Filtrum® 400 mg
Filtrum® – powerful sorbent action thanks to millions of pores in every tablet for the whole family. The drug's potent effect is provided by the unique structure of its active ingredient (lignin): millions of pores absorb harmful substances of various molecular weights and sizes like a sponge.
Description
No matter the cause of poisoning - Filtrum® comes in handy!*
Dosage Form and Composition
Tablets.
Number of tablets per package: 10 or 50.
Active ingredient: Hydrolyzed lignin (calculated on a 100% substance basis) – 400.0 mg.
Indications for Use
As a detoxifying agent for adults and children in cases of exogenous and endogenous intoxications of various origins:
- Acute poisonings by pharmaceuticals, alkaloids, heavy metal salts, alcohol, and other poisons.
- Complex treatment of foodborne toxic infections, salmonellosis, dysentery, dyspepsia.
- Purulent-inflammatory diseases accompanied by severe intoxication.
- Hyperbilirubinemia and hyperazotemia (liver and kidney failure).
- Food and drug allergies.
- Prevention of chronic intoxications in workers of hazardous industries.
- All indications for use (see package insert).
Dosage and Administration
Orally, preferably after crushing the tablets, with water, one hour before meals and intake of other medications.
The dose of the drug depends on age, body weight, and the severity of the condition. The drug is taken 3 - 4 times a day. The average single dose is: for children under 1 year - 1/2 tablet; 1 - 3 years - ½ -1 tablet; 4 - 7 years - 1 tablet, 7-12 years -1-2 tablets; for adults - 2-3 tablets.
If necessary, on a doctor's recommendation, the daily dose can be increased to 20-30 g in 3-4 divided doses.
The duration of treatment for acute conditions is 3-5 days; for allergic diseases and chronic intoxications up to 14-21 days.
Repeat courses of treatment after 2 weeks, on the recommendation of a doctor.
Pharmacy Supply Terms
Over-the-counter
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Instructions for Use of Filtrum® 400 mg
Trade Name of the Drug: Filtrum®-STI
International Nonproprietary or Grouping Name: Hydrolyzed Lignin
Dosage Form: 400 mg tablets
Composition per one tablet:
Active ingredient: Hydrolyzed Lignin (calculated on a 100% substance basis) – 400.0 mg.
Excipients: Povidone K 17 (polyvinylpyrrolidone) - 54.66 mg, Talc - 13.00 mg, Calcium stearate - 9.75 mg, Colloidal silicon dioxide - 6.50 mg, Croscarmellose sodium - 6.50 mg, Microcrystalline cellulose up to a tablet weight of 600.0 mg.
Description
Capsule-shaped, biconvex, dark brown tablets with specks ranging from grey to brown, with a score line.
Pharmacotherapeutic Group: Intestinal adsorbent
ATC Code: A07BC
Pharmacological Properties
Filtrum®-STI is a natural enterosorbent, consisting of wood hydrolysis products - the lignin polymer, the structural elements of which are phenylpropane derivatives and hydrocellulose.
It possesses high sorption capacity and nonspecific detoxifying action.
It binds and removes from the body pathogenic bacteria and bacterial toxins, drugs, poisons, heavy metal salts, alcohol, allergens, as well as an excess of certain metabolic products, including bilirubin, cholesterol, urea, and metabolites responsible for the development of endogenous toxemia.
It is non-toxic, not absorbed, and is completely eliminated from the intestine within 24 hours.
Indications for Use
As a detoxifying agent for adults and children in cases of exogenous and endogenous intoxications of various origins:
- Acute poisonings by pharmaceuticals, alkaloids, heavy metal salts, alcohol, and other poisons;
- Complex treatment of foodborne toxic infections, salmonellosis, dysentery, dyspepsia;
- Purulent-inflammatory diseases, accompanied by severe intoxication;
- Hyperbilirubinemia and hyperazotemia (liver and kidney failure);
- Food and drug allergies;
- Prevention of chronic intoxications in workers of hazardous industries.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the drug. Use of the drug is not recommended during exacerbation of gastric and duodenal ulcers, and intestinal atony.
Dosage and Administration
Orally, preferably after crushing the tablets, with water, one hour before meals and intake of other medications.
The dose of the drug depends on age, body weight, and the severity of the condition. The drug is taken 3 - 4 times a day. The average single dose is: for children under 1 year - 1/2 tablet; 1 - 3 years - ½ -1 tablet; 4 - 7 years - 1 tablet, 7-12 years -1-2 tablets; for adults - 2-3 tablets.
If necessary, on a doctor's recommendation, the daily dose can be increased to 20-30 g in 3-4 divided doses.
The duration of treatment for acute conditions is 3-5 days, for allergic diseases and chronic intoxications up to 14-21 days.
Repeat courses of treatment after 2 weeks, on the recommendation of a doctor.
Side Effects
Rarely - allergic reactions, constipation.
Long-term use may lead to impaired absorption of vitamins and calcium; therefore, the prophylactic administration of multivitamins and calcium supplements is recommended.
Drug Interactions
The therapeutic effect of some other orally administered drugs taken concurrently may be reduced.
Special Instructions
The drug can be used in combination therapy with other medications, provided the rule of separate administration is observed (at least 1 hour apart).
Packaging
10 or 15 tablets in a blister pack made of polyvinyl chloride film and printed lacquered aluminum foil.
1, 2, or 5 blister packs of 10 tablets or 2 or 4 blister packs of 15 tablets together with the instructions for use are placed in a cardboard carton.
Shelf Life
2 years. Do not use after the expiration date printed on the packaging.
Storage Conditions
Store in a dry place, protected from light, out of reach of children, at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C.
Pharmacy Supply Terms
Over-the-counter.
Name and Address of the Legal Entity in whose name the Marketing Authorization is issued / Organization handling complaints:
JSC "AVVA RUS", Russia, 121614, Moscow, ul. Krylatskie Kholmy, 30, building 9.
Tel./Fax: +7 (495) 956-75-54
avva.com.ru
Manufacturer:
JSC "AVVA RUS", Russia, 610044, Kirov region, Kirov, ul. Luganskaya, 53a.
Tel.: +7 (8332) 25-12-29, +7 (495) 956-75-54
When distributed by JSC "Otisi farm", the instructions state:
Manufactured by order of:
JSC "Otisi farm", Russia, 123112, Moscow, ul. Testovskaya, 10, floor 12, room II, room 29.
Tel.: +7 (495) 221-18-00
www.filtrum.ru
