Composition, form of production and packaging
Granules for solution for ingestion of brown color, with a characteristic odor.
1 package
dry extract of cavechol (cocoa bean extract) 0.789 g
Auxiliary substances: potato starch, dried, 0.711 g.
1.5 g - packets (10) - packs of cardboard.
1.5 g - bags (15) - packs of cardboard.
1.5 g - packages (20) - packs of cardboard.
1.5 g - bags (25) - packs of cardboard.
1.5 g - bags (30) - packs of cardboard.
INSTRUCTION FOR THE SPECIALIST.
Description of the drug approved by the manufacturer for the printed edition of 2013.
PHARMACHOLOGIC EFFECT
Kavehole exerts a pronounced choleretic effect, stimulating the bile and bile excretory function of the liver, activates the synthesis of bile acids; has antioxidant, membrane-stabilizing properties, shows moderate spasmolytic effect; with experimental acute toxic hepatitis has a hepatoprotective effect, normalizing the increased activity of ALT and AST enzymes, normalizes bilirubin, total cholesterol, alpha and gamma globulin levels, stimulates liver detoxification, restores the morphofunctional structure of hepatocytes; the clinical use of cavechol contributes to the normalization of the function of the gallbladder and bile ducts, the relief of pain syndrome, the reduction of nausea, flatulence, normalization of the stool.
PHARMACOKINETICS
The preparation contains as an active component of cavechol extract of dry (cocoa bean husk extract), which is a complex of biologically active substances, and therefore the conduct of pharmacokinetic studies is not possible.
INDICATIONS
As a cholagogue for:
- dyskinesia of the bile duct and gall bladder by hypotonic type;
- chronic non-calculous cholecystitis;
postcholecystectomy syndrome.
DOSING MODE
Inside, 1 packet for 30 minutes before meals, previously dissolving the contents of the package in 100 ml (1/2 cup) of warm boiled water. The course of treatment is 4 weeks. It is possible to conduct a second course on the recommendation of a doctor in 2-3 months. The maximum single dose is 3 g (2 packets), the maximum daily dose is 6 g (4 packs).
SIDE EFFECT
Allergic reactions are possible.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- cholelithiasis;
- age to 18 years.
With caution: patients with diabetes mellitus and people on a diet with a reduced carbohydrate content.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
It is not recommended to use during pregnancy and during breastfeeding due to the lack of special studies.
APPLICATION FOR CHILDREN
Contraindicated for children under 18 years.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Patients with diabetes should take into account that in one package of the drug contains about 0.7 g of carbohydrates (0.06 XE).
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms
The use of the drug does not affect the performance of potentially hazardous activities requiring special concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (vehicle management, work with moving mechanisms).
OVERDOSE
The development of an overdose is unlikely. In case of an overdose, there may be an increase in adverse dose-dependent effects.
Treatment: symptomatic.
DRUG INTERACTION
Not studied.
TERMS OF RELEASE FROM PHARMACY
Without recipe.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF STORAGE
In a dry, protected from light place at a temperature of no higher than 25 В° C. Keep out of the reach of children. Shelf life - 2 years.