Candles Viferon instructions for use analogues. Viferon - instructions for use

Recently, many began to understand that the disease must be treated not symptomatically, but from the inside. It is in this way that immunological drugs act, which include Viferon suppositories. Having tried the tool in the case once, over and over again they return to it again.

Doctors prescribe the drug for diseases caused by bacteria and viruses, either alone or in combination with taking other drugs.

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Among the diseases that can be treated with Viferon:

SARS, influenza;
pneumonia caused by bacteria and viruses, including chlamydia,
chronic hepatitis, the usual course and complicated by cirrhosis of the liver,
meningitis,
cytomegalovirus and enterovirus infections;
urogenital infections such as mycoplasmosis, candidiasis, ureaplasmosis;
plays a special role in the treatment of herpetic eruptions.

Candles Viferon: composition, photo of the drug

The drug Viferon, produced in the form of candles, does not contain a large number of components. Its main active ingredient is human interferon - alpha-2b. It is a completely natural product that is produced by the body to fight foreign bacteria and viruses.

It would be strange if the drug intended to maintain immunity did not contain vitamin C, which is involved in the production of phagocytes - cells that absorb foreign particles. This is the second important component of Viferon. In addition to directly ascorbic acid, the preparation contains sodium ascorbate.

Viferon also contains another immunity-strengthening vitamin - E, also known as tocopherol acetate. Vitamins enhance the action of Viferon, namely the activity of interferon alpha-2b, participate in the restoration of cell membranes, and prevent the toxic effects of viruses and bacteria.

Cocoa butter is used as the base component, which facilitates the introduction and dissolution of the components of the drug. Excipients - disodium edetate dihydrate and polysorbate 80.

Do Viferon candles help with temperature (for adults, children)

If it is necessary to reduce the temperature during a cold, then Viferon will help, since the active substance will have an effect on the infection.

It's important to know! Viferon helps with fever, but the drug itself is not an antipyretic, rather, this effect occurs as an indirect effect, as a result of the blocking and destruction of viruses.

The use of Viferon suppositories - vaginal and rectal

Candles are applied topically. Used rectally, i.e. inserted into the rectum. That's what the instructions say, and that's right. Some of the drug is prescribed vaginally, especially confusion occurs when Viferon is used to treat urogenital infections.

There is nothing wrong with this, the drug will work in any case, since its action extends to the entire body as a whole and at the cellular level.

Why are Viferon suppositories prescribed in gynecology for women vaginally

As we have already said, Viferon can be administered vaginally, although nothing is said about this in the instructions for the drug. It is difficult to say what this is connected with, but rather it is due to the poor competence of doctors who do not fully understand the mechanism of action of the drug.

Vaginally Viferon is sometimes prescribed for urogenital infections, pregnancy. This will not harm either the woman or the fetus, however, it should be remembered that suppositories are administered only rectally.

Viferon suppositories for pregnant women - what they help from

During pregnancy, a woman's body is restructured, which is why the immune system often works unstable. This means that the risk of catching any infection increases many times over. Viferon will help maintain both the woman's body and the fetus's body in a healthy state.

He renders therapeutic effect with common colds, flu, dangerous viral diseases such as hepatitis, genital infections: ureaplasmosis, chlamydia, candidiasis, mycoplasmosis and others.

Dosage of Viferon for pregnant women

Viferon 2 is used a maximum of twice a day at regular intervals for 10 days. The doctor can increase the course of treatment, or, conversely, reduce it if necessary.

It's important to know! Despite the fact that the drug does not contain any dangerous and toxic substances, even it must be taken during pregnancy only as directed by a doctor and in the dosage indicated by him.

Viferon antiviral suppositories during pregnancy with a cold

Pregnant women know that it is extremely difficult to treat a cold during this period, many medicines should not be taken, as they are contraindicated during pregnancy because of the possible risk of harming the health of the unborn child. But Viferon can be taken (though not always - more on that below).

The fact is that the main active component of Viferon is interferon - a protein molecule. It is produced by a diseased cell of the body and enhances the protection of other healthy cells. In fact, interferon activates the immune system.

So, with the intake of Viferon, the body receives additional interferon, which speeds up the fight against colds and strengthens the immune system. It suppresses viruses and bacteria, as a result of which the temperature returns to normal.

How long do Viferon candles use - is it possible in the 1st trimester; in the 2nd, 3rd trimester

Unfortunately, not all pregnant women can take Viferon, although it is quite harmless. In the first trimester, taking Viferon is not recommended. If necessary, he is appointed with last week the first trimester, but in the second and third trimester it is not necessary to exclude the medication.

Sometimes a rash may appear as a reaction to taking the drug, but there is nothing wrong with it. After the drug is discontinued, the rash will disappear after a while.

Candles Viferon for a nursing mother during lactation - safety for a child during breastfeeding (HB)

A nursing mother can easily catch colds, because her body is weakened, all her strength goes to milk production, and the respiratory load increases. The danger is that not all funds can be used for treatment during the period of feeding the baby. There is a possibility that this will negatively affect both his current state of health and development.

The treatment of a cold in a nursing woman is seriously delayed, since potent drugs cannot be taken. In general, depending on the severity of the disease, treatment lasts from several days to several weeks. AND

Viferon can significantly speed up recovery. Often, the doctor prescribes it not as an independent remedy, but as an additional supporting and strengthening immunity. There will be no difficulties in combining the drug with other drugs, since Viferon is compatible with any others.

It's important to know! The main advantage is that there is no need to cancel breastfeeding during the reception period. Interferon does not negatively affect the baby's body in any way and is well tolerated by him.

In addition to colds, doctors prescribe Viferon to nursing mothers for the treatment of diseases of the genital area, which often develop after childbirth due to a decrease in immunity and a general weakening of the body.

What are the side effects of Viferon suppositories?

Side effects resulting from taking Viferon are few. The most that can happen is a minor allergic reaction. It is caused by an allergy to one of the components of the drug - cocoa butter. Allergies can also occur as a result of taking vitamin C, which is part of the drug. All these negative manifestations disappear after discontinuation of the drug.

No more serious side effects were reported.

Viferon suppositories: contraindications

As has already been clarified, neither pregnancy, except for the first trimester, nor the period of feeding is a contraindication to taking Viferon, in which case Viferon is safe for both the baby and the nursing mother. It is prescribed even for newborns. Therefore, the only contraindication is intolerance to the components of the drug. The manufacturer says so too.

The drug is not absorbed into the blood, and also does not have a systemic effect on the body.

Candles Viferon and alcohol: is it possible

As you know, many drugs are incompatible with alcohol intake and it is quite natural if the question arises, is Viferon such a drug? No, it's not. Viferon does not interact with alcohol in any way.

