Alpisarin tablets. Instructions for use, price, reviews

Alpizarin - tablets with antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, which are prescribed for dermatological diseases. Instructions on the use of medication allows its reception after a preliminary examination, identifying the degree of neglect of the disease, the presence of concomitant deviations. When using the medication, it is important to follow all recommendations.

Alpizarin tablets release form

The medicine is produced in the form of tablets of yellow-green color, intended for oral administration. The tablets are of medium size, round in shape, packaged in blisters made of plastic, 10 pieces each.

A small box made of cardboard contains 1, 2 or 3 blisters, as well as a description that indicates all the nuances of use, possible contraindications and complications.

Composition of the preparation

The medication contains the active ingredient tetrahydroxyglucopyranosylxanthene. It is he who has the main therapeutic effect on the patient's body.

The following components are present as additional substances:

• Calcium stearate.
• Potato starch.
• Lactose.
• Povidone.

The ingredients do not have medicinal properties, they are necessary to preserve the chemical formula of the tablets.

Pharmacological properties

Alpizarin - tablets, instructions for the use of which are attached to the tool, which have not only antiviral, but also anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, the antibacterial and immunomodulatory effect of the drug is noted.

The drug helps to fight diseases of the skin of viral and bacterial origin, which reduces the likelihood of the progression of disorders over a short period of time.

The immunostimulating properties of the drug can increase the body's defenses. In patients, the signs of the disease are eliminated, and in their chronic course, there is a decrease in the number of relapses during the year. The complex effect of the drug on the body makes it possible to use it with varying degrees of severity of the pathological condition.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The drug acts quickly, but the first result appears a few days after the start of application. The main substance of the composition enters the systemic circulation after the tablet dissolves in the intestine.

The substance increases the number of immune cells in the blood, which leads to a strengthening of the immune system and reduces the risk of disease progression, even in the presence of its symptoms. The ingredient of the composition is extracted from the penny plant, so it is of natural origin. The natural component is less likely to provoke severe complications than synthetic substances.

Another effect of the drug is noted:

• The bacteriostatic properties of the agent are not very pronounced, but doctors note the effectiveness of the drug in diagnosing the early stage of respiratory diseases.
• The medication helps to stimulate cellular and humoral immunity, contributes to the formation of a sufficient amount of interferon. This substance protects the body from pathogenic bacteria and viruses, therefore, a decrease in its level is often accompanied by various disorders.
• The antibacterial effect of the tablets provides effectiveness in the fight against certain pathologies, the development of which does not occur as a result of the activation of viruses.
• The drug helps to improve the general condition by eliminating the acute symptoms of the disorder. Sometimes, the disappearance of symptoms from the skin is enough to significantly improve overall well-being.

The medication is well absorbed in the patient's body. After spreading through the systemic circulation, it has a therapeutic effect. The ingredient of the composition does not accumulate in the blood and tissues, but its maximum concentration is reached after 1 hour, remains at approximately the same level for 5 hours.

Binding to plasma proteins occurs by 70-80%, which is considered a high indicator. The drug penetrates into biological fluids and internal organs, but does not accumulate in them. The processing of the ingredient takes place in the liver, while the decay products are only excreted in a small amount in the urine.

If the functioning of the liver or kidneys is impaired, the processing and excretion of ingredients may deteriorate, but this does not affect the therapeutic effect. Only occasionally a dose adjustment is required for patients with similar disorders.

Indications for use

Alpizarin is prescribed for patients with various disorders. The tablets are usually used after examination.

The instructions for use assume the appointment in the following cases:

• Diagnosing herpes simplex at different stages of development.
• The defeat of the mucous membranes or skin by other viruses and the development of complications in patients against the background of this disease. The drug is effective for primary and secondary infection.
• Genital herpes at different stages of development. The medication can be prescribed even in the absence of lesions on the skin, but a virus is detected during examination.
• Genital warts, which are localized in the genital area and in some other areas.
• Warts and human papillomavirus in acute and subacute stages.
• Diagnosing lichen planus.
• Chickenpox in acute form with the formation of lesions on the skin.
• Shingles. Such a violation is provoked by the herpes virus, is very difficult and requires timely treatment.

