"Acyclovir" is one of the most popular drugs, which is used, as a rule, for the treatment of genital herpetic infections. However, some people also prefer to use it against various skin formations. Thinking about whether it is possible to smear papillomas with “Acyclovir”? In this article, we will answer this question in full detail, as well as talk about what patients who have already used ointment or pills against warts say about this.
What is acyclovir?
The human papilloma virus is practically harmless while it is in the body. However, if the immune system becomes unable to fight it, then various skin neoplasms appear on the body. You can cure warts with the help of traditional medicine or by giving preference to proven medications. For example, ointments from papillomas "Acyclovir" (reviews will be presented in the following sections).
The active substance of the drug has the same name as the drug. "Acyclovir" is a natural substance that is extracted from the deep sea. It contains a large number of nucleosides, which are able not only to resist viruses, but also to inhibit their activity. As for the additional ingredients, they are completely dependent on the form of release of the drug.
Forms of release of the drug "Acyclovir"
From papillomas in intimate places, the doctor will most likely prescribe a special ointment to the patient, which will be able to eliminate skin formation in a matter of days. However, if you decide to start self-medication (which is highly discouraged), then it is better to first familiarize yourself with the main forms of release of this drug, as well as in what cases they are used:
- Tablets. They are used to treat multiple papillomas on the body that appear when there is a strong infection in the body. "Acyclovir" in the form of tablets allows you to deal with the problem from the inside, preventing the spread of the virus and getting rid of the consequences of its action. If the patient undergoes a course of treatment with a medication, then the number of pathogenic microorganisms on the body will decrease several times.
- Ointment. It is used to eliminate one of the most common symptoms of papilloma, expressed on the body. The ointment is applied directly to the warts, after which the drug penetrates the skin and eliminates the viral infection in a specific place. After that, the active substance enters the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body, preventing the appearance of papillomas in the future.
- Solution "Acyclovir". This form of the drug is used only as a last resort, when the disease has passed into the chronic stage. The concentration of the drug can only be determined by a medical specialist, based on the results of the tests and the amount of virus in the blood. Therefore, it is highly recommended not to use the solution of "Acyclovir" for self-medication, as this can result in a deterioration in well-being.
Also, do not forget that each form of the drug has a list of contraindications. If you believe the reviews, "Acyclovir" from papillomas can provoke an allergic reaction, although the manufacturer claims the opposite. Perhaps the fault is the individual intolerance of this or that substance by the body. However, the fact remains that self-healing of warts can be very dangerous.
pharmachologic effect
Now we have found that Acyclovir helps against papillomas, as well as other infections caused by the presence of dangerous microorganisms in the human body. However, do not forget that the active substance receives its activity only if it encounters a virus. Acyclovir penetrates viral DNA and prevents the development of infection. The resulting enzyme is excreted from the body with urine.
Also, one cannot fail to note the fact that this active substance has a rather low bioavailability (about 20%). That is, acyclovir is able to almost seamlessly penetrate the patient’s soft tissues and enter the bloodstream. However, precisely because of this, it is categorically not recommended for use by nursing mothers and pregnant women. After all, the active substance can penetrate into breast milk.
Use of the drug for warts
Judging by online reviews, "Acyclovir" against papillomas is quite easy to use even at home. To do this, you will have to follow the instructions that are in the package with the drug. However, the algorithm of actions will directly depend on what form of release the drug was purchased.
In the list you will find brief instructions that will allow you to get rid of warts with this tool:
- Ointment for papillomas "Acyclovir". We apply a small amount of the substance on the affected area with a thin layer and rub it well into the skin. The procedure is repeated every hour until the wart completely disappears. The maximum course of treatment should not exceed 10 days.
- Pills from papillomas "Acyclovir". Accepted 1 piece 5 times a day. In some cases, the dosage can be increased to 8 tablets, however, consult a specialist before this. The maximum duration of treatment is 10 days.
- Powder from papillomas "Acyclovir". It must be used strictly according to the instructions or appointed by a specialist. However, before this, you will have to take tests and determine the amount of virus that is contained in the body. The course of treatment should not exceed one week.
If necessary, repeat therapy should take a break for at least 10 days, and then consult with a specialist. If the doctor considers it necessary, he will prescribe the reuse of the drug. However, if "Acyclovir" against papillomas was powerless, then usually stronger antibiotics are prescribed. Also, do not forget that frequent use of the drug reduces its effectiveness in the fight against the virus.