And when using Viferon candles, you can drink alcohol. However, it is impossible to speak unambiguously here, because alcohol reduces immunity, which means that a large dose of the drug will be required to achieve the desired effect. We conclude: it is better not to take alcohol together with Viferon.

Is it possible to use Viferon suppositories for the prevention of diseases in children, adults

During the period of increased incidence of acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory viral infections, there is a need for an artificial boost in immunity. Doctors prescribe Viferon to maintain immunity. Preventive care is relevant for both children and adults.

First, the first 10 days, candles are placed two times a day in a dosage according to age. Then one candle every other day, and so gradually Viferon is used less and less. By the end of the course of treatment, which is 2.5 months, a candle is placed only once a week.

Candles Viferon: dosage for children and adults (150,000, 500,000 (500), 100,000, 3,000,000)

Candles Viferon may contain different concentrations of the active substance - interferon. Accordingly, the inscriptions on the packaging that indicate it also differ.

Ordinal number of the drug by dosage	Dose of Substance (ME)
№1	150 000
№2	500 000
№3	1 000 000
№4	3 000 000

Children's dosages for newborns, infants, for children up to a year (Viferon 1,2,3) - how often can children be given

Depending on age and disease, a certain dosage of the active substance is chosen. This can best be seen in a table:

Indications for use	Age	Dosage (IU)	unitedsingle use (suppositories)	Appointments per day	Duration of the course of treatment (days)
ARVI, ARI, Flu, pneumonia		150000	1	2	5
ARVI, ARI, Flu, pneumonia		150000	1	3	5
Meningitis, sepsis, Intrauterine infection (Perform several courses of treatment - from 1 to 3)	Children born after 34 weeks of gestation and under 7 years of age	150000	1	2	5
	Premature babies born before 34 weeks of gestation	150000	1	3	5
	Up to 6 months	300000-500000		2
	6–12 months	500000	Calculated independently	2	10 (then 3 times a week lasting from six months to a year)
	1–7 years	3,000,000 per 1 m2 of body surface per day	Calculated independently	2	10 (then 3 times a week lasting from six months to a year)
	Over 7 years old	5,000,000 per 1 m 2 of body surface per day	Calculated independently	2	10 (then 3 times a week lasting from six months to a year)

Adult dosages (Viferon 1,2,3)

Similarly, you can see in what doses Viferon is prescribed for adults and for what diseases. Adult dosages are also prescribed for children, starting from the age of 7.

Indications for use	Dosage (IU)	Single use (suppositories)	Quantity per day (pcs)	Duration of treatment (days)
SARS, acute respiratory infections, influenza, pneumonia	500000	1	2	5
Viral hepatitis B, C, D in chronic form	3000000	1	2	10 (then 3 times a week for six months to a year)
Urogenital infections	500000	1	2	5–10
Urogenital infections (during pregnancy from 14 weeks)	500000	1	2	10
Herpes	1000000	1	2	10
Herpes during pregnancy	1000000	1	2	10

Viferon suppositories: instructions for use for adults - how to apply

Viferon in dosage form is used by injection into the rectum:

The candle must be removed from the refrigerator and left at room temperature for a few minutes to warm up.
Before the procedure, wash your hands well with soap, preferably cool water.
Before insertion, take a comfortable position (lying on your side with bent knees, on your back with legs raised or a raised pelvis, standing, leaning slightly forward).

It's important to know! Whatever position you choose, the muscles should be relaxed, this is the only way to quickly and easily insert the candle. If necessary, you can lubricate the anus with either Vaseline or vegetable oil. You must act quickly, otherwise the candle will melt.

Viferon candles for children: instructions for use

Small children sometimes strongly protest. In this case, you can insert a candle while distracting the child with a game. If this does not work out, then you should try to put a candle during sleep.

Note! If the child is sick, and there are candles at home only during adult dosage, just cut the candle lengthwise, determining the necessary part by eye. For example, if you need Viferon-1, and at home there is only Viferon-2, feel free to divide the candle into three parts (necessarily along) and use it for its intended purpose.

To facilitate the introduction of a candle, you can lower its tip into warm water for a couple of seconds. If the child resists, and treatment attempts have not been successful, ask the doctor to prescribe Viferon in a different form.

The price of Viferon candles is the cost of the drug (150,000, 500,000 (500), 1,000,000, 3,000,000)

The higher the dosage active ingredient the more the drug will cost.

If we talk about prices in Russia, then it will average:

Viferon-1 - from 250 rubles;
Viferon-2 - from 350 rubles;
Viferon-3 - from 500 rubles;
Viferon-4 - from 800 rubles.

In Ukraine, the prices for the drug, depending on the dosage, range from 120 to 600 hryvnia.

What is the shelf life of Viferon candles

The drug can be stored for 2 years from the date of manufacture, subject to storage conditions. Since the composition contains cocoa butter, candles tend to melt at temperatures above 8 ° C, so they need to be stored in the refrigerator, but not allowed to freeze.

Is it possible to buy analogues of Viferon (candles) cheaper

Viferon does not have synonymous drugs, i.e. drugs, the composition of which completely repeats the composition of Viferon. However, the drug has analogues. Among them are Genferon suppositories, Interal-P injection powder, Arbidol and Kagocel tablets and capsules. A cheaper analogue for the active substance is Interal-P. Candles Genferon will cost more.

Note! Preparations of other dosage forms have their own contraindications.

Viferon, in general, can be described as good drug, supporting immunity when the body weakens under the onslaught of bacteria and viruses. The almost absence of contraindications makes it a universal remedy for the complex treatment of acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections and other diseases.

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NOSOLOGY	CHILDREN**	ADULTS
SARS and influenza	5 days VIFERON up to 7 years 150,000ME over 7 years old 500,000ME 1 time at 12 noon	5-10 days VIFERON 500,000ME
herpetic infection	5 days VIFERON 150,000ME 1 time at 12 noon	10 days VIFERON 1,000,000 ME *Pregnant ME 500,000**
urogenital infections, including papillomavirus infection	5 days VIFERON 150,000ME 1 time at 12 noon	5-10 days VIFERON 500,000ME *Pregnant ME 500,000**

* From the 14th week of pregnancy.
** Premature newborns with a gestational age of less than 34 weeks are recommended to use the drug VIFERON 150,000 IU daily, 1 suppository 3 times a day after 8 hours.

FULL VERSION INSTRUCTIONS VIFERON SUPPLIES (SUPPOSITTORIES)

Instructions for use of the medicinal product for medical use VIFERON

Registration number: P N000017/01
Trade name of the drug: VIFERON
INN or grouping name: interferon alfa-2b
Dosage form: rectal suppositories

Compound

1 suppository VIFERON 150000 IU contains the active substance: interferon alpha-2b human recombinant 150000 IU, excipients: ascorbic acid 0.0054 g, sodium ascorbate 0.0108 g, alpha-tocopherol acetate 0.055 g, disodium edetate dihydrate 0.0001 g, polysorbate-80 0.0001 g, cocoa butter 0.1958 g, confectionery fat or cocoa butter substitute up to 1 g.

