Likopid (Licopid) 1-10 mg. Price, instructions for use, reviews

Likopid is an immunomodulator domestic production. The tool has gained popularity due to its high efficiency, a small list of contraindications and side effects. In addition, the drug is allowed to be used from birth. In this case, the price of a medication depends on the amount of active substance, which can contain 1 or 10 mg per tablet.

Composition and form of release

Likopid are small and round white flat tablets. For ease of dividing, one side of the tablet is chamfered. The preparation is placed in transparent cellular blisters in the amount of 10 pcs. A cardboard box may contain 1, 2 or 3 blisters and instructions for their use.

The components of Likopid tablets are:

List of components	Component properties
Main element
Glucosaminylmuramyldipeptide	The substance affects the innate and acquired immunity, enhancing the anti-infectious and antitumor defense of the body.
Minor substances
Lactose monohydrate	A preservative that gives the preparation a sweet taste.
Sucrose	The component also infuses the tablets with a sweet taste and prolongs their shelf life.
Potato starch	The element has a softening and enveloping effect, protecting the gastric mucosa from the aggressive action of the active substance. In addition, the element accelerates metabolism, lowers cholesterol and lowers blood pressure.
Methylcellulose	A thickening agent with a laxative effect. Due to the accelerated excretion of feces, harmful substances are quickly excreted from the body.
Calcium stearate	The component is a thickener and allows the tablets to maintain the desired shape.

The main component in the tablet may contain 1 or 10 mg.

Pharmacological properties

Likopid is included in the group of immuno-strengthening and immunostimulating agents.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Likopid 1-10 mg, the price of which varies with the concentration of the main element, enhances the body's defenses against bacteria, viruses and fungi, due to the following effects:

• the main component increases the activity of phagocytes, which destroy pathogenic microflora and absorb dead or dying cells in the body;
• increases the number of lymphocytes, which are involved in the recognition of infection with the subsequent development of an immune response to the pathogen;
• increases the production of antibodies that recognize and destroy pathogenic microflora;
• activates the formation of interleukins, which fight the development of inflammatory processes;
• stimulates the production of phagocytes;
• increases the activity of natural killer cells;
• prevents the development of necrosis and the formation of tumors;
• increases the production of interferon, which prevents the development and reproduction of the virus in the body.

After oral administration, the body absorbs approximately 10% of the active substance, while an even smaller part penetrates into the blood. The main element begins to act in about 1.5 hours and is excreted from the body after about 4-5 hours in the urine unchanged.

Indications for use

The main purpose for the use of Likopid for children and adults is to increase and strengthen the body's defenses.

And also in the complex therapy of the following diseases:

• purulent-inflammatory lesions of the epidermis and soft tissues in acute and chronic form, including complications after surgery;
• herpes lesions of the skin, eyes, mucous membranes;
• diagnosis of papillomavirus;
• chronic viral hepatitis;
• psoriasis;
• the development of inflammation in the organs of the digestive tract in acute and chronic form;
• chronic infection of the respiratory system (in the stage of exacerbation or remission);
• pulmonary tuberculosis.

In addition to the listed pathologies, Likopid can be used to strengthen immunity during an exacerbation of colds.

Contraindications

Likopid 1-10 mg (the price of the drug is not considered budgetary) cannot be used without a doctor's prescription, as well as if the patient has the following deviations:

• increased susceptibility to the composition of the tablets;
• the period of gestation and breastfeeding, since the effect of the medication on the fetus and baby has not been studied;
• the development of inflammation in the thyroid gland of an autoimmune nature;
• age up to 18 years for tablets with a dosage of 10 mg;
• high fever (over 38 ° C) or fever.

Also, Likopid is not used if the patient has autoimmune pathologies and with extreme caution in diabetes.

Method of administration and dosage

The dosage of the medication depends on the dose of the active substance contained in the tablet, the age of the patient, as well as the general well-being of the patient and the severity of the pathology. In this case, infants (and children under 6 years of age) need to grind and dissolve the drug in milk or water. Otherwise, the child may choke on the pill.

