Polyoxidonium is a popular drug aimed at activating the protective functions of the body. However, it is not always possible to acquire it. Therefore, it is important to know inexpensive, but effective analogues of the drug.
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The composition of the drug and the active substance
Polyoxidonium is available in several forms:
- tablets ;
- candles;
- dilution liquid.
Tablets have the following composition:
- azoximer bromide – the main active ingredient (12 mg);
- povidone K17 – 2.4 mg;
- lactose monohydrate – 185 mg;
- starch (potato) – 45 mg;
- acid (stearic) – 2 mg;
- mannitol – 3.6 mg.
The composition of the candles:
- azoximer bromide – 6 mg or 12 mg (depending on the dosage of the drug);
- povidone – 1.2 or 2.4 mg, respectively;
- mannitol – 1.8 or 3.6 mg, respectively;
- cocoa butter – 1.291 or 1.282 grams, respectively (this is the substance responsible for the content of the drug in the solid state).
The composition of the liquid for preparing the solution includes azoximer bromide (3 mg or 6 mg), as well as mannitol (0.9 mg or 1.8 mg) and povidone K17 (0.6 mg or 1.2 mg).
Inexpensive analogues in tablets
The following tablets can replace the drug Polyoxidonium.
Wobenzim
The medicine is made in Germany. The composition includes substances of natural and animal origin. The drug is an excellent immunostimulant, while it has an anti-inflammatory effect. Wobenzym is often prescribed as maintenance therapy for HIV or AIDS, in the postoperative period.
Contraindications for use are:
- age up to 5 years;
- intolerance to components;
- kidney disease;
- hemophilia;
- hemodialysis courses.
Immunal
Medicinal product of Slovenian origin. The active ingredient is echinacea extract. Available in the form of tablets or solution for injection.
It is prescribed in combination with antibiotics or as an analogue of Polyoxidonium for the prevention of influenza, colds and infectious diseases.
Contraindications for use:
- blood diseases;
- STD;
- allergy to echinacea;
- the period of breastfeeding;
- age up to 12 years;
- autoimmune and systemic diseases;
- Lactose deficiency or intolerance.
Ismigen
The drug is prescribed to prevent infectious diseases, as well as to treat them. The drug is produced by an Italian pharmaceutical company, it is produced in the form of tablets.
Ismigen is not taken by pregnant and lactating women, as well as children under the age of three.
Immunorm
The drug was developed by German specialists. The main active ingredient is echinacea extract, which contains a large amount of cytokines and bioflavonoids. Produced in the form of tablets and tincture on alcohol.
In the following cases, the use of Immunorm is not recommended:
- multiple sclerosis;
- echinacea intolerance;
- tuberculosis;
- HIV;
- blood diseases.
Arbidol
The drug prevents the virus from entering the cell and multiplying there. The components of the drug are quickly absorbed into the blood, and therefore the immunostimulating effect is achieved quickly.
Available in the form of tablets and suspensions. At the same time, you can purchase a medicine with a different concentration of the active substance, which makes it possible to choose the optimal dosage and duration of the course.
Suitable for children from 2 years old. Arbidol is not taken in the following cases:
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- allergic to one of the components.
Amiksin
The active substance is tillorone. The drug is produced by a Russian company, it is produced in the form of tablets.
Indications for use Amiksin:
- flu;
- herpes;
- tuberculosis;
- chlamydia;
- viral infections.
The drug is not prescribed for children under 7 years of age.
Cheap substitutes for the drug in the form of suppositories
Inexpensive analogues of Polyoxidonium are also available in the form of a suppository.
Ruferon – RN
The drug stimulates the protective functions of the body, while fighting inflammation. The composition of the candles includes human alpha-interferon (available in different dosages). In addition to maintaining immunity, it is prescribed in the following cases:
- inflammatory diseases;
- thrush;
- bacterial vaginosis.
Methyluracil suppositories
The action of the drug is not aimed at stimulating the immune system, but it, like Polyoxidonium, is able to restore damaged soft tissues. The active ingredient is methyluracil.
The cost of 10 tablets does not exceed 100 rubles.
Viferon
The composition of the drug contains interferon. Also available in ointment and gel form. Indications for use:
- flu;
- ORZ;
- viral hepatitis;
- infectious diseases.
Analogues of Russian production
In Russia, analogues of Polyoxidonium are produced, which are not inferior in their pharmaceutical properties.
Immunomax
One of the most popular analogues of Polyoxidonium. It is used to treat human papillomavirus, STIs, viral pathologies. It is also prescribed as maintenance therapy for AIDS and HIV.
The medication has contraindications:
- lactation;
- children’s age up to 12 years;
- individual intolerance to the components.
Galavit
The medication is available in the form of suppositories and powder for solution preparation. It has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and immunostimulating effect.
The drug helps to destroy viruses and pathogenic bacteria. It is also prescribed to prevent adhesions after operations in the abdominal cavity and small pelvis.
Children under 6 years of age, pregnant and lactating women do not take medication.
Side effects occur more often after applying the solution, this happens due to non-compliance with the dosage and treatment regimen.
Imunofan
A drug that is also used to increase the protective functions of the body in animals. The active substance is a synthetic derivative of thymopoietin.
Indications for use:
- diphtheria;
- STD;
- psoriasis;
- hepatitis (B and C);
- oncology;
- maintenance therapy for HIV and AIDS;
- prevention of viral infections in children and adults.
Contraindications:
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- age up to 2 years.
Estifan
The drug is available in the form of tablets with different concentrations of the active ingredient – echinacea extract.
The drug should not be taken simultaneously with other immunostimulants.
How to replace medicine for children
Not all of the drugs listed above are approved for children.
Babies from two years old can be prescribed Arbidol and Imunofan. If you need a medicine that is approved for use from the first months of life, then Viferon is prescribed .
Conclusion
The immune system is sensitive to internal and external factors. Therefore, sometimes she needs additional support from outside. However, it is necessary to take immunostimulants with extreme caution, strictly adhering to all the doctor’s recommendations.