1 suppository VIFERON 500000 IU contains the active substance: interferon alpha-2b human recombinant 500000 IU, excipients: ascorbic acid 0.0081 g, sodium ascorbate 0.0162 g, alpha-tocopherol acetate 0.055 g, disodium edetate dihydrate 0.0001 g, polysorbate-80 0.0001 g, cocoa butter 0.1941 g, confectionery fat or cocoa butter substitute up to 1 g.

1 suppository VIFERON 1000000 IU contains the active substance: interferon alpha-2b human recombinant 1000000 IU, excipients: ascorbic acid 0.0081 g, sodium ascorbate 0.0162 g, alpha-tocopherol acetate 0.055 g, disodium edetate dihydrate 0 0001 g, polysorbate-80 0.0001 g, cocoa butter 0.1941 g, confectionery fat or cocoa butter substitute up to 1 g.

1 suppository VIFERON 3000000 IU contains the active substance: interferon alpha-2b human recombinant 3000000 IU, excipients: ascorbic acid 0.0081 g, sodium ascorbate 0.0162 g, alpha-tocopherol acetate 0.055 g, disodium edetate dihydrate 0 0001 g, polysorbate-80 0.0001 g, cocoa butter 0.1941 g, confectionery fat or cocoa butter substitute up to 1 g.

Description
Bullet-shaped suppository from white-yellow to yellow. Non-uniformity of coloring in the form of inclusions or marbling is allowed. On the longitudinal section there is a funnel-shaped depression. The diameter of the suppository is not more than 10 mm.

Pharmacotherapeutic group
Cytokine.

ATX code:
L03AB05.

pharmachologic effect

Interferon alpha-2b human recombinant has antiviral, immunomodulatory, antiproliferative properties, inhibits the replication of RNA and DNA-containing viruses. The immunomodulatory properties of interferon alpha-2b, such as increased phagocytic activity of macrophages, increased specific cytotoxicity of lymphocytes to target cells, determine its mediated antibacterial activity.

In the presence of ascorbic acid and alpha-tocopherol acetate, the specific antiviral activity of interferon alpha-2b increases, its immunomodulatory effect is enhanced, which makes it possible to increase the efficiency of the body's own immune response to pathogenic microorganisms. When using the drug, the level of class A secretory immunoglobulins increases, the level of immunoglobulin E normalizes, and the functioning of the endogenous system of interferon alfa-2b is restored. Ascorbic acid and alpha-tocopherol acetate, being highly active antioxidants, have anti-inflammatory, membrane-stabilizing, and regenerating properties. It has been established that when using the drug VIFERON there are no side effects that occur during parenteral administration of interferon alfa-2b preparations, antibodies are not formed that neutralize the antiviral activity of interferon alfa-2b. The use of VIFERON as part of complex therapy makes it possible to reduce therapeutic doses of antibacterial and hormonal drugs, as well as to reduce the toxic effects of this therapy.

Cocoa butter contains phospholipids, which make it possible not to use synthetic toxic emulsifiers in production, and the presence of polyunsaturated fatty acids facilitates the administration and dissolution of the drug.

Indications for use

acute respiratory viral infections, including influenza, including those complicated by a bacterial infection, pneumonia (bacterial, viral, chlamydial) in children and adults as part of complex therapy;
infectious and inflammatory diseases of newborns, including premature babies: meningitis (bacterial, viral), sepsis, intrauterine infection (chlamydia, herpes, cytomegalovirus infection, enterovirus infection, candidiasis, including visceral, mycoplasmosis) as part of complex therapy;
chronic viral hepatitis B, C, D in children and adults as part of complex therapy, including in combination with the use of plasmapheresis and hemosorption in chronic viral hepatitis of severe activity, complicated by liver cirrhosis;
infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urogenital tract (chlamydia, cytomegalovirus infection, ureaplasmosis, trichomoniasis, gardnerellosis, papillomavirus infection, bacterial vaginosis, recurrent vaginal candidiasis, mycoplasmosis) in adults as part of complex therapy;
primary or recurrent herpetic infection of the skin and mucous membranes, localized form, mild and moderate course, including the urogenital form in adults.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug.

Use during pregnancy and during breastfeeding

The drug is approved for use from the 14th week of pregnancy. Has no restrictions for use during breastfeeding.

Dosage and administration

The drug is used rectally. 1 suppository contains human recombinant interferon alfa-2b as an active substance in the indicated dosages (150,000 IU, 500,000 IU, 1,000,000 IU, 3,000,000 IU).

Acute respiratory viral infections, including influenza, including those complicated by a bacterial infection, pneumonia (bacterial, viral, chlamydial) in children and adults as part of complex therapy.

The recommended dose for adults, including pregnant women and children over 7 years old, is VIFERON 500,000 IU, 1 suppository 2 times a day every 12 hours every day for 5 days. According to clinical indications, therapy can be continued.

Children under 7 years of age, including newborns and premature babies with a gestational age of more than 34 weeks, are recommended to use VIFERON 150,000 IU, 1 suppository 2 times a day every 12 hours daily for 5 days. According to clinical indications, therapy can be continued. The break between courses is 5 days.

Premature newborns with a gestational age of less than 34 weeks are recommended to use the drug VIFERON 150,000 IU, 1 suppository 3 times a day every 8 hours daily for 5 days. According to clinical indications, therapy can be continued. The break between courses is 5 days.

Infectious and inflammatory diseases of newborns, including premature infants: meningitis (bacterial, viral), sepsis, intrauterine infection (chlamydia, herpes, cytomegalovirus infection, enterovirus infection, candidiasis, including visceral, mycoplasmosis) as part of complex therapy.

The recommended dose for newborns, including premature babies with a gestational age of more than 34 weeks, is VIFERON 150,000 IU daily, 1 suppository 2 times a day after 12 hours. The course of treatment is 5 days.

Premature newborns with a gestational age of less than 34 weeks are recommended to use the drug VIFERON 150,000 IU daily, 1 suppository 3 times a day after 8 hours. The course of treatment is 5 days.

The recommended number of courses for various infectious and inflammatory diseases: sepsis - 2-3 courses, meningitis - 1-2 courses, herpes infection - 2 courses, enterovirus infection - 1-2 courses, cytomegalovirus infection - 2-3 courses, mycoplasmosis, candidiasis, including visceral, - 2-3 courses. The break between courses is 5 days. According to clinical indications, therapy can be continued.

Chronic viral hepatitis B, C, D in children and adults as part of complex therapy, including in combination with the use of plasmapheresis and hemosorption in chronic viral hepatitis of severe activity, complicated by liver cirrhosis.

