LACTEOL FORTE ® Lactobacillus acidophilus

LACTEOL FORTE ® is a drug based on inactivated and lyophilized microbial bodies of Lactobacillus acidophilus

THERAPEUTIC GROUP: Antidiarrheal - Antidiarrheal of microbial origin.

IndicationsAction mechanismStudies and clinical effectiveness Usage and dosage instructionsWarnings Pregnancy and lactationInteractionsContraindicationsUndesirable effects

Indications LACTEOL FORTE ® Lactobacillus acidophilus

LACTEOL FORTE ® is used in the treatment of diarrheal manifestations due to dyspepsia due to altered bacterial flora, colitis or aspecific enteritis of the infant.

LACTEOL FORTE ® is also indicated in the restoration of intestinal flora following antibiotic therapy, or in controlling the growth of antibiotic-resistant pathogenic enterobacteria.

Mechanism of action LACTEOL FORTE ® Lactobacillus acidophilus

Introduced orally, the microbial products present in LACTEOL FORTE ® - derived from lactobacillus acidophilus grown in culture medium containing whey and inactivated by heat - persist in the intestine without being minimally absorbed by the systemic circulation.

Many studies describe the numerous effects of these products on bowel health, increasingly characterizing the biological mechanisms by which they act.

At the base of the rebalancing effect there seems to be the fundamental bacteriostatic capacity, useful to prevent the growth of pathogenic enterobacteria for humans and to support the proliferation of acid-forming defense flora, thus also balancing the bactericidal effects of antibiotic therapy. This action seems to be potentially involved also in the prevention of diarrheal manifestations, where, however, the ability of these products, including organic acids and vitamins, to guarantee a trophic effect on the intestinal mucosa, useful to increase the synthesis of mucins and to be mentioned, must be mentioned. restore mucosal structural and functional integrity.

Studies carried out and clinical efficacy

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LACTEOL IN THE TREATMENT OF DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN

In developing countries, infectious diarrhea is one of the most common causes of death among infants and preschoolers. The use of heat-killed L.Acidophilus has been shown to be particularly effective in the treatment of acute diarrhea in these patients, especially when combined with oral rehydration.

2. LACTOBACILLI AND INTEGRITY OF ORAL MUCOSA

A very important study that highlights how the derivatives of L.acidophilus can present, in addition to an important probiotic effect in rebalancing the intestinal flora, also an important protective action on the intestinal mucosa, limiting the pathogenic effects of invasive bacteria such as shighella.

3. DO YOU LIVE OR KILL BILLS FOR DIARRHEA?

Treatment with L.Acidophilus is today widely used in clinical practice in various fields. This multicenter study evaluated the antidiarrheal abilities of these bacteria when taken alive or killed by heat. The results show that lyophilized and heat-killed microbial bodies can have a more important antidiarrheal effect than live ingested micro-organisms, which are more effective in restoring the correct intestinal flora.

Method of use and dosage

LACTEOL FORTE ® sachet of 10 billion microbial bodies of lactobacillus acidophilus, capsules of 5 billion microbial bodies of lactobacillus acidophilus: for the treatment of acute diarrhea it would be useful to start treatment with 2 capsules or 1 sachet 3 times a day, for the first day, and continue until the symptoms disappear with 2 capsules twice a day or a sachet per day.

Dosages should be defined by the pediatrician in the case of infants or pediatric patients.

Warnings LACTEOL FORTE ® Lactobacillus acidophilus

Treatment with LACTEOL FORTE ® in case of diarrhea, should be accompanied, especially for younger patients, by a rehydration therapy useful to replenish salts and lost fluids.

It is necessary to remember that the presence of lactose in this medicine could determine the onset of evident side effects in patients with lactase enzyme deficiency or glucose / galactose malabsorption.

LACTEOL FORTE ® does not alter the normal ability to drive vehicles or use machinery.

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING

Taking LACTEOL FORTE ® during the entire period of pregnancy or while breastfeeding should not be dangerous to the health of the fetus or unborn child, nor to that of the pregnant woman or nurse. Nevertheless, before taking LACTEOL FORTE ® during pregnancy or lactation, you should consult your doctor.

Interactions

At the moment no studies describing clinically relevant interactions between LACTEOL FORTE ® of other active ingredients are known in the literature.

Contraindications LACTEOL FORTE ® Lactobacillus acidophilus

LACTEOL FORTE ® is contraindicated in patients with established hypersensitivity to one of its components

Undesirable effects - Side effects

Although the scientific literature is substantially certain of the absence of side effects following the intake of L.acidophilus microbial bodies, post-marketing experience documents cases of flatulence and abdominal discomfort following prolonged intake.

At present, no clinically relevant side effects are known.