Odeston. Price, analogues, instructions for use, reviews

Odeston is a Polish drug with choleretic properties.. A medication is produced in the form of tablets, which contain 200 mg of the active ingredient - gimecromone. The drug promotes the active excretion of bile, the elimination of spasms in the bile ducts, and also prevents an increase in cholesterol levels.

Analogs are used if contraindications or side effects develop for this drug. The full course of taking Odeston is approximately 2-3 weeks, which makes the treatment expensive. Therefore, you can replace the medication with cheaper analogues.

Domestic and imported analogues of the product

Odeston (analogues are cheap, just like expensive ones, cannot be used without a doctor's prescription), according to patients' reviews, it is highly effective, additionally the drug has no analogues in composition.

In this regard, the replacement of the drug is rarely performed and mainly for medical reasons. The medicines closest in therapeutic action are discussed further in the article with comparative characteristics.

Cholenzyme

Odeston can be replaced by the Belarusian medicine Cholenzym with a natural composition, which is available in the form of tablets. The main active ingredients (powder from the mucous membrane of the small intestine and gallbladder) activate the excretion of bile, reduce the rate cholesterol, as well as normalize the activity of the digestive tract and improve the absorption of nutrients in intestines.

Due to the difference in composition, the indications for the use of medicines have the following differences:

Indications for Cholenzym	Indications for Odeston	General indications
normalization of the activity of the organs of the digestive tract (liver, stomach, intestines, as well as the pancreas and gallbladder); diarrhea. Provided that the pathology is not caused by an infection; to accelerate the digestion of food after overeating, eating fatty foods, as well as in bedridden patients.	diagnosis of inflammatory pathologies of the gallbladder or bile ducts; violation of the motility of the bile ducts; during the recovery period after surgery on the gallbladder or its ducts; decreased appetite, nausea and constipation caused by a malfunction of the gallbladder.	Activating the withdrawal of excess bile from the body

Differences are also present in contraindications for taking Cholenzym tablets.

Therefore, when replacing the original with an analogue, the following prohibitions must be excluded in advance:

• increased susceptibility to the composition of the drug (typical for both medicines);
• the presence of inflammatory and ulcerative processes in the organs of the digestive tract in the acute stage, in the liver (this item is also present in contraindications to Odeston);
• age up to 12 years. Odeston can be used from 7 years old;
• violation of the patency of the bile ducts;
• pregnancy and breastfeeding period.

Also, Odeston should not be taken in case of severe kidney pathology, as well as in violation of blood coagulation.

Additionally, when choosing an analogue, it is necessary to take into account the course of taking the drug. Cholenzym should be used 1 tablet 2 times a day for 1-2 months. Whereas Odeston should be used by adults 1-2 tablets (children 1 tablet) 3 times a day for 2-3 weeks.

The course of treatment with Odeston is almost 2 times shorter than with Cholenzym. Before starting treatment, it is recommended that you first familiarize yourself with the possible side effects of the tablets (both types), which are presented below in the comparative table.

Adverse reactions to Cholenzym	Negative reaction to Odeston	Common side effects
No individual side effects	headache; bloating; frequent loose stools; stomach ache.	Rash, lacrimation, sneezing and other signs of an allergic reaction to the components of the drug (provided that the allergy has not been excluded)

When using drugs in excess doses, there is an increase in side effects. Symptom-based treatment is used to normalize well-being. You can buy both types of pills without a prescription.

Cholenzym should not be used concurrently with iron-containing drugs, since the tablets reduce the absorption of iron. And Odeston is forbidden to take simultaneously with Morphine (the choleretic effect decreases) and drugs for thinning the blood (the likelihood of bleeding increases).

Phosphogliv

Odeston (cheap analogs can be advised by a pharmacist in a pharmacy, but the use of medicines is allowed only after consultation with the attending physician) can be replaced by the domestic analogue Phosphogliv, which is produced in the form of capsules and powder for the preparation of a solution for intravenous introduction.

Active ingredients (glycyrrhizic acid and phospholipids) normalize the condition and function of the liver and gallbladder, additionally the product has an immuno-strengthening effect, restores the condition of the skin and normalizes metabolic processes, including lipid.

Indications for the use of the medication, as well as contraindications, have differences (when compared with the original), which are presented below in the table.

Phosphogliv	Odeston	general information
Indications
development of inflammatory processes in the liver, including of a viral nature; violation of lipid metabolism; dysfunction of the liver caused by alcohol or drug poisoning; in a complex to eliminate skin pathologies (eczema, psoriasis and other diseases).	inflammatory pathologies of the gallbladder and its ducts; the recovery period after surgery on the gallbladder or its ducts; poor appetite, vomiting, or constipation caused by a malfunctioning gallbladder.	Normalization of the activity of the gallbladder
Contraindications
the presence of antibodies to phospholipids. It is an autoimmune pathology and can manifest itself as thrombosis, high blood pressure; age up to 12 years for both forms of release; increased pressure.	age up to 7 years; pathology of the kidneys and liver in severe form; violation of the patency of the bile ducts; the presence of inflammatory pathologies in the organs of the digestive tract in the stage of exacerbation; violation of blood clotting.	increased susceptibility to drug constituents; pregnancy; period of breastfeeding.

