Solution "Hofitol": instructions for use for children

«Hofitol"Is a plant cholagogue remedy that is required for cholecystitis, hepatitis, and many other diseases. One of the dosage forms of such a drug is represented by a solution. This variant of Hofitol is most often chosen for the treatment of children. If you are going to give such a medicine to a small patient, you should understand how it acts on the body when it is prescribed and in what dosages it is used in childhood.

The liquid form of "Hofitola" is represented by an opaque brown solution, which usually has a slight yellow precipitate. The drug is sold in dark glass bottles containing 120 ml of medicine. Its main ingredient, due to which Hofitol has medicinal properties, is of plant origin. This is an aqueous extract of artichoke field, obtained from the fresh leaves of such a plant. In 100 ml of solution it is contained in the amount of 20 g.

There are also inactive components in the preparation, among which propyl- and methyl-para-hydroxybenzoate can be seen. The medicine also includes ethyl alcohol and glycerin, and for the smell it contains orange flavor. To make the product liquid, purified water is added to all of these ingredients. "Hofitol" is also available in tablets and injectable form.

Tablets have brown color and a convex shape, and the content of artichoke extract in one tablet is 200 mg. This tool is not assigned to children under 6 years. Ampoules "Hofitola" contain 20 mg of active substance in 1 ml, they are used in the treatment of patients older than 15 years.

The therapeutic effect of "Hofitola" provide active biological substances that are contained in the leaves of artichoke:

• due to the presence of phenolic acids and tsinarin, the solution has choleretic properties, and also protects the liver from damaging factors and accelerates the recovery of hepatocytes (this action is called hepatoprotective);
• due to the presence of carotene, vitamins and inulin in the plant, metabolic processes are normalized (especially the metabolism of fats and cholesterol);
• Reception of the solution contributes to the removal of nitrates, heavy metals and other toxic substances from the body;
• the drug has a diuretic effect, as well as the ability to accelerate the excretion of urea.

"Hofitol" is used for such problems:

• biliary dyskinesia, when their function is reduced;
• jaundice in newborns;
• belching, nausea, bloating and other dyspeptic symptoms;
• chronic inflammation of the gallbladder (without the formation of stones);
• chronic liver inflammation caused by a virus, toxins, or other causes;

• increased levels of acetone in the blood;
• intoxication due to an infectious disease or poisoning;
• cirrhosis of the liver;
• skin diseases such as acne or psoriasis;
• obesity;
• giardiasis.

"Hofitol" in liquid form can be used for children from birth. Such a medicine is considered safe even for newborn babies, but still it is not worth giving it to a baby without a doctor's prescription. Going to To begin treatment with such a choleretic agent in childhood, it is worth consulting with a specialist.

The use of "Hofitol" is prohibited when:

• stones in the biliary tract and gall bladder;
• lack of normal biliary tract;
• acute pathologies of the biliary tract or liver;
• acute urinary tract diseases or kidneys;
• severe hepatic or renal failure;
• hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the solution.

The digestive tract of the child may respond to Hofitol by diluting the stool. As a rule, diarrhea appears with prolonged use of the drug (especially if given in high doses). In addition, for individual patients, the drug may cause an allergic reaction.

Instructions for use recommends giving the solution to the child before meals, and before using the bottle with the drug must be shaken so that all components are mixed. Usually this medicine is taken three times a day. The dosage of "Hofitola" for a particular child must be determined by the doctor, since it differs for children of different ages. If the child is younger than a year, the medication is dosed in drops. The drug is dripped into a spoon with water and give the baby to drink from a spoon or bottle.

Too much of the solution usually causes diarrhea, which disappears as soon as the medication is withdrawn. Symptomatic remedies are used for treatment: for example, if loose stools are frequent and there is a high risk of dehydration, give solutions for rehydration. The incompatibility of "Hofitola" with other drugs manufacturer does not mention.

"Hofitol" refers to non-prescription drugs, therefore, freely sold in most pharmacies. The average price of one bottle of solution is 400 rubles. To eliminate the risk of accidental ingestion of a large dose of the drug, the drug should be kept out of the reach of children. Storage temperature should not exceed 25 degrees Celsius. The shelf life of liquid "Hofitola" is 4 years.

In most reviews, the Hofitol solution is called an effective and efficient remedy that has helped with various diseases of the biliary tract and has eliminated the discomfortable symptoms of the digestive tract. The advantages of the medication include its liquid consistency (the drug is easy to dose and swallow in childhood), the plant base, a positive effect on the liver and the ability to use even for the smallest patients.

As for the drawbacks, they most often complain about the unpleasant smell of the drug and the bitter taste. Some mothers also do not like the presence of alcohol in the composition and the high price of the solution.

Instead of Hofitol, the doctor may prescribe another herbal remedy to the child, similarly affecting the body:

• GranulesFlamin». After adding water, such an agent becomes a suspension, so giving the drug to children is as easy as hofitol solution. The action of "Flamin" provide active substances from the immortelle flowers. This medicine may be prescribed to the smallest patients (except for newborns). It is also available in tablet form, which is discharged from the age of 12.
• Cholosas syrup. This tool has choleretic properties and protects the liver cells through an extract of rosehip berries. The drug is in demand for the same indications, when taking "Hofitol", but is contraindicated in children in the first 3 years of life.Children over the age of three are given it under the supervision of a specialist.
• Pills "Allohol». Their therapeutic effect is similar to the influence of Hofitol, but the composition of such a drug is more complex. In this preparation there is not only vegetable raw materials (nettle and garlic extracts), but also activated charcoal, as well as dry bile. Because of its solid form, this remedy can only be given to children from the age of 7.

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