The drug adsorbs and removes gases, toxins of various origin from the body. A similar mechanism of action for analogues of Polysorb, although the composition may vary significantly. And also there are differences in the absorption capacity, on which the effect of using the product depends.
Material Content:
Composition (active substance), release form
Polysorb MP is an enterosorbent based on inorganic silicon dioxide in a colloidal state. The abbreviation MP in the name means "medical oral". Insoluble powder with water forms a thick suspension after mixing. The medicine, getting into the digestive tract, binds low molecular weight substances on its surface. Mostly various toxins, allergens, drugs, alcohol, etc.
Together with food debris, all this “slag” is naturally removed from the intestines.
Polysorb MP is available in the form of a crystalline powder with a bluish tint. The size of solid high-strength particles in the composition is only 0.09 mm. The mass of the drug in plastic jars varies: 12, 25 and 50 g. The powder is packaged in 1-10 g bags for a single dose. Prices for medicine in jars - from 190 to 390 rubles, in bags - from 58 rubles.
Russian analogues of Polysorb
Adsorbents are released in the form of a gel, powder and tablets. Analogs are cheaper than Polysorb - White coal Aktiv and Atoksil. BAA White coal contains amorphous silicon dioxide and microcrystalline cellulose, and is available in tablet form. The cost of packaging is from 159 rubles (10 pcs.).
Activated carbon is the cheapest intestinal sorbent. The composition of black tablets is not silicon, but carbon.Microscopic pores trap toxic substances that enter the gastrointestinal tract from the external environment and are formed in the body. Price from 4 rubles per pack (10 tablets). The cost of Ultra-adsorb, Carbosorb, Sorbex, Carbopect preparations containing activated carbon is higher.
The Russian pharmaceutical company Aklen produces Coal-Forte with herbs in capsules. Supplements, in addition to activated carbon, contains dill seed powder, anise, mint leaves, vitamin PP. The retail price for capsule packaging is 84 rubles.
Russian companies produce enterosorbents with hydrolytic lignin in their composition. Release forms and trade names: Entegnin-N tablets, Filtrum-STI, powder, granules and Polyphepan tablets. The active substance of plant origin, like other intestinal sorbents, absorbs toxins of exogenous and endogenous origin, microbes, allergens, heavy metals.
Hydrolytic lignin additionally supplies the gastrointestinal tract with dietary fiber, helps the beneficial bacteria of microflora. Natural polymer reduces the risk of allergies, has a beneficial effect on intestinal motility. The cost of drugs with lignin in the composition varies from 95 to 245 rubles, depending on the weight of the powder or the number of tablets in the package.
Lactofiltrum contains hydrolytic lignin and lactulose. Plant enterosorbent is simultaneously a probiotic for intestinal microflora, an immunostimulating agent. The price of a combination drug is an average of 245 rubles (30 tablets).
The adsorbing effect is possessed by Russian drugs based on dioctahedral smectite. Release forms and trade names: Neosmectin powder and Diosmectite suspension. The active substance absorbs viruses and bacteria in the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract, improves the gastroprotective properties of mucus in the stomach. The price of Diosmectite is from 280 rubles, Neosmectin is from 140 rubles.
Enterosgel contains methylsilicic acid hydrogel. Enterosorbent absorbs substances in the intestine more selectively (selectively) in comparison with analogues. The adsorption capacity of 1 g of Enterosgel and Polysorb MP is approximately 300 m2.
The hydrogel retains toxins, the molecules of which have an average mass, does not remove large particles of nutrients. In Russia, Enterosgel is produced in tubes and sachets. Prices for the drug are relatively high: from 430 rubles per tube of paste weighing 225 g.
Imported Drug Substitutes
The analogue of Polysorb MP is a means of Ukrainian production of Atoxil. The preparation contains highly dispersed silicon dioxide. Atoxil is available in bottles and sachets (sachets). Another substitute is produced in Ukraine - Sorbex. The active substance is activated carbon in granules.
The French drug Smecta is a powder in bags for a single dose. The adsorbing effect is that diosmectite binds microbes, viral particles, allergens, toxins and removes from the intestines with stool. In addition, Smecta has an antacid effect, is a non-absorbable antacid. Before use, the product is diluted with water to obtain a suspension. In pharmacies, 10 sachets can be purchased at a price of 145 rubles.
Instructions for use of enterosorbent
Calculate the required amount of the drug by weight of the patient. To obtain a suspension, a small volume of water is added to a single dose of Polysorb. The instructions for use indicate that the adsorbent should be drunk 3 or 4 times a day.
At one time, children weighing up to 10 kg are given ½ tsp. powder in 50 ml of water. The average dose for patients with a body weight of 11 to 30 kg is 1 tsp. (1 g) in 50–70 ml of water.
If the patient weighs 30–40 kg, then 2 tsp should be taken. the drug in 100 ml of water, 40-60 kg - 1 tbsp. l (2.5-3 g) in 100 ml of water, more than 60 kg - 1-2 tbsp. l in 150 ml of water.
The duration of treatment depends on the disease or condition.Polysorb for cleansing the body with acute intoxication, food poisoning should be drunk from 3 to 5 days, with alcohol withdrawal - up to 10 days, with chronic intoxication - up to 14 days.
Sorbent treat diarrhea of non-infectious etiology. In addition to Polysorb, with diarrhea syndrome, activated charcoal, Polyphepan, Smecta are prescribed.
Enterosorbent is taken for a long time with atherosclerosis - up to 1.5 months, chronic renal failure - up to 30 days, allergic dermatoses - up to 3 weeks, food allergies - 2 weeks. If the patient has a food allergy, then Polysorb should be drunk with food.
Is there a difference in means with a single active substance
Differences of drugs containing the same active substance, but having different trade names, are insignificant. Usually the indications, methods of use, contraindications coincide.
In the composition of drugs belonging to the same pharmacotherapeutic group, unequal active substances may be contained. There are some differences in the indications and methods of use, but such drugs are analogues in the mechanism of action. In many cases, they are interchangeable.
Intestinal sorbents with a single and different active substances do the same job in the digestive tract. They remove harmful particles that have come from the environment or are excreted by the body itself. Which is better, Polysorb or Enterosgel, Smecta or Polyphepan, depends on the disease, the age of the patient.
Smecta is often prescribed for children with intestinal gases, diarrhea of various origins, food poisoning. Enterosgel and Polysorb are more effective in allergic diseases, poisoning with potent substances, viral hepatitis. These drugs do not absorb proteins, enzymes and hormones, can be used for a long time. It is necessary to follow the instructions to avoid dysbiosis and digestive disorders.
