The drug "Befungin" is released in the form of a ready-made solution and concentrate for its preparation. The drug is administered orally. The active component is chaga (birch mushroom).
Pharmacological properties
Means "Befungin" (instructions for use indicates this) has a tonic effect on the central nervous system, exhibits an immunomodulating effect. During therapy, an increase in the body's resistance to hypoxia, the adverse effect of internal and external factors, is noted. The drug is made from a phytopathogenic fungus that grows on birch trunks. In its composition, the active substances are pigments that form a special complex in combination with acids and polysaccharides. Due to the presence of manganese, copper, cobalt, a stimulating effect on the hematopoiesis process, especially on leukopoiesis, is provided. The drug exhibits hepatoprotective properties, stabilizes the activity of the digestive glands. There is information about the antitumor effect of the fungus. It may be due to the ability of the compounds to increase the functional activity of the immune system, in particular killer cells.
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Means "Befungin" recommended for use with hypertensive dyskinesia, ulcerative lesions of the digestive system, chronic gastritis. Therapy is prescribed to patients in asthenic conditions, in the postoperative period, with cachexia. The remedy is indicated for patients who received long-term immunosuppressive treatment.
Means "Befungin". Instructions for use. Price
It is recommended to take the solution before meals for half an hour. The concentrate before use should be diluted in water (3 tsp. In 150 ml). They drink the drug in a tablespoon three times a day. Duration of admission is from three to five months. If necessary, after seven to ten days, the therapeutic course is repeated. The cost of funds in pharmacies is from 160 rubles.
Side effects and contraindications
Befungin solution is not recommended for use by patients under the age of eighteen, pregnant and lactating women. Contraindications include intolerance to the components contained in the composition. During therapy with Befungin (instructions for use warns about this), allergic reactions are likely to occur. As a rule, they are associated with increased sensitivity of the patient. If this and any other undesirable consequences occur, you should stop taking the solution and consult a doctor.
additional information
Against the background of therapy with Befungin, the instructions for use recommend a milk diet. From daily nutrition, canned foods, animal fats, spicy seasonings should be excluded. When taking the drug, intravenous administration of dextrose, the use of penicillin are contraindicated. To improve digestion and hematopoiesis, the solution can be prescribed in the complex treatment of tumor pathologies as an adjuvant.