Candles "Ruferon": instructions for use, reviews

Preparations that have an immunomodulatory effect are becoming more and more firmly in medicine. With their help they cure colds, infectious and viral diseases. They are also used in complex therapy to eliminate fungal and bacterial infections. The most harmless and simple to date were candles with interferon. Many of them are used in children. So, the candles "Ruferon" are often used independently, without medical involvement. In order not to harm yourself, it is necessary to apply the drug according to the instructions. Familiarize yourself with the features of this medicine. They will be presented to your attention today.

Description of the preparation: form of release, species, composition

Candles "Ruferon" are produced in spikes of 5 pieces. There are two plates in one bundle. Each package contains instructions for use, which the consumer should be familiar with before using the drug. As part of the drug, human interferon recombinant 2-alpha is present. As additional substances, the manufacturer uses solid fat, ascorbic acid and polysorbate.

You can buy an immunomodulator without a special prescription. In the pharmacy you will be offered different dosages of interferon in one suppository: 150, 250, 500 or 1000 thousand IU. Low volumes of interferon are usually used in children, and high are intended for adults.

Indication for treatment, specified by the instruction

"Ruferon" (candles) the instruction recommends to use with reduced immunity, bacterial, viral or fungal diseases. Prescribe the drug also for prevention. If you refer to the instructions, you will find out that the medication is necessary in the following cases:

• Herpes (genital or localized on other parts of the body);
• Cytomegalovirus;
• Ureaplasmosis or mycoplasmosis;
• Trichomoniasis;
• Papilloma, condyloma;
• Vaginal candidiasis (in acute or chronic form).

Principle of drug action

When mixing the interferons that enter the "Ruferon" suppositories and the cells of human blood, the following occurs:

• Antiviral action (eliminating cells of the virus by increasing the resistance of the body);
• Antitumor effect (slowing down the reproduction of pathological neoplasms);
• Immunity rises, indicating immunomodulatory action;
• Antiproliferative effect is achieved.

After administration, the suppositories dissolve rapidly under the influence of the temperature of the human body. Dedicated interferon penetrates into tissues and blood, provoking its own immune response.

Contra-indications and limitations

Like any drug, have their limitations in using immunomodulatory suppositories:

1. "Ruferon" should not be used in patients who are hypersensitive to its components. Considering this point, it is necessary to take into account also additional components.
2. Autoimmune hepatitis involves the refusal to use many immunomodulators, including the claimed drug.
3. Severe renal and hepatic diseases. If you are not sure of the absence of such, then you should consult a doctor in advance.
4. Exacerbations of chronic diseases suggest the use of the drug with extreme caution or a complete refusal to use it.

Use of the drug during pregnancy is possible, but only on the advice of a doctor. Preliminary should evaluate the benefits and harm that can be obtained as a result of this therapy. No data are available on the possibility of using a medicament during lactation. The decision to stop or continue breastfeeding should be discussed with the doctor.

Pediatric Use

How recommends the use of "Ruferon" (candles) in small patients instruction? For children, the drug is prescribed for the treatment of acute viral diseases, influenza, bacterial complications and intrauterine infection. The medicine is forbidden to children who have the following pathologies:

• Congenital malformations;
• Obstructive bronchitis requiring treatment with steroid agents;
• Diseases of the thyroid gland, heart, liver or kidney;
• HIV;
• Some diseases of the blood and nervous system.

The candles "Ruferon" are injected rectally. Dosage is determined by the age of the child and the nature of the disease. For children under one year, including newborns, the drug is prescribed by one candle with a dosage of 150,000 IU in the morning and in the evening. From year to seven years, the medication is used in a doubled dose: 250,000 IU twice a day. Standard treatment lasts 5 days. At the doctor's prescription, this course can be repeated after a while. The instruction warns that the use of candles "Ruferon" in children under 6 months is not fully understood, so you should be careful, and use the drug only as prescribed by the doctor.

Application in gynecology

With the purpose of treatment of diseases of the genital organs, candles "Ruferon" 1,000,000 IU and 5,000,000 IU are prescribed. They are also administered rectally, as in children. The course of treatment lasts 10 days, but can be repeated if necessary. In women's diseases of uncomplicated nature, a smaller dose of medication is chosen (candles of 500 thousand IU). In chronic diseases, as well as infections obtained through sexual contact, it is necessary to use suppositories with a dosage of 1000 thousand IU. In the latter case, treatment is carried out jointly with the partner.

It is recommended to clean the intestine before the administration of the drug in a natural way. Try to use the medicine at about the same time. So a certain concentration of medication in the body will be constant.

Side effects and overdose

About the drug "Ruferon" (candles) reviews say that the medication is usually well tolerated by patients. Cases of overdose have not been logged. However, do not use the drug in excess of the recommended amount.

The manufacturer says that the drug is capable of causing allergies in some cases. In this circumstance, it is necessary to refuse to use the immunomodulator and consult a doctor. Usually the signs of an allergy go away on their own within three days after the complete withdrawal of the medicine.

In complex treatment

Often doctors prescribe an immunomodulator together with other drugs for the purpose of complex treatment. Such therapy is indicated in case of severe infection or bacterial (fungal) complication. How safe is it to use with other drugs "Ruferon" (candles)? The instruction for use informs the following information:

• Very carefully use a medication with antidepressants, as well as hypnotics;
• In conjunction with "Curantil", "Diazepam", "Vafarin" immunomodulator is able to increase the intensity of cardiotoxic and neurotoxic action;
• If you need to use sorbents, you should take a break of at least two hours between the preparations.

The immunomodulator is well combined with other antiviral agents and antibiotics. Usually, you do not need to perform any special manipulations, even with the simultaneous use of vaginal and rectal suppositories.

Controversial consumer opinion

About what kind of reviews the drug (bad or good), definitely can not be said. Most patients evaluate the drug as an effective drug that helps cope with reduced immunity and infectious diseases. However, the opinions of patients often diverge.

Positive response from suppositories to consumers who use the drug as directed by a doctor. Women say that the medicine helped them get rid of gynecological diseases. Even annoying relapsing thrush after complex treatment stopped worrying. Praise the medicine and parents of small children. They see the undoubted plus of drugs in that it does not need to be taken orally. After the introduction into the intestine, the agent dissolves rapidly, providing an immunostimulating effect. As a result, the child is on the mend, and his digestive tract does not suffer from the use of chemical medicinal compounds.

There are also negative opinions about the drug "Ruferon". Some patients say that during the treatment their condition worsened. Consumers say that immediately after the introduction of the medicine, body temperature increased. Doctors call this a normal reaction. Suppositories force the body's defense system to work, provoking an immune response. Therefore, this effect is acceptable, but it does not always happen. Many people are skeptical about interferon-based drugs. Consumers because of ignorance believe that the drug is addictive. They fear that in the future, immunity will stop working without such helpers. Either way, the decision always remains with the patient. You can take the drug or give it up at will.

To sum up

Today you learned about immunomodulating drugs:

• "Ruferon" for children (150,000 and 250,000 IU);
• "Ruferon" candles for adults (500,000 IU);
• "Ruferon RN" (1,000,000).

Candles instruction for use recommends storing in the refrigerator. The optimum temperature for the drug is 2 to 8 degrees. The expiration date of the medicinal product is one year from the date of its release. Do not use suppositories after this time interval.

Recently, more and more often people are engaged in self-medication. These actions are due to lack of time or reluctance to go to hospitals. If you are one of these patients, then carefully monitor your well-being during therapy. Any deterioration should make you visit a doctor. If after five days there are no improvements, and the disease continues to progress, then urgently consult a doctor.