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Enterol

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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Enterol demonstrates antimicrobial and antidiarrheal activity, increases IgA and other immunoglobulins. In addition, an increase in the effect of sucrases, lactases and maltases is noted.

The active component of the drug increases the enzymatic activity of the intestine, and at the same time has an antitoxic effect on bacterial entero- and cytotoxins. Demonstrates resistance to antibiotics. The medicinal effect ensures the normalization of intestinal flora.

Indications Enterol

It is used for the following disorders:

  • intestinal dysbiosis;
  • active phase of diarrhea of viral origin;
  • dysbacteriosis;
  • rotavirus infection;
  • IBS.

Release form

The drug is produced in capsules with a volume of 0.25 g - 10, 20, 30 or 50 pieces inside a glass bottle. It can also be produced inside cell plates - 5 pieces (2, 4 or 6 plates in a box) or 6 pieces (5 plates inside a pack).

In addition, it is produced in powder form - 20 sachets per pack.

Pharmacodynamics

Saccharomyces boulardii has an antimicrobial effect associated with antagonistic activity against the following bacteria: Clostridium difficile, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli and Candida pseudotropicalis, as well as Yersinia enterocolitica, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida kruesei, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Giardia, Salmonella typhimurium, Grigoriev-Shiga bacteria and dysenteric amoebas.

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Pharmacokinetics

The drug taken orally passes unchanged through the esophagus without being colonized. Complete excretion of the substance occurs after 2-5 days after the end of drug use.

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Dosing and administration

An adult should take 1 capsule of the drug per day (1-2 times). This cycle lasts 7 days (it can be longer, but not more than 10 days); for the powder, the duration of therapy is similar. Take 60 minutes before meals, washing down with liquid. Capsules are prohibited to be washed down with alcohol or hot drinks.

In the active stage of diarrhea, the medication is used in conjunction with mandatory rehydration.

Use of Enterol in pediatrics.

For children aged 1-3 years - 1 capsule 2 times a day (the therapy cycle is 5 full days). For children over 3 years old, the powder can be diluted in plain water or fruit mixture.

For very young children or in situations with difficulty swallowing, the capsule may be opened and its contents dissolved in cool liquid.

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Use Enterol during pregnancy

Pregnant women can use Enterol only with great caution.

Contraindications

It is contraindicated for use in people with intolerance to the components of the drug, as well as in people with a central catheter inserted into a vein (due to the risk of developing fungimia).

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Side effects Enterol

Side effects include:

  • signs of allergy;
  • stomach pain;
  • strong personal sensitivity to the components of the drug.

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Interactions with other drugs

Enterol should not be used in combination with oral antibiotics.

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Storage conditions

Enterol should be stored in a place protected from moisture, children and sunlight. Temperature level – in the range of 15-25°C.

Shelf life

Enterol can be used for a period of 36 months from the date of manufacture of the medicinal substance.

Application for children

Not intended for use in infants under 12 months of age.

Analogues

The analogues of the drug are Lizalak, Goodluck, Primadophilus with Hilak Forte, as well as Bifinorm, Bifidumbacterin and Lactulose with dry Colibacterin, Proteophag and Linex. Also on the list are Legendal, Effidigest with Flonivin BS, Atsilakt, Lactobacterin with Livoluk-PB and Probifor.

Reviews

Enterol gets mostly good reviews. It works effectively in cases of intestinal disorders and diarrhea. One of the important advantages is that its use does not cause the development of constipation (which is often observed when using similar medications).

Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Enterol" 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.

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