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Polysorb for cleansing the body and losing weight: how to take how much to drink
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Indications Polysorb
Polysorb (other trade names - Atoxil, Silix) is intended for enterosorption, that is, for cleansing the body of toxins (from outside or internal):
- with acute intestinal infections of various etiologies, including salmonellosis, dysentery (shigellosis), rotavirus, etc .;
- with food poisoning, as well as in cases of an allergic reaction to food or medicinal products;
- in the conduct of detoxification therapy in cases of poisoning with potent chemicals, alkaloids, drugs. True, alcoholism does not cure this drug, but with a hangover will help cope with poisoning with acetaldehyde (a metabolite of ethyl alcohol).
Polysorb can also be administered to patients with intestinal microflora disorder (dysbiosis); with viral hepatitis (to remove excess bilirubin); with severe renal failure accompanied by retention hyperaemia.
Since the skin condition directly depends on the work of the intestines, dermatologists recommend taking adsorbents, then skin cleansing from acne will be much more effective.
Complex treatment of psoriasis also includes enterosorption.
Cleansing the body Polisorb for weight loss in the instructions of this tool (in the list of indications for use) does not appear, however, many nutritionists are advised in switching to the optimal calorie diet to conduct a course of bowel cleansing.
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Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacodynamics Polysorb is provided by the high biosorption activity of its active substance-pyrogenic dioxide (silica) (also known as additive E551), which is an amorphous fine powder, which does not form salts and is insoluble in water.
But when mixed with it, the silica powder forms a slurry (colloidal solution), the discrete particles of which have a very large specific surface and the capacity for physical adsorption. In the gastrointestinal tract, the outer surfaces of each powder particle - due to the action of hydroxyl and silanol groups of silicon atoms and electrostatic intermolecular interaction - attract and retain molecules of toxic substances.
Thus, this agent helps to purify the intestinal juice from the products of the vital activity of microorganisms and microbial decay of proteins, toxic metabolites of endogenous origin (bile acids and pigments, micelle complexes, medium molecular peptides, etc.), and the binding of cholesterol (ingested with food) and other nonpolar lipids and lipoproteins - with the removal of them naturally in the emptying of the intestine.
Pharmacokinetics
After taking Polysorb, the active substance does not dissolve in contact with biological fluids (contained in the gastrointestinal tract), does not undergo cleavage, and is not absorbed into the systemic bloodstream.
Silicon dioxide retains its physico-chemical stability during its entire stay in the intestine and is excreted from the body with feces.
Dosing and administration
How to drink and take Polysorb for the cleansing of the body, before or after meals and in what quantities, is indicated in the official instructions.
The average daily dose of Polysorb for adults is 100-200 mg / kg body weight (6-12 g), divided into three to four doses. The maximum daily vine is 330 mg / kg (20 g).
The daily dose for children depends on the body weight (100 mg / kg).
To prepare the suspension, the powder is mixed with water (one quarter or half a glass is enough). It is taken one hour before meals, but with food allergies - just before or during meals.
How many days to drink Polysorb for cleansing the body in various cases?
In acute poisoning - three to five days; with viral hepatitis - up to ten days; at allergic and atopic diseases - up to two weeks; with chronic renal failure - within a month.
Use Polysorb during pregnancy
As indicated in the Polysorb instructions, its use during pregnancy is permitted. However, in the instructions for the drug-synonym Atoxil (containing the same silicon dioxide) pregnancy and lactation are contraindications - as there is no information regarding the safety of this drug for pregnant women.
Contraindications
Enterosorbents with silica are contraindicated in the acute form of gastric ulcer and erosion of the walls of any part of the small intestine, with a decrease in gastric motility and intestinal peristalsis, with inflammation of the large intestine and its spastic obstruction.
Also the use for children of the first year of life is contraindicated.
Interactions with other drugs
As with other sorbents, the simultaneous use of Polysorb with other drugs is unacceptable due to a decrease in the therapeutic effect of the latter.
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Storage conditions
The drug should be stored away from light, in a dry place, at a temperature of + 15-25 ° C. After opening the vial, it is necessary to close it tightly.
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Shelf life
Shelf life is 5 years. The prepared suspension can be used for two days.
Analogues
Similar agents and drugs for cleaning the intestines, such as activated charcoal, Sorbex, Enterosgel, Polyphepan (with hydrolytic lignin), Lactofiltrum (except lignin, contains prebiotic lactulose), Ultrasorb, baking soda , etc.
In addition, pharmacy charges or teas for cleaning the body are recommended, in which there are dried leaves of nettle dioecious, peppermint, cilantro (coriander); grass wormwood bitter; flowers of marigold medicinal; dandelion roots; seeds of a thistle of milk (milk thistle).
The doctors' comments on the effectiveness of the Polysorb purifier for cleansing the body give grounds to conclude that this enterosorbent really helps in cleaning the body of toxins and toxins.
Attention!
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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.