The recommended dose for adults is VIFERON 3,000,000 IU, 1 suppository 2 times a day every 12 hours every day for 10 days, then three times a week every other day for 6-12 months. The duration of treatment is determined by clinical efficacy and laboratory parameters.

The drug is used 2 times a day after 12 hours for the first 10 days daily, then three times a week every other day for 6-12 months. The duration of treatment is determined by clinical efficacy and laboratory parameters.

Payment daily dose The drug for each patient is produced by multiplying the recommended dose for a given age by the body surface area calculated from the nomogram to calculate the body surface area by height and weight according to Harford, Terry and Rourke. The calculation of a single dose is carried out by dividing the calculated daily dose by 2 injections, the resulting value is rounded up to the suppository dosage up.

In chronic viral hepatitis of severe activity and liver cirrhosis, before plasmapheresis and / or hemosorption, it is recommended to use VIFERON 150,000 IU for children under 7 years of age, VIFERON 500,000 IU for children over 7 years old, 1 suppository 2 times a day after 12 h daily for 14 days.

Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urogenital tract (chlamydia, cytomegalovirus infection, ureaplasmosis, trichomoniasis, gardnerellosis, papillomavirus infection, bacterial vaginosis, recurrent vaginal candidiasis, mycoplasmosis) in adults, including pregnant women, as part of complex therapy.

Pregnant women from the II trimester of pregnancy (starting from the 14th week of gestation) are recommended to use the drug VIFERON 500,000 IU, 1 suppository 2 times a day every 12 hours daily for 10 days, then for 9 days 3 times with an interval of 3 days ( on the fourth day) 1 suppository 2 times a day after 12 hours. Then every 4 weeks until delivery - VIFERON 150,000 IU, 1 suppository 2 times a day after 12 hours daily for 5 days.

If necessary, it is indicated before delivery (from the 38th week of gestation) the use of the drug VIFERON 500,000 IU, 1 suppository 2 times a day after 12 hours daily for 10 days.

Primary or recurrent herpetic infection of the skin and mucous membranes, localized form, mild and moderate course, including the urogenital form in adults, including pregnant women.

The recommended dose for adults is VIFERON 1,000,000 IU, 1 suppository 2 times a day every 12 hours every day for 10 days or more in case of recurrent infection. According to clinical indications, therapy can be continued. It is recommended to start treatment immediately when the first signs of skin and mucous membrane lesions (itching, burning, redness) appear. In the treatment of recurrent herpes, it is desirable to begin treatment in the prodromal period or at the very beginning of the manifestation of signs of relapse.

Dosing regimen

Week of gestation

Application scheme

From the 14th week of gestation - VIFERON 500,000 ME 1 suppository 2 times a day for 10 days, then for 9 days 3 times with an interval of 3 days (on the fourth day) 1 suppository 2 times a day.

Step 1. (morning/evening) VIFERON 500,000 IU

14
15
16

Then every 4th week until delivery -
VIFERON 150,000 IU 1 suppository 2 times a day for 5 days

Step 2. (morning/evening) VIFERON 150,000 IU

20, 24,
28, 32,
36, 40

From the 38th week of gestation before delivery (if necessary) - VIFERON 500,000 ME 1 suppository 2 times a day for 10 days

C + C (morning/evening) VIFERON 500,000 IU

38
39
40

The table is based on the instructions given

Overdose
Not installed.

Side effect
V rare cases possible development of allergic reactions (skin rashes, itching). These phenomena are reversible and disappear 72 hours after discontinuation of the drug.

Viferon 500000 instruction positions how antiviral agent mediated action. The drug suppresses infections without blocking the proteins necessary for the reproduction of viruses and bacteria, but by strengthening the immune system, which actively produces antibodies. They also prevent further reproduction of pathogens. Each virus has its own immune marker. Due to the indirect action, Viferon inhibits pathogens of various diseases.

Viferon 500,000 was created using recombinant interferon alfa-2b - an analogue of a protein produced in the body during a viral attack. The action of human interferon is aimed at stopping the reproduction of the pathogen and increasing immunity to the virus. An artificially created protein compound has the same properties.

Auxiliary substances are presented:

tocopherol acetate (vitamin E);
ascorbic acid (vitamin C);
sodium ascorbate;
disodium edetate (preservative);
polysorbate (emulsifier);
cocoa butter;
confectionery fat.

The last 2 elements are the basis of the drug.

The instructions for the medicine contain it detailed description. According to the annotation, Viferon 500000 is a yellowish suppository for rectal administration. They are of a dense and uniform consistency, bullet-shaped with a sharp end on one side. At the opposite end there is a semblance of a funnel. The diameter of the candle is about 10 millimeters.

One blister contains 10 candles, which are packed in a cardboard box. The oblong shape of the suppositories facilitates their introduction.

The presence of a marble color of the suppository in no way indicates the unsuitability of the medicine.

According to the instructions for the use of Viferon 500000, the drug is intended to strengthen the immune system and restore the body of patients, starting from the age of 7. The effect of the use of the drug is determined by interferon alpha-2b.

Artificially synthesized protein:

inhibits viruses;
strengthens the immune system;
has an antiproliferative effect.

Thanks to interferon, the replication of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of viruses is suppressed.

In addition, the protein has an indirect antibacterial effect, which is determined by the immunomodulatory properties of interferon:

The ability to enhance phagocytosis of macrophages.
Influence on the cytotoxicity of lymphocytes.

The antioxidants contained in the preparation (vitamins E and C) prevent inflammation, stabilize cell membranes and promote tissue repair.

The simultaneous presence of tocopherol acetate, vitamin C and interferon in the composition of the drug significantly increases the effectiveness of the latter, enhances the stimulation of immunity. Accordingly, the body fights pathogens more effectively.

The use of Viferon contributes to:

An increase in the amount of class A immunoglobulins (glycoproteins).
Normalization of the content of immunoglobulin E (a specific indicator of allergy).
Restoration of the functions of the endogenous system of interferon.

Studies have shown that treatment with Viferon in the form of suppositories often does not cause side effects that can be observed with parenteral administration of interferon preparations. In addition, there is no production of antibodies, the action of which could neutralize the antiviral activity of a protein substance.

Because cocoa butter contains phospholipids, synthetic toxic emulsifiers are not necessary. The presence of polyunsaturated fatty acids allows you to put suppositories without any problems, while the suppositories melt easily in the rectum.

The rapid dissolution of suppositories promotes the penetration of drug components into the blood in a short period of time. Thus, the duration of therapy is significantly reduced.

Suppositories may contain different amounts of the main substance. If Viferon 500,000 is written on the package, 500 thousand IU (international units) of recombinant interferon alfa-2b are present in one suppository. The figure is average. The minimum is 150 thousand units and the maximum is 3 million.

