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Composition

One tablet of the drug contains 200 mg of gimecromone and special auxiliaries: starch, gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate and magnesium stearate.

Form of issue

The medicine Odeston 200 mg is released in the form of round tablets of light shades, or flat-cylindrical tablets with a facet and one-sided engraving "Ch". In the sale of the drug is offered in blisters or in a polyethylene bank of 50 tablets.

pharmachologic effect

Odeston is a cholagogue.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The use of the drug increases production and the release of bile. It shows a selective spasmolytic effect directed to the bile ducts and sphincter of Oddi, without disturbing the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract and without affecting the blood pressure. In addition, the stagnation of bile is reduced, the crystallization of cholesterol and the occurrence of cholelithiasis are prevented.
Absorption of the drug occurs from the digestive tract, almost without being associated with the plasma protein. The maximum amount in the serum is formed after 2-3 hours. A deducing gimecromone is carried out with the help of kidneys.

Indications for use

The main indications for the use of Odeston:
    non-calculous chronic forms of cholecystitis, cholangitis and cholelithiasis;
    dyskinesia biliary tract, sphincter of Oddi hyperkinetic type;
    Postoperative period associated with gallbladder and biliary tract;
    loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and constipation caused by hypo secretion of bile.

Contraindications for use

    hypersensitivity;
    renal and hepatic impairment;
    obstruction and other pathologies of bile ducts;
    ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease;
    hemophilia;
    the age of patients is less than 18 years.

Side effects

At treatment allergic reactions, a meteorism, a diarrhea, an abdominal pain, ulcers of mucous GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, dizziness and a headache can arise.

Instructions for the application of Odeston (Method and dosage)

Tablets are taken before meals, namely for 30 minutes. For adult patients, on average, the daily dosage can reach 1200 mg, that is, it should be taken 3 times daily for 200-400 mg. Duration of treatment - 2 weeks. When taking Odeston, it is not recommended to skip the prescribed dose. As the instructions for use indicate, if you miss a pass, take a tablet as soon as possible, but if enough time has passed, then just drink the next dose. Simultaneous reception of a double dose is contraindicated.

Overdose

In case of overdose, a noticeable increase in undesirable effects is possible.

Interaction

The simultaneous use of the drug Odeston and morphine reduces the therapeutic effect, and sometimes causes spasms sphincter of Oddi.

The combination with metoclopramide results in bilateral antagonism. In addition, the effect of indirect anticoagulants is not excluded.

Terms of sale

In pharmacies, the medicine is sold without a prescription.

Storage conditions

Optimum storage conditions are - a dark dry place, protected from children and temperatures below 25 ° C.
Shelf life - 3 years.

Alcohol and Odeston

The instruction to the preparation does not contain information about the incompatibility or undesirable interaction of Odeston with other substances or agents. But since the indications for the use of Odeston are the treatment of various liver diseases, and not just prevention, you should not subject this body to the aggressive effects of alcohol.

Reviews about Odeston

As shown by numerous reviews of Odeston, it is this drug that they take in the violation of bile exchange and note its high efficiency. Treatment with this drug and a corresponding diet help them eliminate: bitterness in the mouth, heaviness in the stomach and nausea. As a result, patients' feedback is positive. Often, users are interested in what helps the tablets best, as they are only concerned about some uncomfortable symptoms.
Also you can meet the doctors' reviews, in which they report that with the help of this therapy, bile stasis really is removed, its secretion is increased and digestion is normalized. Of course, one should not engage in independent treatment, since for an accurate diagnosis usually requires not only the presence of certain symptoms, but also a full examination and consultation of a specialist.