Besalol is a spasmolytic agent that affects the digestive system and activates metabolic processes in the body. Along with the antispasmodic properties of the drug Besalol has a number of other healing properties:
- antiseptic:
- anti-inflammatory;
- hypoxecretory.
The composition of the drug Besalol
Besalol is available in the form of a cylindrical form of tablets, which have a brown-gray color with sparse patches. The drug has a mildly pronounced odor. One tablet contains:
- 0,01 g of extract of belladonna, reducing the secretion of salivary, bronchial, gastric glands and normalizing the tone of smooth muscle organs;
- 0.3 g of phenyl salicite - a substance that suppresses the growth of pathogenic flora in the intestine.
Indications and contraindications for the use of Besalol
To ensure effectiveness when taking the drug, you need to know exactly what Besalol helps with. As experts note, pills are effective for abdominal pain accompanied by spasms.
Indications for the use of Besalol tablets are:
- diseases of the digestive organs (stomach, esophagus, duodenum);
- diseases of the pancreas, bile duct and gallbladder;
- pathology of the liver;
- colitis and enteritis of non-infectious etiology.
The peculiarity of Besalol is that even with prolonged use, the pharmaceutical preparation does not cause intestinal dysbiosis.
However, there are contraindications to the use of Besalol, they include:
- hypersensitivity to the constituents of the preparation, first of all, to belladonna, phenyl salicylate and their derivatives;
- tendency to gastrointestinal bleeding;
- prostate adenoma;
- closed-angle form of glaucoma .
It is not recommended to take the drug when driving vehicles and when performing work that requires a high level of reactivity. Doctors believe that it is undesirable to use the drug during pregnancy and lactation.
Side effects of Besalol
In some cases, there are side effects when taking Besalol, including:
- allergic phenomena (rash, puffiness, hyperemia);
- dyspepsia in the form of constipation;
- problems with urination;
- increased heart rate;
- dizziness;
- psychomotor agitation;
- dilated pupils and increased eye pressure.
If side effects are observed, it is necessary to seek the advice of a supervising physician.
Rules for the use of Besalol
Adult patients should take a single dose of one tablet 2 to 3 times a day. In some cases, the dosage of the drug can be increased to 6 tablets per day. The duration of the course is determined by the attending physician, who takes into account the form of the disease and its severity. Possible Besalol in combination with other drugs.
Analogs of Besalol
Besalol can be replaced by such means:
- Stelabid - a drug that affects the functions of the digestive organs. Stelabid is indicated for use in exacerbation of gastric and duodenal ulcers.
- Bepasal is an antispasmodic and antiseptic drug. The drug, unlike Besalol, has almost no contraindications. Bepasal is not recommended for people who suffer from glaucoma.
- Atropine sulfate is a solution for injection. The drug, as well as Besalol, reduces the tone of smooth muscle organs, and in addition, reduces the secretion of gastric, salivary, bronchial, sweat glands and pancreas, while increasing the frequency of heartbeats.