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Active ingredients
Artichoke leaf extract
Release form
Pills
Composition
100 g of gel contains: lactulose 35 g, soft white paraffin 21.45 g, liquid paraffin 42.91 g.
Pharmacological effect
The pharmacological effect of the drug is due to a complex of biologically active field substances that make up the artichoke leaves. Tsinarin in combination with phenolic acids has choleretic and hepatoprotective effects. Ascorbic acid, carotene, vitamins B1 and B2, inulin in artichoke contribute to the normalization of metabolic processes
Pharmacokinetics
The action of the drug Hofitol is the cumulative effect of its components, therefore, conducting kinetic observations is not possible; collectively, components cannot be traced using markers or bioassays. For the same reason, it is also impossible to detect metabolites of the drug.
Indications
The drug is used in the treatment of biliary dyskinesia of the hypokinetic type, chronic non-calculous cholecystitis, chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, chronic nephritis, chronic renal failure
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, cholelithiasis, obstruction of the biliary tract, acute diseases of the liver, kidneys, bile and urinary tract
Use during pregnancy and lactation
The use of Hofitola during pregnancy and lactation is possible only on prescription
Dosage and administration
Inside adults, 2-3 pills 3 times daily before meals. Children over 6 years old are recommended to take 1-2 pills (depending on age) 3 times a day before meals. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks. Repeated courses of treatment are possible in consultation with the doctor.
Side effects
Allergic reactions are possible, with long-term use of the drug in high doses may develop diarrhea
Overdose
Symptoms: may increase the manifestations of side effects
Interaction with other drugs
Drug interaction drug Hofitol not described