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Cholagol
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Cholagol has laxative, choleretic, and also antispasmodic properties.
Indications Holagola
It is used for the following disorders:
- cholelithiasis;
- chronic cholecystitis in remission, and also cholangitis;
- biliary colic;
- treatment of liver cirrhosis and epidemic hepatitis.
Release form
The product is released in drops, in 10 ml bottles. There is 1 such bottle inside the box.
Pharmacodynamics
The active components of the drug are quickly absorbed inside the gastrointestinal tract and eliminate spasms of the bile duct, and in addition, help speed up the process of bile excretion. The drug also has an analgesic, laxative, anti-inflammatory and moderate disinfectant effect.
Due to the complex action of Cholagol, the production of bile is stimulated, and in addition, its discharge from the gallbladder.
Oil obtained from peppermint relieves muscle spasms inside the bile ducts and significantly facilitates the excretion of gallstones.
Pharmacokinetics
Cholagol should not be prescribed to pregnant women.
Dosing and administration
Adults take the medicine orally - 5-10 drops of LS with a piece of sugar. Take 30 minutes before meals, three times a day. If the patient has colic, it is allowed to increase the single dose of LS to 20 drops per single use.
The drug must be taken with time intervals between uses (at least 5 hours). The daily maximum is no more than 30 drops of the drug. Therapy can last a maximum of 1.5 months.
Dosage sizes for adolescents aged 12 years and over are selected individually.
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Contraindications
Main contraindications:
- renal dysfunction;
- the presence of hypersensitivity to the drug;
- inflammation in the liver area in the acute stage;
- breast-feeding;
- children under 12 years of age.
Caution is required when prescribing to individuals with alcoholism, epilepsy, and brain disease or injury.
Side effects Holagola
The drug is usually well tolerated. Nausea, heartburn, bowel disorders and vomiting are observed only occasionally. Signs of allergy occur sporadically.
Storage conditions
Cholagol is kept in a place where sunlight does not penetrate, at a temperature of 10-25ºC. It is prohibited to freeze the drug.
Shelf life
Cholagol is permitted to be used for 3 years from the date of release of the drug.
Reviews
Cholagol receives many positive reviews about its effectiveness. It is noted that the drug demonstrates an effective effect in the treatment of colic, biliary dyskinesia, and cholecystitis.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Cholagol" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.