Filtrum STI is an adsorbent of plant origin prescribed for the treatment of poisoning. It has a pronounced detoxification effect and a high level of sorption activity.
Natural enterosorbent, consisting of hydrolysis products of wood components - lignin polymer, the structural elements of which are derivatives of phenylpropane and hydrocellulose.
It has high sorption activity and nonspecific detoxification effect. Binds various microorganisms, their metabolic products, toxins of exogenous and endogenous nature, allergens, xenobiotics, heavy metals, radioactive isotopes, ammonia, divalent cations and promotes their excretion through the gastrointestinal tract.
The drug has an enterosorbing, detoxifying, antidiarrheal, antioxidant, hypolipidemic and complexing effect.
Filtrum STI compensates for the lack of natural dietary fiber in human food, positively influencing the microflora of the large intestine and nonspecific immunity.
Unlike antibacterial drugs, it does not lead to the development of dysbiosis. Non-toxic, not absorbed, completely eliminated from the intestines within 24 hours.
Pharmacological properties
Filtrum ® is a natural enterosorbent consisting of hydrolysis products of wood components - lignin polymer, the structural elements of which are derivatives of phenylpropane and hydrocellulose. It has high sorption activity and nonspecific detoxification effect. Binds and removes from the body pathogenic bacteria and bacterial toxins, medications, poisons, salts of heavy metals, alcohol, allergens, as well as excess of certain metabolic products, including bilirubin, cholesterol, urea, metabolites responsible for the development of endogenous toxicosis.
Non-toxic, not absorbed, completely eliminated from the intestines within 24 hours.
Main properties of Filtrum-STI®
- Filtrum-STI® has proven clinical effectiveness against viral infections, including rotavirus and bacterial acute intestinal infections;
- For mild and moderate acute forms, Filtrum-STI® can be used as the main pathogenetic treatment; the use of additional antibacterial agents is not required;
- Filtrum-STI® is well tolerated. There were no side effects when taking the drug;
- Filtrum-STI® has a high safety profile and does not injure the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract;
- The sorption capacity of Filtrum-STI® is 1000 times greater than that of activated carbon, which is especially pronounced for substances with medium (exo and endotoxins) and high molecular weight (pathogenic microorganisms).
Indications for use
As a detoxification agent in adults and children with exogenous and endogenous intoxications of various origins:
- acute poisoning with drugs, alkaloids, salts of heavy metals, alcohol and other poisons;
- complex treatment of food toxic infections, salmonellosis, dysentery, dyspepsia;
- purulent-inflammatory diseases accompanied by severe intoxication;
- hyperbilirubinemia and hyperazotemia (liver and kidney failure);
- food and drug allergies;
- prevention of chronic intoxication among workers in hazardous industries.
Instructions for use Filtrum STI, dosage
The tablets are taken orally; it is recommended to crush them first. Should be taken 1 hour before meals with sufficient liquid.
The dosage depends on the severity of poisoning, the patient’s age and body weight.
The standard dosage according to the instructions for adults is from 800 to 1200 mg Filtrum STI (2-3 tablets) \ 3 or 4 times a day.
Average single doses for children:
- children under 1 year of age – 200 mg (half a tablet);
- children aged 1 to 3 years – 200–400 mg (0.5–1 tablet);
- children aged 4 to 7 years – 400 mg (1 tablet);
- children aged 7 to 12 years – 400–800 mg (1–2 tablets);
- adolescents over 12 years old – 800–1200 mg (2–3 tablets).
Take 3-4 times per day.
The course of treatment for acute poisoning is from 3 to 5 days, and for chronic intoxication and allergies - from 14 to 21 days.
On the recommendation of a doctor, it is possible to prescribe a second course, but not earlier than after 2 weeks.
Side effects
The instructions warn about the possibility of developing the following side effects when prescribing Filtrum STI:
- development of allergic reactions;
- Long-term use may cause constipation.
In most cases, it is well tolerated without causing significant side effects.
Long-term use interferes with the absorption of vitamins and calcium. In such situations, doctors recommend taking calcium supplements and multivitamin complexes.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to prescribe Filtrum STI in the following cases:
- against the background of exacerbation of gastric and duodenal ulcers;
- with intestinal atony;
- for constipation;
- against the background of individual intolerance to the active or auxiliary components included in the medication.
The use of the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended (no safety data).
Can be used in combination with other drugs, subject to the rules of separate administration.
Overdose
There are no data on overdose.
Features of application
The drug "Filtrum-Sti" effectively binds all chemicals in the lumen of the digestive tract. But because of this, it blocks the absorption of medications and some beneficial microelements. Therefore, when using Filtrum Sti for the complex treatment of chronic intoxications, it is necessary to additionally take multivitamins. Vitamins B, K, E and calcium supplements are especially important.
During complex treatment, it is necessary to take into account that lignin can impair the absorption of other drugs and reduce their effectiveness. Therefore, at least an hour should pass between their doses.
