Anti-inflammatory drugs for the intestines

Bowel inflammation is a serious and dangerous condition that can be triggered by several factors. When treating a disorder, the exact cause of the disorder must be established, since it is important to carry out not only anti-inflammatory therapy, but also to eliminate the main source of the disease. To diagnose the inflammatory process in any part of the intestine, various examinations, including ultrasound and general tests, can be prescribed. After confirming the presence of a focus of the disease, one of the most effective drugs is selected to suppress the inflammatory process.

Bowel Inflammation Causes

The following factors can provoke the disease:

• infestation with parasites, the violation is especially pronounced in the presence of a mixed type of helminthiasis;
• an infectious lesion, which can also be triggered by Trichomonas;
• autoimmune diseases, during the course of which the body takes its cells for foreign and begins to destroy them;
• genetic predisposition, most often manifested against the background of a lack of certain enzymes for digestion;
• errors in nutrition, especially with a passion for fatty, spicy and poorly fried foods;
• disturbances in the blood supply to the intestines, which can be triggered by oncological processes and diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• violation of the intestinal microflora due to medication or other provoking factors;
• the development of enteritis, manifests itself only in one area or throughout the entire section of the small intestine;
• the appearance of duodenitis, an inflammatory process in the duodenum and the small part of the digestive tract;
• mesenteric adenitis, an inflammatory process affecting the intestinal lymphatic system;
• colitis associated with the formation of a focus of inflammation in the colon.

Attention! All the conditions described can be chronic and acute, especially when the colon is involved. In some cases, the acute stage can last for 4 weeks, after which it will be completely healed or become chronic.

Asakol against the inflammatory process in the intestines

The drug is produced in several pharmacological forms, its choice depends on the location of the inflammatory process and its length.

Drug type	Image	Aggravation	Chronic form	A course of treatment
Pills		0.4-0.8 g 3 times	0.4-0.5 g 3 times	8-12 weeks
Suppositories		500 mg 3 times	500 mg 2-3 times	Individually
Rectal suspension		60 g once before bed	30-60 g once before bed	8 weeks to several years

The tablet form is most often used in situations where the inflammatory process is extensive and affects almost the entire intestine or all of its parts. For smaller foci of inflammation, it is recommended to use Asakol in the form of rectal suppositories or rectal suspension.

The tablets are taken strictly after meals, you should not chew them. For the best effect, it is recommended to drink them with plenty of water, at least 150-200 ml. In complicated cases, patients can increase the dose of tablets to 4 g per day, then it is important to divide the daily amount of the active substance into four doses. Before setting the suspension or rectal suppositories, if the patient has not defecated before, it is recommended to do a micro enema.

Attention! Asakol belongs to those drugs that, if properly dosed, can also be used for inflammatory processes in children. For this, the child's age, diagnosis and weight should be taken into account. It is used strictly under the supervision of a pediatrician.

Salofalk against intestinal inflammation

The main active ingredients of the drug are mesalazine and an anti-inflammatory complex. Refers to combined drugs that can not only relieve an acute condition, but also maintain the mucous membrane to prevent the recurrence of the disease. Salofalk is also produced in several pharmacological forms, which are prescribed taking into account the current condition of the patient. Most often, tablets or granules are prescribed.

The tablets are required to be eaten before meals, the granules are taken at any time of the day. The dosage is also selected individually. The classic amount of Salofalk is 1.5-3 g in three doses. With a pronounced or complicated course of intestinal inflammation, the dosage can be increased to 8 g of the active substance, also divided into three doses. The duration of therapy is determined by the attending physician and can last for several months.

Attention! Salofalk is well tolerated. But with the simultaneous administration of this drug in any form with corticosteroids, the negative effect of the hormonal component may increase.

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Trichopolum for the treatment of the inflammatory process in the intestine

Refers to antiprotozoal drugs with high antibacterial activity. To prescribe this antibiotic, it is important to identify the exact cause of the spread of inflammation, since it is active only when exposed to anaerobic bacteria and Helicobacter bacteria.

In the first type of violation, it is recommended to prescribe 0.5 g of the anti-inflammatory component of the drug no more than four times a day. The duration of therapy in this case is 7 days. When signs of inflammation appear due to Helicobacter bacteria, it is recommended to take Trichopol at a dose of 500 mg twice a day, also for seven days. You can take the medicine with or after meals, it is imperative to drink them with water.

Attention! With great caution, Trichopolum should be taken by patients suffering from high blood pressure and undergoing therapy against arterial hypertension. An antibacterial agent can enhance the effects of heart medications, which requires careful consideration of both types of medication and dose reduction.

Cyprolet for suppressing inflammation in the intestinal region

The drug belongs to antibacterial agents from the group of fluoroquinolones. Differs in a wide range of effects and excellent performance. The dosage of Tsiprolet is 500 mg of the active ingredient twice a day. It is advisable to take the medication one hour after eating. The duration of therapy is 7 days, while it is recommended to take the medication for another two days as a prophylaxis.

