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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025

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In case of severe intoxication of the body, it is necessary to act quickly. Specialized drugs will help to cope with this condition. Their action is aimed at removing harmful substances from the body and normalizing all functions and systems. Such drugs include Ultrasorb.
Indications Ultrasorb
The medication is intended to eliminate acute and chronic intoxication of the body. This condition may arise due to work in hazardous production and being in an ecologically dirty place. The main indication for the use of Ultrasorb is the removal of harmful substances from the body.
Some people deal with hazardous production. In this case, intoxication of the body is a common problem. It can be caused by endogenous and environmentally dependent diseases. Extreme working conditions can lead to intoxication. The negative impact on the body in this case is an occupational disease. People who work in hazardous conditions with a predominance of radionuclides and heavy metals are most susceptible to intoxication.
In this case, the effective Ultrasorb will help to alleviate the condition. Ultrasorb helps to cope with chronic hepatitis and comprehensively eliminates hemablastosis. It is most effective for quickly reducing radioactive contamination of the body.
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Release form
Ultrasorb is available in powder form. There is no other form of Ultrasorb. The powder has a grayish-black tint, no odor. These data are a distinctive feature of the medicine, by their change you can determine whether it is suitable for use or not.
Ultrasorb contains two types of fibrous carbon: dispersed and modified types. The auxiliary component is modified natural palygorskite. Their content in the medicine is equal to the ratio of 2:3.
The product is one of the enterosorbents designed to remove harmful substances from the body and bring it into full order. Apart from the above components, the product does not contain anything else. The active ingredients cope with the task perfectly without additional components. The effectiveness of the product has been repeatedly proven, based on the results of many studies.
Pharmacodynamics
Ultrasorb is a combination drug. It contains a natural sorbent that allows removing potentially dangerous components from the body. Pharmacodynamics of the drug - the mechanism of action is aimed at cleansing and absorbing toxins by normalizing protein, lipid and electrolyte metabolism.
The product is able to reduce the concentration of toxic peroxides, lipids and free radicals in the body. The action of the carbon component is aimed at removing radionuclides and introducing useful elements such as K, Mg, Zn. Thus, the carbon component not only cleanses the body, but also helps to replenish the necessary substances in it. By stimulating biological activity, the product provokes the natural elimination of radionuclides.
The clay component is a modified copper ferocyanide. It has a wonderful effect on the digestion of all nutritional compounds. Together, all substances have a positive effect on the body and promote rapid recovery.
Pharmacokinetics
When taken orally, the drug is not absorbed. The action of the drug is aimed at redistributing soluble substances in the gastrointestinal tract. The pharmacokinetics of this drug is not normal, but this is its main action.
Getting into the digestive tract, Ultrasorb does not create harmful or toxic substances in it. This is an invariable advantage of the medicine. After all, toxic substances can easily penetrate into the bloodstream and bind with proteins. All this contributes to the accumulation of harmful components in various tissues, including joint cavities. It is possible that it gets into the mother's breast milk.
Due to its unique composition and action, Ultrasorb is not able to negatively affect the human body. It can be used by almost everyone, without restrictions. After all, its main action is aimed at alleviating the condition, and not worsening it.
Dosing and administration
Ultrasorb is taken in a single dosage, regardless of the person's age. 500-1000 mg 2-3 times a day is enough. It is advisable to use the product between meals. The duration of use depends on the complexity of the person's condition. Usually, 7-14 days are enough. This method of use and the prescribed dose of Ultrasorb are used to remove toxic substances from the body.
It is advisable to use the product 2 hours before a meal or using other medications. Ultrasorb is used as a suspension, 1000 mg is diluted in a third of a glass of water. As a preventive measure, it is used once, in a volume of 100 mg per kilogram of weight. The required dose is dissolved in half a glass of water. It must be used an hour and a half before visiting an area with extreme factors. This will protect the body in advance.
Use Ultrasorb during pregnancy
By using any drug during pregnancy, a young mother carries a risk both to her health and to the developing baby. In the first trimester of pregnancy, there is a high probability of causing harm and leading to the development of pathologies in the fetus. For this purpose, the use of Ultrasorb during pregnancy is not recommended. The drug is aimed at removing harmful components from the body. It is not capable of accumulating them, and it also cannot lead to toxic effects. Despite this, it should be used only with the permission of a doctor.