Analogues of the drug
The cost of the medicine is quite high. Many patients choose cheap analogues. These include:
Polyphepane in powder form has increased sorption activity. It has a detoxifying effect. The main indications include: renal and liver failure, obesity, pathologies of lipid metabolism, intoxication with poisons, ethanol, drugs, drug and food allergies. Contraindications are: gastritis, exacerbation of ulcers, hypersensitivity. In rare cases, constipation or allergies may develop. No cases of overdose have been reported.- Lingosorb can be purchased in the form of granules, paste or powder. The medicine has antioxidant, enterosorbing and antidiarrheal effects. When using the product, dysbiosis does not appear. Side effects include constipation and allergic reactions. The cost of the product is within 100 rubles.
- Neosmectin is available in the form of a suspension or powder. The medicine has an adsorbing effect and is classified as an antidiarrheal drug. Thanks to its use, it is possible to stabilize the mucosal barrier. The main indication for its use is diarrhea caused by various reasons. Contraindications include hypersensitivity and intestinal obstruction. Use with great caution in case of diabetes.
general characteristics
"Filtrum-Sti" is a natural-based drug. Its main active ingredient is lignin. It is made from hydrolyzed wood. In addition, the drug contains auxiliary components: calcium stearate, povidone and others, which do not have any particular effect on the human body. The drug "Filtrum-Sti" is used to treat various diseases associated with intoxication. It belongs to the group of enterosorbents, but also has detoxification and antioxidant properties.
The drug is produced in the form of oval brown tablets with a dividing strip. They are packaged in strips of 10 pieces. The package contains from 20 to 60 tablets. The cost of the drug is low - a large package required for a short course of treatment costs about 300 rubles.
Description of the medicine
Filtrum are biconvex tablets of a dark brown color interspersed with a grayish tint. The main active component is hydrolytic lignin . One tablet contains 400 mg of this substance. In addition, auxiliary connections are included. The package contains 10, 20, 30, 50, 60 and 100 tablets.
Filtrum has enterosorbing properties. The therapeutic effect is as follows:
- Sorption activity at a high level.
- Carrying out detoxification of the body.
- Binding of toxic compounds and removal from the patient’s body. This applies to poisons, medications, pathogenic bacteria, metal salts, alcohol, excess substances resulting from metabolism, waste products, food-type allergens.
Filtrum is not absorbed into the body. It is a completely non-toxic substance. Excreted through the intestines.
Contraindications for use
Filtrum is a harmless drug. The use of only hypersensitivity to the active components is unacceptable.
It is recommended to limit the use of Filtrum STI when:
- anacid gastritis;
- intestinal atony;
- gastrointestinal diseases during exacerbations;
- constant constipation;
- diabetes mellitus due to sucrose in granular form of the drug.
Use of the medication in children under 1 year of age is as directed by a doctor.
Description and composition
Chewable lozenges Filtrum Safari are characterized by a dark brown color, flat-cylindrical shape and a taste of chocolate or wild berries.
1 lozenge contains:
- hydrolytic lignin – 275 mg;
- fructooligosaccharide – 1100 mg.
Additional components:
- natural cocoa butter;
- natural cocoa powder;
- lecithin;
- flavorings.
Filtrum-sti or Lactofiltrum - which is better?
Manufacturer: ABVA RUS, Russia
Active ingredient: hydrolytic lignin
An analogue of Lactofiltrum for the skin and intestines, in case of intoxication - a domestic drug in the form of Filtrum-Sti tablets. Produced by the same pharmaceutical company - ABVA RUS, it contains hydrolytic lignin. Belongs to the group of plant enterosorbents.
The difference between Filtrum-Sti and Laktofiltrum is the composition: the first contains only a sorbent, binds and removes toxins, bacteria, and allergens. In addition to lignin, Lactofiltrum contains lactulose, a prebiotic for restoring intestinal microflora.
Also based on lignin, the drug Polyphepan is presented on the domestic market - a cheap analogue in powder. It has a peculiar taste.
Acipol
Manufacturer: Lecco, Russia
Active ingredient: kefir grains, lactobacilli acidophilus
A cheap analogue of Lactofiltrum for children and adults, Acipol improves intestinal microflora, fights pathogenic bacteria, and creates a favorable environment for the life of beneficial microorganisms. Available in capsules, approved from 3 months of age for gastritis, gastrointestinal infections and inflammatory diseases, allergies, dysbacteriosis. The disadvantage of Atsipol is the need to store it in the refrigerator to preserve its beneficial properties.
When using an analogue in children who cannot swallow capsules, the contents are dissolved in boiled water or milk.
Smecta
Manufacturer: Bofur Ipsen Industry, France
Active ingredient: dioctahedral smectite
If the actual question is how to replace Lactofiltrum for diarrhea, an analogue of Smecta is suitable. This is a drug with detoxifying and adsorbing properties, used in children and adults, including periods of pregnancy and lactation.
Manufacturer: Partner, Vitapharma, Russia
The modern human body experiences the colossal influence of negative factors: polluted air and water, plant foods are full of nitrates, meat products are made from low-quality raw materials using all kinds of preservatives and flavor enhancers.
Enterosorbents come to the aid of cleaning systems responsible for neutralizing and removing toxic substances and waste. These are special substances that capture, bind and remove all “garbage” from the body. Some of the most effective sorbents of the IV generation are Filtrum STI and Laktofiltrum.