The dosage of Viferon and the duration of therapy are selected taking into account:

age category of patients;
the severity of the disease;
general well-being of the patient.

To diss read the daily dose of medication it is necessary to multiply the recommended dosage per skin surface area . If you need to determine a single dose, then the resulting daily value divided by 2, with the final indicator following ut be rounded up. For example, 420 thousand received, round up to 500 thousand IU.

The drug helps to fight pathogenic pathogens.

Viferon 500000 is prescribed for therapy:

SARS (acute respiratory viral infections) and influenza, including those cases that were complicated by the addition of bacteria. Also, the medicine is prescribed for pneumonia caused by viruses, bacteria or chlamydia.
Infectious and inflammatory diseases that are diagnosed in children, in particular, in newborns. This list includes: viral and bacterial meningitis, sepsis, intrauterine infections (herpes, candidiasis, chlamydia, cytomegaloviruses, mycoplasmas).
Viral hepatitis B, C and D, with a chronic course. In addition, Viferon is prescribed to patients if liver inflammation progresses rapidly and is complicated by cirrhosis.
Infectious inflammation of the genitourinary system in adults. Viferon is effective in chlamydia, ureaplasmosis, cytomegalovirus infection, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, mycoplasmosis.
Primary herpes skin and mucous membranes, and the course of the disease should be mild or moderate. Suppositories are also used when the pathology recurs.

Often, the correct use of the drug does not provoke adverse reactions. But in some patients, allergy symptoms (skin rashes, itching) are not excluded. If the use of the drug caused an allergic reaction, it will disappear 3 days after the cancellation of Viferon.

Viferon is contraindicated:

patients who have individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
pregnant women in the first trimester.

Doctors recommend a hundred twist candles for prevention: after direct contact with an infected person, after severe hypothermia. Viferon - an excellent prophylactic childhood at high risk of developing the disease.

In order to correctly determine the dosage of the drug and the duration of the therapeutic course, the patient undergoes an examination for an accurate diagnosis. It is impossible to use Viferon during pregnancy without medical prescription.

When prescribing a medication, the doctor takes into account:

test results;
the patient's well-being;
the severity of the pathology;
features of the pathogenic microorganism.

The maximum daily dose of the drug is 1 million IU. The time interval between doses should be at least 12 hours.

As the instructions say, suppositories during pregnancy are administered 2 times a day for 5-10 days, that is, a single dose is 500 thousand IU. It is best to put candles in the morning and before going to bed.

In childhood, the body is not yet fully formed, so the immune system is unable to effectively resist various infections. Candles Viferon 500000 are intended for children from 7 years old. The drug has the same indications as in adults.

Despite the fact that the instructions contain information about the medication regimen, the dosage for a sick child is determined on an individual basis. The drug is used in courses with breaks between them lasting from 2 weeks to several months. The duration of the course depends on how severe the disease is and how the little patient feels.

The use of Viferon in chronic hepatitis is carried out as follows:

The first 2 weeks of candles are placed twice a day every day. The break between procedures is at least 12 hours.
In the future, suppositories are administered 2-3 times a week.
Therapy lasts from 4 months to six months. Sometimes treatment is carried out throughout the year.

If ARVI is diagnosed, suppositories will need to be administered one at a time twice a day for 5 days. If necessary, the doctor prolongs the treatment.

The number of courses also depends on the specific disease and clinical picture. For example, to cope with influenza or SARS, which are complicated by a bacterial infection, you need at least 2 courses.

If the doctor deems it necessary, Viferon 500000 is prescribed to kid up to a year. In this case, each candle before the introduction is divided into 2 parts. The use of medication without the consent of the doctor is strictly prohibited.

Rules for use for adults

The treatment regimen for viral infections in adults is almost the same as in children. The number of procedures and a single dose of the main substance depend on the pathology, its nature and the general well-being of the patient.

According to the instructions, Viferon is used in the following dosages:

with ARVI, chronic hepatitis and lesions of the urogenital tract, 1 suppository is needed twice a day after 12 hours for 5-10 days;
if there is a need, the course is repeated after a 5-day break.

Candles Viferon adults can use as a prophylaxis of seasonal viral infections, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus and other diseases. To correctly calculate the dosage, it is better to consult a doctor.

Antiviral medicine with immunomodulatory properties can be purchased without a medical prescription. However, this does not mean that there is no need to consult a doctor about the use of Viferon, especially when a child needs help.

The price category of Viferon is as follows:

The average cost of suppositories at a dosage of 500 thousand IU is 350 rubles.
The maximum price of the drug is 500 rubles.
The minimum cost of the medicine is 70 rubles.

It is better to buy the drug not via the Internet, but directly at the pharmacy, excluding the possibility of acquiring a fake.

Indications
Contraindications
pharmachologic effect
Dosage

Candles Viferon are a drug that is highly effective in the treatment of viral infections in children, adults and women during pregnancy. The instruction will allow you to avoid the occurrence of such effects, familiarize yourself with the rules of administration and doses.

The composition of the medicinal product

Children's suppositories Viferon 150000 contain as an active ingredient human interferon alpha-2b, dosage 150,000 IU. As excipients, tocopherol acetate, sodium ascorbate, ascorbic acid, polysorbate are used. The basis of the suppository is cocoa butter, fat, the amount of which does not exceed 1 g. The price is democratic, so the bulk of the population can afford to buy it.

Suppositories Viferon 500000 and Viferon 1000000 will have a similar composition, however, the amount of the main ingredient will be 500 thousand and 1 million, respectively. The content of some excipients will be increased. Suitable for adult patients, even women during pregnancy.

Candles are bullet-shaped. They are available in white with a lemon yellow tint. Non-uniformity of coloring up to marbling is allowed. On a longitudinal section, a recess in the form of a funnel will be noted. The diameter of the candle should not exceed 10 mm. The instructions will help you choose the right dose and course of treatment for any group of patients.

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Indications

The main indication for use is the presence of infectious and inflammatory lesions of a viral nature. However, this remedy will be ineffective for the treatment of AIDS. The price is affordable, so people from any social group can use it. Viferon managed to get positive feedback and found application for therapy:

acute respiratory diseases of viral origin (influenza, pneumonia of various etiologies) in children and adults, even during pregnancy;
infectious and inflammatory pathologies in newborns (meningitis of various etiologies, sepsis, enterovirus and intrauterine infections);
herpetic lesions of the skin, which is primary or recurrent in children and has urogenital forms in adults;
chronic hepatitis of viral etiology at any age as part of complex treatment;
infectious and inflammatory pathologies of the urogenital tract in the adult age group, including during pregnancy, as part of complex treatment.

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Contraindications

Candles have practically no contraindications. They can not be used only in cases of individual intolerance to at least one component. The instruction of the drug will let you know that the drug can be prescribed even during pregnancy and for children. Thanks to this, Viferon has only positive reviews.

