The drug Hofitol is a completely natural product, obtained as a result of the development of French pharmacists. Its main active ingredient is the extract of the juice obtained from the leaves of the field artichoke.
Properties of Artichoke Leaf Juice Extract
Artichoke as a vegetable was deserved recognition in European countries back in the Middle Ages. Since the 20 th century, this plant becomes a raw material for the manufacture of a medicine that improves the digestive system. Due to the presence in the leaves of artichoke of substances such as:
- pectin;
- organic acids;
- vitamins A, B and C;
- cinarin;
- caffeic acid;
- chlorogenic acid;
- potassium;
- inulin.
Extract of juice has a slight effect on the production of bile and, in addition, promotes activation of the regenerative function of liver cells. Providing a diuretic effect, Hofitol helps to get rid of edema.
Analogues of the drug Hofitol are:
- Artichoke-Extra;
- Artichoke extract;
- Cholebil;
- Hepafitol;
- Tsinarix.
The use of Hofitol in diseases
Indications for the use of Hofitol are diseases associated with the digestive system and the purifying functions of the body. It:
- cirrhosis of the liver ;
- inflammation of the liver;
- chronic cholecystitis non-calculous;
- the state of intoxication of the organism (alcoholic, salts of heavy metals, etc.);
- obesity;
- kidney failure;
- dyspepsia;
- hepatosus of the liver;
- pyelonephritis;
- giardiasis of the intestine;
- decrease in urination in heart diseases.
When taking the drug Hofitol, there was a decrease in the urea level in the blood, and the level of cholesterol was normalized.
Also, the use of Hofitol is acceptable during pregnancy. In the first trimester, the use of the drug Hofitol can be recommended for symptoms of toxicosis and as a preventative against gestosis. Another indication for taking Hofitol can be placental insufficiency and oxygen starvation of the fetus. Despite the minimal side effects, the use of Hofitol tablets during pregnancy should be controlled by a doctor.
Side effects of Hofitol and contraindications
As a natural preparation, Hofitol has minimal side effects in the form of allergic skin reactions (the appearance of a rash or urticaria). With individual drug intolerance, diarrhea may occur. As a rule, all these manifestations disappear after the drug is discontinued.
It is forbidden to use Hofitol in acute stages of kidney or liver disease, the presence of gallstones or bile duct obstruction. The severe stage of chronic kidney failure is also one of the strict contraindications.
Dosage and administration of Hofitol
Hofitol is available in several dosage forms that have their own regimens:
- Hofitol, available as a syrup, has a bitter-sour taste. Take it, one teaspoonful three times a day, pre-shaking. The course of treatment with Hofitol does not exceed 21 days. When administered to children, the dose of syrup is reduced to half a teaspoon twice a day. The drug is taken before meals.
- Hofitol in ampoules is suitable for intramuscular and intravenous injections. The dose is 1-2 ampoules (depending on the disease and its severity) for 1-2 weeks. For children, the dose decreases to ΒΌ of the dose of an adult.
- Hofitol tablets should be taken from the age of 18 1-2 tablets three times daily before meals for 2-3 weeks.
- Hofitol in droplets, as a rule, is prescribed for infants with obstructive jaundice and other diseases of the liver and gall bladder. Up to a year the dose is from 5 to 10 drops, diluted with half a teaspoon of water, before meals, three times a day. Children over the age of the dose increases to 10-20 drops. At the age of six years, the amount of drops of Hofitol increases to half a teaspoon. To be more precise, it is about 40-60 drops. To adolescents from 12 years prescribed 0.5-1 teaspoon drops.