Reception features
If any sorbent is prescribed, then it is worth remembering some rules and recommendations for administration. The fact is that medications in this group are not combined with other medications . If you take several medications at the same time, you may not only not achieve positive results, but also cause harm to the body. Sorbents will simply begin to remove components of other drugs along with useful substances, and the body and immune system will begin to weaken.
There must be a certain break between taking any medications; the time will depend on the characteristics of the drug and its composition, but usually it is at least an hour. The doctor should tell you all the subtleties and nuances of taking and combining medications.
Price, analogues
How much does the medicine cost? One of the advantages of the drug is the price, which is $1-1.5 for 10 tablets. A package that contains 50 tablets will cost $2.7-4.3.
Analogues of Filtrum-STI can be structural and functional. Among the structural analogues of Filtrum there are:
- Lignosorb;
- Polyfan;
- Entegnin;
- Polyphepan.
Among the functional analogues, the most common are:
- Smecta;
- Diosmectite;
- Enterosorb;
- Neosmectin.
Structural analogues of Filtrum differ in identical active substance, functional - in properties and effect on the body.
Contraindications and side effects
The use of Filtrum-Sti is not permitted for all people, even though it is a natural drug. But since it passes through the digestive tract and irritates the mucous membrane, it is contraindicated to drink it for peptic ulcers of the stomach and duodenum, antacid gastritis, ulcerative colitis, and intestinal atony. Individual intolerance to lignin can also become an obstacle to treatment, which is rare. The effect of the drug during pregnancy and lactation has not been studied. Therefore, it is not recommended to use it at this time without consulting your doctor.
In addition to allergic reactions, in people with hypersensitivity to lignin, the drug "Filtrum-Sti" can only cause constipation or bloating, and even then with an overdose or long-term use. These phenomena usually disappear quickly after treatment. If you follow the instructions exactly, Filtrum-Sti is well tolerated. But due to the nature of its action, it can lead to a lack of some beneficial microelements, which it binds in the same way as pathogenic ones. And due to the fact that lignin is not absorbed into the blood and is excreted unchanged by the intestines within a day, systemic side effects do not occur after its use.
The drug lactofiltrum - instructions and principle of action
Lactofiltrum is a natural enterosorbent, which not only normalizes intestinal function, but also improves immunity. The drug contains two main components - lignin and lactulose, which bind and remove toxic substances from the body, normalize intestinal function and have a beneficial effect on human immunity. After taking this drug, metabolism is normalized, intestinal flora is restored, and a powerful protective factor is formed.
Lactofiltrum is usually prescribed for acute poisoning, vomiting, and diarrhea. Also used for allergic reactions, colds - to remove toxic substances from the body.
There is an opinion that the presence of additional active substances in lactofiltrum, such as lactobacilli, is nothing more than an advertising gimmick, which was simply invented to improve sales of the drug, because it really costs more than its analogues. Also, some doctors claim that lactofiltrum tablets are not recommended for use by young children, especially under the age of three, as it has a harsh and irritating effect on the intestines and the body as a whole. This information has not been confirmed, so you should not rely on it exactly; trust the choice of drugs only to specialists .
A convenient form of release - a special paste, allows you to prescribe the drug even to small children . Directions for use: inside, with a small amount of water. The dosage and time of administration are prescribed by the doctor on an individual basis.
Maxilac
Manufacturer: Danisco France SAS, France
Active ingredient: bifidobacteria, lactobacilli, fructooligosaccharides
The Maxilac supplement is a source of beneficial lactobacilli and bifidobacteria and fructooligosaccharides and is classified as a synbiotic. The composition immediately contains pre- and probiotics, which have the following medicinal properties:
- normalize intestinal microflora;
- fight pathogenic viral, bacterial and fungal microflora;
- reduce diarrhea and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (cramps, flatulence, bloating);
- create a favorable environment for the reproduction and activity of beneficial bacteria;
- reduce allergic manifestations.
The analogue does not contain lactose, so it can be used for lactase deficiency. According to the instructions, it is allowed from 3 years of age. For small children, a special form is produced - Maxilac Baby.
The following drugs are similar in action:
- Bifiform;
- Bactistatin;
- Normobact;
- Lactobalance;
- Normasorb Lacto;
- Eubicor;
- Buck-Set;
- Lacto-Structum.
Analogues of Filtrum STI, price in pharmacies
If necessary, you can replace Filtrum STI with an analogue of the active substance - these are the following drugs:
- Polifan,
- Lignosorb,
- Polyphepan,
- Entegnin.
By ATX code:
- Lactofiltrum,
- Povidone,
- Polifan,
- Polyphepan,
- Enterodesis.
When choosing analogs, it is important to understand that the instructions for use of Filtrum STI, price and reviews do not apply to drugs with similar effects. It is important to consult a doctor and not change the drug yourself.
Price in Russian pharmacies: Filtrum-STI tablets 400 mg 10 pcs. – from 75 to 103 rubles, 400 mg tablets 50 pcs. – from 244 to 281 rubles, according to 720 pharmacies.