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pharmachologic effect

Viferon is a drug based on recombinant human interferon alpha-2b. Candles have such effects as antiviral, antiproliferative and immunomodulatory. The immunomodulatory activity of Viferon is associated with the possibility of enhancing the activity of phagocytes, increasing the cytotoxicity of lymphocytes to each target cell, suppositories are able to indirectly exhibit bacterial activity.

Due to the presence of vitamin C and tocopherol acetate in the preparation, it became possible to increase the activity of interferon tenfold. There is an increase in the immunomodulatory effect, the effectiveness of the immune response to the appearance of pathogenic microorganisms and viruses increases. These substances are capable of exhibiting anti-inflammatory and membrane-stabilizing effects.

The use of the drug Viferon will contribute to the normalization of the level of immunoglobulin E, the gradual restoration of the work of its own interferon. It was possible to establish that the use of Viferon 1 suppositories will completely prevent the occurrence of side effects that are noted with parenteral administration of interferons.

Candles will significantly reduce the therapeutic doses of antibiotics, hormones, the duration of therapy with these drugs. The composition of the drug Viferon includes cocoa, which makes it possible to exclude the use of toxic emulsifiers of synthetic origin for the production. This allows the drug to be widely and effectively used in children and women during pregnancy.

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Dosage

Candles are used rectally. Each suppository will contain the amount of the main ingredient, which is indicated in the dose. Some diseases will require the use of the drug as monotherapy or complex treatment. Use in acute respiratory infections of a viral nature is possible both in children and in adulthood; use during pregnancy is not excluded. In these cases, only the dose and price will differ.

For adults and children, starting from the age of seven, Viferon 500000 is used. It is enough to install 1 candle twice a day, it is important to maintain a 12-hour interval. The drug is prescribed to be used every day for up to 5-7 days. If the viral infection is severe, then the doctor may increase the duration of the course.

For newborns up to 7 years of age, the use of the drug is recommended, the dose of which is 150,000 IU. It is prescribed twice a day, the interval between suppositories should be 12 hours. The duration of the course is 5 days, it can be increased. The instruction suggests the possibility of repeating the course, but after a break of at least 5 days.

In infants and newborns whose gestational age does not exceed 34 weeks, children's suppositories are used, the dose of which is also 150,000 IU. However, in this case, it is necessary to put the suppository 1 time three times a day every 8 hours. The duration of the course should also be 5 days.

In a group of premature babies whose gestational age is more than 34 weeks, candles should be used twice a day for no more than 5 days.

Complex infectious diseases in infants and premature babies, it involves the use of several courses of Viferon, for example, with sepsis, 2-3 courses are needed, with meningitis - 1-2 courses, cytomegalovirus damage will require 2-3 courses. It is important to observe a break between several courses for 5 days.

For the treatment of chronic hepatitis, Viferon is used as part of complex therapy. Adults, even during pregnancy, are prescribed the drug at a dose of 3,000,000 IU, 1 suppository twice a day. The duration of therapy is 10 days, then it is necessary to use the drug up to 3 times a week for about 12 months. The duration of therapy should be determined by the results of clinical and laboratory studies.

In children, the drug Viferon for the treatment of hepatitis is used according to the following scheme:

Age up to 6 months - 300,000-500,000 IU per day;
Age 6-12 months - 500,000 IU per day;
Up to 7 years use 3,000,000 IU per day;
In children over 7 years old, 5,000,000 IU per day are used.

Candles must be applied every 12 hours for 10 days, and then three times a week for 12 months.

The instruction of the drug Viferon will also be able to acquaint you with the formula for calculating daily doses for any patient. To do this, it is enough to multiply the dose that is characteristic of a certain age group by the value of the body surface area. The last parameter can be calculated using a normogram. A single dose should be half of the daily dose.

Viferon can be used during pregnancy. However, it is allowed only after 14 weeks. Candles have no restrictions for use during breastfeeding.

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Special instructions and storage conditions

Information was obtained on the effectiveness of the use of the drug Viferon in complex treatment diseases such as: herpetic and cytomegalovirus infection, chlamydia, toxoplasmosis in children, adults and women during pregnancy.

The drug is recommended to be stored in a dark place, which is characterized by inaccessibility to children. The optimal temperature regime is 2-8°C. The drug Viferon, due to its unique characteristics, has managed to find wide application in all age groups of patients. High efficiency, the absence of side effects favorably distinguish the drug from analogues.

Comments

Megan92 () 2 weeks ago

And did anyone manage to get rid of armpit papillomas? They really bother me a lot, especially when you're sweating.

Daria () 2 weeks ago

I have already tried so many things and only after reading this article, I was able to get rid of armpit papillomas (and very budgetary).

P.S. Only now I myself am from the city and we did not find it for sale, I ordered it via the Internet.

Megan92 () 13 days ago

Daria () 12 days ago

megan92, so I wrote in my first comment) I will duplicate it just in case - link to article.

Sonya 10 days ago

Isn't this a divorce? Why sell online?

Yulek26 (Tver) 10 days ago

Sonya, what country do you live in? They sell on the Internet, because shops and pharmacies set their markup brutal. In addition, payment is only after receipt, that is, they first looked, checked and only then paid. And now everything is sold on the Internet - from clothes to TVs and furniture.

Editorial response 10 days ago

Sonya, hello. This drug for the treatment of papillomavirus infection is really not sold through the pharmacy network and retail stores in order to avoid overpricing. Currently, you can only order official website. Be healthy!

Sonya 10 days ago

Sorry, I didn't notice at first the information about the cash on delivery. Then everything is in order for sure, if the payment is upon receipt.

Margo (Ulyanovsk) 8 days ago

Has anyone tried folk methods to get rid of warts and papillomas?

Andrew a week ago

I tried to burn a wart on my head with vinegar. The wart really disappeared, only in its place there was such a burn that the finger hurt for another month. And the most annoying thing is that after a month and a half, two more warts popped up nearby ((

Ekaterina a week ago

I tried to burn papilloma with celandine - it didn’t help, it only turned black and became so scary (((

Maria 5 days ago

Recently I watched a program on the first channel, they also talked about this PAPIFEX. Many doctors recommended for treatment. I ordered, I use it, and indeed, papillomas dissolve one after another, only 2 pieces remain, the most tenacious.

Instructions for use indicate that Viferon suppositories are a means to stimulate the immune system and to treat viral infections. The annotation says that suppositories are safe for infants and pregnant women, but this does not mean that the drug can be taken without medical supervision. Like other drugs, Viferon has contraindications and can harm the body. What are the main characteristics of the drug and the rules for use?

In blisters of 10 pieces, there are slightly yellowish or white suppositories that contain the active substance - interferon alfa-2b human recombinant.

Pharmacological companies produce several variants of suppositories, differing in the amount of the active ingredient, which is measured in IU:

150000;
500000;
1000000;
3000000.

