Viru-Merz Serol. Price, instructions, where to buy, analogs, reviews

Viru-Merz Serol is an effective drug that is used for the treatment of herpes when lesions appear on the skin.

The price of the drug is quite high, but the effectiveness fully justifies it, therefore the drug is often prescribed to patients of different ages when diagnosing herpes infection. When using the medication, you should follow the instructions, which helps prevent the development of complications.

Forms of release and composition of the drug

The medicine can be found on pharmacy shelves in the form of a gel for external use, which is packaged in 5 g aluminum tubes. The concentration of the active ingredient in the product is 1%.

The gel has a thick consistency, but is well absorbed and leaves no residue. It contains the active component of tromantadine hydrochloride, which has the main therapeutic effect.

The gel contains auxiliary components:

• Lactose monohydrate.
• Sorbitol.
• Sorbic acid.
• Hyetellose.

Additional substances do not have therapeutic properties, but are necessary in the composition to preserve the chemical formula.

Pharmacological properties

Viru-Merz Serol, the price of which is quite high, has pronounced antiviral properties, which allows it to be used in courses in the treatment of various types of herpes. The drug suppresses the activity of viruses, which leads to relief of the condition, and also prevents damage to healthy cells.

As a result of the suppression of the activity of viruses, a gradual recovery of cells occurs. The drug also helps to significantly improve the condition of the epidermis, which often suffers during the formation of a herpetic focus.

The drug also helps to prevent the re-development of pathology over a short period of time.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The remedy begins to act after applying it to the lesion. The active substance penetrates into outer tissues and cells, and also prevents viruses from entering healthy cells. Thanks to this, the lesion does not increase, the patient's condition improves significantly, the symptoms that appear in patients during the formation of the lesion disappear.

The difference and advantage of the agent is that viruses are not able to develop resistance to the active component of the composition. Thanks to this, the drug can be used with the reappearance of herpetic foci, but its effectiveness is not reduced.

The drug has other effects on the body:

• Stimulates tissue regeneration in the affected area, thereby shortening the recovery period.
• Improves tissue nutrition at the site of the lesion, due to which blood flow is carried out.
• Additionally, it helps to fight the human papillomavirus, therefore it can be used to improve the condition during the formation of papillomas and warts.

When applied to the skin, the agent is almost not absorbed into the systemic circulation. It is almost impossible to detect it in urine or blood.

However, doctors note that with prolonged use, the drug may penetrate into the blood, but the concentration is insignificant. The component hardly accumulates in the body. It is processed in the liver, after which it is excreted by the kidneys in a modified form.

The period of evacuation of components when they enter the bloodstream takes up to 12 hours. However, when using the gel in therapeutic doses, the penetration of the agent into the blood is minimal, which is considered another advantage of the drug, since the risk of developing systemic complications is reduced.

Indications for use

Viru-Merz Serol is prescribed to patients with various viral disorders, despite the high price and small amount of the drug in the tube.

The main indications for use:

• Skin pathologies provoked by viruses sensitive to the active component.
• Chicken pox. The drug is used after the appearance of lesions on the body and face in order to prevent scarring during scratching.
• Herpes types 1 and 2 with the appearance of lesions on the lips, in the nose or on other parts of the face.

  

• Damage to the facial nerve as a result of the activation of the herpes virus type 1 or 2. At the same time, lesions appear on the face, which are treated with a gel.
• Diagnosis of papillomavirus in a patient, in which papillomas of different sizes appear on the body.

The drug can be used as part of the complex treatment of herpes in combination with the activation of HPV.

Contraindications

The drug is contraindicated in patients who suffer from intolerance to the components of the composition or have a tendency to similar manifestations.

Other barriers to therapy include the following conditions:

• Children and adolescents.
• Lactation period. Despite the minimal absorption of the components of the composition into the systemic circulation, it can lead to complications.
• The period of bearing a child is not considered an absolute contraindication for therapy, but there is no data on the safety of using an external agent at this time. That is why it is worth giving up treatment.
• Trophic ulcers, cracks in the area of ​​the intended application of the medication.
• Infected wounds in the affected area.
• Viral pathologies provoked by viruses that are not sensitive to the components of the composition. In this case, the use of the medicine is almost ineffective.

If during the period of therapy with other drugs with a similar composition, patients develop complications, you should not use the medicine. In each case, the list of contraindications may increase.

At what age can the drug be used?

Viru-Merz Serol (the price of a medicine for many is considered an obstacle to therapy) is allowed to be used for the treatment of herpes and other diseases in patients over 16 years old.

If it is necessary to treat patients under 16 years of age, other medicines are selected.

Instructions for use, dosage

The drug is used exclusively externally when lesions appear. Depending on the type of disease, the treatment regimen may differ. But in most cases, a standard regimen is used, which is suitable for most patients with herpetic eruptions.

One of the main points in therapy is the timely start of treatment in the first 2-3 hours after the appearance of a small focus. Experts pay attention to the high efficacy of the external agent when used before bubbles appear.

