During pregnancy, as well as during subsequent breastfeeding, a woman should be especially responsible about her well-being. However, in some cases, representatives of the fairer sex still have to take certain medications. This article will tell you about the reviews of Laktogon lactation pills. You will learn the opinions of specialists and women about this drug, as well as some information from the instructions.
Composition of the drug
The medicine "Laktogon" has positive reviews due to its composition. It is presented with natural ingredients. In the instructions you can read that there are carrots, ginger, nettle, vitamin C, royal jelly, oregano, dill, and also iodine. In addition, the drug also has additional components. Among them are oats, starch, sugar and so on.
Thanks to this composition, Laktogon tablets are absolutely harmless. Reviews from doctors warn that people who are prone to allergies should use the medication with extreme caution.
When is the medicine prescribed?
In what cases is it necessary to take the drug "Lactogon"? Reviews from doctors, as well as instructions, report the following indications.
The drug is a dietary supplement for a nursing woman. This product is an excellent source of nutrients. Vitamin C and iodine can be especially highlighted here. It is these substances that a woman loses in large quantities during lactation.
The product "Lactogon" also has good reviews due to the fact that it helps to increase the production of breast milk. Many women need this immediately after childbirth and during periods of lactation crises.
Composition of the dietary supplement
The composition of Lactogon is distinguished by a unique combination of natural ingredients that can improve a woman’s well-being after natural childbirth or cesarean section and increase lactation. The product is available in the form of tea and tablets, which differ slightly in composition. Depending on the extent of the problem, your doctor may recommend using a specific form. Their difference lies in the number of components.
Lactogon lactation tea consists of the following components:
- Oregano. Tones and restores the body of a young mother after childbirth. Stimulates the synthesis of breast milk. Has a slight sedative effect.
- Nettle. Contains a huge amount of useful vitamins and microelements. Helps cope with fatigue and restore strength. Strengthens the immune system and increases resistance to a variety of pathogenic factors. Prevents the development of anemia due to the ability to increase the level of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the blood. Has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and hemostatic effects. Promotes increased milk production.
- Fennel. It has a positive effect on lactation and promotes normal digestion in the child. This component is often used to combat colic in infants.
- Melissa. Able to calm a young mother and help restore the nervous system.
The use of tea should be under the supervision of a physician. It is undesirable to exceed the recommended dosages, since an excess of milk can also lead to unpleasant consequences, in particular to the development of lactostasis.
Lactation tea “Laktogon”
Laktogon tablets are distinguished by a large number of components included in its composition. There are oregano, nettle and other natural products and herbs that have a pronounced lactogenic effect:
- Carrot juice. Ensures normal functioning of the digestive tract. Thanks to a large amount of beta-carotene, it helps restore nails, teeth and hair after childbirth. Increases milk production.
- Royal jelly. Relieves fatigue, increases physical and mental activity, and has an antiseptic effect.
- Dill. Effectively dilates blood vessels and improves blood supply to the mammary glands, thereby stimulating lactation.
- Ascorbic acid. Strengthens the immune system, increases resistance to infectious factors.
Other components include potassium iodide and ginger, which also have a positive effect on the functioning of the mammary glands and help restore lactation.
Cost of the drug
Why else do Laktogon have good reviews in most cases? The price of the medicine is quite reasonable. Tablets are available to most women in Russia. The average cost of one package is 160-200 rubles. For this price you can get a package of twenty capsules and instructions included. The manufacturer also produces tablets in quantities of 10 and 50 pieces in one pack. A woman can choose what is more convenient and accessible to her (depending on the duration of the correction course).
Reviews from women say that this product is one of the most affordable, it perfectly enhances milk production. In addition, sometimes there are promotions at pharmacies. In this case, a representative of the fairer sex can get a good discount or a large package of goods at a favorable price.