Contraindications and side effects
Now you know if Acyclovir helps against papillomas. However, do not forget that each drug has a certain list of contraindications (dietary supplements do not count). Therefore, before using the drug, be sure to read the instructions for the ointment or tablets to be sure that the tool will not harm you.
The list of contraindications is approximately as follows:
- cardiovascular disease - a medicine can have a negative effect on the organs of the circulatory system;
- some nervous disorders - if the active substance gets to the brain, this can trigger an increase in symptoms;
- kidney disease - acyclovir contributes to the fact that salts begin to be deposited in the body, which eventually turn into stones;
- lactation and pregnancy - although the drug is considered safe, but it is still rapidly absorbed into the blood;
- individual intolerance to certain substances in the composition - can provoke the development of allergic reactions.
Also, one should not forget that, depending on the form of release, “Acyclovir can also cause a number of side effects. The most affected are the patients who take the pills. Ingestion is accompanied by the following negative effects on the body:
- sharp or aching pain in the kidneys - the effects of salt deposition;
- migraine attacks and headaches - characteristic of the cores;
- drowsiness is a side effect of the main active substance;
- nausea and vomiting are signs of individual intolerance;
- diarrhea, diarrhea - a clear symptom of an overdose of the body;
- shortness of breath is an example of an allergic reaction in asthma.
If any side effects occur, you should immediately stop taking the drug, and also contact the clinic for help. Remember that in your body there may be diseases that you currently do not even suspect. Therefore, you should not joke with your health, especially if symptoms of poor health have appeared after taking the drug. This is fraught with exacerbation of more serious ailments than the papilloma virus.
Rules for the use of the drug for the child
Thinking about whether it is possible to treat papillomas in children with “Acyclovir”? The manufacturer of the drug assures that the drug is allowed to be used only by those patients who are already 3 months old. However, even in this case, do not forget that the dosage should be calculated by a specialist. In addition, it is important to calculate the intervals between taking the drug so that the young body does not receive an overdose.
In some cases (extremely rare), the drug can be prescribed for a newborn baby. However, practice shows that such a need does not occur often, because the risk of side effects remains quite large. In addition, it will be difficult for a medical specialist to calculate the correct dosage of the active substance, since a huge amount of the smallest nuances will have to be taken into account.
Of course, some parents used the drug on their children and left comments after that on various forums. Most of them have the same phrase: "The tool has proven to be very effective." However, in some cases, people themselves provoked the development of various complications. Therefore, do not forget that the children's body is not as strong as that of an adult. Therefore, side effects from taking the drug occur much more often.
"Acyclovir" for sexually transmitted diseases
As already mentioned at the beginning of the article, the drug "Acyclovir" is most often prescribed by doctors if it is necessary to get rid of the skin formation that appeared on the genitals. As a rule, a venereologist will recommend an ointment as an auxiliary medicine, since along with warts a whole "bunch" of other, more serious diseases often appears. So, if you have papilloma on the genitals, contact a specialist immediately, as there may be a more serious viral infection in the body.
As for the use of ointment, everything is quite simple - you just need to follow the instructions for the drug, and also take into account the recommendations of a specialist. As a rule, "Acyclovir" is applied in a thin layer not only to the wart itself, but also to the entire area within a radius of 5 centimeters from it, in order to prevent the spread of the virus throughout the body. The procedure is repeated after an hour. An overdose is unlikely to occur in the very first days after applying the ointment, so you should not be afraid for the intensity of treatment. However, most experts recommend not using the ointment for more than 10 days in a row. An exception can be made only after the permission of a medical specialist.
Reviews of doctors and patients
Many people use Acyclovir to treat papillomas. This fact could not but affect the number of reviews that patients leave in all kinds of medical forums and sites where you can buy a drug. Especially for our readers, dozens of laudatory and negative comments about this drug have been studied, so that it is easier for you to understand what people like and dislike.
Many patients leave their reviews after they have cured the warts with Acyclovir. Most of them remained extremely quite the effect of the drug, however, some people still note that skin growths began to form again after a few months. Although this trend is observed, as a rule, only to those people who used exclusively ointment. Pills also helped people forget about the virus for many years.
