Instructions for use of the drug Isoprinosin

Introduction

Every day, a person is exposed to the risk of contracting various diseases. To destroy viruses, a laboratory-tested agent is used – Isoprinosine or isoprinosine analogues .

This drug, a synthetic type, has an immunostimulating effect. In a state of immunodeficiency, Isoprinosine restores lymphocytes. The body tolerates the drug well.

The name of the drug must be used with numbers. For example, Isoprinosine-500, Isoprinosine-50, Isoprinosine-30, etc. The number 500 is the amount of the component in the tablet, the number fifty and thirty is the number of blisters packed in the box. Clarifications allow specialists in the pharmacy to quickly understand which drug is required.

Isoprinosine activates lymphocytes and special cells that can destroy tissue damaged by the virus. This makes it possible to reduce the focus of inflammation and restore the structure of healthy cells in the body.

At the same time, the action of the drug produces the production of special substances. With the help of them, healthy cells recognize and eliminate the infection. The drug helps the production of antibodies that help destroy infected cells.

Indications for the use of the drug

Indications for use are:

• treatment and prevention of influenza, SARS;
• herpes infections;
• chicken pox;
• measles;
• shingles;
• Epstein-Barr virus – mononucleosis;
• cytomegalovirus infections;
• viral papillomas, warts;
• molluscum contagiosum.

The composition of the medicinal product

It consists of inosine pranobex and other chemical compounds: mannitol, starch, povidane, magnesium stearate.

Release form

The drug is available in syrup and tablets.

Syrup

Clear, colorless liquid with plum aroma. 150 ml bottle with measuring spoon, packed in a box.

Pills

Tablets whitish color 500 milligrams, elongated, scored. Tablets have a specific aroma. There are ten pieces in blisters: 10×2, 10×3, 10×5.

The mechanism of action on the HPV virus

Infects epithelial tissue. The most common sexually transmitted disease. The drug strengthens the immune system, its use directly affects the epithelial tissue affected by the virus and does not allow viruses to multiply in the body.

The drug copes well with the infection, maintains the efficiency of lymphocytes, despite low immunity.

Official instructions for use

When treating a particular disease, be sure to follow the instructions for use.

For adult human papillomavirus (HPV)

The medicine is prescribed: 2 tablets three times a day. The course of treatment is two to four weeks.

With genital warts and polyps

The medicine is prescribed 2 tablets 3 times a day. The course of treatment is two weeks. The course is repeated 3 times. Break after each course 1 month.

With polyps of the cervical canal and cervical dysplasia

Prescribe 2 tablets 3 times a day. The duration of treatment is 10 days. The course is repeated 2-3 times with a break of 2 weeks.

For warts

Treatment is the same as for cervical polyps and cervical dysplasia.

Syrup for children as an immunostimulating agent

Colds and colds are a test of strength for families with children who constantly suffer from colds. Anti-influenza, immunomodulatory agents can become assistants to parents these days. Isoprinosine syrup has passed long clinical trials, proved the effectiveness and safety of use for children.

Immunity is a body defense system with the main task of fighting an infection that attacks a child’s body every day. The medicine helps to produce interferon, so that the child’s body is able to fight viruses.

This drug is not an antibiotic, as it does not have antimicrobial properties. The drug is used as an additional agent in the form of an immunomodulator .

The use of isoprinosine syrup during epidemics of colds reduces the risk of catching the virus due to its immunostimulating effects. With the development of the disease, the drug reduces its duration and protects against complications. The medicine is well tolerated by children, who often suffer from colds.

How to use the remedy for prevention in adults?

When treating an infectious cold in adults, immunologists recommend taking the medicine daily. The dosage of the drug is strictly individual. It is recommended 50 mg of the drug per 1 kg of human weight, divided by four times. It turns out, apply six to eight tablets within 24 hours.

Precautionary measures

Completing the two-week treatment with the drug, you need to pass urine, blood to check for the presence of uric acid.

After a four-week course of treatment, you need to check the liver and kidneys for the presence of uric acid. Be sure to donate blood for analysis.

Side effects and overdose

Side effects include:

• Effects on the gastrointestinal tract – nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea or constipation.
• Influence on the functions of the liver, biliary tract – an increase in the amount of urea in the blood.
• Skin reactions – itching is observed.
• Effects on the nervous system – dizziness, headache, weakness, drowsiness or insomnia.
• Influence on the urinary system – polyuria.
• Influence on the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue – joints hurt, gout aggravates.

Cases of overdose with isoprinosine are not described.

Existing contraindications

Contraindications include:

• diseases of the urinary system;
• cases of gout;
• cardiac arrhythmia;
• kidney failure;
• children under 3 years of age with a body weight of fifteen kg and below;
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

special instructions

There are also specific instructions for use.

drug interaction

Combining with immunosuppressants, the effect is reduced. Xanthine oxidase inhibitors and diuretics increase the amount of uric acid in the blood of patients taking isoprinosine.

Alcohol compatibility

It is forbidden to drink alcohol with isoprinosine. The chemicals of the drug accumulate in the liver, the load on it doubly affects the elimination time of the drug. There is a side effect.

Application in childhood

Contraindicated up to three years with a weight of up to fifteen kilograms.

Pregnancy and lactation

Use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended. No contraindications have been established.

In what cases is it contraindicated to apply?

Contraindicated in chronic liver disease and chronic kidney disease, urolithiasis.

Price category

You can buy medicine only in pharmacies. The cost of the drug varies from 324 rubles to 3740 rubles.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Isoprinosine is sold strictly by prescription.

Rules and terms of storage

Isoprenazine is recommended to be kept in a dry and dark place, inaccessible to children with temperatures below 25 degrees Celsius. Store no more than five years.

Medicine analogs

The drug is expensive, so there are analogues of isoprinosine , cheaper substitutes. It has been noticed that analogues are cheaper, but they have a weakly pronounced immunostimulating effect. Offers of generics in the pharmacological market:

• Groprinosin.
• Amiksin.
• Lavomax.
• Arbidol.
• Ergoferol.
• Thylaxin.
• Alpizarin.
• Hyporamine .
• Allokin Alpha .
• Amizon.
• Panavin.
• Kagocel.
• Proteflazid.

Conclusion

Reviews about Isoprinosine are positive. Among them: reducing the duration of the state weakened by the disease by almost half, facilitates the course of the disease, subsequent infections occur with less frequency, there are no negative effects.

Having become acquainted with the drug isoprenazine, it should be noted that the drug has an excellent reputation in the Russian pharmaceutical market. Prices for the drug are high, they can really affect the financial situation of patients.

Generic medicines are produced on the Russian pharmacology market at prices affordable for most Russians. Before you buy a generic, you need to visit your doctor, who, having made a diagnosis, will establish treatment and issue a prescription, if necessary.