For herpes type 1

The drug for such a violation is used according to the scheme for 3 days. The affected areas are treated 4 times a day at regular intervals, providing a constant effect on the tissues of the active active ingredient in the composition.

When applying, you can use a cotton swab, which will apply the thinnest possible layer. An increase in the amount of funds in the lesion does not increase the effectiveness of therapy. If there is no effect within 3 days, it is possible to extend the therapeutic course up to 5 days, but according to individual indications.

For herpes type 2

When such a type of pathological condition is detected, the agent is also used for 3-5 days, depending on the degree of neglect of the viral disorder.

The treatment of the affected areas is carried out 5 times a day at approximately equal intervals. As with the treatment of type 1 herpes, the agent is applied in a thin layer using a cotton swab. The maximum duration of use is 7 days. But usually 5 days is enough to significantly alleviate the symptoms and reduce the area of ​​the lesion.

For inflammatory skin diseases caused by the Varicella zoster virus

Treatment of chickenpox involves the use of external agents that accelerate the healing of lesions on the skin. Which appear after the end of the incubation period.

It is also allowed to use an antiviral agent that is effective in this case and significantly reduces the risk of damage to the lesions as a result of severe itching. The treatment of the lesions is carried out by the standard method, that is, the product is applied in a thin layer using a cotton swab. The manipulation is repeated 3-4 times a day for 5 days.

Usually this time is enough to get the result. Longer treatment is ineffective.

Side effects

The drug can provoke mild and severe complications if the instructions are not followed. In most cases, they are manifested by external symptoms, but sometimes patients talk about systemic disorders.

Damage area	Most common adverse reactions
Nervous system	From the side of the nervous system, disorders appear against the background of local complications. They are accompanied by irritability, poor sleep at night, headaches, and dizziness. As a result, there is a decrease in performance, physical and mental activity.
Mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth	When applied near mucous membranes, they may be severely irritated, swollen and itchy. If untreated, the symptoms are aggravated, allergic rhinitis, lacrimation and increased salivation join. Patients refuse food, their sense of smell, taste and vision may deteriorate against the background of damage to the mucous membranes of the sensory organs.
Skin	During the treatment period, an allergic reaction may develop, which affects the skin in the affected area. But the symptoms can spread to large areas of the skin, a rash appears on the body and limbs. Patients are worried about severe itching, burning and flaking of the skin. When scratching the affected area, the outer layer is damaged and there is a risk of infection.

The severity of negative reactions depends on the organism of a particular patient. Sometimes complications gradually disappear on their own, but more often the appointment of symptomatic therapy is required in order to normalize the condition.

If complications appear, it is important to stop using the product. If the manifestations persist, it is worth visiting a doctor.

Overdose

Viru-Merz Serol (the price of the product differs in different pharmacies) does not provoke an overdose, such cases have not been recorded by specialists. This is due to the minimal absorption of the active component into the systemic circulation and the lack of a cumulative effect.

But with prolonged use, it is possible to aggravate negative reactions from the skin and mucous membranes. It is important to stop treatment immediately, rinse the treated areas with clean water and visit a doctor. In most cases, special therapy is not required, the symptoms disappear on their own. Only sometimes the doctor prescribes external or systemic medications in order to alleviate the condition.

special instructions

When herpetic foci appear in the eye area, the agent is not used, as this can provoke severe disorders that impair vision. If a patient accidentally swallows a large amount of gel, it is worth taking a lot of fluids and trying to provoke vomiting.

If in this way it is not possible to remove the agent from the digestive tract, the patient is placed in a hospital and the stomach is washed. During therapy, it is important not to violate the instructions. It is forbidden to extend the course or increase the number of applications per day.

Drug interactions

An external medication does not affect the effect of systemic drugs, which makes it possible to combine it with other drugs in the treatment of herpes infection.

It is not recommended only to use the medication at the same time as other antiviral drugs with similar properties.

Analogs

The drug has several analogs with similar properties.

The most commonly prescribed drugs are:

• Zovirax Duo Active contains not only the antiviral component acyclovir, but also the hormonal substance hydrocortisone, which helps enhance the anti-inflammatory effect and shorten the treatment period, providing maximum therapeutic result. The drug is prescribed for the treatment of herpes and some other viral diseases, it is produced in the form of a cream.
• Gerpevir Is the most popular acyclovir-based antiviral medication used to treat herpes infection. The ointment is used only externally, it is highly effective against different types of herpes.

Substitutes are allowed to be used as directed by a doctor, as well as in the absence of contraindications. They contain other components, but have the same effect on tissues.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

An external agent is dispensed in pharmacies without a prescription from a doctor. During storage, it is important to restrict access to children and exclude direct sunlight.

The maximum shelf life is 3 years, but after opening the tube it is reduced to 6 months. After the expiration date, use is not allowed. The production date of the medicine is indicated on the package.

Price

The cost of the medicine is approximately 360-420 rubles. for a tube.

Viru-Merz Serol is an effective gel with antiviral properties, which is prescribed to patients in order to alleviate the condition, as well as shorten the recovery period. The price of the product is affordable, but many people prefer to use the original medication.

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