The drug "Genferon Light" - candles. Instructions for use, indications and contraindications
Suppositories "Genferon Light" isimmunomodulating agent for pregnant women and children, intended for the prevention and treatment of influenza and ARVI. The international name of the drug is "genferon" - interferon alfa-2b + taurine. It is produced in the following dosage form: rectal and vaginal suppositories, 125,000 or 250,000 IU.
Appearance
Baby candles "Genferon" - is a cylindricalforms a suppository with a slightly pointed end, a white or yellowish-white hue. The longitudinal section of the candle is homogeneous, but a deepening or funnel-shaped rod is allowed.
Properties of the medicament
1. Has systemic and local effects on the body.
2. It has antiproliferative, antiviral and antibacterial action.
3. Taurine, which is part of the medicament "Genferon Light," helps normalize metabolic processes and improves regeneration (restoration) of tissues, and also has immunomodulatory properties. In addition, taurine is an antioxidant and promotes the preservation of interferon activity, thereby enhancing the therapeutic effect of using the drug "Genferon Light" (candles). The instruction is the main thing that must be observed when using this medication.
Indications for the use of candles
Suppositories "Genferon Light" can beused in the complex therapy of various diseases caused by viruses, as well as as a drug of choice in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the urogenital tract in women, including pregnant women, and in young children. The drug should be used only as directed by the treating doctor.
Contraindications to the use of the medicine "Genferon Light" (candles) - instruction
Intolerance to patients with interferon or anyother substances that are part of the candlestick "Genferon". You should use caution when applying suppositories during an exacerbation of autoimmune and allergic diseases.
Method of use of candles
The tool "Genferon Light" (candles) - the instruction isstresses - can be used vaginally and rectally. The dosage, mode of administration and duration of administration of the drug depend on the age and disease of the patient and are determined by the physician. Usually for children over the age of seven and adults, "Genferon Light" candles are prescribed in a dosage of 250,000 IU, and for children under seven years - 125,000 IU.
Side Effects of Medication
Intolerance to the components of the drug: allergy in the form of burning and itching in the vagina; as well as an increase in body temperature, a feeling of chills, loss of appetite, fatigue, headaches and muscle pains, joint pains, thrombocytopenia. More often these symptoms are observed at too high a daily dose - from 10 000 000 IU. In case of complications, you should consult a doctor about the further use of the "Genferon Light" (candles). The instruction, which he will propose, must be observed.
In the case of an increase in body temperature after the introduction of candles "Genferon Light" is recommended a single dose of paracetamol in a dose of 500 to 1000 milligrams for adults or 250 milligrams for children.
Candles "Genferon" - analog
Preparations "Viferon" and "Kipferon" are analogues of "Genferon Light". They affect the human immune system in a similar way and can be used in the complex therapy of all of the above diseases.
Candles "Genferon Light" during pregnancy and lactation
Candles "Genferon Light" are effective in the last two trimesters of pregnancy. It is worth noting that the safety of the use of this drug in the first trimester has not been studied.
Interaction of medicament "Genferon Light" with other drugs
Candles "Genferon Light" are most effective inas one of the components in the complex treatment of various diseases. The drug enhances the action of fungicidal, antibacterial and antiviral drugs, allowing you to achieve maximum effect from therapy.</ strong </ p>