Experts note the insignificant activity of the component against the human immunodeficiency virus, but as a result, after using the tablets, they are insignificant, therefore, they are not apply.

A medication for acute respiratory viral infections can be used as an auxiliary method, but a pronounced effect is not observed.

Contraindications

Despite the effectiveness of the drug and the lack of a cumulative effect, it has contraindications for therapy. The main one is considered intolerance to the ingredients in the composition or the presence of such complications in the anamnesis.

Doctors identify several other barriers to pill prescribing:

• The period of lactation and bearing of the child. The drug does not have teratogenic properties, but there is no data on the safety of its use for women during these periods. Only in some cases, according to individual indications, it is possible to use the medicine as directed by a doctor.
• Lactose intolerance.
• Exacerbation of pathologies of the digestive tract in a chronic form.
• Gastrointestinal bleeding that develops against the background of damage to the mucous membranes of the digestive tract.
• Pathologies of the liver and kidneys, accompanied by a failure of the functioning of the organ.
• Malignant neoplasms of the digestive tract.
• Bowel obstruction.
• The recovery period after undergoing surgery on the abdominal organs.

The drug is prescribed with caution to elderly patients suffering from heart failure, arterial hypertension and some other chronic diseases.

At what age can the drug be used?

Alpizarin - tablets, the instructions for use of which describe all the nuances of therapy prescribed to patients over 1 year old. Despite this indication, the drug is rarely used to treat patients under 3 years of age.

Only in case of acute symptoms, the doctor decides on the appointment of a pill to a child over 1 year old. This requires constant monitoring of the patient's condition.

Instructions for use, dosage

The drug is intended for oral administration only. But the dosage differs depending on the disease, the age of the patient and the presence of concomitant deviations.

With ARVI

Acute respiratory viral infections are rarely treated with pills, as their action is directed primarily at fighting other viruses. But sometimes the doctor considers it appropriate to use a medication. The dosage and duration of therapy is determined individually.

Patient age	Features of the use of funds
Children from 1 to 6 years old	The drug for such patients is prescribed 0.5 tablets 3 times a day. Children under 3 years of age are advised to grind the tablet beforehand to make it easier to take. If there is no effect, it is allowed to increase the one-time rate to 1 tablet, but the doctor makes the decision based on the examination data. The duration of the course is 5 days. If necessary, it is extended according to individual indications.
Patients from 6 to 12 years old	Children of this age take 1 tablet 3 times a day, the therapeutic course lasts up to 5 days. It is important to make approximately equal time intervals between the receptions in order to ensure an even effect on the body. Already on the first day of therapy, patients can talk about an improvement in their condition, but this is not considered a reason for refusing therapy, it is better to take a full course to consolidate the result.
Adolescents over 12 and adults	Patients at this age are prescribed 1-2 tablets 2-3 times a day, depending on the severity of manifestations and the presence of concomitant deviations in patients. Therapy also lasts no longer than 5 days, but in some cases it is allowed to use the remedy longer for individual indications.

Regimen application usually gives results quickly and does not require reappointment.

With HPV

Human papillomavirus is usually only treated in adults. Tableted medicines are not prescribed for children. The treatment regimen for this disorder involves taking 3 tablets per day for 2 weeks.

You should not take the entire daily rate at one time, you must divide it by 3 times during the day. After completing the course, the patient visits the doctor again, who determines the effectiveness of therapy and, if necessary, prolongs the course. This is usually not required, but sometimes patients take the pills for 3 weeks.

With herpes

Alpizarin - tablets, the instructions for use of which involve the appointment for various viral diseases, used in the diagnosis of herpes in the acute and chronic stages.

