Viferon suppositories for children: indications, instructions, analogues and doctors’ opinions

When the immune system is weakened, a person easily catches a cold. It is at this moment that the body needs help. This is especially true for young children, in whom the protective functions of the body have not yet fully formed.

After examining the child, doctors prescribe antiviral drugs that eliminate the symptoms of the disease and strengthen the immune system. In this case, Viferon 150,000 IU candles are especially popular.

Description of the medication

It is not recommended to prescribe Viferon 150000 on your own, especially for children. The dosage should be prescribed by the attending pediatrician.

Composition and form of release

Children’s suppositories Viferon 150,000 IU include the active substance – human interferon alfa-2b . As auxiliary substances are used:

• tocopherol acetate;
• sodium ascorbate;
• ascorbic acid;
• polysorbate.

The basis of candles is cocoa butter and fat, in an amount of not more than 1 gram. The cost of the drug is low, so it can be purchased by the bulk of the population.

Candles Viferon with a dosage of 500,000 and 1,000,000  will have a similar composition, but the amount of active and excipients will be increased in the same proportions. These medications are more commonly prescribed for adults and the elderly.

Suppositories are presented in the form of a bullet-shaped form of white with a yellow tint, sometimes you can see a marble-colored candle – this is allowed.

The diameter of the candle is 0.5 cm, and the length is about 2 cm.

Packaging and manufacturer

Packaging Viferon 150000 is presented in the form of contour cells, where the suppositories are located, a white cardboard pack with blue, blue and gray shades.

The manufacturer is the organization “FERON”, located in Moscow.

pharmachologic effect

Viferon 150000 refers to an antiproliferative, antiviral, immunomodulatory drug.

What are rectal suppositories prescribed for?

Candles Viferon – a drug with antiviral and immunostimulating effects. The drug, taken in combination with other drugs, fights all diseases related to infectious and inflammatory.

In the presence of a disease, suppositories can be prescribed from the first days of life, in addition, they are often prescribed to children born prematurely to improve the functioning of the body’s protective functions.

Candles Viferon are used for:

SARS;

• any kind of pneumonia;
• viral and bacterial meningitis in newborns;
• viral hepatitis B, C and D, including cirrhosis;
• herpetic infection;
• enterovirus infection;
• mycoplasma infection.

Benefits of rectal suppositories

Advantages of Viferon suppositories over other drugs with a similar effect:

• there are practically no contraindications;
• low likelihood of side effects and complications;
• rapid absorption of active substances into the blood;
• not addictive, so you can use for a long time;
• appoint both newborns and adults;
• can be taken in combination with other pharmacological groups of drugs.

How the drug works, after what time the effect is observed

Thanks to the active active ingredients, the effect occurs within half an hour after administration. Ascorbic acid, which is contained as an auxiliary component, increases the ability of interferon to fight viruses and microbes, that is, they increase its immunomodulatory effect.

Thus, the immune system quickly destroys microbes that have entered the body. These ingredients are antioxidants, which, in addition to the immunostimulating effect, have anti-inflammatory and regenerating effects.

To facilitate the dissolution of suppositories, the preparation contains cocoa butter, consisting of fatty acids.

Recommendations for use

Candles Viferon help to reduce the duration of the disease and eliminate symptoms. You need to take the drug in the dosage in which the doctor prescribes or according to the instructions, taking into account the age of the patient.

We calculate the dosage by age

After purchasing the drug, you should carefully study the attached instructions, which indicate the dosage for different ages.

The manufacturer suggests taking Viferon 150,000 for children from birth to 7 years of age. From the age of 8, it is recommended to purchase Viferon 500,000  with an increased active substance interferon-2b.

For children

From birth to one year, doctors prescribe 1 suppository 150,000 IU in the morning and at night. For premature babies, the interval of the interval of administration is reduced to 8 hours, so the number of suppositories per day is 3 pieces.

From 1 year to 7 years – 1 candle 2 times a day.

From 8 to 12 years – 1 suppository 2 times a day, however, the dosage of the active substance of interferon should be – 500,000 IU.

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

How to introduce the child correctly?

