Hilak forte in pregnancy

Dysbacteriosis can occur in any person at any time in their life, including in women during pregnancy. However, expectant mothers should be extremely careful when choosing medications - and everyone knows this. Hilak forte during pregnancy - can you take this drug, which is considered a relatively safe remedy for dysbacteriosis?

Is it possible to take Hilak Forte during pregnancy?

Hilak forte is a natural and safe drug that is easy to take and dose. The effect of its use can be felt almost immediately - and this is another "plus" of this drug.

During pregnancy, the vast majority of women have some or other problems with digestion, which is primarily due to the enlargement of the uterus, which presses on the internal organs - the liver, intestines, stomach. Therefore, constipation, heartburn, stomach upset - are not uncommon among expectant mothers.

Is it possible to take Hilak Forte in this case, or is it contraindicated during pregnancy?

The instructions for the drug indicate that Hilak Forte is recognized as a safe drug, but during pregnancy, its use should be agreed upon with a doctor. And this is correct - pregnant women should agree on the use of any medications and even folk remedies with a doctor. We should not forget that the period of bearing a child is a responsible and serious stage in a woman's life, because a new human life is born inside her.

However, the safety of Hilak forte during pregnancy has been proven. The drug does not have a systemic effect, since it does not penetrate the bloodstream, but acts directly in the digestive tract, so this drug cannot harm the child.

Indications Hilak forte in pregnancy

The doctor may recommend taking Hilak Forte during pregnancy in the following cases:

• when the balance of natural microflora in the intestine is disrupted (for example, after antibiotic therapy);
• for indigestion, digestive disorders;
• with increased gas formation, difficulties with defecation;
• for inflammatory processes in the stomach and intestines;
• with low stomach acidity, with diarrhea associated with a change of environment;
• in case of functional liver disorders;
• for food allergies;
• after recently having suffered salmonellosis (to restore healthy microflora in the intestines).

Release form

Hilak forte is drops that are produced in small containers of 30 or 100 ml. Each patient can choose the most convenient amount of the drug for herself.

The medication contains only natural ingredients - these are aqueous substrates of metabolic products, natural bacteria.

The drops are transparent in appearance, slightly yellowish or brownish, with a sour aroma.

Pharmacodynamics

The normal flora inside the intestine is, unfortunately, an unstable phenomenon. The balance of microflora is often disturbed by taking various antibacterial agents, nutritional errors, changes in climatic conditions, etc.

Hilak forte during pregnancy successfully stabilizes this balance, when healthy microflora inside the intestine becomes predominant. As a result, digestive processes are normalized, the quality of the mucous tissue of the gastrointestinal tract improves.

At the same time, acidity in the stomach is restored, and the natural production of vitamins B and K is facilitated.

The mucous membrane damaged by inflammation is restored, and the electrolyte composition of the intestines returns to normal.

The listed positive effects lead to strengthening of the body's internal defenses and increase the body's resistance to diseases.

If there is residual salmonella in the intestines, they are quickly eliminated: the condition of patients who have suffered from salmonellosis improves significantly.

Pharmacokinetics

The kinetic properties of Hilak forte are complex and not fully understood. However, three main points in the use of the drug can be identified:

• a medicinal form such as drops successfully reaches the intestines and maintains its therapeutic activity, despite the acidic gastric environment and the alkaline environment of the duodenum;
• Hilak Forte should be used for a long time, otherwise the positive changes in the intestinal flora will be temporary, and digestive problems will subsequently return;
• The dosage of the drug should be optimal - not too low or too high, but exactly as indicated in the instructions for Hilak Forte.

Hilak forte during pregnancy does not penetrate the intestinal walls into the general bloodstream, therefore the drug does not have a systemic effect.

Dosing and administration

Hilak Forte drops are intended for internal use - before or during meals. The prescribed number of drops should be diluted in a small amount of water, tea or juice (but not dairy products).

Hilak forte during pregnancy is taken with breakfast, lunch and dinner - three times a day. A single dose of the drug is from 40 to 60 drops. The maintenance dosage can be reduced to 30 drops at a time.

Before starting treatment, you should consult your doctor: he may make changes to the treatment regimen.

Contraindications

Hilak forte is a drug with only one contraindication. This is a tendency to allergies and increased sensitivity to the ingredients of this product. In other cases, the drug is considered quite safe.

Side effects Hilak forte in pregnancy

In very rare cases, side effects may occur when taking Hilak Forte. Such undesirable symptoms may include:

• constipation or diarrhea;
• allergic reaction in the form of skin rashes, redness of the skin, itching.

Such cases are isolated, and in general, Hilak Forte treatment is perceived by patients quite well. The degree of occurrence of side effects depends solely on the characteristics of the body, but not on the age or gender of the patient.

Overdose

It is very difficult to overdose on a medicinal product such as Hilak Forte: the package with a dropper is very convenient to use, and measuring out the required number of drops will not be difficult. Even if an increased amount of the drug is accidentally consumed, nothing terrible will happen, but long-term use of large doses should be avoided - this can lead to indigestion and increased intestinal peristalsis. In turn, increased intestinal muscle activity can provoke an increase in uterine tone, and this is extremely undesirable during pregnancy.

Doctors strongly recommend adhering to the recommended dosage and not self-medicating.

Interactions with other drugs

Hilak forte should not be combined with:

• with antacids;
• with dairy products.

The listed drugs may neutralize the effect of Hilak Forte.

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Storage conditions

Hilak Forte is stored under normal conditions before opening, at a temperature not exceeding +25°C (storage in the refrigerator is allowed, but not in the freezer).

Shelf life

The shelf life of the medicine is up to 4 years, but after the bottle is opened, this period is reduced to one and a half months. After this time, the medicine loses its medicinal properties and can harm the digestive system.

Please carefully monitor the expiration dates of medicines to avoid harm to your health.

Reviews

Is Hilak Forte taken during early pregnancy?

Early pregnancy is not a contraindication to taking Hilak Forte, but it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Many women claim that Hilak Forte helped them cope with the signs of early toxicosis - nausea, vomiting, general poor health. Indeed, one of the causes of early toxicosis, doctors say, is weakened immunity. Hilak Forte helps to strengthen the body's own defenses and normalize its functioning.

In addition, Hilak Forte serves as an indirect prevention of infectious diseases during pregnancy – this is especially true for pathologies of the genital area (for example, thrush).

Hilak Forte also effectively combats constipation – and during pregnancy, constipation is often a problem, since an increase in the level of the hormone progesterone leads to relaxation of the intestinal muscles.

In addition to the above, Hilak forte during pregnancy is a whole range of useful substances that the body of the expectant mother urgently needs. This drug has virtually no contraindications and is completely safe for both the pregnant woman and her baby. If the doctor does not mind, you should not neglect taking this drug - after all, this is a chance to avoid a large number of problems and troubles that may arise during pregnancy.