The preparation is 'Wilprafen'. Instructions for use

The drug "Vilprafen" refers to the antibiotics of the macrolide pharmacological group. The drug is available in the form of suspension and tablets. The active component of the drug is josamycin.

Characterizing the mechanism of action of the drug "Vilprafen", the instruction for use indicates its ability to slow the synthesis of protein in the bacteria. The bactericidal effect of the drug is noted in relation to intracellular microorganisms, some anaerobic microbes, Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The use of the drug has a negligible effect on enterobacteria. In this regard, the natural bacterial flora of the digestive tract changes to a very small extent.

The drug "Vilprafen" is effective against bacteria that show resistance (resistance) to erythromycin. The resistance of microorganisms to josamycin is formed less frequently than to other antibiotics from the macrolide group.

The preparation "Vilprafen". Instructions for use. Appointment

The drug is indicated for various infections (including mixed, mycoplasmal, chlamydial):

• ENT organs and respiratory tract. These include pneumonia (including atypical), bronchitis (acute), paratonzillitis and tonsillitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, otitis media (middle), pharyngitis, angina.
• Soft tissues and skin. These infections include venereal lymphogranuloma, lymphadenitis, lymphangitis, acne, erysipelas (in case of hypersensitivity to penicillin), Siberian ulcer, furunculosis, pyoderma.
• Genitourinary system. Among pathologies, syphilis, gonorrhea, ureaplasmosis, mycoplasmosis, chlamydia, prostatitis, pyelonephritis.
• With dental infections. These include periodontal diseases, gingivitis and others.

The drug "Vilprafen" instruction for use recommends as an adjunct to the therapy of anatoxin in diphtheria. The medication is also used in ophthalmology (with dacryocystitis, blepharitis). The indications include also scarlet fever (with hypersensitivity to penicillin), psittacosis and whooping cough.

Contraindications to the drug "Vilprafen" instructions for use include prematurity, severe liver disorders, individual intolerance to the drug.

With renal failure, the prescription of the medicine is carried out with extreme caution.

The preparation "Vilprafen". Dosage

Tablets are taken orally. Drink followed by water in sufficient quantities. Suspension is taken between meals (before use, the vial should be shaken). Recommended for 1-2 grams per day for two or three doses.

With streptococcal infections, the duration of therapy is at least ten days.

In the treatment of ordinary and globular acne, twice a day, 500 mg is administered for two to four weeks, then for eight weeks, 500 mg once a day.

For newborns and patients up to fourteen years of age, the recommended dosage is from thirty to fifty milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The amount of the drug is divided into three doses.

Allowed to take medication "Vilprafen" during pregnancy and lactation in accordance with the indications. It is the drug of first choice in the treatment of chlamydial infection during pregnancy.

Means of "Vilprafen". Side effects

When taking the medicine in some cases, there is dysbiosis, anorexia, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea. In severe diarrhea (diarrhea), it is necessary to take into account the danger of development with the use of antibiotics of dangerous pseudomembranous colitis.

Taking medication in rare cases causes urticaria, hearing impairment (transitory, dose-dependent), candidiasis.

Before using the preparation "Vilprafen" should study the annotation.