Doctors' opinion
Despite the fact that the drug "Lactogon" has positive reviews from nursing women, doctors say the following. It must be taken very carefully. Those representatives of the fairer sex who have thyroid diseases should avoid this supplement. Consult an endocrinologist first. Only after this can you use this remedy.
The tablets also contain the daily requirement of vitamin C. That is why it is worth reviewing additional medicinal complexes. If you simultaneously take any medications containing vitamin C, you may experience an overdose. Most likely, this will not affect the woman in any way. The baby may have an allergic reaction.
Those women who do not consume bee products due to allergies should avoid using the drug. Remember that the tablets contain royal jelly. It is recognized as a rather strong allergen.
Method of use
How should I take Laktogon for lactation? Reviews from doctors, as well as instructions, provide the following information. The daily dose of the drug should not exceed four tablets. The supplement should be taken with meals (one capsule).
It is worth noting that the greatest effect of the drug is achieved if after use you feed the baby half an hour later. Reviews also say that during correction with this remedy it is necessary to observe a drinking regime. The consumption of plain water per day should be two liters.
Effect of the drug
The product "Lactogon" has only positive reviews from nursing mothers and doctors. They are explained by the effect of the medication on the woman’s body.
The composition affects the production of breast milk, increasing its quantity. So, the product actively works in the first days after childbirth. After all, it is then that a new mother may suffer from lack of milk. Many representatives of the fairer sex find themselves powerless over nature and begin to feed the child with an adapted formula. However, this move is wrong. Most women using the drug "Lactogon" at this time were able to establish lactation very easily.
Women also say that the product is a salvation during a lactation crisis. At such moments, the baby experiences a leap in growth and development. He begins to require more nutrition than before. At the same time, the female breast cannot instantly adapt to such needs of the child. As a result, the baby becomes capricious. He cries all the time due to lack of food. The drug "Lactogon" will help in this situation. The product allows you to prolong lactation and increase milk production.
When is Lactogon needed and when is it not allowed?
The drug Lactogon is recommended by lactologists and neonatologists, and pediatricians in all cases when lactation is disrupted after childbirth and the child does not receive the required amount of milk. Also, the product can be used for lactation when the baby has already reached one year of age, but the mother plans to continue breastfeeding.
In addition, the use of Lactogon is also appropriate in cases where there are no problems with the production of breast milk, but there is a need to use vitamin C or iodized preparations.
Although the product is harmless and can be used already in the first days after childbirth, it cannot be called completely safe either. As is known, natural ingredients can cause allergic reactions. This cocktail of elements, which is contained in Lactogon teas and tablets, can cause negative symptoms in both the baby and his mother. Therefore, you need to especially carefully monitor the reaction of both organisms. The use of the drug during pregnancy is prohibited. Any stimulation (mechanical or chemical) of a pregnant woman’s breasts (especially after colostrum has begun to be released) is strictly prohibited. The thing is that when the chest is irritated, an automatic contraction of the muscles of the uterus can occur, and this, in turn, causes premature birth.
Effect on the body
The drug "Lactogon" (for lactation) has positive reviews due to the additional effect on the female body. As you know, during breastfeeding, new mothers lose a large amount of vitamins and nutrients. Because of this, diseases arise. This situation occurs especially often during epidemics. Laktogon tablets contain vitamin C, as well as herbs that help improve the body's immune defense. Statistics show that women taking the composition got sick several times less often than those who refrained from using the supplement.
Doctors also claim that the drug has a beneficial effect on the body of the fairer sex after childbirth. During this period, the woman needs rehabilitation. The body tries to recover on its own after pregnancy and childbirth. The biological food additive “Lactogon” helps with this. The drug promotes rapid contraction of the reproductive organ.
What is the difference between Lactogon and how does it work?
Lactogon (the instructions for use indicate this) is included in the category of biologically active food additives and promotes breastfeeding. Today, this remedy can be purchased in two pharmaceutical forms: tablets and tea bags.
