Indications for use
The drug "Essentiale Forte" prescribed for the treatment of acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, necrosis of liver cells, hepatic coma and pre-conditions. This tool is used in the treatment of fatty degeneration of the liver, including diabetes and chronic infections, as well as toxic liver damage, including toxaemia of pregnancy. The drug is used in the pre - and postoperative therapy. In addition, the "Essentiale Forte" is used in the treatment of psoriasis, neurodermatitis, radiation syndrome, and drug intoxication.
Usage instructions
Capsules "Essentiale Forte" taken during meals with water. The dosage is 2 capsules of the drug per reception 3 times a day. Maintenance dose consists of 1 capsule is also three times a day. The duration of treatment is not limited.
Intravenous "Essentiale Forte" apply 5-10 ml per day. In severe cases, may increase daily dosage up to 20 ml, while for once you can enter up to 10 ml the Drug should be administered slowly, better – drip, diluted "Essentiale" in 5% dextrose solution with a volume of 250-300 ml.
In a jet injection of the drug should be diluted patient's own blood in a ratio of 1:1. The injection is carried out during 10 days. However, when administered intravenously, is recommended as early as possible to start maintenance therapy capsules Essentiale Forte.
In the treatment of psoriasis is assigned to the combined treatment capsules and injection. During the first 2 weeks take 2 capsules 3 times a day. Then assigned to 10 injections "Essentiale Forte dosage of 5 ml and is held simultaneously with PUVA therapy. At the end of the course of injections again assigned to the capsules at the same dosage rate for 2 months.
Contraindications and cautions
"Essentiale Forte should not be taken if you are sensitive to any of its components. Capsules are not prescribed to persons under 12 years of age, injection – child under 3 years of age and pregnant women in view of the availability in the given dosage form benzyl alcohol. Generally the treatment is without side effects, however sometimes there may be nausea, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, and allergic reactions – itching, hives and rash.
It is prohibited to dissolve the drug and electrolyte solutions isotonic and solution periods. The solution for injection must be transparent. Vials are intended only for intravenous injections, intramuscular administration of the drug unacceptable.