Chophytol, 180 pcs.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

The diuretic of plant origin.

ATH Code: A05AX

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacological effects of the drug due to the complex constituent leaves of artichoke field biologically active substances. Cyanarin in combination with phenolic acids has a choleretic and hepatoprotective effect. Ascorbic acid, carotene, vitamins B1 and B2, and inulin help normalize metabolism.

It also has diuretic action and increases the excretion of urea.

Indications

Liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, cholecystitis, kidney disease, biliary dyskinesiaThe drug is used in the treatment of biliary dyskinesia of the hypokinetic type, chronic noncalculous cholecystitis, chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis; chronic nephritis, chronic renal failure.

Active ingredient

Artichoke leaf extract

Composition

Ingredients (per 1 tablet)
Tablet core:
Active ingredient:
Artichoke field (Cynara scolymus L.) leaf extract dry (aqueous) 200 mg
(0.20 g)
Excipients:
Magnesium trisilicate 12.00 mg;
Corn starch 22.00 mg;
Talc 3.00 mg;
Magnesium stearate 3.00 mg.
Tablet shell:
Hummilac 1.1520 mg;
Rosin 1.1520 mg;
Talc 16.300 mg;
Gelatin 0.384 mg;
Saccharose 86.146 mg;
Calcium carbonate 2,2 mg;
Dispersion dye* 2,580 mg;
Carnauba wax 0,082 mg;
Polysorbate 80 0,004 mg.
Dispersant dye: sucrose, iron oxides of yellow, black and brown (E 172), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218) and ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 214).

How to take, the dosage

Ingestion. Adults take 2-3 tablets 3 times a day before meals. Children over 6 years of age are recommended to take 1-2 tablets (depending on age) 3 times a day before meals.

The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks.

Repeated courses of treatment are possible with the approval of the doctor.

Special Instructions

In case of severe prolonged diarrhea or abdominal pain, the drug should be discontinued and a physician should be consulted. The drug contains parahydroxybenzoate and may cause allergic reactions (delayed reactions are possible).

This drug contains sucrose.

The daily dose of this medicine contains 0.040 bread units (BE).

The effect of the drug on the ability to drive vehicles, mechanisms

The use of the drug does not affect performance of potentially hazardous activities requiring increased concentration and quick psychomotor reactions (driving motor transport and operating moving mechanisms).

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, cholelithiasis, obstruction (obturation) of the biliary tract, acute liver, kidney, biliary and urinary tract diseases, severe hepatocellular failure. Sucrose/isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption.
Children under 6 years of age.

Side effects

Allergic reactions are possible: urticaria (due to the content of parahydroxybenzoate (esters)). With prolonged use of the drug in high doses the development of diarrhea is possible.

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Overdose

No cases of overdose have been reported.

Pregnancy use

Administration of Chophytol® during pregnancy and breastfeeding is possible only if prescribed and under medical supervision.