Spark 'Viferon' for children: reviews and recommendations for use

When a child is sick, parents try their best to help him and choose the right medicine. Very often doctors in ARVI designate supplements "Viferon" for children. Reviews about this drug mark its effectiveness.

The composition of this tool includes human interferon. In addition, it contains additional substances such as alpha-tocopherol acetate and ascorbic acid. The basis of the candles is cocoa butter and confectionery fat. The pediatric form differs from the adult amount of the active substance in the suppository. Producers characterize the drug as an immunomodulatory, possessing antiviral effect.

Candles "Viferon" for children, reviews of this also say it has a minimum of side effects. This is one of the reasons that this drug is prescribed even for newborns, including premature babies. Indications for use are the prevention and treatment of influenza and ARVI, acute and chronic hepatitis. In addition, it is effective in the treatment of pneumonia of various origins, meningitis, sepsis and some other infectious diseases.

Of the contraindications to the drug it is worth noting only the increased sensitivity to the ingredients that it contains. Data on overdose are not recorded. Before using the supplements "Viferon", the dosage should be agreed with the doctor, especially when the treatment is carried out in very young patients. Use candles rectally, that is, they are placed in the rectum. This method is convenient for use in children who do not always swallow the syrup or pill that adults offer them. In addition, due to the influence of body temperature, the waxy substance melts, and the drug as a result is absorbed into the mucosa, and then it quickly enters the blood. It should be noted that 12 hours after the administration of the suppository, the level of interferon in the body decreases, so the repeated use of the drug is usually prescribed no later than this time.

Candles "Viferon" for children, the reviews say, are carried by small patients almost always well enough without causing discomfort and special discomfort. The active substance that is contained here is a synthetic protein obtained by genetic engineering. It almost completely corresponds to interferon, which develops the human body when exposed to harmful microorganisms. Its main function: to protect cells and tissues from the destructive effect of infection. Getting into the body, the active substance of the drug not only has a therapeutic effect, fighting viruses and bacteria, but also stimulates the production of natural interferon.

Candles "Viferon" for children reviews recommend taking in accordance with the instructions to the remedy or in such a way as the doctor advised. Usually the treatment scheme depends on the age of the patient and the course of the illness. In most cases, therapy lasts 5-7 days. Children up to a year are prescribed 2-3 suppositories per day (a break between meals should be at least 8 hours).

In the treatment of chronic viral hepatitis (type B, C, D), candles are used for 10 days. Further, repeated courses are appointed. In total, therapy can last up to a year.

When buying a drug in a drugstore, it is necessary to take into account its dosage, as there are different forms: for children under 7 years, for those older than this age, for adults. Only in this way will the effectiveness of the tool be maximized.

This drug is also used for the treatment of various diseases, including infectious diseases, in adults. For example, suppositories "Viferon" vaginal are used to treat certain diseases in gynecology.