The drug is one of the most effective and fast-acting. This feature is due to the presence of ciprofloxacin in the composition. But this substance can cause instant allergic reactions, including the anaphylactic type. It is advisable to take the first dose of the medication under the supervision of the attending physician, regardless of the form in which it was prescribed. A safer form of Ciprolet is in tablets, which are usually prescribed for intestinal inflammation. In some cases, the appointment of injections is required, they are done only in a medical institution.

Attention! With great caution, Tsiprolet should be prescribed to elderly patients. In addition, compulsory medical advice is required for patients suffering from epilepsy and similar diseases of the central nervous system. When using Tsiprolet, the drinking regime should be strictly observed, since the probability of crystalluria is high.

Metronidazole against inflammatory processes in the digestive system

A traditional drug for the treatment of most types of infectious lesions has absolutely no effect on viral sources of pathology. Available in the form of tablets for oral use. The dosage of Metronidazole is selected taking into account the intensity of the symptoms and the focus of inflammation. It can be 250-500 mg of the active ingredient up to three times a day. It is recommended to take an antibacterial agent one hour after a meal.

If the drug is intolerant, it can intensify unpleasant symptoms, which will manifest itself in severe colic, abdominal pain, and severe dryness in the oral cavity may appear. If these symptoms intensify, you should immediately inform the attending physician in order to prevent complications of the patient's condition. If you need to take Metronidazole and antacids containing aluminum, it should be noted that the effect of the second drug will not be as pronounced. But it is not recommended to increase the dose of the antacid.

Attention! Metronidazole is poorly tolerated in combination therapy with amoxicillin. Such a combination should be used only if there is real evidence and only from an adult age.

Sulfasalazine against inflammatory bowel disease

The medicinal product is produced in the form of tablets, coated with a thin enteric coating. It is used as a fast-acting anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent. Sulfasalazine should not be used for any diseases of the circulatory system, since the effect of this antibiotic leads to their exacerbation.

When treating the inflammatory process in the intestine, one should strictly adhere to the prescribed scheme; adjustments to the classical treatment can only be made by the attending physician in the presence of real indications. On the first day, the patient should take 500 mg of the active ingredient 4 times. From the second day, the dosage doubles and is 1 g also four times a day. From the third day until the withdrawal of the acute period, the dose of Sulfasalazine is 1.5-2 g of the active ingredient four times a day. Maintenance therapy is 0.5 g of active substance up to three times a day, in some cases up to four. The exact duration of therapy should be selected individually for each patient.

Movalis to suppress the focus of inflammation in the intestinal region

The drug belongs to the class of anti-inflammatory non-steroidal type. Available in the form of injections for intramuscular administration. Movalis can only be used as an adult. The active substance should be injected only once a day, while the injection should be as deep as possible. The dosage of the active substance in the exacerbation stage is 15 mg, after the removal of the acute inflammatory process, it is desirable to reduce it to 7.5 mg.

It is recommended to use injections only in the first few days of treatment, as they negatively affect the functioning of the kidneys, liver, gastric tract and heart. After elimination of severe inflammation, the patient can be transferred to the tablet form of Movalis. The tablets should also be taken once a day in the amount of 7.5 mg of the active ingredient. The duration of treatment is selected individually for each patient.

Attention! When prescribing Movalis in any form, especially when using injections, since they act quickly and immediately enter the bloodstream, it is advisable to exclude pathologies of the upper gastrointestinal tract. If any, treatment is usually carried out in the lowest acceptable doses of the drug.

Alpha Normix to suppress the inflammatory process in the intestine

The main active ingredient of the drug is rifaximin, which is a semi-synthetic derivative. It has a marked anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect. When using Alpha Normix, the active substance may slightly stain urine in a red tint. To exclude possible bleeding in this case, you should consult with your doctor and undergo additional examination.

The dosage of the active substance for intestinal inflammation is 200-400 mg 2-3 times a day. In acute stages, the maximum dose of Alfa Normix 0.4 g is taken three times a day. The drug is also available in the form of a suspension. When it is prescribed, the patient should take 10-20 ml of the drug no more than three times a day. For severe damage, 20 ml of solution three times a day. Duration of treatment as directed by the attending physician.

Attention! Simultaneously with the use of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agents, the patient must undergo combination therapy with corticosteroids, immunomodulators and be sure to adhere to the correct nutrition. When using only the described drugs, the treatment may not be effective enough.

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Regardless of the cause of the violation and the intensity of symptoms in inflammatory processes, one of the described drugs or its analogue is mandatory. In the absence of therapy, the pathology progresses rapidly and can move to other parts of the digestive system. At the same time, the patient suffers from severe pain, significant problems with digestion and the process of defecation. Only competent treatment and the use of suitable medicines can guarantee a quick recovery with minimal potential for side effects.