If the child is of a conscious age, then it is worth explaining to him that the introduction of a candle is necessary for his speedy recovery and the procedure will not cause any discomfort.

It is best to distract the baby during the introduction of suppositories by calling for help from one of the household, or playing a game where a candle is a rocket or a magic fish that can cure illness, bring health and good mood.

Immediately before the introduction, the candle must be removed from the package (if you do this earlier, it may melt). Put the child on his left side, the lower leg should be straightened, and the second bent and pressed to the stomach. Children under 1 year old can be injected with a suppository in the supine position with legs tucked up to the tummy.

Gently spread the baby’s buttocks, then smoothly and confidently insert the suppository into the anus with a sharp end forward. After that, you need to slightly squeeze the buttocks of the child and wait 1-2 minutes.

For an adult

Usually Viferon 150,000 older than 14 years is not prescribed, since their daily dose is 1,500,000 IU, which is equal to 10 candles administered per day.

For adults, doctors recommend taking Viferon 500,000.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Pregnant and lactating mothers should not independently “prescribe” Viferon for themselves. Only a doctor who evaluates the course of pregnancy and identifies the features of the disease can determine the dosage and duration of the drug. The manufacturer himself does not recommend the use of the medicine during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Candles Viferon are allowed to be used during lactation for the treatment of infectious and bacterial diseases. The dosage remains the same as for adults.

To old people

Elderly people can use Viferon as prescribed by the attending physician. But it should be understood that Viferon 150,000 is more often used by children. It is better for older people to purchase with an increased dosage of interferon.

Contraindications and side effects

Viferon 150000 is not prescribed to patients with hypersensitivity to the active substance of interferon-2b or any other auxiliary component.

Rare side effects of Viferon:

• allergies (itching or skin rash);
• weakness;
• headaches, muscle pain;
• fever, chills;
• decreased appetite, nausea.

When side effects appear, stop taking the drug, and within 48 hours the discomfort disappears.

Parents of children who took a drug containing interferon complained of getting used to Viferon, that is, after frequent use of the drug, the body was unable to fight viruses.

Overdose

If the allowable dosage is exceeded, itching, nausea, loss of appetite may occur.

Compatibility with other drugs

Viferon in the form of rectal suppositories can be used in combination with drugs from another pharmacological group. The drug can be combined with antibiotics, immunosuppressants, as well as hormonal and chemotherapy drugs.

The cost of the drug

The average cost of Viferon suppositories is 150,000 in the amount of 10 pieces – 270 rubles.

Storage and holiday conditions, expiration date

Viferon in the form of candles can be purchased at the pharmacy without a prescription.

Shelf life for rectal suppositories is 2 years.

The manufacturer recommends storing the candles in a dry, dark and out of reach place for children, where the temperature should be between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius.

Analogues

An analogue is required if, during the use of Viferon, the patient has hypersensitivity, side effects, or the drug does not appear on the shelves of the pharmacy at all.

Experts recommend paying attention to other high-quality analogues.

1. In the treatment of colds, doctors prescribe Genferon suppositories for babies. It contains three active substances: interferon, taurine and benzocaine.
2. Candles “Viburkol” – a well-known drug with anti-inflammatory action. The drug is prescribed for complex therapy in the treatment of infectious diseases in children. Viburkol refers to homeopathic remedies , therefore, it has no contraindications.
3. Candles “Laferobion”. The Ukrainian drug has an almost similar composition of Viferon, but it is twice cheaper.

The opinion of doctors about the drug

The drug is widely used to treat children and adults. The prevailing positive opinion about Viferon can be heard not only from the parents of babies, but also from pediatricians.

Candidate of Medical Sciences Vetrov Timofey Alexandrovich claims that the active substance interferon-2b alpha is identical to human interferon, which is obtained from human blood, therefore, in epidemiological terms, Viferon is absolutely safe.

Candidates of Medical Sciences V.V. Dengin and V.V. Delenin in the article “Viferon: the use of infectious and inflammatory diseases” reported that Viferon is the only interferon preparation, the use of which is approved by the Ministry of Health for the treatment of premature and newborns, as well as pregnant women, starting from the 28th week.