The drug "Viferon" (candles) for children

The drug "Viferon" (candles) for children is the development of Russian specialists. In addition to suppositories, the drug is available in the form of an ointment. There is also a drug for adults.

Medicinal form "Viferon" -gas for children includes vitamin C, tocopherol and alpha-interferon. The first two components complement the action of the third ingredient.

The drug helps to strengthen the body's natural defense. Thus, the child's immune system is activated and prevents the penetration of various viruses into the organism. Along with this, the drug "Viferon" (candles) for children helps in the development of antibodies to the pathogens of various diseases.

With the use of this medication, recovery is quicker, and the amount of medication taken is also decreasing.

Depending on the amount of active ingredient, Viferon-1, 2, 3 and 4 are distinguished. Dosage is selected taking into account the severity of the pathology and age of the child. So, the drug "Viferon-1" (suppositories) for children contains 150 000 IU of interferon. The amount of this component also affects the cost of the drug.

Candles "Viferon" (children's) are used in the treatment of various infectious, inflammatory diseases. In particular, they include:

- pneumonia, acute respiratory infections;

- sepsis;

Candidiasis, meningitis;

- chronic hepatitis, etc.

Among other indications for the use of the drug should be noted herpetic and enteroviral infections, chlamydia, influenza, mycoplasmosis, various types of parotitis , diphtheria in a localized form, tick-borne encephalitis in the meningic form, cirrhosis. With these pathologies, the drug "Viferon" is appointed, as a rule, in complex therapy.

Undisputed advantage of the drug, according to experts, is the admissibility of its use in newborns. High efficacy of the drug in the treatment of premature infants is also noted .

Typically, it is prescribed from one to three courses for five or ten days. In some cases, the drug "Viferon" (candles for children) can be used for a long time, without causing addiction. The administration is carried out rectally.

Since some people sometimes experience allergic reactions, contraindication to taking the drug may become intolerance to cocoa butter, which is part of the suppository.

The medication is allowed to be used in combination with any biological additives and medicines.

In rare cases, minor allergic reactions have been reported. Specialists note that "Viferon" is perfectly combined with chemotherapy, antibiotic drugs, immunosuppressors, glucocorticosteroids.

Medications that can have a stimulating effect on immunity are quite common in the modern world. As observations show, practically in every home medicine cabinet there are similar preparations. To such medicines carry experts and "Viferon", which is able to exert not only immunostimulating, but also antiviral action. This is especially true for families in which there are children of small age. As is known, suppositories are one of the most convenient and effective forms of a drug. This is another advantage of the drug "Viferon".

As a rule, both doctors and parents respond positively to the results of using the medication. Although sometimes there are negative reviews about immunostimulants, because not all doctors consider it necessary to use this kind of drugs. This is apparently due to the lack of knowledge of the immune system itself and to the fact that antiviral agents have only recently been used in medical practice.