In most cases, the tablets are taken orally, and external agents are additionally prescribed to treat the lesion. This scheme is considered to be the most effective. The daily norm of tablets for patients is 3 pieces, and the duration of use does not exceed 7 days.

The daily rate must be divided into 3 times, taken at approximately equal time intervals.

With chickenpox

Chickenpox in children is usually not treated with pills, but if necessary, they can prescribe 1-2 pieces per day for 1 week.

Adults are more likely to take medication when diagnosed with this condition. The daily norm for them is 3 tablets, and the duration of treatment can be up to 10 days. If necessary, correction of the dose and course duration is changed on an individual basis.

Side effects

The drug is capable of provoking negative reactions, even if all the rules of therapy are followed. Disorders affect not only the skin, but also the work of internal organs.

The most common complications are:

• On the part of the nervous system, disorders are manifested in the form of weakness and rapid fatigue, headache and dizziness. Complications disappear after discontinuation of treatment, but some patients require additional medications to improve their condition.
• The most common disorders affect the digestive system. Patients report vomiting and upset stools, as well as nausea and poor appetite. If the patient has pathologies of the digestive system of a chronic form, an aggravation of their course and the appearance of concomitant deviations are observed.
• On the part of the urinary system, complications do not appear so often, accompanied by increased urination, pain in the kidney area. Symptoms are more pronounced in the presence of paired organ pathologies in patients.
• From the side of the skin, disorders appear most often, accompanied by classic allergic reactions. Patients talk about rashes, itchy skin, irritation and flaking. Allergies can spread to large areas of the skin and affect the mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth and nose. At the same time, there is edema, redness, rhinitis and conjunctivitis of allergic origin.

If complications occur, you must stop taking the drug and consult a doctor. Some patients may need medication to normalize their condition.

Overdose

Taking the drug in the prescribed dose does not provoke an overdose. Such cases have not been recorded by specialists. But doctors cannot rule out the absence of reactions when taking pills in high doses.

Experts suggest that with an overdose, all negative reactions may worsen, the condition worsens, and concomitant deviations from the internal organs appear. The condition requires an immediate visit to the doctor. Many patients are shown treatment in a hospital, the therapy regimen is determined individually, depending on specific negative reactions.

special instructions

Alpizarin - tablets, the instructions for use of which describe possible complications in treatment, used only with a diagnosed disease. Despite the relative safety of the drug, it is not used for prophylactic purposes, since this does not exclude the risk of developing the disease.

The drug is also available in the form of an ointment. In the treatment of diseases accompanied by lesions of the skin, experts consider it expedient to prescribe tablets simultaneously with an ointment to increase the effectiveness of treatment.

Drug interactions

The medication is not prescribed simultaneously with other antiviral agents, as it can provoke negative reactions. It has no effect on the effect of systemic and local drugs.

Preparations from other groups can be used after prior consultation with a doctor. Patients are not recommended to take medications on their own.

Analogs

The tool has substitutes that may contain other components in the composition, but have the same effect on the body.

Popular analogues:

• Aldara contains another component in the composition, but is available in tablet form. The drug has an immunomodulatory effect, helps to improve the condition with viral pathologies, often prescribed when diagnosing human papillomavirus and the appearance genital warts.
• Acyclovir also has antiviral and immunostimulating properties. The medicine is produced in the form of tablets and ointments for external use. Usually the remedy is prescribed for warts and papillomas, helps to eliminate the manifestations of herpes.

Substitutes are used after examination, the doctor selects them for each patient individually.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

The drug can be stored in a dark and cool place for 5 years. After the expiration of this period, the application is not allowed. Dispensing of tablets from pharmacies is carried out after presentation of a prescription from a doctor.

Price

You can buy the medicine for 180-260 rubles. The cost depends on the number of plates in the package.

Alpizarin - antiviral and immunostimulating pills that are often used to treat patients with diseases of the skin and internal organs. Instructions for the use of the drug assumes a preliminary identification of the cause and severity of the disease.

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