Filtrum for alcohol intoxication and hangover

Alcohol intoxication

Ethanol is a strong poison for the human body. Once in the bloodstream, the substance is transformed into a toxic compound - ethyl aldehyde. This substance is extremely toxic, so alcohol in large quantities often causes poisoning . It is worth noting that the body does not sleep when it receives alcohol and, as a defense, produces a special enzyme called acetaldehyde dehydrogenase. This enzyme is designed to break down alcohol toxins into acetic acid, which can then be removed from the body as safely as possible. The faster the process of formation and action of the enzyme occurs, the less harm alcohol can do to the body.

With frequent alcohol consumption, the activity of the digestive enzyme ACDH decreases. As a result, alcohol toxins are further converted and begin to accumulate in the liver. Over time, this process leads to various diseases, including cirrhosis of the liver.

Drinking strong drinks, even in small quantities, leaves a negative mark on the body. Depending on the dose taken, the degrees of intoxication are distinguished:

• In mild cases, the concentration of ethanol in the bloodstream is up to 1.5 ppm. This stage is usually characterized by alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
• The second stage is noted when 2-3 ppm is observed in the blood.
• Severe intoxication occurs when the amount of ethanol in the blood exceeds 3 ppm. At this stage, the consequences can be unpredictable.

You can recognize the degree of intoxication at home by the symptoms. The first and second stages of intoxication most often have the following symptoms:

• significant headache;
• feeling of nausea and frequent vomiting;
• severe thirst (usually manifests itself the day after drinking alcohol);
• dizziness.

In the second stage there may also be manifestations such as:

• speech that is incomprehensible to others;
• loss of body coordination;
• cool (clammy) skin;
• constricted pupils.

The most dangerous stage is the third, in which more severe symptoms appear. The last stage can lead to mental disturbances, decreased body temperature, breathing problems and even loss of consciousness . In some cases, the last stage is fatal.

If in the first and second stages a person can be helped at home, then in the third degree of intoxication immediate professional medical care is required.

Method to quickly relieve intoxication

If the intoxication is not severe and not much time has passed since drinking alcohol, then the first effective method is to cleanse the stomach of ethanol residues. To do this, a person should drink water and then try to induce vomiting. The procedure can be repeated several times to completely cleanse the stomach. This measure is effective in that it does not allow ethanol to be further absorbed into the bloodstream .

If a person falls into alcohol anesthesia, vomiting cannot be induced. In this case, cleansing the stomach is not a safe measure and it is better to seek the help of doctors.

After cleansing the stomach, it is advisable to drink plenty of fluids (preferably drink plain water) to help the body quickly remove alcohol breakdown products. Drinking plenty of fluids also helps restore fluid balance and eliminate dehydration.

An aspirin tablet will help you quickly get rid of the effects of acetaldehydes , which neutralizes the negative effects of toxins on the body.

Treatment

The implementation of therapeutic measures depends on the severity of symptoms. In order to prescribe treatment, you need a doctor. After all, by self-medicating we risk our health.

Therefore, if symptoms of alcohol poisoning occur before the arrival of specialists, you must:

• Induce vomiting. To do this, it is enough to drink a large amount of liquid every 10 minutes.
• After cleansing the stomach, you can start taking Filtrum® 2-3 tablets 3-4 times a day.
• To maintain water balance, you need to drink at least 2.5-3 liters of water per day.
• The doctor will prescribe further treatment.

In case of alcohol poisoning, Filtrum accelerates the removal of ethanol and its breakdown products from the body, which improves a person’s well-being when intoxicated with it.

Filtrum in cases of alcohol poisoning

To cleanse the body of alcohol toxins, experts recommend the use of enterosorbents. These drugs, by binding toxic compounds in the intestines, remove them from the body naturally. One of these agents is filtrum-sti (another name for hydrolytic lignin). The medication is an adsorbent and helps rid the body of toxic substances .
Like all other enterosorbents, it is best to take Filtrum-sti after acute signs of alcohol intoxication have been removed.
The fact is that during intoxication, the body continues to produce toxic compounds, so taking the sorbent at this moment will not have an effective effect. Filtrum has the greatest effect on hangovers.

Treatment

Treatment of alcohol poisoning must begin at the first signs of intoxication: headache, discomfort in the stomach, dysuria (increased urination or, conversely, too infrequent urge), attacks of sudden sweating, etc.

Taking the new generation enterosorbent Filtrum ® allows you to minimize the risk of absorption of alcohol metabolism products into the bloodstream, and, consequently, penetration into the tissues of vital organs.

The active ingredient of Filtrum ® – lignin – is obtained by special processing of wood. The ability of lignin to absorb toxins is due to its high sorption capacity, which is one of the highest today.

The release form of the drug - tablets - makes it convenient for use in the treatment of alcohol poisoning on the road and any other special conditions.

Important! If you feel unwell, nausea, dizziness and other symptoms of alcohol intoxication, you should immediately consult a doctor, who will prescribe and carry out the therapeutic measures necessary for poisoning.

How the drug works

Enterosorbent is a natural remedy and has increased adsorbing properties . The medicine is produced in the form of dark tablets, in which the active component is hydrolytic lignin. Each adsorbent tablet contains 400 mg of the active ingredient.

Lignin is a plant-based polymer that is obtained from wood. Because of this, the drug is free of chemicals and has a mild effect on the body. The adsorbent is not absorbed into the bloodstream and acts only within the gastrointestinal tract. The product is removed quickly, within 24 hours. The action of the medication is similar to activated carbon, but unlike it, it does not irritate the intestinal mucosa and works more effectively.

