Viferon 1000000 suppositories: instructions for use for adults, children, pregnancy

Introduction

Our faithful fighter against disease – the immune system – is exposed to viral attacks every hour. The hectic rhythm of life, the deteriorating ecological situation, poor quality food and water – all this puts our health at risk, and not everyone knows how to help their body survive in the real world.

Feelings for the fragile body of your child are especially strong: seasonal viruses pass into new forms instantly, and the baby can get sick 3-4 times, or even more, during the season. For the body, this is not at all useful, which is why it is so important to choose an effective antiviral agent.

Prescribing the drug

Not everything that pharmacy chains and commercials offer us can be given to a child. Rectal suppositories “Viferon 1000000”, as the manufacturers assure, are the optimal and affordable drug for strengthening children’s immunity and combating diseases of both viral and infectious etiology.

We recommend to figure out whether it is possible to take Viferon suppositories for children up to a year .

Generic (international) name – interferon alpha .

Description of the medication

Below we will describe in detail the drug itself, how to use it, who is suitable and who is not, etc.

The composition of the drug

The main active ingredient is alpha-2b interferon. As additional components are present:

sodium ascorbate;
polysorbate;
tocopherol acetate;
ascorbic acid;
cocoa butter, butter substitute or confectionery fat;
polysorbate-80;
disodium edetate dihydrate.

Dosage form

Rectal suppositories ( 150000 , 500000 , 1000000, 3000000 units)

Packaging and cost of medicine

It is produced in a contour package made of polyvinyl chloride film, it has a division into cells – 10 pieces. Each contains 1 candle. The packages, in turn, are put into a cardboard box, and instructions in Russian are also placed there.

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

It has a local immunomodulatory effect, increases the amount of antibodies, prevents dangerous microorganisms from settling and multiplying on the mucous membranes. The base absorbs quickly, the action is prolonged.

Antioxidants relieve inflammation while preserving the biological activity of interferon. Protein helps the immune system cope with hepatitis, herpes and influenza viruses, various infections, and inhibits the growth of malignant tumors. The substance does not accumulate, the remains are excreted by the kidneys.

How to take it: instructions for use

Below we will consider in detail how it is necessary to take medicine for children and adults, as well as for women in position.

In what cases is prescribed rectally for children?

The dosage depends on the type of disease.

For influenza , pneumonia, bacterial infections (chlamydia, viruses, etc.), acute respiratory viral infections for children over 7 years old, the allowable dosage is 500,000 units twice a day after 12 hours. The course is 5 days, but can be extended to 10 days by special order of the doctor.
For premature babies and children under 7 years of age, a smaller dose is allowed : 300,000 units per day, and the drug must also be administered 2 times a day with an interval of 12 hours. The break between courses is at least 5 days.

Important!

Premature babies (whose gestation age is less than 34 hours) are prescribed 150,000 IU of the drug with the introduction of 3 times a day, i.e. every 8 hours. Prolongation of therapy – as directed by a specialist, a break between courses – 5 days .

For the treatment of meningitis (both viral and bacterial), sepsis, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus, candidiasis, mycoplasmosis, enterovirus – suppositories are included in complex therapy. Premature and newborns are given 150,000 units of the drug for 5 days. Enter suppositories 2 times a day.
Repetition of the course is possible: with sepsis – 3 courses, cytomegalovirus – 2-3 courses, candidiasis and mycoplasmoma – 3 courses, enteroviral – 1-2 courses.

Complex therapy and prevention for adults

With herpes – 100,000 units twice a day for 10 days.
Urogenital pathologies – 500.00 IU per week.
Chronic viral hepatitis – 3,000,000 units twice a day for about two weeks. Further – a course of 6-12 months three times a week after 24 hours.
SARS – 500.000 IU every 12 hours 2 times a day. Course – 5 days.

Important!

In case of sepsis, the course must be repeated (2-3 times). Also for herpes (2 times), meningitis (1-2 times), candidiasis (2-3 times).

The nuances of using the drug during pregnancy and lactation

Assigned from the second trimester of pregnancy to 1 suppository 500.000 IU twice a day every 12 hours. Course – 10 days. After that, you can use them individually twice a day every fourth day.

Course – 10 days. A month before childbirth – 1 candle 150,000 units twice a day for a course of 5 days. From the 38th week of pregnancy – 500,000 twice a day every 12 hours (10 days in a row). Can also be used during lactation. The dosage is calculated by the doctor.

