Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
The manufacturer reports that the effect of this drug is due to its constituent components, which maintain and control the physiological balance of intestinal microflora . They colonize the small and large intestines. By producing acetic and lactic acids, active bacteria inhibit the growth and reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms.
The drug improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, increases the body's nonspecific resistance and normalizes intestinal microbiocenosis.
Instructions for use Bifiform (Method and dosage)
For those who have been prescribed Bifiform capsules, the instructions for use indicate that adults and children over 2 years old need to take the medicine 2-3 capsules per day. If necessary, the daily dosage is increased to 4 capsules.
Instructions for use of Bifiform also indicate that in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, an antidiarrheal effect can be observed already in the first days of treatment. For acute diarrhea, the course is designed for 2-3 days. For those who are interested in how to take Bifiform for adults, if there are other indications for use, it is better to consult with specialists. The doctor usually prescribes a course of treatment from 10 to 21 days.
In addition, this remedy can be prescribed in combination with others, for example, capsules and suppositories with Indomethacin .
Also on forums they often ask how to take it: before or after meals. Experts report that you can take capsules regardless of meals.
Doctors are also interested in how to take it with antibiotics . Experts answer this question unequivocally - it is better to avoid such a combination altogether. Bifidobacteria will be destroyed, so the use of the drug must be started after antibiotic treatment. It is better to consult a doctor about how and when to drink.
Bifiform for newborns
Bifiform Baby - for young children
Bifiform for children is a combination of probiotics beneficial to the body in the form of a suspension. You can take the drug from the first days of birth. This may be due to its ability to restore the balance of intestinal microflora even in the youngest patients. Indications for prescribing medication for newborns may be:
- dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract;
- suffering from a cold;
- undergoing a course of treatment with antibiotics or other medications;
- therapy of dysbiosis and intestinal disorders such as bloating and discomfort.
The absence of age restrictions for use is due to the composition of the children's medicine. So, in addition to the main bifidobacteria, it contains silicon dioxide, maltodextrin and triglycerides. Children take the biological supplement with food once a day. The treatment period is at least 20 days.
Bifiform's analogs
Level 4 ATC code matches:
Biobacton
Lactobacterin
Bactisubtil
Sporobacterin
Hilak forte
Subalin
Linex Forte
Linex
Florin Forte
Biosporin
Bifiliz
Probifor
Colibacterin
Bifidumbacterin Forte
Bifidumbacterin
Lacidophilus
Bificol
Acipol
Enterol
You can find the following analogues of Bifiform:
- Acylact
- Biosporin
- Bifidumbacterin
- Lactobacterin
- Acipol
- Bactisubtil
- Bifidumbacterin Forte
- Linex
- Probifor
- Flonivin BS
- Enterol
- Linex Gastro
- Biobakton
- Bifilong
- Bifinorm
- Colibacterin
- Sporobacterin
Similar drugs have their own nuances of use, which you should also be aware of. Despite the fact that the price of Bifiform analogues is in many cases lower, it is better not to take them without a doctor’s prescription.
Which is better: Bifiform or Acipol?
Often this drug is prescribed together with Acipol . The first remedy does not have such a strong antimicrobial effect, but it can be used by people who are lactose intolerant. So the question of which of these drugs is better must be decided individually.
Which is better: Bifiform or Bifidumbacterin?
Bifidumbacterin is a Russian drug. Its cost is lower than that of the European one. However, experts still recommend the first drug. They say it is more effective.
Normobact or Bifiform - which is better?
Both remedies are considered very effective. In terms of action, there is no significant difference between them. Normobact in most cases has a lower cost, but it has its own nuances of use.
Difference between Bifiform and Bifiform Complex
Unlike the drug in question, which is a drug, Bifiform Complex is registered in the Russian Federation as a dietary supplement. The difference between the drugs is already visible in the composition. The latter remedy contains Bifidobacterium BB-12, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 as active substances. Thus, it has three strains of bacteria at once.
The medicine is sold in capsules, the protective shell of which prevents the death of bacteria when they enter the aggressive environment of the stomach. Bifiform Complex, in turn, is available in tablets, which immediately dissolve when they enter the body, so that the bacteria die in the stomach. Thus, this dietary supplement is not very effective. The manufacturer, however, continues to produce it. Since the names of both drugs are similar, this can be somewhat confusing for buyers.
Bifiform during pregnancy
It is a very common belief that most medications are contraindicated during pregnancy . However, there are also useful medications that can help women expecting a child regulate metabolic processes in the body and improve intestinal microflora. The drug in question belongs to them.
Instructions for use during pregnancy indicate that there are no obstacles to the use of these capsules. They belong to probiotics , which means that this product is able to well regulate intestinal microflora. Bifiform during pregnancy is in many cases prescribed by specialists. Its use does not affect the development of the fetus. Thus, this product fully copes with its functions and does not harm the child.
Dosage and forms of administration
Only a doctor can prescribe Bifiform. You need to take the medicine about three times a day. The capsule must not be chewed. Its intake should coincide with the consumption of food. The drug is swallowed whole about three times a day. The dosage for adults and children over two years of age is almost the same, with rare exceptions.
For newborns and children under one year of age, Bifiform is recommended in liquid form as a dietary supplement. The daily dose of medicine for children from one to two years is six sachets of powder. Patients aged two to three years are advised to take chewable tablets “Baby” in two doses three times a day.
As studies have shown, the drug does not cause any side effects and does not affect the emotional state of the patient.
Reviews about Bifiform
Reviews about Bifiform on forums are mostly positive. Those who have already tried this product note that its effect is noticeable from the first days of use. The positive effect becomes obvious almost from one capsule.
