The medicine is available in several forms: in the form of suppositories for external use used ointment or gel. Viferon in the form of an ointment and gel differ in composition, in connection with which they are administered in various diseases.
What is interferon
Viferon ointment or gel contains a human interferon produced by genetic engineering. This material was synthesized in the cells after the virus attacks the body. Thanks to him, the synthesis of viral particles rapidly stops, which significantly accelerates the healing process.
Using ointments and gel Viferon tools helps stop the spread of foreign particles and activating protective mechanisms. The drug is active against all types of pathogenic viruses, regardless of cell mutations. The amount of active substance in various forms different: in ointment content interferon 40000, gel - 36,000 units of the international classification.
The supporting cast is also different. To the ointment is not rancid, the manufacturer has added to her lanolin. Little peach promotes hydration and nutrition of the damaged skin. gel structure reminiscent of the jelly included in its composition glycerol and ethanol.
Rules for the choice form of the drug
Viferon drug used to treat diseases of viral nature, it is most effective to use since the early days of the disease. However, it facilitates the patient's condition and bacterial infection.
Ointment or gel Viferon prescribed to relieve symptoms of the following diseases:
- SARS;
- rhinitis;
- diseases of the lower and upper respiratory tract.
The gel is used more often at the stage of the disease preventionAnd when the first symptoms. Doctors recommend a dosage form for respiratory infections, influenza; for the treatment of herpes and cold in children under the age of 12 months.; at the initial stage of SARS; consisting of one of the components of an integrated treatment of rashes on the skin (e.g., warts). Viferon ointment prevents the spread of the virus, blocking its entry into the body and damage healthy cells.
Ointment and gel Viferon used as part of combination therapy for the prevention of complications. The use of the drug according to the instructions helps increase the body's defenses.
Mechanism of action
Interferon penetrates the cells with the viruses causing protein synthesis, thus inhibiting the multiplication of the virus.
In addition, multi-level protection provided Viferon organism:
- It stimulates the production of interferon;
- It does not allow for the transition of the disease into the bacterial stage;
- boosts immunity.
The antibacterial effect of the ointment, gel is its ability to increase the activity of lymphocytes and macrophages, accelerating the process of man's recovery. The maximum number of the released interferon in the blood observed after 3 hours.
Application Instructions
With the therapeutic and prophylactic Viferon applied to the nasal mucosa at the first signs of malaise:
- sneezing;
- nasal congestion;
- weakness.
When using Viferon at an early stage of HSV infection, it prevents the formation of papules, means eliminating the warts.
Side effects
Viferon contains not contain corrosive compounds, but local allergic reaction (itching, rash, redness) may occur. This happens in case of intolerance of the drug agents or incorrect dosage.
Dosage
On average, with interferon therapy lasts an average of one week. In influenza drug should be applied to the nasal mucosa to 4 times in compliance with the same interval. Up to three times a day reduces the use of an ointment or gel in pregnant women and children up to two years.
In step prevention ointment or gel is applied in the morning and evening periods unfavorable epidemiological situation. Can repeat the course of therapy in 2-3 weeks.
The ointment and gel differ in consistency, which is related with the content of the auxiliary components and the concentration of interferon. Often the criterion for the choice becomes easy to use, the ability to absorb. Viferon, ointment or gel can be used during childbearing and breast in a natural way.
Restrictions on the use of
Viferon as an ointment or gel, is contraindicated for use in an allergic reaction to components means. The gel contains more auxiliary compounds than cream. Unlike Viferon gel from the ointment is that it can be used in the child at birth, the ointment is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year.
Why Viferon gel administered prophylactically are more likely than the ointment? The convenience of this form in the instantaneous absorption into the skin surface, there is no feeling of stickiness of the skin.
For the relief of symptoms of viral disease to take better ointment, as the concentration of interferon in it above. Viferon applied up to 4 times a day within a week or less.
Characteristic forms Viferon
structurally resembles jelly gel, thanks to its composition of ethanol, it does not leave traces, slightly drying out the skin. The difference between ointment and gel Viferon is that the gel is also recommended for use in treatment of the virus both types of herpes infections of the skin and mucous it (rashes during sexual infections).
Advantages of ointment:
- mucosal hydration prevents them from drying at a high temperature;
- soothing effect to the skin surface;
- thick consistency prevents mixing and spreading.
An advantage of gel Viferon its widespread useIt can be applied to the surface of the skin, mucous membranes, used in rashes infectious nature tonsillar and genitals. Therapy of this form of the drug may take several months, depending on the severity of the disease and the patient's immune status.
Positive dynamics of using ointments or gel in step Viferon preventing and treating the acute phase of the disease. Interferon has a strengthening, anti-inflammatory effect on the human body. Vitamin E in its structure acts as an antioxidant, in addition, softening deposition region. Methionine contained in Viferon gel accelerates wound healing.
What Viferon better to buy: in the form of an ointment or gel?
The gel has its advantages:
- light absorption;
- odorless;
- wide range of application;
- allowed even newborns;
- cheap cost, compared with the ointment.
The disadvantages are the ointment: Limiting the use in children, strong perfume leaves fat trace after the application can only be used in the nasal cavity. But the price of the ointment Viferon cheaper than a gel form of the drug.
In appointing Viferon doctor takes into account the severity of the disease and determine the amount of interferon required. In step prophylaxis gel often prescribed for the treatment of an ointment, as the concentration of active ingredient above. Of inexpensive generic Viferon cream is often prescribed oxolinic ointment. It prevents the penetration of virus particles into the nasal cavity and costs less original.
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