As you know, one and the same pathology can be eliminated by different methods. For example, for treatment, you can use all kinds of tablets, syrups, tinctures and suppositories. So, Kipferon suppositories are indicated for the treatment of many diseases in both adult patients and children.
General information
First of all, it should be said that this medication has an excellent antiviral and immunomodulating effect. It makes it possible to improve the protective properties of the body, effectively combating various signs of the common cold and other viral diseases. However, this is not all the healing properties of the drug. The use of Kipferon suppositories allows women to get rid of many different gynecological problems, thanks to the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Features
In addition, it is worth saying that all the described characteristics of the drug become possible due to the presence of interferon in its composition. And due to the high protein content, the main active ingredient of the drug affects the body much more efficiently and faster. Kipferon candles are capable of:
- improve the protective functions of the immune system;
- reduce the severity of the manifestations of bacterial and viral intoxication;
- start the processes of tissue repair in the body.
As a result of using this drug, the work of both innate and acquired immunity is stimulated, and a full intestinal flora is restored. Among other things, thanks to the medication, the activity of immune cells and the production of gamma-interferons increase.
The composition and form of production
Candles "Kipferon" belong to the category of immunomodulators, which include immunoglobulins and interferon. A drug is available in the form of suppositories intended for administration rectally (into the rectum) or vaginally (into the vagina). Packed candles in contour blisters of 5 pieces. Suppositories have a torpedo shape with smooth outlines, a creamy tint and are odorless.
Kipferon suppositories have two active ingredients, one of which is type 2B interferon. Each suppository contains 500,000 IU of the recombinant substance.
Plasma proteins act as the second active component, among which there are immunoglobulins of types A, M and G. Their content in the candle is 60 mg. These substances are obtained from processed donated blood.
In addition, suppositories contain auxiliary ingredients, due to the presence of which they keep their shape, but at the same time are quite plastic, supple and quickly dissolve in the body. Additional components are:
- hard paraffin;
- distilled water;
- sodium chloride;
- emulsifier;
- sodium dihydrogen phosphate;
- special fat;
- hydrogen phosphate.
Pharmacological properties of the drug
The ingredients contained in suppositories are activated against herpetic viruses, chlamydia and other infectious agents. The antichlamydial effect of the drug is explained by the effect on the body of the special antibodies that make up the suppositories. Anti-inflammatory, antiviral and immunostimulating properties are based on the work of interferon, which stimulates the functioning of the thymus gland.
Plasma proteins contained in the medication significantly increase the therapeutic effect of interferon. With the introduction of Kipferon antiviral suppositories, patients improve their systemic and local immunity, reduce the severity of clinical symptoms, and restore tissue.
The drug is extremely effective in the treatment of cervical erosion in mature women and prevents the transformation of a pathological phenomenon into a cancer process.
So, candles show several properties important for recovery:
- Immunostimulatory. The drug affects lymphocytes that detect and destroy pathogens.
- Antivirus. Affects enzymes that stop the reproduction and spread of pathogens.
- Antichlamydia. Under the influence of suppositories, immunocompetent cells begin to work, which destroy bacteria.
- Anti-inflammatory. The drug activates the functioning of killer cells that produce antibodies that fight inflammation.
General indications for use
When should Kipferon candles be used? The instruction for the drug suggests that it works great as part of a comprehensive treatment. But use it as an independent tool is not worth it.
It is advisable to use the medicine when:
- chronic forms of inflammatory pathologies covering the respiratory tract - bronchitis, pneumonia, laryngitis;
- intestinal infections arising from a bacterial or viral infection;
- viral hepatitis in children of category A, B, C;
- colds.
Indications for women
Can Kipferon suppositories be used to treat gynecological pathologies? In fact, doctors often prescribe a drug for women to combat various diseases. According to numerous reviews, Kipferon candles help pretty quickly and effectively get rid of many problems on the female side. For example, the drug proved to be excellent in the treatment of:
- urogenital chlamydia;
- genital herpes;
- bacterial genital infections;
- anal fissures;
- urogenital candidiasis - thrush;
- sluggish fistulas.
