Probiotics for the intestines - a list of drugs and prices

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 00:05

Doctors prescribe probiotics after a course of antibiotics and with concomitant functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, the so-called indigestion (from constipation, diarrhea, bloating, intestinal cramps, flatulence, belching, etc.). Find out the list of current drugs for 2020 and the prices of popular "health helpers" below.

Probiotic classification

As defined by the World Health Organization, probiotics are living microorganisms that, when used in adequate amounts, can improve human health. Probiotics (translated from Greek "created for life") contain strains of live bacteria: bifidobacteria, lactobacilli, yeast-like fungi, saccharomycetes, aerococci or enterococci.

According to technology, all pharmaceutical preparations are conditionally divided into two categories:

• liquid - solutions, suspensions, emulsions;
• dry - capsules, tablets, powders, dragees, granules.

In the "Global Practice Guidelines of the World Gastroenterological Organization for the use of probiotics" not a single case of addiction is described. However, each form of probiotic has its own pros and cons.

Probiotics	Drug release form
	Liquid	Solid dosed
Dignity	1. They have a general health-improving effect on the human body. 2. Stimulate the growth of their own beneficial microflora. 3. Beneficial bacteria begin to multiply and colonize the intestinal mucosa immediately after entering the intestine. 4. Can not only be taken orally, but also used for intra-intestinal irrigation, local applications, nasal instillation, rinsing and inhalation.	1. Treatment is compatible with any therapy. 2. Preservation of microorganisms in an adequate dose by the end of the shelf life of the drug.
disadvantages	1. The shelf life is limited, no more than 2-3 months. 2. Special storage conditions are required - temperature from +2 to +6 ° С.	1. The effect of the reception is short-term. 2. The active process takes 8-10 hours. 3. Useless in the treatment of diarrhea.

The composition of each drug differs in the type and quantity of a set of bacteria, which determines the direction of its action. For example, some support the immune defense, others are needed to restore the intestinal microflora, and others help break down lactose if there are no special enzymes in the body.

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Currently, five generations of probiotics are produced that normalize the intestinal microflora:

1. Monopreparations, which contain only one strain of bacteria.
2. Medicines that are products of microbial metabolism.
3. Self-eliminating antagonists.
4. Multicomponent products, which contain from two to 30 strains or several types of live bacteria, various additives.
5. Bifid-containing sorbed eubiotics (probiotics).

Despite the fact that most probiotics are sold without a prescription, a doctor's prescription should be the guide for purchasing the drug.

It should be borne in mind that improper use of probiotics can cause:

• unpleasant symptoms in the gastrointestinal tract (a temporary increase in the amount of gas, bloating, constipation and increased thirst);
• headache;
• increase histamine levels;
• cause an allergic reaction.

In rare cases, bacteria or yeast found in probiotics can trigger gallstone or kidney stones, obesity, and cytokine imbalances.

Ranking of the best probiotics for the intestines

There is a wide variety of probiotics available. In order to find the best preparations for the intestines, it is imperative to take into account their composition. When choosing products, it is important to take into account not only prices, but also the effectiveness, safety and physiology of the drug for all ages.

Probiotic drugs	Name of product	price, rub.
Bifid Probiotics	Bifidumbacterin Bifiform Probifor	95 240 320
Colic medicines	Bioflor Colibacterin Bificol	65 260 280
Lactic eubiotics	Lactobacterin Acylact Lebenin	165 290 690
Enterococci	Bifiform Linex Symbioflor	250 390 2100
Yeast-like fungi, genus aerococcus, bacillus and saccharomycetes	Enterol Bactisporin Sporobacterin	140 350 410

When comparing drugs, it is necessary to calculate the price of a portion: divide the amount per package by the number of daily doses in it.

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Top 5 Best Probiotics for Gut Treatment in Adults

Depending on the composition, modern probiotics have different properties and help to effectively fight certain types of intestinal disorders and diseases in adults.

Symbiolact Plus

Symbiolact Plus is a biologically active food supplement, which contains the most important probiotic bacteria and biotin. The drug is used as part of microbiological therapy to stabilize the microflora of the human body.

Indications for use:

• impaired metabolism and constipation;
• foodborne diseases;
• treatment of chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract and acute diarrhea.