Different dosage allows you to purchase the drug necessary for treatment, taking into account the nature of the disease and the age of the person.

In addition to interferon, the composition of the drug includes excipients:

confectionery fat;
cacao butter;
sodium ascorbate;
disodium edetate dihydrate;
vitamin C;
polysorbate;
a-tocopherol acetate.

Additional components form a solid foundation. After the introduction, the fats soften, interferon and additional components are released, which enhance the effect of the main substance.

The dosage form has a homogeneous structure, it can be divided into parts if a different dose is required.

For example, 1500000 IU is prescribed. You can purchase suppositories of 500,000 and 1,000,000 IU or buy suppositories containing 3,000,000 IU of interferon and divide in half. The second option will be financially more profitable.

After the introduction of the suppository, the solid base softens within 1-2 minutes and the active substance is absorbed through the mucous membrane.

After interferon enters the bloodstream, the following happens:

cells of the immune system are activated;
the ability of viruses to reproduce is suppressed;
the activity of pathogenic microorganisms is inhibited;
increased lymphocytic activity;
the intensity of the inflammatory process decreases;
accelerates the regeneration of damaged tissues.

Lymphocytes and macrophages (cells responsible for the immune response) are more active in recognizing and destroying viruses that have entered the body.

The action of interferon is similar to the body's immune response. But immunity fully activates response forces only after 3-5 days, after the virus enters the body. With the help of "Viferon" candles, getting rid of viruses occurs almost immediately, so the drug is allowed to be used not only for treatment, but also to strengthen the body's immune forces during seasonal epidemics of SARS or influenza.

If we consider what Viferon helps from, then after studying the effect on the body, it becomes clear that the drug stimulates the immune system and helps to destroy viruses.

Indications for appointment are:

frequent colds;
viral infections;
severe course diseases caused by bacterial microflora (addition to the main therapy);
chronic hepatitis;
non-infectious inflammatory processes in the liver;
enteroviral diseases;
meningitis;
sepsis;
intrauterine infection in newborns;
diseases transmitted through sexual contact (in women, suppositories are inserted deep into the vagina);
herpetic eruptions;
prevention of viral infections.

The immunomodulator interferon helps to reduce the doses of antibacterial or anti-inflammatory drugs, speed up the patient's recovery process.

This allows you to reduce the risk of possible complications and reduce the negative impact of the drugs taken on the mucosa of the digestive tract.

The ban on the use of suppositories "Viferon" is:

individual intolerance to the components (main and auxiliary);
pathology of the kidneys, accompanied by functional insufficiency;
severe violation of liver function;
cardiovascular diseases;
deviations in the work of the thyroid gland.

Caution should be exercised in the treatment of medication if a person has the following pathologies:

atopic dermatitis or eczema;
melanoma;
neutropenia;
thrombopenia;
diseases caused by autoimmune processes;
diseases that require the use of tranquilizers.

An absolute contraindication is only individual intolerance to the components.

With the listed diseases, treatment with Viferon is allowed under the supervision of a doctor in order to prevent possible complications.

Features of the treatment of pregnant and lactating

The description of the drug states the following:

penetrates the hemoplacental barrier;
excreted in breast milk.

If you go to a forum dedicated to discussing the use of Viferon during pregnancy and breastfeeding, you can see different opinions. Some women are sure that the medicine for the baby is harmful, and their opponents insist that it is still necessary to strengthen the immune system in utero. Both sides are wrong.

Indeed, additional exposure to the child's immune system is undesirable, but human recombinant interferon alpha-2b is similar to human and does not harm the child.

During pregnancy and lactation, it is allowed to be treated with Viferon under medical supervision. The only exception is the first 2 weeks of gestation (first trimester) - the effect of the drug on the fetus in this period was not carried out.

The dose is selected taking into account the age and nature of the disease.

In the treatment of viral infections:

Premature babies born before 34 weeks of gestation - 150,000 IU. Candles are administered three times a day every 8 hours.
Infants born after 34 weeks of gestation, and children under 7 years old - 250,000 IU / day are required. The dose is divided into 2 doses and administered at intervals of 12 hours.
A child over 7 years old and an adult are prescribed 500 thousand IU twice a day.

Treatment is carried out for 5 days. If necessary, the course of antiviral therapy is repeated after a five-day break.

Dosage when using suppositories with Viferon as an aid in treatment bacterial infections the same as in viral diseases.

The number of treatment courses depends on the nature of the disease:

sepsis - 2-3;
meningitis - 1-2;
sexual infections - 2-3;
herpes - 2.

If necessary, 4 courses of treatment can be carried out.

Herpetic infection of any form:

adults - 1 million IU twice a day for 10 days;
pregnant women - 500,000 IU 2 times a day for 10 days.

Viral hepatitis therapy:

from birth to 6 months - 250-500 thousand IU per day;
from 6 months to a year - 500 thousand IU / day;
adults - 3,000,000 IU 2 times a day.

In a child older than a year, the dosage is calculated from the ratio of 3 million IU per m2 of body area. The total area is calculated according to a special table, including the ratio of mass, height and age.

The daily dose in children will be:

1-7 years - 3,000,000/m2;
older than 7 years - 5,000,000/m2.

The treatment regimen for hepatitis is as follows:

10 days daily twice a day;
after a ten-day period for 6-12 months, suppositories are administered every other day.

The duration of therapy for hepatitis is determined individually, taking into account these tests.

Urogenital infections are treated with 500,000 IU suppositories twice daily. During pregnancy, the same dosage is indicated.

The algorithm for introducing the Viferon candle into the anus for children is as follows:

Wash the hands;
put the child on its side with knees pulled up to the stomach;
carefully open the blister and remove the suppository;
dip the candle in warm water (to facilitate insertion);
gently insert the candle into the anus;
squeeze the buttocks with your hand and hold for 1-2 minutes.

An adult is given suppositories in the same way.

If a woman is prescribed vaginal application of the drug, then the candle must be advanced as deep as possible to obtain the desired therapeutic effect. But due to the anatomical features of the organ, a woman is often offered to replace suppositories with the introduction of tampons into the vagina with an ointment that has a similar composition.

This form of release, like suppositories, reduces the likelihood of developing negative reactions due to the fact that there are no antibodies in the colon.

In rare cases, patients develop:

headache;
hives;
itching or burning in the anus;
loss of appetite;
nausea and sometimes vomiting;
stool disorder;
abdominal discomfort;
chills;
weakness.

The signs of a deterioration in well-being disappear on their own 2-3 days after the drug is discontinued. But in the future, Viferon candles cannot be used for the treatment of diseases.

If an overdose of the drug is accompanied by a deterioration in well-being, then you need to take a three-day break so that the symptoms that appear disappear and consult a doctor about continuing Viferon therapy.

