MODERN REMEDY FOR CONSTIPATION

Press service of "Tyzhnevyka APTEKA" No. 13 (834) April 2, 2012

Constipation (constipation) is a symptom that is extremely difficult to give a clear definition to. After all, each person has not only a special cut of the eyes or the shape of the face - their physiological processes are also unique. The digestive tract and the motility of its departments are no exception. So, for some, the frequency of acts of defecation may be normal 3 times a week, for others - 3 times a day. Therefore, it is also impossible to clearly determine the signs of its violations. However, gastroenterologists still managed to reach a common denominator and formulate the criteria for diagnosing chronic functional constipation, which was reported in our publication earlier.

Why do we repeatedly return to this problem? The fact is that in some cases it may be not only about misconceptions about constipation, but also an underestimation of its consequences. And if this condition itself may be limited to a feeling of discomfort in the abdomen, then in the future the risk of developing more serious diseases, accompanied by severe pain syndrome and in some cases requiring surgical intervention, is not excluded.

Specialists from Harvard Medical School note that chronic constipation contributes to the development of hemorrhoids - a pathological increase in hemorrhoidal nodes in the final section of the rectum, which may be accompanied by periodic bleeding from the nodes, their inflammation and prolapse from the anus. In addition, with constipation, fecal masses become harder (due to significant absorption of the liquid component of feces by intestinal cells), so when moving they can damage the lining of the rectum and lead to the formation of anal fistulas. The authors also note the likelihood of rectal prolapse (prolapse of the rectum) due to the need to strain during defecation. In addition, patients with intestinal diverticula may experience inflammation and traumatization by hard stools due to constipation.

However, even in the absence of any complications, the discomfort that arises from chronic constipation is not a reason to turn a blind eye to the problem and continue to ignore it. That is why visitors regularly come to the pharmacy with a request to choose an effective product that will help gently restore intestinal motility and rid the body of unnecessary ballast.

As a means of promoting bowel emptying, lactulose is of particular interest. According to its chemical structure, it is a disaccharide consisting of galactose and fructose molecules. There are no enzymes in the digestive tract that can hydrolyze this substance, so lactulose is practically not absorbed and reaches the large intestine unchanged. Here, under the influence of intestinal microflora, it is metabolized into low-molecular organic acids, which lower the pH level in the intestinal lumen and increase osmotic pressure, which contributes to the inflow of fluid, an increase in the volume of intestinal contents and its softening. This allows you to restore the peristalsis of the colon and, thanks to the soft consistency of fecal masses, painlessly remove them from the body.

The beneficial effects of lactulose are not limited to this. After all, we previously noted that it is the basis of normal intestinal microflora, and therefore its use promotes the growth of bacteria beneficial to the body and suppresses pathogenic ones.

A product created on the basis of lactulose is the dietary supplement Prelaksan, which is represented on the domestic pharmaceutical market by the company "Yunatis".

What distinguishes PRELAXAN from other products with laxative properties?

Prelaksan does not affect the nerve endings of the intestine, while this is the principle on which contact laxatives exhibit their properties. This allows you to avoid increasing the threshold of sensitivity of nerve cells and developing their immunity to the action of the stimulus, which could ultimately lead to the formation of addiction to the product and a decrease in its effectiveness.

In addition, unlike other osmotic laxatives, lactulose helps to increase the volume of intestinal contents due to the liquid component, as well as normalize the microbiocenosis in the intestine. Thus, it is possible to simultaneously influence the solution of problems not only with constipation, but also with dysbiosis - one of the most common causes of its development.

Due to the combination of several beneficial properties, Prelaksan also stands out from probiotics.

Currently, Prelaksan is available in two forms: syrup and powder. This creates a number of conveniences for use and allows you to expand the range of visitors who will be interested in this functional food product.

Thus, the syrup may be relevant for children of the first years of life. It is known that the child's body is much more demanding regarding the organoleptic properties of products, such as taste, smell, color. The sweetish taste of PRELAXAN syrup will solve this problem even for the most capricious babies.

Prelaxan powder, available in 10 g sachets, also has its own characteristics. The convenient form of release is of particular interest to those whose lives are inextricably linked with travel and long stays away from home. Most often, it is enough to consume the contents of 1 sachet, dissolved in ½ glass of water, once a day. With this scheme, it is quite easy to calculate the required number of sachets and take them with you on a business trip or trip.

In addition, PRELAXAN powder is 96-99% lactulose, and only up to 4% is residual sugar, which allows us to recommend this product to patients with diabetes.

Thus, the PRELAXAN product has successfully combined properties that will certainly be appreciated: the mild laxative properties of lactulose, the practical absence of an irritating factor, addiction and withdrawal syndrome. Despite the fact that the use of lactulose as a laxative began in the middle of the last century, to date, no toxic or serious side effects of this disaccharide have been identified, which allows us to recommend PRELAXAN even to children from 1 year of age, pregnant and breastfeeding women. , as well as the elderly