The spectrum of the application of Viferon is very wide - it is used in the treatment of different viral, infectious, respiratory and septic diseases, atypical pneumonium in the kids of different ages. It is not harmful for pregnant women who, when entering the fetus, are not insured against Overall, Influencing states, Herpes, vaginal infections having bacterial or fungal nature. Let's talk about the composition, how to apply the medicine produced in different dosage forms, is it worthwhile to fear side effects from it.
General information about the drug
Viferon is produced in Russia in the form of gel, ointments and rectal candles. Translated from Latin «Rectum» - This is a straight intestine, it is where you need to lay a candle after you carefully get it out of plastic packaging. Under the action of the temperature of the wax base of the candle (you can also meet the name «Suppositories») is melted, and the drug substance is immediately absorbed by cells of the mucous membrane and immediately enters the blood. Pulleoid candle shape, diameter up to 1 cm, they are white or slightly yellowish. Marble coloring is allowed. The main operating component of any dosage form of Viferon is the recombinant interferon Alpha-2 human. This protein is obtained thanks to genetic engineering in laboratory conditions. It is identical to the connection formed in our body when uninfected guests are being introduced there - pathogenic bacteria or viruses. He faces the protection of fabrics and organs from the infection developing in such cases. The amount of this component may be different, it is determined in IU (international units) - 30,000,000, 10,000,000, 500,000, 150000.
Forming and auxiliary substances are used: vitamin E, ascorbic acid, dynatory of digital dihydrate, sodium ascorbate, polysorbat, cocoa butter, confectionery fat.
10 candles are placed in the package.
Readers Our site may have a question - why this medicine is not produced in the form of tablets, dragee, injection? Explain this Let's try in a simple language: any medicine, hitting the digestive tract, is immediately exposed to sour gastric juice, digestive enzymes, bile. Therefore, proteins are actively decomposed under the influence of these components. Therefore, if you adopt visiferon, it will not have any medical effect. There is an interferon in ampoules, but they produce its other manufacturers, it exhibits several other properties, most often used in oncology, causing serious reactions of some organism systems in some cases. Working out the drug Viferon, specialists set themselves such a task: create an effective medicine that can be used to treat kids and pregnant women, that is, it should be safe.
Sometimes during tracheobronchites or laryngotrates, treatment is complemented by Gelem Viferon, lubricating them almonds. Gel or ointment can be applied on the field of mucous or leather affected by herpes.
What action has Viferon?
The drug shows antiviral, immunomodulatory and antiproliferative (preventing cell reproduction) properties. The active substance of Viferon mobilizes the protective forces of the organism itself, stimulates the production of its own interferon, increasing the ability of the body cells to struggle with viruses, bacteria and other «strangers», Implemented in the body. Macrophages begin to absorb alien agents to absorb, such a process is called phagocytosis. Also, the stabilization of immunoglobulins of different classes. In the presence of vitamin C and E, the activity of interferon is noticeably rising. These antioxidants endow viriferon anti-inflammatory, regenerating and membrane-stabilizing properties, quickly intake already involved in the infectious process of fabric and cells. The appointment of Viferon allows doctors to reduce the dose Antibiotics, Hormonal drugs, thereby reducing their side effects.
Cocoa oil has in its composition of phospholipids, which allows you to make suppositories, easily giving them the desired appearance, without the use of synthesized emulsifiers, which makes the dosage form non-toxic.
Areas of use
The drug is produced in different dosages, so pay attention to this close attention when buying. Follow the prescriptions of the doctor when you use the medicine, especially for children to be effective. Schemes and dosages can be different, it depends on the diagnosis, patient well-being, age, degree of infection. Most often, the kids from the first days of their birth and before the one-year-old age take Viferon 1 (active substance in such a suppository of 150,000 IU), introduced twice a day on one candle. The interval between the introductions should be 12 hours. If the child is from a year and up to 7 years old, then Viferon 2 is prescribed (that is, 500,000 meters) - also twice within a day. One of the ages of 7 and 12 years old are used Viferon 2 or Viferon 3 (for 1,000,000 international units). If a teenager or an adult is influenza, ARVI, herpetic infection, then it is enough to apply suppositories for 500,000 meters twice a day that the time between rectal administrations amounted to 12 hours. Many parents are very pleased that their children have a medicine in a short time to get rid of infection and recover. It happens if the treatment is started on time, all dosages and use schemes are observed. Viferon 4 is allowed to use adults, sometimes teenagers with more severe diseases. The future mothers doctors prescribe a medicine at a dose from 500,000 to 10,000,000.
In banal cases of influenza, herpes, ORVI course continues from 5 to 10 days. In the treatment of other diseases, it can be repeated after 5 days.
Whether side effects are possible?
Allergic reactions are very rarely. As a rule, they pass a few days after the drug was canceled. To avoid them, check out the preparation composition before buying it. For example, if you know that you or the child have an allergy to ascorbic acid or cocoa butter, then suppositories can not be applied. Contraindications for the use of visiferon are increased sensitivity, intolerance to at least one of the composition components.
special instructions
The earlier start the treatment of flu or other viral infection, the faster the symptoms of the illness will disappear.
Viferon is allowed to combine with antibiotics, hormonal and chemotherapy.
Futive mothers can be used without fears, starting from the 14th week of pregnancy.
When breastfeeding, these suppositories are prescribed without any restrictions.
It should be remembered that allergic rhinitis is impossible to cure this drug.
Keep Viferon in a cool place on the refrigerator door. A permissible shelf life - 2 years, ranging from the date of release.
The medicine is wonderful, effective, in most cases helps quickly, has a high level of security. But to avoid trouble, be sure to consult a doctor, read the instructions before buying it or loved ones. Any medicine, even the most harmless and harmless, should be used by testimony. Not all drugs that helped your colleagues for work, neighbors around the house, friends, can benefit.