General rules for dosing Likopid for children and adults:

Purpose of admission	Age	Dosage	Well
Chronic infectious lung diseases	0-6 years old	Use 0.5 mg of Likopid in the morning.	5-7 days.
6-12 years old	Take 0.5-1 mg of the drug in the morning.	1 Week.
12-18 years old	Take 1 mg in the morning or afternoon.	7-10 days.
Over 18 years old	Assign 1-2 mg of the drug in the morning or afternoon.	10 days.
Acute infectious lung diseases	0-6 years old	Use 5 mg in the morning.	7 days.
6-12 years old	Assign 5-7 mg in the morning.	1 Week.
12-18 years old	Take 7-10 mg in the morning or morning and evening.	10 days
Over 18 years old	Take 10 mg in the morning or morning and evening.	10 days.
Purulent-inflammatory processes on the skin or in soft tissues in a chronic form	0-6 years old	Assign 1 mg in the morning and in the evening, 3 times use is allowed.	5-7 days.
6-12 years old	Use 1-2 mg 2-3 times within 24 hours.	7-10 days.
12-18 years old	Consume 2 mg 2-3 times throughout the day.	10 days.
Over 18 years old	Take 2-3 mg in the morning and evening or in the morning, afternoon and evening.	10 days.
Purulent-inflammatory processes on the skin or soft tissues in acute form	0-6 years old	Assign 3-5 mg, take the drug in the morning.	5-7 days.
6-12 years old	Use 5-7 mg of Likopid in the morning or afternoon.	1 Week.
12-18 years old	Take 7-10 mg during the day.	10 days.
Over 18 years old	Take 1 tab. With a dosage of 10 mg in the morning or afternoon.	10 days.
Elimination of mild herpes	0-6 years old	Assign 0.5-1 mg in the morning.	3-5 days.
6-12 years old	Use 1 mg in the morning.	5 days.
12-18 years old	Take 1-2 mg in the morning or morning and evening.	6 days.
Over 18 years old	Take 2 mg in the morning or morning and evening.	6 days.
Severe herpes	0-6 years old	Assign 3-5 mg in the morning	3-5 days.
6-12 years old	Take 5-7 mg in the morning.	4-6 days.
12-18 years old	Take 7-10 mg in the morning or morning and evening.	6 days.
Over 18 years old	Take 10 mg in the morning or morning and evening.	6 days.
Herpes in the tissues of the eyes	0-6 years old	Assign 5 mg in the morning and evening. After 3 days, if necessary, repeat the course.	3 days.
6-12 years old	Use 5-7 mg in the morning. The course is repeated if necessary.	3 days
12-18 years old	Take 7-10 mg in the morning and evening. The course is repeated after 3 days.	3 days.
Over 18 years old	Take 10 mg in the morning and evening. The course is spent on drink 2 times with a break of 3 days.	3 days.
Papillomavirus	0-6 years old	Assign 5 mg in the morning.	5 days.
6-12 years old	Take 5-7 mg in the morning.	5-7 days
12-18 years old	Use 7-10 mg in the morning or afternoon.	1 Week.
Over 18 years old	Take 10 mg in the morning or afternoon.	10 days.
Mild psoriasis	0-6 years old	Assign 5-10 mg in the morning or morning and evening for 7 days. Then 5-10 mg every other day for 1 week.
6-12 years old	Take 7-10 mg 1-2 times every 24 hours for 7-10 days. Then every 2 days for 7-10 days.
12-18 years old	Use 8-15 mg in the morning or morning and evening for 10 days. Then a day later for 10 days.
Over 18 years old	Take 10-20 mg 1-2 times every 24 hours for 10 days. Then every 2 days for 10 days.
Severe psoriasis	0-6 years old	Assign 5-7 mg in the morning.	2 weeks.
6-12 years old	Use 7-10 mg in the morning.	14 days.
12-18 years old	Take 10 mg in the morning or morning and evening.	14-20 days.
Over 18 years old	Take 10 mg in the morning and evening.	20 days.
Inflammation in the digestive tract of a non-infectious nature	0-6 years old	Assign 1 mg in the morning.	3-5 days.
6-12 years old	Use 1-2 mg in the morning.	5 days.
12-18 years old	Take 2 mg in the morning or morning and evening.	5-7 days
Over 18 years old	Take 2-3 mg in the morning or morning and evening.	10 days.
Inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract of an infectious nature	0-6 years old	Assign 5 mg in the morning or morning and evening.	5 days.
6-12 years old	Use 5-7 mg in the morning or morning and evening.	5-7 days.
12-18 years old	Take 7-10 mg in the morning and evening.	1 week. 7-10 days.
Over 18 years old	Take 10 mg in the morning and evening.
Pulmonary tuberculosis	0-6 years old	Assign 3-5 mg in the morning.	5-7 days.
6-12 years old	Take 5-7 mg in the morning.	1 week.
12-18 years old	Take 7-10 mg in the morning or afternoon.	10 days.
Over 18 years old	Use 1 tablet with a dosage of 10 mg 1 time in 24 hours.	10 days.
Prevention of catching a cold	0-6 years old	Prescribe 1 / 3-1 / 4 tablets with a dosage of 1 mg 1 time throughout the day.	5-7 days.
6-12 years old	Take 1/2 tablet with a dosage of 1 mg 1 time within 24 hours.	7-10 days.
12-18 years old	Use 1 / 2-1 tablets with a dose of 1 mg 1 time per day.	10 days.
Over 18 years old	Take 1 mg of the drug 1 time in 24 hours.	10 days.