When choosing a substitute, it is important to take into account these differences in indications and contraindications for admission.

When prescribing Phosphogliv capsules, they must be taken in 1-2 pieces. 3-4 times a day for 3-6 months. The solution for intravenous administration should be administered 2 times a day for about 7 days. Further, the doctor transfers the patient to oral administration of the medication. The rules for using the Phosphogliv drug are less convenient when compared with the original, the course of treatment for which is only 2-3 weeks.

The use of Phosphogliv capsules and powder can cause the development of the following side effects:

• rash on the epidermis, cough, nasal congestion and other symptoms of an allergic reaction;
• flatulence in your stomach, nausea, or belching;
• swelling of the limbs;
• an increase in the pressure indicator.

When using the drug in a large dose, there is an increase in the symptoms of a negative reaction. Symptomatic therapy is prescribed. You can buy Phosphogliv in capsule form without a prescription. To purchase powder for preparation of solution for injection, you must have a prescription.

Phosphogliv cannot be used simultaneously with hormonal medications.

Tanacehol

Odeston can be replaced by the Russian herbal medicine Tanacekhol. The analogue is produced in the form of tablets, the active substance in which is an extract of tansy flowers.

The main component activates the formation and excretion of bile, and also eliminates spasms in the bile ducts and intestines. The advantage of the drug is not only the naturalness of the composition, but also a cheaper cost. Indications for the use of Tanacehol tablets are completely identical with the original.

That is, the drug is prescribed for:

• violation of the activity of the bile ducts;
• the presence of inflammatory processes in the gallbladder (provided there are no stones);
• nausea, constipation, or loss of appetite due to dysfunction of the gallbladder;
• postoperative period after surgery on the gallbladder and its ducts.

The main purpose for both types of tablets is to activate the removal of excess bile from the body. Before using the drug, it is necessary to exclude the presence of contraindications, which are presented in the comparative table.

Contraindications for Tanacehol	Contraindications for Odeston	General contraindications
age under 18; the presence of stones in the gallbladder.	age up to 7 years; violation of the patency of the bile ducts; severe kidney pathology; violation of blood clotting.	exacerbation of pathologies of the digestive tract; carrying a child (all trimesters); lactation.

Also, a common contraindication is the intolerance of the elements that make up the tablets. Tanacehol should be taken 1-2 tablets 3-4 times a day. The duration of therapy is 20-30 days (Odeston needs to be consumed only 15-20 days). That is, the duration of the course using the original will be shorter.

The period of taking the pills may be accompanied by a negative reaction, in the form of the following symptoms:

• frequent loose stools;
• allergy to the components of the product (rash, tearing, itching);
• heartburn.

The number of adverse reactions is less, when compared with Odeston, which may also have headaches, exacerbation of pathologies of the digestive tract and abdominal pain. In case of an overdose with Tanacechol, only the development of diarrhea is possible.

Tanacekhol, like Odeston, is on free sale. It is allowed to be used in complex therapy without restrictions, unlike Odeston.

Allohol

Odeston (analogs, cheap in terms of therapeutic properties, may not be inferior to the original) can be replaced multicomponent drug Allochol, which is produced by pharmaceutical companies in Russia and Belarus. The tool is released in the form of coated tablets.

The active ingredients (nettle extract, garlic and dry bile, as well as activated carbon) activate the process of production and removal of bile from the body and normalize the intestines. Indications for the use of Allohol are similar to the original.

That is, the medication is prescribed for:

• inflammatory pathologies of the gallbladder and its ducts;
• inflammation of the liver;
• constipation caused by a malfunction of the gallbladder.

The main purpose of the drug is to activate the production and removal of bile from the body. The following comparison table lists contraindications for both medicines.

Contraindications for Allohol	Contraindications for Odeston	General contraindications
The presence of ulcerative pathologies in the organs of the digestive tract	disruption of kidney function in severe form; violation of the patency of the biliary tract; pregnancy and lactation; violation of blood clotting.	intolerance to the composition of the drug; liver pathology in the acute stage; age up to 7 years.

During pregnancy and lactation, Allochol is allowed to be taken, but only under the supervision of the attending physician.

Allochol should be taken 1-2 tablets 3-4 times a day for 3-4 weeks. After 3 months, you need to repeat the course. Odeston, when compared with Allohol, requires a shorter period of time (only 2-3 weeks). Taking the medication can be accompanied by diarrhea and allergic symptoms.

Unlike Odeston, the use of which can additionally cause headaches, bloating and abdominal pain. When taking Allochol tablets in a large dosage, the development of heartburn, increased diarrhea, and deterioration of the liver are noted.

Allochol is on free sale. The tablets cannot be used in conjunction with medications that are prescribed to lower cholesterol. The effectiveness of both medicines decreases.

