Indigal and Indigal plus are not drugs, they are dietary supplements. They consist of natural ingredients, and like all dietary supplements, they do not act quickly. Their use is aimed at additionally supplying the body with useful substances necessary for the normal functioning of the prostate gland.
When treating diseases, the drug is taken together with other medications. Use as an independent remedy is only permissible for prevention.
Release form and composition
The drug Indigal is a blue capsule. Each contains at least 90 mg of indole-3-carbinol and 15 mg of epigallocatechin gallate. These are substances obtained from plant extracts used to make dietary supplements.
Extract content in 1 capsule:
- cruciferous family – 0.1 g;
- green tea - 0.04 g.
Additional components: lactose, silicon dioxide.
They go on sale in cardboard packages with 3 blisters of 10 pieces or polymer jars of 60, 90 and 120 pieces.
Indigal plus capsules differ from Indigal in that they contain an additional component - sabal palm extract, which is a source of fatty acids and is widely used in the treatment of prostate diseases.
Ratio of active components in 1 capsule:
- cruciferous family – 0.1 g;
- green tea – 0.065 g;
- palm fruits – 0.1 g.
Additional substances: cellulose, starch, magnesium stearate.
The product is sold in packs of 20 or in polymer jars of 120 pieces.
pharmachologic effect
The medicine for the treatment of prostate adenoma Indigal helps to slow down the growth and prevent the tumor from becoming malignant, remove swelling of the prostate gland and improve urination.
The active substances included in the composition help:
- relieve inflammation;
- remove toxins;
- relieve swelling;
- restore damaged cells;
- strengthen the immune system.
In addition, taking the medication helps reduce hormonal levels without affecting sexual activity.
Indications for use
The medicine Indigal and Indigal plus are considered dietary supplements. They are taken to enrich the body with natural antioxidants. Prescribed for pathologies of the prostate gland:
- prostatitis;
- prostate adenoma;
- during recovery after surgery;
- with male menopause.
The dietary supplement is also used in the prevention of prostate cancer and to reduce the possibility of adenoma recurrence.
Contraindications
Since this is a completely natural drug, contraindications to its use are kept to a minimum. It is forbidden to take it if you are personally intolerant to the components. In this case, an allergic reaction may occur.
Overdose may cause side effects. They appear as:
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- abnormal stool;
- allergies.
The harm of long-term use of Indigal has not been proven. Do not take together with medications prescribed to reduce acidity. Not recommended to be taken with alcohol.
Instructions for use Indigal
The instructions for use of Indigal capsules establish the same dosage for both treatment and prevention of diseases. It is recommended to take the dietary supplement 2 capsules twice a day with meals. They must be swallowed whole without chewing. The duration of administration and dosage can be prescribed by a doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient.
Instructions for use Indigal plus
Instructions for use Indigal plus recommends taking 1 capsule 2 times a day with meals. The dosage reduction compared to the usual remedy is due to a larger number of active ingredients. This makes the drug easier to take and allows the packaging to be used for a long time. Like all dietary supplements, the result of use occurs after the accumulation of active substances in the body, and this happens after a long time. The duration of treatment is at least a month.
Analogs
The product has no complete analogues. There are drugs containing the same active ingredients, but separately. Cheaper analogues of Indigal:
- Indole forte.
- Indinol forte.
- Tivigo.
- Balance protocol.
The drug can be replaced with drugs with a similar effect at a lower price:
- Afala.
- Peponen.