For the treatment of children under 18 years of age, Likopid is usually used with a dosage of 1 mg, and for adults, 10 mg. To achieve the maximum result from using the medication, the tablets should be consumed approximately 30 minutes before the start of a meal.

Important. Likopid tablets are sublingual, that is, they must be placed under the tongue before dissolving.

Side effects

Likopid with a dosage of 10 mg often causes the development of a negative reaction (during the course of the course) than tablets with a dosage of 1 mg. In addition, the drugs have a difference in price.

The use of Likopid may be accompanied by the following side effects:

• an increase in body temperature up to approximately 38 degrees in the first hours after taking the pill. This symptom is not the reason for discontinuation of the drug;
• itching, choking, flushing, and other signs of an allergic reaction. Allergy is the reason for the cancellation of treatment with Likopid;
• frequent and loose stools. The symptom is more often recorded when using tablets with a dosage of 10 mg;
• slight drop in pressure;
• fluctuations in weight due to the acceleration of metabolic processes;
• exacerbation of autoimmune pathologies, if they have not been excluded.

It is possible that the temperature will rise above 38 degrees. This symptom is typical for Likopid with a dosage of 10 gm. In this case, antipyretic drugs are prescribed, while the course of treatment is not interrupted.

Overdose

At the moment, data on an overdose of Lipid have not been recorded.

But in the case of taking pills in large quantities or with a course duration of more than 1 month with an increased dosage, the following symptoms of poisoning may develop:

• abdominal discomfort;
• sharp weight loss;
• severe diarrhea;
• severe nausea, vomiting is possible;
• lowering pressure;
• a sharp increase in body temperature above 38 degrees;
• if the patient is allergic, the patient is more likely to experience choking or hives.

In case of poisoning with Likopid, treatment is prescribed according to symptoms. In this case, the victim can be given antipyretic drugs, and after 30 minutes sorbents.

special instructions

Likopid 1-10 mg (the price of the product may vary by region) does not affect brain activity and vision, therefore, driving vehicles and performing hazardous work are allowed during the course.

In addition, you should consider:

• the drug increases the effectiveness of antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal drugs;
• reduces the course of chemotherapy and allows you to reduce the dosage of the drugs used in this treatment;
• the tablets contain glucose, therefore, if a patient has diabetes, it is necessary to take the course with caution;
• patients over 65 years old at the beginning of the course of treatment should take a half single dose of Likopid. Gradually, depending on the patient's condition, the dose may be increased.