Urosofalk

Odeston (cheap analogs cannot be selected independently, since when choosing, you need to take into account not only contraindications, but also the general condition of the body), doctors can replace the drug Urosofalk German production. The drug is produced in the form of tablets and suspensions, in which the active ingredient is ursodeoxycholic acid.

The active element normalizes the activity of the gallbladder, restores the condition and function of the liver, and also lowers the amount of cholesterol and sugar in the blood, and has an immune-strengthening effect on organism.

Indications and contraindications for taking Urosofalk differ when compared with the original. The data are listed in the comparative table below.

Urosofalk	Odeston	general information
Indications
increased blood cholesterol; violation of the condition and work of the liver, including cirrhosis (in mild and moderate form) and alcohol poisoning; the presence of inflammatory processes in the esophagus; to eliminate gall bladders no larger than 15 mm (subject to normal organ activity); cystic fibrosis. Pathology is manifested by a violation of the activity of organs that secrete mucous substances; normalization of production and removal of bile from the body in bedridden patients.	Constipation, vomiting, or decreased appetite caused by malfunctioning of the gallbladder	the presence of inflammatory processes in the gallbladder and its ducts; activation of the withdrawal of bile from the body; dysfunction of the bile ducts; postoperative period, with surgical intervention on the gallbladder or its ducts.
Contraindications
the presence of large gallstones with a diameter of more than 15 mm; identification of stones in the gallbladder with a high content of calcium; cirrhosis of the liver and other diseases of the organ in severe form; complete inoperability of the gallbladder; age up to 3 years for tablets; the suspension can be taken from birth, but under the strict supervision of a physician.	age up to 7 years; violation of blood clotting.	exacerbation of inflammatory pathologies in the organs of the digestive tract; pathology of the kidneys and liver in the acute stage; carrying a child; violation of the patency of the bile ducts; breast-feeding.

Intolerance to the components is also a general contraindication to medication.

The dosage of tablets and Urosofalk syrup should be prescribed by the doctor individually, taking into account the age, severity of the pathology and the general condition of the patient. The duration of the course of treatment can be from 2 weeks to 6 months. Taking the medication Urosofalk is considered less convenient when compared with the original, the dosage for which is indicated in the instructions, and the duration of administration is only 2-3 weeks.

When choosing this analogue, the following differences in side effects should be considered.

Adverse reaction to Urosofalk	Negative reaction to Odeston	Common side effects
calcification of gallstones; exacerbation of liver cirrhosis, if the pathology was severe.	bloating with gas; exacerbation of ulcerative pathologies in the digestive tract; headache.	frequent and loose stools; allergy to the components of the medication; pain in the abdomen.

In case of an overdose of medicines, an increase in side effects is noted. Symptomatic therapy is recommended.

Unlike Odeston, Urosofalk can only be purchased with a recipe.

It can be used in complex treatment only with the permission of a doctor, since the medication does not combine well with other drugs.

Flamin

The Ukrainian analogue Flamin is available in the form of tablets and granules for the preparation of a suspension. The active substance of the drug (extract of the Helichrysum Sandis) has a choleretic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, as well as antibacterial and wound-healing effect.

Indications for the use of Flamin tablets and dragees are completely similar to the original (normalization activity of the gallbladder, the removal of excess bile and the elimination of symptoms that are caused by the data pathologies). Contraindications to reconciliation means differ from the original.

Contraindications for Flamin	Contraindications for Odeston	General contraindications
the presence of stones in the gallbladder; age up to 1 month for granules; age up to 12 years for tablets.	exacerbation of liver and kidney pathologies; the presence of inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in the acute stage; violation of blood coagulation; age up to 7 years.	increased susceptibility to the composition of medicines; carrying a child; lactation period; violation of the patency of the bile ducts.

Flamin, when compared with the original, is convenient in that it (in the form of pills) can be used almost from birth.

The dosage of Flamin depends on the age parameter and condition of the patient, as well as on the selected type of drug. When using this analogue, it should be borne in mind that the use of tablets / dragees can cause increased blood pressure and the appearance of allergies to the composition (if the contraindication was not in advance ruled out).

When using the drug in a large dose, in rare cases, there is an increase in side effects. No prescription is required to buy Flamin tablets or pills. The medication should be used with caution with drugs that are prescribed for giardiasis, since Flamin increases the severity of the side effects of these drugs.

Prices

The cost of the considered analogs is lower than the original. The table below shows the price range for Russia.

Name of the drug	Amount in a package	The minimum price in rubles.	Maximum cost in rubles.
Odeston	20 tablets	370	420
50 tablets	505	560
Cholenzyme	50 tablets	200	255
Tanacehol	30 tablets	50	65
Allohol	50 tablets	60	75
Urosofalk	10 tablets	150	170
Phosphogliv	50 tablets	500	550
Flamin	30 tablets	160	180

Odeston gained popularity due to its efficiency. It is enough to complete one course with a diet to normalize the activity of the pancreas and improve well-being. The disadvantage of the drug, which is also noted in analogues, is the prohibition of its use during pregnancy and lactation. The advantage of the considered substitutes is the cheaper price.

Author: Kotlyachkova Svetlana

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