The main indications for this drug are poisoning of various types, including alcohol intoxication.

The sorbent drug effectively removes from the body not only toxins after alcohol, but also helps to get rid of pathogenic bacteria and decay products of their vital activity. The sorbent cleanses the blood well from allergens and toxic compounds.

The drug begins its action already in the stomach . Having passed the path from the stomach to the intestines, the product absorbs all ethanol toxins (including others) and removes them from the body naturally.

Information about the medicine

Filtrum-STI is available in dark brown tablets with grayish-brown inclusions. They have a capsule-shaped shape, convex on both sides. They have a dividing line that allows you to divide them in half.

The therapeutic effect of the drug is provided by hydrolytic lignin. 1 tablet contains 400 mg of active substance.

In addition to this, Filtrum contains inactive components:

The medicine is produced by Avva Rus OJSC.

Filtrum-STI belongs to the enterosorbing agents. This is a natural intestinal sorbent, which is obtained from wood using hydrolysis. By chemical nature, it is a derivative of phenylpropane and hydrocellulose.

The filter adsorbs on its surface and removes from the body microorganisms and their metabolic products, poisons, medications, heavy metal salts, allergens, some metabolic substances, including cholesterol, bilirubin, urea and other compounds that cause poisoning.

Filtrum is not absorbed in the digestive tract and is completely evacuated through the intestines within 24 hours. Enterosorbent is non-toxic.

Filtrum is recommended for patients of all ages for detoxification in cases of poisoning of various origins:

• acute alcohol poisoning;
• food toxic infections, shigellosis, salmonellosis, dyspeptic reactions (Filtrum should be taken in combination with other medications);
• acute poisoning with medications, alkaloids, salts of heavy metals and other toxic substances;
• allergies caused by food and medications;
• increased levels of bilirubin and nitrogen-containing compounds in patients with liver and kidney dysfunction;
• purulent-inflammatory processes leading to the development of general intoxication of the body.

Taking the product and correct dosage

The sorbent agent can be taken in two versions. If you want to prevent a hangover, then the sorbent should be taken 20 minutes before the feast, then two tablets while drinking and two more tablets after. For best results, crush the dark tablets and then drink them with plenty of liquid .

If a hangover has already occurred, then for good health you can take 3 tablets of the medicine 3 or 4 times a day. The anti-hangover filter should always be washed down with a sufficient amount of water. The duration of treatment depends on how you feel, but should not exceed 3-5 days.

Please note that you should definitely have a bowel movement a short time after taking the medication. If this is not done in time, then the opposite effect will occur, that is, all the toxic substances from the sorbent will return to the intestines and in even greater quantities. Two hours is the ideal time after taking the product to go to the toilet. It is at this time that a dynamic balance is observed between these two processes.

If you take enterosorbent at night, then it is advisable to wait for the bowel movement and then go to bed or wake up and go to the toilet. The method of taking the adsorbent has another important nuance. When relieving hangover syndrome, it is not recommended to take other drugs simultaneously with filtrum . In this case, all therapeutic substances will be absorbed by the sorbent and thereby neutralized. The ideal option for hangover therapy would be:

• empty your bowels;
• take a sorbent;
• after two hours, empty your bowels again;
• After 30-40 minutes, take the necessary medication.

It is better to check the dosage and duration of taking any medication, including adsorbing ones, with a specialist in order to avoid undesirable consequences.

Features of the use of the drug for hangover syndrome

It must be remembered that treatment of severe alcohol intoxication should begin when the first signs appear:

• severe headache
• frequent urination (or too infrequent urge),
• sensations of discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract,
• attacks of hot flashes and sweating, etc.

The modern medicine Filtrum is a new generation enterosorbent. When used in a timely manner, it minimizes the absorption of alcohol metabolism products into the bloodstream, thereby preventing their penetration into the tissues of vital organs.

The drug is available in tablets, which allows you to take it with you on the road or to various events. In a word, it is convenient to use it in any conditions.

Filtrum helps with various poisonings and conditions associated with intoxication of the body.

Basically, the drug is used 1 hour before meals and other medications. This is explained by the fact that the drug has a high sorption effect, which interferes with the absorption of another drug in the gastrointestinal tract).

Use the drug 3-4 times a day, unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor (based on the patient’s condition).

If you are faced with such an unpleasant phenomenon as a hangover, you can be sure: Filtrum is able to effectively get rid of this condition. Unlike other sorbents, the porous structure of Filtrum allows you to effectively remove toxic substances even as small as alcohol molecules.

Taking Filtrum for a hangover is 2-3 tablets three to four times a day.

The drug can be combined with other hangover medications, but separate their administration by time (preferably an hour before or an hour after taking Filtrum, because the sorbent can reduce their effect).

Side effects and contraindications

Since the adsorbent is natural, there are usually no side effects when taken. The drug is well tolerated by many victims of alcohol intoxication. In rare cases, an allergic reaction or constipation may occur . If the product is taken for a long time, then the absorption of essential vitamins and minerals may be impaired.

The adsorbent also has contraindications. The medication should not be taken if:

• individual sensitivity to the active component;
• exacerbation of ailments such as peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum;
• decreased tone and intestinal motility;
• intestinal obstruction;
• bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract;
• galactosemia.

To avoid consequences, before use you should check with your doctor about the advisability of taking.

Filtrum-sti significantly improves well-being after alcohol intoxication and quickly relieves the unpleasant manifestations of a hangover. The medication binds alcohol toxins and gently removes them from the body, improving the condition of the victim. Reviews of the filter confirm that the adsorbent perfectly normalizes the condition after drinking alcohol and restores performance.