Vitaprost for prostatitis is a medicine of animal origin produced by Russian pharmaceutical companies. Available in 2 forms - candles and tablets. When treating inflammation of the prostate gland, it is recommended to use it in combination with other medications.
Release form and composition
The medicine for prostatitis Vitaprost is available in two types - suppositories and tablets. The active ingredient is prostate extract, extracted from the prostate gland of cattle.
Candles
Vitaprost suppositories for prostatitis are available in three types. They differ in composition and concentration of the active substance. White suppositories are allowed
light yellow or grayish-brown tint.
- Vitaprost is the classic form of the drug. The concentration of prostate extract is 50 mg per suppository.
- Vitaprost Forte. They differ from the previous version in the concentration of the active substance - 100 mg per suppository.
- Vitaprost Plus. Unlike the previously mentioned species, it contains the bactericidal agent lomefloxacin hydrochloride. The concentration of prostate extract is 100 mg, lomefloxacin 400 mg per suppository.
Excipients: solid fat.
Each suppository is packaged in a separate cell, which are soldered into a blister of 5 pieces. They go on sale in cardboard packs of 2 blisters.
Pills
Round, biconvex, covered with a soluble shell from blue to light blue. The concentration of the active component is 100 mg per 1 piece.
Excipients: sucrose, lactose, calcium stearate, crospovidone, cellulose.
Available in blisters of 10 pieces. They go on sale in packs of 2 blisters.
The shelf life is 2 years. Tablets must be stored at a temperature no higher than +25 °C, candles no higher than +20 °C.
pharmachologic effect
Vitaprost for prostatitis helps relieve swelling of the organ and reduce pain. The medicinal substances included in the composition prevent the formation of blood clots in the prostate, normalize the urination process and the production of prostatic secretions.
Vitaprost for acute prostatitis helps to quickly cope with the symptoms of the disease.
The Forte variant was created specifically for the treatment of prostate adenoma. Relieves swelling, restores the size of the prostate gland.
Option Plus also has antibacterial properties due to the inclusion of lomefloxacin. Helps fight disease caused by bacteria. Copes with 95% of pathogens:
- gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms;
- staphylococci;
- streptococci;
- chlamydia;
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa;
- ureaplasma;
- Klebsiella;
- mycobacteria;
- Neisseria;
- Haemophilus influenzae.
Indications
Suppositories are used in the treatment of diseases of various origins:
- acute;
- chronic;
- bacterial (drug option Plus).
And also when:
- prostate adenoma (tablets and Forte version);
- before and after prostate surgery.
Tablets are additionally used:
- in the prevention of chronic diseases of non-bacterial origin;
- with benign prostatic hyperplasia (adenoma).
It is also recommended to use the drug for secretory-toxic form of infertility that has developed as a result of a chronic disease.
Contraindications
This is a natural medicine, so contraindications to its use are kept to a minimum. These include individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Vitaprost Plus should be used with caution when:
- cerebral atherosclerosis;
- epilepsy;
- diseases of the central nervous system with seizures of epilepsy.
As a result of improper use or intolerance to the drug, allergic reactions may occur. Most often this occurs when administered rectally, less often when taking tablets.
This type of medicine may have additional side effects due to the presence of an antibiotic:
- dizziness and headaches;
- disruption of the gastrointestinal tract (stool disorders, dry mouth, increased gas production, changes in taste);
- dyspnea;
- increased sweating.
Instructions for use
The drug should be used in the treatment of inflammatory processes in the prostate gland only as prescribed by the attending physician. He will determine the most effective dosage form, concentration and course duration.
Candles
Treatment of prostatitis with Vitaprost suppositories is recommended with the use of additional medications. The course of treatment is at least 10 days, and for a bacterial cause of the disease - up to 30 days.
For chronic prostatitis, it is necessary to use Vitaprost Forte suppositories. Treatment of chronic prostatitis with Vitaprost lasts 10 days.
The dosage is the same for all types of suppositories - 1 suppository per day.
Administration must be carried out after the intestines have been emptied. If necessary, you can do a cleansing enema for this. To facilitate administration, you can lubricate the suppositories with cream or moisten them with water.
After the procedure, you need to lie down for 30 minutes to completely dissolve the suppository.
To prevent prostatitis, you can use suppositories once every six months, using 1 suppository every 3 days.
Pills
Vitaprost tablets for prostatitis should be taken 1 piece 2 times a day. The duration of treatment for the chronic form should not be less than 10 days.
For prostate adenoma, the course usually reaches a month.
If taken to prevent the development of the disease, you need to take 2 courses a year, 30 days each.
Analogs
If you cannot use this drug, you can replace it with other medications. There are many medications on sale with a similar composition or mechanism of action:
- Afala;
- Canephron N;
- Prostamol Uno;
- Speman;
- Superlymph.
