Viral diseases are always very difficult. Moreover, with untimely or improper treatment of such diseases, they can cause serious complications.
To treat such pathological conditions, doctors prescribe not only antiviral agents to their patients , but also antibacterial, immunomodulating and bacteriostatic drugs. They quickly and effectively eliminate the symptoms of the disease, and also prevent the further reproduction of the virus.
One of the most effective drugs designed to combat the aforementioned diseases is the Alpizarin medication. Instructions for use, synonyms, release form and analogues of this tool will be presented below.
Composition, packaging, release form, description of the medication
In what form is the Alpizarin medicine made? Instructions for use states that this tool is available in two different forms:
- Tablets. Their active ingredient is tetrahydroxyglucopyranosylxanthene. Also, the composition of the medicine includes lactose, calcium stearate and potato starch. Alpizarin tablets, the instructions for use of which are contained in a cardboard box, have a yellowish-green color. They are available in blister packs of 10, 30 or 20 pieces per box.
- Cream "Alpizarin" (ointment). Instructions for use informs that the main remedy is medical vaseline. It also contains tetrahydroxyglucopyranosylxanthene and auxiliary components; 2% or 5% ointment "Alpizarin" has a weak specific smell. It is intended for external application and is available in tubes (aluminum) of 10 g.
The mechanism of action of an antiviral agent
What features are inherent in the drug "Alpizarin"? Instructions for use, reviews indicate that it is an antiviral, antibacterial, bacteriostatic and immunomodulating agent.
The active substance of the medication in question is obtained from penny grass. As you know, it has a pronounced antiviral activity against pathogens of herpes simplex and DNA-containing viruses. It should also be noted that to a lesser extent, this medication acts against CMV and human immunodeficiency virus.
Alpizarin is characterized by a slight bacteriostatic effect against bacteria, tuberculosis mycobacteria and protozoa.
The principle of action of this tool is based on its ability to suppress bacterial nuclease. It should be noted that the drug has no pronounced inhibitory effect on neuraminidase of viruses.
The medication in question stimulates humoral and cellular immunity, and also contributes to the production of gamma interferon in the blood cells. It is impossible not to say that Alpizarin does not have teratogenic, mutagenic, irritating and allergenic effects.
Pharmacokinetics of the drug
Instructions for use ("Alpizarin" should be prescribed only by a doctor) reports that this tool is well and fairly quickly absorbed from the digestive tract. It binds to blood proteins by 70-90%. Its peak plasma concentration is reached within an hour. The drug is excreted along with urine.
Indications for taking tablets and using ointment
What is prescribed Alpizarin medication from? Instructions for use indicate that this tool is indicated for the treatment of primary infections, as well as secondary infections of the mucous membranes of the skin with herpes viruses (including genital and simple causative agents).
It should also be noted that the drug is used to treat Kaposi's eczema, herpes zoster, genital warts and genital warts, CMV infection, chickenpox and lichen planus.
Contraindications
What contraindications should you know before using the Alpizarin medication? The instructions for use for children and adults say that this drug is prohibited from being prescribed in the following cases:
- under the age of three years;
- with lactose intolerance and lactase deficiency;
- during pregnancy in the first trimester;
- with hypersensitivity to the drug.
With caution, this drug is used during lactation.
Tablets and ointment "Alpizarin": instructions for use
Analogs of this medication will be listed below.
Alpizarin tablets are prescribed for adults and adolescents, 2 pieces three times a day, regardless of the meal.
For children 1–6 years old, this drug is given ½ tablets with the same multiplicity, and for children 6–12 years old - 1 tablet three times a day.
As for the ointment, it is applied to the lesion 5-6 times a day; 5% is for adults, and 2% is for children. By the way, a 2% cream can also be used to treat rashes on the mucous membranes.
With a single rash of various forms of herpes simplex, in addition to genital, the drug is used for 4-5 days.
In the presence of abundant rashes, fever and lymphadenopathy, doctors prescribe a comprehensive treatment (ointment and tablets), which lasts at least 2 weeks.
For the treatment of genital herpes, this medication is applied to areas of the affected mucosa 4 or 6 times a day for a week. With relapse, it is recommended to take additional tablets for 14 days.
In diseases of the viral origin of the oral mucosa, combination therapy is also used for 2 weeks.
Red lichen is treated for 17-30 days, and herpes zoster - 3 weeks.
In relapses, the course can be repeated.
Side effects
When taking the tablets, the patient may develop headache, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. As for the ointment, in rare cases it causes allergic reactions.
Synonyms and analogues of an antiviral drug
You can replace the drug in question with such analogues as Hyporamin, Ingavirin, Allokin-Alpha, Virasept, Kagocel, Nikavir, Fuzeon, Ergoferon, Tiloron, Tseltsentri. The properties and methods of use of the above funds may differ from those of the drug "Alpizarin."
There are no synonyms for this medication.
Reviews
Most consumers using the drug in question leave extremely positive reviews about it. According to them, both tablets and Alpizarin ointment are effective in treating herpes, including genital, as well as other viral diseases. Most often, this medication is used as part of combination therapy.
Also, the advantages of this drug include the absence of side effects and a relatively low cost (130-150 rubles).