Natural
Lactogon differs from other similar products in its components, the composition of the tablet version is as follows:
royal jelly
- promotes the production of mother's milk, helps restore natural strength after moral and physical exhaustion of the mother;
carrot juice
- considered one of the oldest methods of improving lactation; thanks to the beta-carotene produced, it helps strengthen nails, hair, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems, and improve vision;
oregano
- can relieve pain, soothes, has a lactogenic effect in nursing;
ginger
- considered an effective anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, restorative and immunostimulating product;
potassium iodide
- fights the inflammatory process, helps restore a woman’s endocrine system, prevents thyroid pathologies (they often occur in women after giving birth);
ascorbic acid
- provides good immunity not only to the mother, but also to her baby;
added in small quantities, but when used systemically it provides good results; dill
- dilates blood vessels, relieves swelling, disinfects, and also helps relieve bloating, improves the removal of gases (which is very important for children in the first months of life);
nettle
- has a general strengthening effect on the body, promotes milk production, and helps restore the mother’s immune response.
Auxiliary
the components contained in the tablets can be called: oats; sugar; calcium stearate; polyvinylpyrrolidone; starch. One package may contain 10, 20 or 50 tablets. If we talk about tea, then in one bag they successfully combine: nettle leaves; oregano herb; fennel fruit; lemon balm herb.
Such a rich composition of Lactogon products makes it possible not only to prolong the lactation period, but also to solve many health problems for mothers and their babies. According to reviews, using the product can improve the baby’s appetite, relieve abdominal pain, relax him, remove gases, and restore normal stool.
How does the product affect the child?
The drug "Laktogon" has positive reviews due to its effect on the baby. In the first months of life, children suffer from colic and severe abdominal cramps. The drug contains herbs that help avoid this condition.
Of course, some components should not be given directly to the baby. However, doctors say that in small doses, beneficial substances penetrate into breast milk and enter the baby’s body. Dill, for example, helps break up air bubbles in the baby’s intestines and gently release them out.
Description
"Lactogon" is one of the few natural products designed to preserve and maintain breastfeeding in case of insufficient lactation.
"Lactogon" helps to extend the period of natural feeding, leads to a speedy recovery of the body of a nursing woman in the postpartum period and supports it during feeding. The effect of the drug is based on its natural components.
“Laktogon” is based on natural biologically active substances with lactogenic activity, and contains herbs that have long been used in folk medicine for mothers with a lack of milk.
The natural potential of medicinal herbs “Laktogon” (nettle, dill, oregano, carrots, ginger) is aimed at activating metabolic processes in the body due to the polysaccharides, vitamins, microelements, and biologically active components they contain.
The antispasmodic and vasodilating effect of the natural components of Laktogon provides stimulation of lactation by increasing the daily volume of milk in lactating women by 1.5-2 times*.
Royal jelly, which is part of Laktogon, is a natural source of amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, minerals and vitamins necessary to improve the quality of breast milk and increase its quantity.
As you know, a nursing woman needs iodine in much larger quantities than usual. To prevent iodine deficiency diseases of the child and mother and to strengthen the immune system, potassium iodide is additionally introduced into Laktogon.
Potassium iodide
- source of potassium and iodine in food
- has a lactogenic effect
- Iodine is necessary for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, as well as for the development of the central nervous system and growth of the child’s body.
Royal jelly/royal jelly
- contains essential amino acids, vitamins B, PP, C, D, biotin, microelements, including iron, manganese, chromium, cobalt, hormone-like substances, organic acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids and other biologically active substances
- helps improve the quality and increase the quantity of breast milk
- improves the overall condition of the central and peripheral nervous system, brain uptake of glucose, oxygen and ATPase activity
- influences metabolic processes
- has a beneficial effect on vision
- has an antioxidant effect
- improves tissue respiration
- antimicrobial effect is due to the presence of 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid
- stimulates the activity of the adrenal cortex
- helps relieve fatigue, improves sleep, appetite, memory and performance
- increases the body's resistance to infections