Possible side effects

There are rarely. This is itching, hives, sneezing, burning, and other manifestations of allergies. After stopping use, the funds disappear after 2-3 days.

Cases of overdose

Not identified.

Special instructions and contraindications

Before prescribing the drug “Viferon”, the doctor should check the level of electrolytes, creatinine and calcium, as well as the leukocyte count. To do this, the patient must donate blood.

For some cancers (such as myeloma), it is important to regularly check the kidneys for dysfunction, and if the indicators increase, reduce the dose of the drug or stop it altogether.

Patients with ailments of the cardiovascular system often experience heart failure, arrhythmia and flu-like conditions, therefore, along with suppositories, it is recommended to prescribe paracetamol (but at a minimum dosage).

Cross interaction with drugs

There are no direct restrictions. The drug can be combined with most anti-inflammatory drugs, plasmapheresis drugs, antibiotics, glucocorticosteroids, chemotherapy drugs.

Compatibility with alcoholic beverages

Many drugs should not be mixed with alcohol. This also applies to Viferon.
The reasons are as follows:

Alcohol weakens the effect of drugs, increasing the risk that the disease will become chronic.
Alcohol spurs the appearance of side effects: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, allergies.
It negatively affects the body as a whole, additionally burdens the kidneys and liver.

The drug stops its action only after three days from the date of the last use of the drug, so do not take risks and do not drink before this period. And, most importantly, first get the permission of your doctor.

Holiday conditions

The drug is freely available and does not require a separate prescription.

Pharmacy drug price

The average cost of a package is 560 rubles.

Terms and conditions of storage

The drug should be stored at a temperature not lower than +2 and not higher than + 8 degrees Celsius, in a place protected from bright light. Shelf life – no more than 2 years.

The drug, the expiration date of which has ended, should not be used categorically! Candles are stored for 2 years, gel – a year (after opening – 2 months), ointment – a year (after opening the tube – 30 days).

What to replace: budget and popular analogues

Generics “Kipferon”, Genferon-Light, nose drops “Grippferon”, “Anaferon” (lozenges), “Vitaferon”, “Genferon” have a similar effect.

All of these drugs are similar in composition and affordable, however, only the attending physician can prescribe or replace them, taking into account the type of disease and patient tests. You can not change candles at will!

Reviews about the drug

Valentina, 33 years old. “I learned about the candles “Viferon 1000000 IU” while lying in the children’s regional hospital in Stavropol. She caught a severe cold: runny nose, chills, fever. I began, on the advice, to use “Viferon 1000000 IU”: twice a day, in the morning and after 12 hours. The effect appeared after 12 hours, and finally the symptom of the disease was gone on the 4th day. Then she treated her husband’s cold with the same medicine. ”

Olga, 21 years old.“I have a very capricious baby and it is always difficult to treat him. But in this case, he miraculously tolerated the drug (there was no irritation or allergy), and suppositories helped quickly and well. But you need to insert them immediately and do the entire course without interruption (5 days).

Andrey, 33 years old.“I was prescribed Viferon against the background of herpes therapy. And he really does help. Be sure to correctly calculate the dosage and withstand the time interval. My course was not the shortest.

Natalya Stepanovna, 41 years old.“I have a fourth child already growing up and I can say that I treat them all with Viferon, and it is always well tolerated, it works quickly. The main thing is not to let the disease take its course, but to begin treatment immediately, when the first symptoms appear. It is difficult for small children to make the pill swallow, and the syrup is sometimes spit out immediately, but with candles it is easier. The medicine has been tested for years and I have personally tested it, I can’t say anything bad about it.”

HELP! According to the well-known, Dr. Komarovsky, the body of a child (even a very small one) must independently learn to cope with some problems, and does not need this remedy either for prevention or for treatment. The pediatrician does not classify the drug as a means of proven effectiveness and claims that it has a purely calming effect (and it is on the older members of the child’s family).

Conclusion

Many doctors speak positively about the drug “Viferon 1000000 IU” and often prescribe it. It is well tolerated, has few side effects, inhibits the division of tumor cells and suppresses the reproduction of viruses, thereby minimizing the risk of complications. In many cases, according to doctors, it is this drug that helps to avoid antibiotics.