When prescribing Viferon for adults, doctors warn that it is necessary to give up alcohol for the duration of the treatment course. Alcohol consumption reduces the activity of interferon, which means that the therapy will be less effective.

Before prescribing a medication, a blood test is performed, determine:

creatinine;
calcium;
electrolytes;
leukocyte formula.

These indicators are necessary for the selection of dosage and control over the quality of therapy.

In the presence of diseases indicated in relative contraindications, an adult is prescribed a half dose of 125-250 thousand IU twice a day. With good tolerance of the drug and the absence of negative effects, the dosage is gradually increased to the recommended in the instructions.

Viferon has no effect on neuropsychic reactions, and when using it, driving and working with moving mechanisms are allowed.

With frequent and uncontrolled medication, addiction to interferon occurs and immunity is not stimulated.

Interaction with other drugs

If the patient is taking antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, the introduction of Viferon enhances the antibacterial effect. This is taken into account when prescribing complex therapy.

Taking antidepressants in conjunction with the use of suppositories increases the risk of side effects.

There are no data on the interaction of Viferon with other drugs. The introduction of suppositories does not affect the well-being of a person taking pills for hypertension, atherosclerosis, etc.

If you watch a video where Dr. Komarovsky talks about Viferon children's suppositories, then we can conclude that the drug is safe for the baby's body, but practically useless for prevention and treatment. A well-known pediatrician believes that candles calm parents more than help cure a child.

Some mothers and grandmothers agree with this opinion, others assure the high effectiveness of the drug. Let's get acquainted with the positive and neutral reviews of parents:

Our Marinochka was half a year old when she was diagnosed with SARS. My daughter had a high fever and runny nose. The pediatrician prescribed Viferon and advised me to buy candles. Very comfortably. Marinochka always spits out the medicine, and she tolerated a candle in her ass well. We were treated for 5 days, putting Viferon 2 times a day, and the package was enough for the entire course. On the 3rd day, the temperature passed, and then the snot disappeared.

Svetlana

My mother believes that Viferon helps with colds the most, and puts candles to her one-year-old grandson. I watched a program with Dr. Komarovsky, where he talked about the harmlessness of Viferon for children and I do not argue. But I know that candles will not help, and if I do not immediately start treating my son, then he will be sick for a long time.

My wife went with her daughter to the pediatrician, and the doctor prescribed Viferon for a cold. Neighbors with small children spoke well of candles, but the medicine did not help our child. On the 3rd day, the child still had a fever, a runny nose and cough appeared. I had to call a doctor to prescribe another treatment.

I often hear that Viferon cannot cure a cold, but for my daughter this is a first aid remedy. As soon as the temperature appears, I immediately put candles. I know that you can’t bet often, but it’s not necessary. It seems to me that after I began to use Viferon, my daughter began to get sick with acute respiratory infections less often.

After reviewing the opinion of the parents, let's see what the adults who took the medication say:

We have a SARS epidemic at work, everyone is sneezing and coughing. I read on the Internet about Viferon tablets, but they were not in the pharmacy. I had to take candles. For 5 days I put candles in the morning and in the evening, until the package ran out. I don’t know if Viferon helped or if I already have a strong immune system, but I managed not to catch a cold from my colleagues.

She was treated for pneumonia in the pulmonology department. Together with antibiotics, Viferon suppositories were prescribed. Before putting candles, I read the instructions and found out that the medicine stimulates the immune system and antibiotics work better with it. It's probably true. My roommate and I were admitted to the hospital at the same time and with the same diagnosis, but I recovered faster.

Anonymous (user withheld name)

I was treated with Viferon for mycoplasmosis and put suppositories in the vagina. It did not help me, control tests showed no improvement, and I was prescribed another therapy.

As can be seen from the reviews, in some cases the drug helps, while in others it does not bring relief from the disease. In which group the patient will be, it is impossible to determine, but if not serious illnesses, then the use of the drug is safe for health.

Close analogues

Viferon is almost always available in a pharmacy, but if the medicine was not on sale, then you can use it as a replacement medicines that have a similar effect on the body.

Genferon

Combined remedy, which includes:

taurine;
interferon.

Genferon increases immune strength and suppresses the activity of viruses.

Release form: drops, spray and suppositories for vaginal and rectal administration.

It is impossible for pregnant women in the 1st trimester, and drops can be given to babies only after 29 days of life.

The drug contains 2 active ingredients:

interferon;
purified immunoglobulin identical to human.

In its action, Kipferon is close to Viferon.

In the pharmacy you can buy vaginal and rectal suppositories.

Prohibited for pregnant and lactating women.

Grippferon

Contains only interferon and is considered a substitute for Viferon.

Available only in the form of a spray, and this is not very convenient in the treatment of certain diseases.

Interferon solution

Only used for local application:

nasal drops;
inhalation through a nebulizer.

Helps immune system destroy viruses that enter the body.

It is important to remember that the dosage of analogues is different, if Viferon is replaced with another drug, you need to consult a doctor about a single and daily dose.

The drug is valid for 2 years from the date of manufacture (the date is stamped on the blister or indicated on the packaging box).

But if the storage conditions are not observed, the medicine loses its activity. To save medicinal properties interferon, the following conditions must be observed:

Do not freeze. The temperature must be at least +2°C.
Do not overheat. The influence of high temperatures not only makes suppositories soft and uncomfortable to use, but can also disrupt the homogeneous structure of the drug.

The optimal mode for storing candles is from +2 to +10°C. This can be achieved by placing the medicine package on the refrigerator door.

Well, it should be remembered that medicines should be inaccessible to children. Despite the fact that Viferon candles do not have a pleasant taste, curious kids can take suppositories into their mouths and swallow them, and this will cause indigestion.

A prescription is not required to purchase Viferon. The medicine can be purchased in 2 ways:

visit a pharmacy
order on the manufacturer's website.

Although the drug is available without a prescription, you should not self-medicate, trying to cure a cold on your own.

The main danger is that a person does not always know about the presence of diseases that are a contraindication for treatment, and this can cause complications.

The cost of suppositories

The price depends on the content of the active substance:

1 million IU - 550 r;
500 thousand IU - 400 r;
150 thousand IU - 150 rubles

The cost is indicated for a blister containing 10 pieces, which can be ordered on the website of the manufacturer.

The pharmacy price will be higher.

Its increase will be affected by:

trade wrap;
the location of the pharmacy (on a quiet street or near busy traffic);
region:
trademark.

Ordering online will cost less, but you will need to wait a few days. For those who are undergoing a long course of treatment (for hepatitis) or often take medicine for colds and flu, it is recommended to pre-order the drug and store it in the refrigerator.

Most doctors speak well of Viferon suppositories, noting the good tolerability of the drug and the effectiveness of antiviral or complex antibacterial therapy.