Uses of Antesik

Antesik is a medicine with herbal ingredients, used to support and treat digestive disorders. When using the drug works by mechanism to help patients reduce discomfort when suffering from some diseases in the digestive tract.

The ingredient in each Antesik capsule is Berberin Chloride 50mg; Myrrh root powder 200mg and excipients (Lactose, Tapioca Starch, Talc, Magnesium Stearate;
Berberin chloride: This is an alkaloid of bitter yellow tree, scientific name is Coscinium fenestratum (Gaertn.) Colebr., Syn. Menispernum fenestratum Gaertn. Berberin has the effect of killing intestinal pathogenic bacteria that cause colitis, diarrhea, dysentery.The drug has an inhibitory effect on some types of cancer (prostate cancer, liver cancer). In addition, the drug also inhibits the secretion of ions in the intestinal lumen, inhibits muscle spasms, lowers cholesterol and lowers triglycerides in the blood, anti-diabetes, reduces inflammation for people with arthritis, and increases the platelet count of the disease. cause bleeding due to primary and secondary thrombocytopenia, stimulate bile secretion and eliminate bilirubin Moc Huong: Used in oriental medicine to treat stagnation of gas in the spleen and stomach, causing poor appetite, abdominal distention, and diarrhea. According to research, myrrh has antispasmodic effect on intestinal muscles, reduces intestinal motility, Antihistamine and acetylcholine, also helps fight constricts and relaxes the smooth muscle of the bronchi.

Indications:
Use Antesik in cases such as:
Acute and chronic colitis. Diarrhea, dysentery. Treatment of symptoms of digestive disorders such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. Treatment of bile duct inflammation. Contraindications
Antesik must not be used in the following cases:
Patients are sensitive to the ingredients of the drug; Because the drug contains lactose, it should not be used for people with glucose-galactose malabsorption, lactase deficiency and galactose malabsorption. Pregnant.

Usage: Use the drug orally. While taking the drug, do not chew or crush the tablet, but swallow it whole with water. Should take the medicine with a sufficient amount of water about 150ml. The medicine can be taken before or after eating, because food does not affect the effect of the drug.
Dosage:
The recommended dosage is given by the manufacturer as follows:
Adults: take 2 tablets once, take 2-3 times a day. Children: take 1/2 - 2 tablets once and take 2 times a day.

Because the drug is derived from herbs, the side effects of the drug are almost nonexistent, in rare cases taking the drug can cause constipation.
Notify the doctor when experiencing other adverse effects so that they can be handled promptly.

Before taking the drug should read the instructions carefully, do not overdose.
For pregnancy: Do not use during pregnancy because berberine has a nervous stimulant effect, can cause uterine contractions, affect the fetus and have a risk of miscarriage. preterm labor, especially in high doses.
Lactating mothers: Consult your doctor before taking the drug to a nursing woman, because it is not known whether the drug is excreted in breast milk and has an effect on the baby.
Antesik should be taken at fixed times of the day to avoid missed doses and increase the effectiveness of the drug.
Drug interactions: There are currently no reports of drug interactions when using Antesik with other drugs. But can cause interactions with food, drinks and stimulants, affecting the effectiveness of the drug. Therefore, it should be noted when combining drugs or with food, if you see any abnormalities when using them, you should notify your doctor.
Storage conditions: Should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Do not use the medicine after the expiry date printed on the package, keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Above is information about the drug Antesik, if you have any questions about the use of the drug, ask for the advice of a pharmacist or doctor to be able to use the drug safely and effectively.