Among other things, this medication is considered to be an excellent prophylactic used after gynecological surgery. As for the stronger sex, these candles can help a man with acute and chronic prostatitis.
Instructions for candles "Kipferon"
Reviews about this drug indicate its high effectiveness in the fight against a variety of diseases. However, it should be borne in mind that it is necessary to use the drug in each case, taking into account the individual characteristics of the body, the type of pathology, its shape and course, as well as the patient's age. It is best to seek help from a specialist who will help determine the appropriate dosage of the drug and how to use it.
According to the instructions for Kipferon suppositories, the smallest patients, whose age barely reaches a year, rely only one suppository per day. If the baby is from one to three years old, he can use one capsule twice a day - in the morning and in the evening.
Children over three years old can be lit three times a day. The course of treatment can last a maximum of a week. The same dosage of Kipferon candles for adults is also relevant.
Usually, in this way the drug is used in inflammatory processes in the nasopharynx. If a person suffers from purulent tonsillitis, the course of therapy should be extended. In all these situations, suppositories are administered rectally.
In the case of treatment of gynecological pathologies by women, it is necessary to use suppositories vaginally. In this case, the dosage can fluctuate within one or two suppositories 2 times during the day. The course of treatment can be longer and reach two weeks. In the treatment of erosion, a woman can apply these suppositories up to epithelization. As prescribed by the doctor, the course may be extended. By the way, women should start using the medication only after the end of menstruation. Before the introduction of the suppository, the vagina must be cleaned of mucus.
Regularly, this drug is prescribed to patients as a prophylactic. It can be used before planned gynecological manipulations, as well as for general improvement of immunity. In such a situation, the course of use should be 2 weeks. The interval between repeated procedures should be at least two months. Children should be given one suppository per day for prevention, and two for adults.
Contraindications
Patients should be aware that this drug is not always and not everyone can take without fear. For example, it is not recommended to place candles for children up to six months. The fact is that there have been no special studies on the effect of the drug on a fragile body. It is advisable to abandon the use of suppositories at the time of pregnancy and breastfeeding. Although, according to the doctor’s prescription, Kipferon can be used during this period.
It is strictly forbidden to use candles for people suffering from allergies or individual intolerance to certain components that are part of the drug.
Side effects
According to numerous studies, after the use of Kipferon candles, undesirable effects almost never occur. However, with intolerance to the components of the drug, an allergic reaction may develop. In this case, the patient may experience severe itching, rashes and redness of the skin, swelling. If a person has an allergic reaction to the drug, in the future it is advisable to completely abandon its use.
Analogs of candles "Kipferon"
Interferon and immunoglobulins, which are part of the drug, are also found in other medicines that are identical to this tool. There are many drugs on the pharmaceutical market that are similar in content to Kipferon:
- "Vagiferon" - combined suppositories, which include fluconazole, interferon, metronidazole;
- "Genferon" - suppositories with a similar active substance, has an anesthetic effect;
- "Herpferon" - candles, additionally containing lidocaine and acyclovir;
- "Hyaferon" - an antiviral medication, which includes sodium hyaluronate and interferon;
- "Genferon Light" - nasal spray and suppositories with similar properties;
- "Tantum rose" - is made in the form of a powder for the preparation of liquids and ready-made substances for vaginal use.
Instead of Kipferon, Viferon is often used to treat children. To eliminate the pathologies of the genitourinary system in adults, you can use Genferon Light and Genferon. If herpes is found, it is advisable to use the preparation "Herpferon", and for diseases of an infectious nature - "Wagiferon". For colds and flu, Kipferon can be replaced with Grippferon.
Reviews
As already mentioned, the drug should be used exclusively as an additional stage of complex therapy, and not as an independent medication. Patients who understand the principle of action and the properties of candles, respond to them only positively. After all, the tool allows you to pretty quickly get rid of many problems of an inflammatory and infectious nature. No less positive are the responses of women who used the drug to get rid of gynecological pathologies.
But negative reviews are usually left by people trying to fight the disease with the help of Kipferon alone. However, it is almost impossible to get a positive effect from such treatment.