Espa Lipon: the newest hepatoprotector

"Espa lipon" is a hepatoprotector intended for the regulation of lipid and carbon metabolism. The drug has a good antioxidant, anti-toxic, glycemic effect.

"Espa lipo", the instruction to the preparation gives detailed explanations, is issued in the form of tablets, solution for injections. The active substance of both forms is thioctic acid (α-lipoic acid).

"Espa Lipon 100" is a round tablet in a yellow shell, and if you see oblong tablets, then this is Espa Lipon 600. The instruction indicates that, in addition to the active thiotic acid, the composition of the preparation includes auxiliary silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, lactose , Cellulose and some other components.

Auxiliary substances of liquid state "Espa lipon" is water.

How does this drug work? It regulates metabolism, especially carbohydrate, cholesterol and lipid. Moreover, this medicine stimulates the functioning of the liver, helps the body to get rid of toxins, protects hepatocytes from aggressive exposure to a wide variety of toxic substances.

"Espa Lipon" has a neuroprotective effect. This means that the drug is able to stimulate lipid peroxidation in the neural tissue, improve the speed of endonevral blood flow, accelerate the microcirculation of nutrients and the rate of impulse transmission through neurons.

This helps to improve the condition of patients with motor neuropathy due to the fact that their muscle tissue increases the number of macroergic compounds.

To whom do doctors prescribe the modern "Espa lipon"?

• Patients suffering from diabetic and alcoholic polyneuropathy

• People with chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis with other liver disorders

• For chronic intoxications with heavy metals, acute mushroom poisoning

• For the prevention of atherosclerosis and its treatment

How to apply "Espa lipon"?

The time of taking the drug is not dependent on food: it can be taken before and after it. It is not recommended to chew tablets, just follow up with a glass of liquid. Naturally, the course depends on the diagnosis.

On average, the dosage can be determined as follows.

With diabetic polyneuropathy, take once a day 600 mg of the drug or break the reception into 2-3 parts. In severe cases, the dosage can be raised to 1200 mg.

If injections are required, they usually start with an infusion of 600 mg once a day, and then switch to tablets. Such treatment can last up to 20 days.

For the prevention of diseases or in cases of liver dysfunction, the dosage ranges from 200 to 60 mg.

"Espa lipon", in other words, like most drugs, can cause unwanted reactions. These include difficulty breathing, dyspeptic disorders, nausea, headache. Sometimes there may be hives or other allergic reactions. They pass almost immediately after the withdrawal of tablets or dosage adjustment.

Who is contraindicated with this medicine? A group of such patients is quite extensive,

• Chronic drinking or alcoholism

• Disadvantage of lactase

• Diabetes mellitus

• Galactosemia

Physicians argue about whether to prescribe the drug to adolescents under the age of 18, pregnant and lactating. If the doctor finds it expedient to apply Espa lipon in these situations, he must choose an individual dosage and carry out constant monitoring.

There were no cases of overdose.

"Espa Lipon" is produced in Germany. The drug has analogs: "Lipamid", "Lipoic acid", "Lipotiokson", "Octolipen", "Theolipon", which are produced in Russia, German preparations "Tiogamma", "Tioktatsid", Berlition 300.

The advisability of using analogues instead of "Espa lipon" should be consulted with a doctor.