Lizobakt is a combined preparation that contains an enzyme lysozyme, which has an antiseptic effect, and pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6). Lysozyme ferments (destroys) the wall of bacteria and its lysis (dissolution) takes place. Pyridoxine activates the action of enzyme preparations in the body, but Lizobakt does not affect the work of lysozyme. It has a local protective effect on the mucous membranes.
Lizobakt: indications and contraindications
Lizobakt is used as a local antiseptic for inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa. Indications for its use:
- gingivitis (inflammation of the gums);
- stomatitis (inflammation of the oral mucosa);
- ulcers in the mouth (ulcerative lesions of the oral mucosa, ulcerative stomatitis);
- fungal lesions of the oral mucosa (thrush);
- herpetic eruptions in the oral cavity (ARVI, ARI);
- catarrhal inflammatory processes of the pharynx;
- erosion of the oral mucosa.
Contraindications for the use of the drug - individual intolerance of the drug and its components, hereditary lactose intolerance, deficiency of the enzyme lactase in the patient and malabsorption syndrome.
Lizobakt: dosage and method of administration
Lizobakt is released in tablets that contain 20 mg of lysozyme and 10 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride, the drug should be kept in the mouth until it is completely resorbed. Tablets do not swallow. Take the drug 2 tablets 3-4 times a day before meals. The course of treatment is up to 8 days.
Lysobact during pregnancy - instruction
In pregnancy, the drug is not contraindicated, since it is intended for topical application. But Lysobact during pregnancy in 1 trim is better not to use, as it does not destroy in the intestine and is absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, and then with blood spread to all organs and tissues, accumulating mainly in the mucous membranes, and excreted in the urine. But the second component of the drug, although it is a vitamin, but penetrates through the placental barrier. And any drug that penetrates transplacentally, in the early stages of pregnancy can have teratogenic (mutagenic) properties.
Lizobakt during pregnancy in the second trimester can not affect the laying of organs and tissues of the fetus and has no contraindications. The drug Lizobakt during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester is also not contraindicated, but on the eve of childbirth and afterwards it should not be used, as it penetrates into the mother's breast milk.
Since the general therapy with antibiotics and other antiseptics during pregnancy is contraindicated, then preparations for local treatment are indicated. Immunity during pregnancy is weakened, bacterial and fungal infections of the mucous are often enough, and Lizobakt during pregnancy is used as an independent drug, and in conjunction with other local and
Efficacy of the drug Lizobakt for pregnant women - reviews
Most often when using the drug Lizobakt in pregnant women, side effects were observed in the form of allergic reactions ( urticaria ), in which case it should stop taking the drug. In case of an overdose of the drug, numbness, tingling in the upper and lower extremities, and lowering of the sensitivity in them are possible. When these symptoms appear, prescribe detoxification therapy and forced diuresis. With mild forms of infection, patients noted the effectiveness of the drug and the easing of the symptoms of the disease, especially in complex applications. And with the average and severe course of the disease, the effect of Lizobakt was insignificant or nonexistent.