Artichoke: instruction on the use of the extract, testimonials

Why are plant products very popular with patients? The fact is that such remedies are always effective and safer than synthetic drugs.

Very often an artichoke plant is used to create medicines. Instructions for use, testimonials, indications and composition of the preparation with such a substance are presented below.

Packaging, composition, form

What forms of drugs do artichokes produce with the plant? The instruction for use states that such funds are manufactured in the form of:

• Tablets. Their base is the extract of artichoke leaves (200 mg). Also included in the composition are additional ingredients such as macrogol 6000, maltodextrin, cellulose, titanium dioxide, silicon anhydride, lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, calcium carbonate, 85% glycerin, talc, magnesium stearate, povidone K-90 and corn starch. On sale this medicine comes in blisters.
• Capsule. The active component of this form is also an extract of dry artichoke (100 or 300 mg). In addition, the capsules include lactose, silicon dioxide, calcium stearate, crospovidone, gelatin, titanium dioxide, black and red iron oxide, a dye yellow "sunset sunset" FCF. You can buy this tool in blisters.

Pharmacological action

What is a medicine with an artichoke plant (medicine)? Instructions for use asserts that this agent has detoxification, lipid-lowering, choleretic, diuretic and hepatoprotective effects.

According to the experts, the artichoke is a plant growing in the Mediterranean. Its leaves contain the following elements: polysaccharides, cinnarin, tannins, mineral salts, chlorogenic and coffee acids, pectin, potassium, organic acids and a number of vitamins. They have choleretic effect, and also normalize the protective functions of the liver. In addition, artichoke extract improves liver function, enhances secretion and outflow of bile.

Properties of the preparation

What is noticeable artichoke? The instruction for use states that ascorbic acid and other vitamins, carotene and inulin contained in the drug with this substance are able to regulate the basic metabolism and have an improving effect on the metabolism of fats.

This drug helps:

• To activate biochemical processes in liver tissues;
• To restore digestion, including after eating a lot of sweet and fatty foods;
• Normalize cholesterol metabolism.

What other properties does artichoke have? Instruction for use informs that this substance is recommended for patients who control the glucose in the blood. This is due to the fact that most of the artichoke carbohydrates are inulin, which does not require the assimilation of the presence of endogenous insulin.

It should also be said that the drug under consideration removes excess fluid from the body, and also promotes the natural renewal of liver tissue when consuming alcoholic beverages.

Indications for use of the drug

When should I use a herbal preparation with an artichoke component (tablet)? Instructions for use indicate the following indications for the use of this medication:

• Disorders in gallbladder motility and bile duct disorder;
• Chronic intoxications (eg, hepatotoxic substances, nitro compounds, heavy metal compounds and alkaloids);
• Dyspepsia (heaviness in epigastrium, nausea, eructation, flatulence);
• Chronic renal failure;
• Chronic hepatitis;
• Atherosclerosis, urolithiasis, obesity and uraturia.

Contraindications to the use of the product

When should not the patient be recommended a medicine with an extract of an artichoke plant (capsules)? Instructions for use indicate the following contraindications to the drug:

• Insufficiency of liver function of severe form;
• Hypersensitivity to the elements of the medicine, artichoke and other composite;
• Obstruction of the biliary tract;
• Age up to 12 years (for tablets).

Artichoke: instruction on the use of the extract

Tablets "Artichoke extract" should be consumed inside, during meals, washed down with plain water.

For patients aged 12 years, this drug is recommended to take in the amount of 1 dragee up to four times a day. The duration of treatment with this drug is 1 month. Also, re-therapy is allowed after 30 days.

How should I use another form of medicine with plant extract of artichoke (capsules)? Instructions for use of the drug indicates that it should be consumed half an hour before meals. For patients from 12 years, this medication is prescribed for 200-300 mg three times a day.

As for children 6-12 years old, this medicine is given to them 100 mg three times a day. The duration of treatment with such a drug is usually 4 weeks. Also it is allowed to conduct repeat courses in 1-2 months.

Side effects

This medication is well tolerated by patients. Only sometimes, against the background of its reception, it is possible to develop diarrhea, as well as hypersensitivity reactions, especially with prolonged use of the drug in high dosages.

Overdose and Interaction

In case of an overdose with this medicine, the undesirable effects that were presented in the previous section may increase.

With the simultaneous administration of the drug in question with indirect anticoagulants, the effects of the latter can not be ruled out.

Special Recommendations

The drug in the form of capsules and tablets should be used with extreme caution in diseases that can lead to blockage of the biliary tract. The same applies to expressed liver diseases.

With prolonged intake of the drug, the content of nitrogenous components and cholesterol in the blood decreases.

During treatment with this drug should refrain from drinking alcohol.

Cost and analogy

You can buy the drug in Russian pharmacies for 120-150 rubles. If required, this medication can be replaced with such medications as Artibel, Bilikur, Artihol, Gepabel, Hepacinar, Gepafitol, Hofitol, Artichoke, Tsinarix, Aristislender ".

Customer Reviews

In general, the drug, produced by the company "Evalar", received good feedback from the patients. It is actively used in the treatment of diseases of the gallbladder and liver. According to the opinion of consumers, this medication quite quickly suppresses negative symptoms, significantly easing the patient's condition. However, it should be noted that many people report the occurrence of diarrhea, which develops immediately after the start of treatment.

Also, the advantages of this drug include its low cost and the possibility of using it during pregnancy (only on strict indications).