At the beginning of therapy, it is possible that the symptoms of illness or chronic diseases may increase. This symptom is not the reason for discontinuation of the medication.

Drug interactions

When using Likopid (especially with a dosage of 10 mg), it should be borne in mind that the medication significantly increases the effectiveness of antibiotics, as well as antifungal and antiviral agents. In this regard, a reduction in their dosage is required.

Additionally, Likopid should be used with caution with the following drugs:

• sorbents, preparations for normalizing acidity in the stomach and laxatives reduce the effectiveness of the drug, since they absorb most of it or accelerate the withdrawal of the active substance from organism;
• medicines containing glucocorticosteroids reduce the effect of taking Likopid.

In this regard, doctors do not recommend taking Likopid in combination treatment without consulting a treating specialist.

Analogs

Likopid 1-10 mg (the price of the medication is not low) can be replaced with analogues, the composition of which differs from the original.

A list of the most popular Likopid substitutes with a brief comparison of the drugs with the original:

Name of analogues and minimum price	Active element and drug action	Differences in instructions
Genfaxon. Solution for subcutaneous injection, from 6000 rubles.	The main substance (interferon beta-1a) has an antiviral and immunomodulatory effect.	The drug begins to act approximately 5 hours after administration and the therapeutic effect can persist for up to 1 week. The medicinal product has a list of contraindications and side effects that you need to familiarize yourself with in advance. The dosage and course of treatment are set individually.
Layfferon. Solution and lyophilisate for intramuscular and local use, price from 600 rubles.	The main component (interferon alfa-2b) has immunomodulatory, antitumor and antiviral effects.	The time of the onset of action of the drug and its withdrawal from the body have not been studied, due to the naturalness of the composition. Instructions for use of the medication (indications, side effects, contraindications) are identical to the original.
Intron A. Solution for injection, from 6000 rubles.	The active ingredient (interferon aolf-2b) has an immunomodulatory, antitumor and antiviral effect.	The maximum effect of the drug is noted after 3-12 hours and lasts up to 2 days. The medication has contraindications and can cause the development of side effects, so it is important to read the instructions before using it.
Estifan. Tablets from 150 rubles.	The main substance (echinacea purpurea extract) has an immunomodulatory and antiviral effect.	As a result of the naturalness of the composition, the pharmacodynamics of the drug have not been studied. The tool has contraindications and its reception can cause the development of a negative reaction. Therefore, before starting therapy, familiarization with the instructions is required.
Immunal. Drops and tablets for oral administration, from 400 rubles.	The active ingredient (Echinacea purpurea juice) has antiviral and immunomodulatory effects.	The beginning of the action of the agent and the end of the therapeutic effect are not indicated, since it is impossible to track them due to the naturalness of the composition. The drug has contraindications and side effects that need to be studied before starting treatment.

The only analogue with a similar active substance is the GMDP drug.

The choice of a substitute is made by the doctor, especially for children. Since you need to take into account the testimony, age and the reason for replacing the original.

Terms of sale, storage and prices

To buy Likopid tablets, you must have a prescription from a doctor indicating a single dosage, frequency of administration and duration of the course. According to the listed data, the pharmacist will select the required form of release (Likopid 1 or 10 mg), as well as the required amount of the drug.

After the purchase, the tablets must be stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees with a plus sign, as well as in a cardboard box that protects the drug from sunlight. In this case, the storage location of the medication should be away from children's access. The shelf life of Likopid (for both forms of release) is 5 years.

The price of Likopid depends on the dosage of the active substance and the number of tablets in the package:

Dosage of the active substance	Number of tablets	Price range in rubles
1 mg	10 pieces.	280-320
30 pcs.	790-840
10 mg	10 pieces.	1440-1670

Likopid can also be bought at an online pharmacy. But it should be borne in mind that after the delivery of the medication, the courier has the right to demand from the buyer the presentation of a prescription (especially when purchasing a product with a dosage of 10 mg). When ordering, it is important to pay attention to the fact that only Likopid with a dosage of 1 mg has a low price for the drug.

Author: Kotlyachkova Svetlana

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