In addition, reviews of Bifiform report that it helps with acne. After all, they can often be caused precisely by a violation of the microflora in the intestines.
Reviews from doctors also leave no doubt about the effectiveness of this product. They often prescribe it to their patients, especially children, who really like its taste.
Bifiform price, where to buy
The price of Bifiform in capsules of 30 pieces per package is about 500 rubles. The cost, however, may vary depending on the region.
- Online pharmacies in RussiaRussia
- Online pharmacies in UkraineUkraine
- Online pharmacies in KazakhstanKazakhstan
ZdravCity
- Bifiform probiotic without lactose for normalizing intestinal function in adults and children from 2 years old 30 capsules Pfizer Consumer Manufacturing Italy S.R.L.
616 rub. order - Bifiform Kids flavor orange-raspberry tab. chewing 20pcs Ferrosan
RUR 677 order
- Bifiform probiotic without lactose for normalizing intestinal function in adults and children over 2 years old 40 capsules Pfizer Consumer Manufacturing Italy S.R.L.
RUR 783 order
Pharmacy Dialogue
- Bifiform capsules No. 30Pfizer
RUR 672 order
- Bifiform capsules No. 40Pfizer
RUR 839 order
- Bifiform Kids chewable tablets No. 20 (orange-raspberry) Ferrosan
700 rub. order
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PaniPharmacy
- Bifiform plus capsule Bifiform Plus for regulation of intestinal microflora capsules No. 20 Austria, Ferrosan
175 UAH.order
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Bifiform capsules, 30 pcs.
Manufacturer
Pfizer Consumer Manufacturing Italy S.R.L., Italy
Compound
Active ingredients: Enterococcus faecium Bifidobacterium longum Excipients: anhydrous dextrose 162.5 mg, yeast starter 17.5 mg, locust bean gum 12.5 mg, magnesium stearate 2.5 mg, lactulose 0.5 mg. Capsule shell composition: gelatin 48.0 mg, titanium dioxide (0.96 mg)*, magnesium stearate 0.5 mg, methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer [1:1] 2.2 mg, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer [1: 1] [30% dispersion] 7.7 mg, talc 5.6 mg, macrogol 6000 1.5 mg, purified soybean oil 0.8 mg, diacetylated glycerides 0.3 mg. *weight of titanium dioxide is included in the total weight of the gelatin capsule.
pharmachologic effect
The Enterococcus faecium and Bifidobacterium longum strains included in the drug are natural symbiotic bacteria that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract. The drug has a normalizing effect on the quantitative and qualitative composition of the intestinal microflora. The effect is due to both the immediate direct effect of the components included in the drug (high antagonistic activity against pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic microorganisms), and the indirect effect - stimulation of the local intestinal immune system (activation of the synthesis of immunoglobulin A, induction of the synthesis of endogenous interferon). Bifidobacterium longum has a high survival rate in the human intestine and a high growth rate. The inclusion in the preparation of the apathogenic enterococcus Enterococcus faecium, which normally colonizes the small intestine, makes it possible to have a positive effect on the condition and digestive functions of not only the large intestine, but also the small intestine, especially in the presence of fermentative dyspepsia and flatulence.
Indications
Diarrhea caused by acute and exacerbation of chronic gastroenteritis, rotavirus infection; — in complex therapy of acute intestinal infections; — in complex therapy of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as colitis, irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal disorders of functional origin; — normalization of intestinal microflora, treatment and prevention of dysbiosis and maintenance of the immune system in children over 2 years of age and adults; - lactose intolerance; — as part of complex standard eradication therapy in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection.
Contraindications
Individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
How to take, course of administration and dosage
For acute diarrhea, the drug should be taken 1 capsule 4 times a day until stool normalizes. Then the drug should be continued at a dose of 2-3 capsules per day until the symptoms disappear completely. To normalize the intestinal microflora and support the immune system, the drug is prescribed in a dose of 2-3 capsules per day for 10-21 days. Patients with lactose intolerance are recommended to take the drug 1 capsule 3 times a day. When carrying out eradication therapy, Bifiform is prescribed 2 capsules 2 times a day for two weeks from the first day of eradication therapy. Children from 2 years old: 1 capsule 2-3 times a day. The duration of treatment can be adjusted according to the doctor’s recommendation. When prescribed to children and patients who cannot swallow a whole capsule, it should be carefully broken, carefully, avoiding loss, pour the contents into a spoon and mix with a small amount of liquid. If you have any questions, please consult your doctor.
Description
Bifiform® is an effective drug for the treatment of dysbiosis! Advantages of the drug: Studied bacteria: The drug contains studied, safe and beneficial probiotic bacteria from the leading microbiological laboratory Christian Hansen (Denmark). Double-layer protective shell: The Bifiform® capsule has a two-layer protective shell, thanks to which the entire complex of beneficial probiotic bacteria is delivered directly to the intestines. Bacteria are not destroyed by the acidic environment of the stomach and retain their beneficial properties when entering the intestines. Special nutrient medium for beneficial bacteria: Bifiform®, in addition to beneficial bacteria, contains a special nutrient medium for their nutrition, growth and reproduction. Bifiform® does not contain lactose. No connection with food intake.
Special instructions
The maximum daily dose should not be exceeded.
Active substance
Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus fecium
Dosage form
capsules
Purpose
For adults, Children over 2 years old
Indications
Colitis, Gastrointestinal infections caused by Helicobacter pylori, Dysbacteriosis, Intestinal infections, Diarrhea, Enteritis
Barcode and weight
Barcode: 5700666022907, 4620017180036 Weight: 0.025 kg