The packaging of the drug is designed for a monthly course of administration. The contents of each sachet are tasteless and odorless, so the dietary supplement can be diluted in any drink or water, added to various dishes.

Manufacturer - "SymbioFarm GmbH", Germany.

The average price is 2050 rubles.

Lactobacterin

Lactobacterin is a first generation probiotic, created on the basis of one component. The active substance of the drug has antagonistic activity against pathogenic and opportunistic microbes, including staphylococci, enteropathogenic Escherichia coli, Proteus, Shigella.

Indications for use:

• treatment of intestinal infections - acute dysentery, salmonellosis, diarrhea, escherichiosis, dysbiosis, chronic enterocolitis, ulcerative nonspecific colitis;
• prevention and treatment of inflammatory diseases of the genital organs;
• improving the work of immunity;
• prenatal preparation of pregnant women at risk of developing septic complications.

Manufacturer - "Microgen" NPO FSUE, Russia.

The average price is 123 rubles (dry for solution preparation), 430 rubles (liquid concentrate), 61 rubles (vaginal suppositories).

Florin Forte

Florin Forte is a fourth generation sorbed probiotic that effectively eliminates various problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Contains bifidobacteria and lactobacilli in its composition.

Indications for use:

• therapy of acute respiratory diseases, including in pregnant and lactating women;
• restoration of intestinal microflora after antibiotic treatment;
• normalization of digestion in gastritis, enteritis and colitis, liver pathologies, allergic reactions;
• stimulation of immunity in people with chronic diseases or often and long-term illnesses;
• during diets, with an unbalanced diet, a sharp change in the usual diet;
• normalization of metabolism in people with high cholesterol;
• general strengthening of the body in people exposed to chronic stress.

Manufacturer - JSC "Partner", Russia.

The average price is 260 rubles (in powder form), 704 rubles (capsules).

Enterol

For the treatment of stomach disorders caused by bacteria or viruses, doctors recommend Enterol. A multicomponent probiotic belongs to the category of immunobiological preparations that contain special microorganisms that have a detrimental effect on pathogenic microbes in the digestive tract.

Indications for use:

• infectious and non-specific diarrhea;
• irritable bowel syndrome;
• therapy of complications of antibiotic therapy (diarrhea, colitis, candidiasis);
• treatment of recurrent diseases.

Manufacturer - Laboratoires Biocodex, France

Average price - 340 rubles (gelatin capsules), 480 rubles (bags with suspension for solution preparation).

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Bifiform

Bifiform is a combined probiotic containing bifidobacteria and enterococci. Due to live lactic acid bacteria of two types, the drug helps to normalize the intestinal microflora and its functional activity.

Indications for use:

• chronic pathology of the digestive system;
• acute diarrhea or constipation of various origins;
• thrush (candidiasis) and dysbiosis (vaginosis) of the vagina;
• dysbiosis and allergic reactions that are caused by changes in the intestinal microflora.

Manufacturer - Ferrosan S. R. L., Romania.

The average price is 330 rubles (capsules), 440 rubles (oil solution).

Which probiotics are best to buy

The modern pharmaceutical market is replete with probiotic drugs of various types. In order not to be mistaken with the choice of remedies, we present a list of the best probiotics that have been selected by experts based on user reviews and ratings.

Indications for use	Probiotics	price, rub.
Restoration of intestinal microflora	Biosporin (Russia) Floristin (Russia) Duphalac (Netherlands)	345 490 510
Elimination of the consequences of antibiotic therapy (after taking antibiotics)	Normoflorin (Russia) Hilak forte (Germany) Acipol (Russia)	210 270 400
For diarrhea	Bifidumbacterin Forte (Russia) Kolibacterin (Russia) ProbioLog (Denmark)	235 250 700
For constipation	Evalar (Russia) Maxilak (Poland) Bion-3 (Germany)	390 450 850

Before using an over-the-counter drug, be sure to read the instructions for use and follow the recommendations described there.

Outcomes

1. Probiotics are living microorganisms that help your gastrointestinal tract function properly.
2. Probiotic preparations have a positive effect on the entire body as a whole.
3. Before going to the pharmacy, you should understand what types of probiotics exist.