile intestine"); gastrointestinal disorders associated with climate change (in particular, a trip to warm countries); symptoms associated with chronic intestinal intoxication, such as nausea, circulatory disorders, tendency to rapid fatigue, etc.

The use of this drug is only a supportive measure. It can be used only in combination with other effective therapeutic measures. In particular, if the patient has diarrhea, the use of the drug Hylak forte does not replace the therapy of replenishing fluid loss and other measures, such as temporary abstinence from eating solid food (tea break).

Application

Hylak forte is taken orally before or during meals, diluted in a small amount of liquid (with the exception of milk).

Hylak forte in the first few days of the disease is prescribed 3 times a day:

• adults and children over the age of 12 years - 40-60 drops per reception;
• children aged 2-12 years - 20-40 drops per reception.

After improvement, the daily dose can be halved.

Patients with increased acidity of gastric juice and heartburn, often associated with this condition, the daily dose should be divided into at least three doses.

Duration of application is determined individually.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. acute manifestations of diarrhea, accompanied by fever and the presence of blood in the feces.

Side effects

The frequency of side effects is distributed as follows: rarely (from ≥1 / 10,000 to 1/1000); very rarely (1/10 000).

On the part of the immune system: rarely - hypersensitivity reactions in the form of skin reactions and mucosal reactions.

From the digestive tract: very rarely - slight discomfort in the abdominal cavity.

special instructions

Hylak forte can not be used without prior dilution (can be diluted with water, tea, orange juice). 1 ml of the drug Hylak forte contains 20 drops.

Consult a physician if serious symptoms occur, such as acute diarrhea with fever or blood in the stool, if diarrhea lasts more than two days, or other persistent or unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms appear.

When diarrhea occurs, especially in children and the elderly, it is mandatory for treatment to replenish the loss of fluid and electrolytes.

The drug Hylak forte should be used with caution in patients with increased acidity of gastric juice in the presence of reflux esophagitis. The daily dose in these patients should not exceed 6 ml, which should be taken in at least three doses.

Hylak forte contains lactose. Therefore, it is not recommended to appoint patients with rare hereditary forms of galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or impaired glucose-galactose absorption.

Use during pregnancy and lactation. There is not enough epidemiological data to establish the potential risk of using the drug during pregnancy and lactation. Before using Hylak forte during pregnancy and lactation, the benefit / risk ratio should be assessed.

Children. Not prescribed for children under 2 years of age.

The ability to influence the reaction rate when driving vehicles or working with other mechanisms. The drug does not affect the reaction rate when driving vehicles or working with other mechanisms.

Interactions

Concurrent use with antacids should be avoided.

The drug has a pH value that corresponds to an acidic environment, so it can cause coagulation of milk. Therefore, Hylak forte should not be taken with milk.

Overdose

Overdose cases are not noted.

Storage conditions

No special conditions are required.