In this article, the drug "Vikasol" will be considered. Analogs of this medicine will also become participants in this discussion. Not only will the method of taking one or another analogue be considered, but also a comparison will be made between these drugs both in price and in their effect. In the end, the answer will be given to the question: is it worth buying an analogue or is it best to use the original drug?
The form of the drug and its cost
The drug is available in two forms: tablets and injection. In addition, if the patient is not satisfied with either form, then there is the opportunity to purchase the drug in the form of a powder.
The price of the drug is not so big. In most pharmacies, the cost of the drug is fifty-six rubles.
The main indications for the use of the drug
If you familiarize yourself with the instructions, you can see a fairly large list of main indications for use. So, "Vikasol" is prescribed for the following diseases:
- Pulmonary tuberculosis.
- Reduced blood coagulation.
- Acute hepatitis.
- Radiation sickness.
- In order to prevent severe bleeding in newborns, the medicine is taken during pregnancy.
- Hemophilia.
- Heavy hemorrhoidal bleeding.
This is not the entire list of the main indications for the use of this drug. A complete list can be found in the instructions for use, which comes with the medicine.
The use of "Vikasol"
This medicine, in fact, like others, must be taken correctly. Taking the medication depends not only on the form of release of the drug, but also on the age of the patient.
To begin, consider the use of "Vikasol" in the form of tablets. Children who are less than a year old need to take medicine in an amount of two to five milligrams. Children under two years old must take "Vikasol" in the amount of six milligrams. Further, children from three to four years old should take no more than eight milligrams per day. Children from five to nine years old need to take medicine in the amount of ten milligrams. Children from ten to fourteen years old must take no more than fifteen milligrams. Adult patients can take the drug in an amount of from fifteen to thirty milligrams. Do not use more than three tablets per day. The duration of the drug is set individually by the attending physician.
Now let's move on to the injections. As for children, the dose is exactly the same as in the situation with the tablets. In adults, everything is slightly different. The daily rate of the drug varies from ten to fifteen milligrams per day.
We should also talk about taking the drug "Vikasol" by women. With a monthly schedule, the dosage is prescribed by a gynecologist. It is strictly forbidden to prescribe a course of treatment independently.
Side effects of the drug
The list of side effects is not quite large. It mainly includes:
- Toxicosis.
- Heart palpitations.
- Redness and swelling in the place where the injection was made.
- Itchy skin.
- Irritation.
- Lowering blood pressure.
In case of side effects, it is necessary to stop taking the drug and seek the advice of a personal doctor.
Drug storage
The shelf life of the drug is only three years. After the expiration date comes to an end, the drug is prohibited. Keep the medicine in a dark place, away from children. The storage temperature of this drug should be no more than twenty-five degrees.
"Vikasol": analogues of the drug
Having figured out the main aspects of the drug, you can proceed to the analogues of this medicine. Analogs are also mainly available in the form of tablets and injections. The most popular analogues of "Vikasol" are as follows:
- Dicinon.
- "Contrivance".
- Wilate.
- Tachocomb.
- "Gaamelis."
Further, the most popular of the given analogues will be considered in a more detailed form.
Hemorrhoids hemostatic pills - analogues of "Vikasol"
First you need to consider the analogues of "Vikasol" in tablets. "Ditsinon" - an analogue of "Vikasol" in tablets. At the same time, this drug can be produced in the form of a solution for injection. "Dicinon" helps to stop bleeding due to the accelerated occurrence of the so-called primary thrombus. The drug reduces the diapedesis of blood elements from the vascular bed.
Indications for use "Ditsinona"
Like Vikasol, Ditsinon is prescribed to prevent bleeding and stop it.
In more detail, this drug is prescribed for the following diseases:
- Capillary bleeding.
- Intracranial hemorrhage.
- Hemorrhagic diathesis.
- Repeated retinal hemorrhages.
- Werlhof's disease.
- Heavy menstruation.
The drug also has contraindications, which should be paid close attention before the first use of the drug. So, the contraindications are as follows:
- Thrombosis.
- Intolerance to the components of the drug.
- Thromboembolism.
The method of taking the drug "Dicinon"
This analogue of "Vikasol" in tablets is quite simple to take. Basically, doctors prescribe their patients to take this drug three times a day, two or one tablet at a time, again based on the disease. Children aged two to twelve years take half of the adult norm, that is, three tablets per day.
The price of the drug and its storage
This drug is several times more expensive than the drug "Vikasol". Analogs, in fact, are often cheaper than the original, but here everything is different. The price of the drug "Dicinon" begins with three hundred and eighty rubles, although the effect of both drugs is quite similar.
It is necessary to store the drug in a dark place at a temperature of no more than 25 degrees Celsius.
The drug "Contrivan"
"Krivriven" is an analogue of "Vikasol" in ampoules. The price of such a drug is not only higher than the price of Vikasol, but also higher than the price of Dicinon. To pay for this analogue will have four hundred and sixty rubles! It is worth noting another difference between this drug and those that were mentioned above - this is the lack of release of drugs in the form of tablets. In a word, this drug is available only in the form of injections. Now it's time to take a closer look at this drug.
Indications for use and contraindications "Contriva"
This medicine does not have a large list of indications for use. Basically, doctors prescribe this drug for the following diseases:
- Acute inflammation of the pancreas.
- Prevention of postoperative pancreatitis.
- Prevention of bleeding after surgery.
Also, the drug has a number of contraindications, in which the adoption of "Contraven" is strictly contraindicated, namely:
- High sensitivity to the drug.
- DIC syndrome.
- Pregnancy.
- The period of breastfeeding.
Side effects of "Contriva"
When taking this drug, various kinds of side effects may occur. When they first appear, you should immediately contact your personal doctor. As for the list of side effects, it is as follows:
- Itchy skin.
- Dyspnea.
- Nausea.
- Tachycardia.
Method of use "Contriva"
This drug is used only in a hospital, under the strict supervision of your doctor. Before the first use, the so-called test dose is mandatory. The drug can be administered either with an injection or with a dropper. When administering the medicine, the patient must be in a lying position. The course of treatment is no more than six days. The dose is prescribed only by a personal attending physician.
Reviews on the drug "Vikasol" and its analogues
The drug "Vikasol" received a large number of reviews over its history, the analogues also did not go unnoticed. If we talk about “Vikasol”, then reviews about it are mostly good. For a rare case, there were times when the effectiveness of the drug decreased over time. Basically, the drug "Vikasol" has proven itself to be excellent among most patients. Hemostatic analogs also showed themselves on the good side. For example, the drug "Contriven" copes well even with severe bleeding, which is a big plus in its piggy bank of merits.
Total
In this article, the drug "Vikasol", instructions for use, analogues were examined in detail. In fact, all drugs are similar to each other in their indications and effectiveness. The price is quite acceptable even with the drug "Vikasol". Analogs are cheap, but, as it turned out, not all. Often, drugs are several times more expensive. Then the question arises: is it worth buying an analogue if the effect is the same, and the price is much higher?
Of course not. But there are situations when the drug "Vikasol" is simply not in the pharmacy, and then you have to buy an analogue that costs a lot of money. But still, the most important thing is that the result from taking an analogue will not be worse. Ultimately, the choice is up to the buyer.