Even the safest drug can cause a negative reaction from the body. This is a purely individual process. The first and third trimesters of pregnancy are the most dangerous in terms of taking any medications. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to refuse them. The baby's health is much more important at this stage of life.
Contraindications
Ultrasorb is not capable of having a negative impact on the body. Despite this, not everyone can take it. People who suffer from hypersensitivity to the main components of the drug may experience negative reactions from the body. This indicates that Ultrasorb can be taken only with the permission of a doctor. This is the most important contraindication for use, but there are others.
In case of exacerbation of diseases related to the gastrointestinal tract, it is worth refusing to take the drug. There are no strict restrictions, but the prescription is still undesirable. There are no other contraindications. There is no reliable data regarding taking in childhood. This issue should be resolved with a pediatrician or therapist. In general, the drug is not toxic or contains harmful components. Therefore, it is not capable of causing harm to health.
Side effects Ultrasorb
The product is well tolerated by all categories of people. But, everything cannot go smoothly. If you take Ultrasorb quite often, it can lead to the development of side effects. The most common of them is constipation. The action of Ultrasorb is based on the removal of toxic components. After this process, it is difficult for the intestines to recover, as a result of which problems with stool can develop. In order to eliminate the unpleasant side symptom, it is necessary to resort to the help of laxatives.
No other negative reactions from the body were observed. Naturally, you should not increase the dosage of the drug on your own in order to avoid possible poisoning. Using the medication as prescribed and in the specified dose eliminates the likelihood of side effects. Detailed information regarding the possibility of taking the drug can be obtained from your doctor.
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Overdose
Negative symptoms may develop in case of excessive use of the Ultrasorb solution. There have been no cases of overdose, but the possibility of such a development should not be excluded. Independently increasing the dose is not able to improve a person's condition. On the contrary, it leads to the emergence of a host of negative consequences.
An overdose of Ultrasorb is not capable of causing acute or chronic poisoning. This indicates that when taking an increased dose of Ultrasorb, it is not advisable to do a lavage. In this case, it is better to resort to the help of a laxative. This will allow the excess of the drug to be removed from the body naturally.
If the condition is stable and there are no additional symptoms, there is no need to see a doctor. Relief will occur after taking a laxative. Gastric lavage in this case will not give any result, due to the fact that the medication is not absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract.
Interactions with other drugs
There are no special restrictions on taking Ultrasorb and other drugs. It is important to observe an interval of 2 hours between uses. Otherwise, Ultrasorb will remove the accompanying medication from the body, considering it a toxic substance. Due to the fact that the drug is not absorbed, its interaction with other drugs is fully approved. It can be used even during pregnancy and breastfeeding. There are no special contraindications in this regard. Prescribing the drug together with other drugs that can lead to adsorption is undesirable. This will lead to the loss of the pharmacological properties of both Ultrasorb and the other drug. A slowdown in pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics is possible, which is an unacceptable process. Based on this, compliance with the generally accepted method of administration and the interval between uses of drugs is mandatory.
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Storage conditions
This drug should be stored in a dry place, away from other substances. The product is not specific and is used mainly by people whose activities are related to toxic substances. Due to its characteristics, certain storage conditions should be created for Ultrasorb.
It is absolutely necessary to observe the temperature regime. For this product, it fluctuates within 15-25 degrees Celsius. If a person accidentally diluted too much Ultrasorb, storing it in this form is not recommended. Loss of pharmacological properties is possible. The medicine should be kept away from substances capable of releasing gases and vapors. This will negatively affect it and may lead to a change in action.
The product must be kept away from children. This will help protect their lives. Taking the drug in large doses can be fatal for a child's body. It is advisable to place Ultrasorb in the first aid kit, away from the child.
Shelf life
Ultrasorb can be used for 5 years. This figure is the expiration date of the medicine. During the entire specified period, it is necessary to create special storage conditions. First of all, the temperature regime is observed, it should not go beyond 15-25 degrees Celsius. The optimal storage place is dry, warm, without direct sunlight. All three of these criteria are the main ones. Failure to comply with them will lead to rapid deterioration of the drug.
The medicine should not change color or smell for 5 years. Such changes indicate that storage conditions have been ignored, which has led to the drug spoiling. Another negative factor for Ultrasorb is children. They can pierce the packaging, pour out the contents and consume it. This is harmful to both the medicine itself and the baby. The product should be kept away from children. It is advisable to store Ultrasorb in standard packaging for 5 years.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Ultrasorb" 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.