The drug "Viferon". Instructions
The drug "Viferon" instruction refers to the clinical and pharmacological group of antiviral agents used externally.
The drug is produced in the form of a gel, homogeneousby consistency and white in color. The active substance of the drug is human interferon alpha-2 (recombinant). Among the auxiliary components are α-tocopherol acetate, benzoic acid, sodium chloride, methionine, citric acid, sodium tetraborate, serum human albumin and a gel base consisting of glycerin and sodium carboxymethylcellulose.
In addition, the medicine "Viferon" (instruction onapplication indicates this) is available in the form of an ointment (similar to the gel used externally) having a yellow or yellowish white color and a specific lanolin odor. Its consistency is viscous. The active ingredient is the same element as in the gel. Additional components - anhydrous lanolin, medical Vaseline, peach oil, tocopherol acetate and purified water.
The drug "Viferon", the instruction informs, it is issued in aluminum tubes or polystyrene banks for ten milligram of medicament in each. The product goes on sale in cardboard boxes.
Pharmacological effectiveness of the drugis due to the components that make up its composition. Thus, due to the presence of tocopherol acetate, the antibacterial activity of interferon alfa-2 increases, which, in turn, enhances the immunomodulatory effect of the drug. In addition, the drug has a pronounced membrane-stabilizing, anti-inflammatory, regenerating and antiproliferative properties.
When using thea pharmaceutical agent in the form of a gel, its base provides a prolonged effect of the drug. And the auxiliary elements increase the stability of the specific effect and maintain the microbiological purity of the medicament at a high level.
The drug "Viferon" (the instruction contains this information) is characterized by low systemic absorption at local and external use.
The method of application and the recommended volumes of this remedy are described in detail below.
Pharmaceutical preparation "Viferon". Instructions for use and dosing
The preparation in the form of a gel is used infor the prevention of acute respiratory viral disease, or for the control of recurrent stenosing laryngotraheal necrosis. For this, the medication is applied to the surface of the tonsils with a hard tampon three times a day for at least three weeks. If necessary, the therapy can be repeated after six months. For the prevention of the diseases described above, preventive treatment with the drug twice a year - in the autumn and in the spring.
With recurrent herpetic infection(which is chronic) of any localization, it is important to begin therapy as soon as possible after the symptoms of the disease have been identified (and, most likely, during the period of its precursors' manifestation). In this case, the medicine (gel) is rubbed into the problem areas for ten days (the number of procedures is three to seven per day). The duration of treatment can be doubled.
Ointment is widely used to eliminate viral infections of the skin and mucous membranes. A small amount of medication should be gently applied to problem areas three to four times a day.
The drug "Viferon" for children is available in the form of candles. This medication helps to save small patients from herpes, hepatitis, papillomavirus infection, cytomegalovirus and other diseases.
This pharmaceutical agent is dispensed solely by prescription.