Some patients are extremely unhappy with the fact that they have to get rid of warts within a week or even 10 days. Adherents of alternative medicine say that it will be much more efficient to use vinegar or garlic, which will get rid of the growth in a day or two. However, I would like to remind such patients that folk remedies eliminate only the external manifestations of the virus and do not struggle with the root of the problem.
But the cost of the drug, perhaps, pleased almost everyone. If you believe the online reviews, ointment from papillomas "Acyclovir" can be bought for just 15 rubles in almost every pharmacy. Pills are also quite cheap: from 18 to 30 rubles (depending on quantity). However, in the low prices there is absolutely nothing surprising, because in addition to the active substance in the preparation there are practically no other ingredients.
As for the reviews from medical specialists, they (for the most part) come down to the same thing: "To forget about warts forever, you need to not only fight the virus, but also take something to strengthen the immune system." And in these words lies a simple truth. After all, sooner or later a person will get the virus again. However, warts will not appear on the body until the protective functions of the body cope with papilloma.
Analogues of the drug
Ointment against papillomas "Acyclovir" is far from the only remedy that helps fight skin formations and the virus. Also in pharmacies you can find more expensive analogues that contain several active substances in their composition. The list contains only the main ointments, which are often used as an alternative to "Acyclovir".
- Aldara The composition of the drug contains imiquimod - a powerful antiviral substance that also activates the protective functions of the body. The ointment must be applied 3 times a week, leaving to soak for 6-10 hours. It is most effective to carry out this procedure before bedtime, after having wrapped up a site that is richly oiled with ointment.
- Viferon. In the composition of this drug, you can find interferon - a special protein that is designed to activate the human immune system, so that the fight against viruses is accelerated several times. To achieve maximum effect, it is necessary to smear warts 3-4 times a day for one week (but no more).
- Gel "Panavir". Another drug containing plant extract, which blocks the development of not only viruses, but also various bacteria. Well, natural components can strengthen the immune system, as well as get rid of various skin formations caused by papilloma. The tool is applied 2 times a day.
As for the analogs of the tablets, there are also a great many of them: Likopid, Galavit, Cycloferon, Groprinosin, Isoprinosine. However, especially for our readers, the reviews that patients leave about these funds were studied. Most of them agree that all these medicines are overpriced, because the effect of their use is the same as after taking "Acyclovir".
Can I use the medication for preventive purposes?
Some people may wonder: "If I smear papillomas with Acyclovir, can I use a tool to prevent the appearance of warts in the future?" It should be understood that this tool is not intended for preventive purposes, however, the effect of such an event will still be. But just how much can you be sure that your body will not suddenly begin to experience a strong overdose of acyclovir in the future? In addition, do not forget that sooner or later addiction will develop to the drug.
Therefore, instead of using a therapeutic agent for prophylaxis, it is best to follow a number of other, more adequate procedures:
- Regular examination of the body and passing tests. Such actions will help in time to find out that the papilloma virus is present in the body. The sooner you start to fight him, the less likely that warts will begin to appear on the body.
- Enhancing immunity in various ways. This may include the intake of vitamin complexes, as well as the use of various products aimed at increasing the protective functions of the body: garlic, fresh fruits and vegetables, cottage cheese, nuts and so on.
- Avoid unprotected sex.In most cases, the cause of genital warts is that the patient has had unprotected sexual contact with the carrier of the virus. It should be understood that we can talk not only about random relationships, but also about sex with a spouse.
- Pay attention to personal hygiene. The papilloma virus can be transmitted even through a regular handshake. However, if a person follows the rules of personal hygiene, then the risk of infection will be much less. Therefore, wash your hands more often and use only your personal towel.
- Use for the prevention of traditional medicine. Even some medical experts note that various infusions, decoctions and poultices can be very effective for preventive purposes. Therefore, find an effective folk recipe and use it.
As you can see, in order to protect your body from the virus, it is not at all necessary to drink “Acyclovir” tablets or to smear with ointment. In some cases, you can reduce the risk of a wart in simple ways. Most importantly, follow all of the above rules regularly, and not from time to time. In addition, prevention will be useless if several growths have already formed on the body. In this case, you will have to go to the hospital for help.
Conclusion
We hope that the prepared article helped you better understand how Acyclovir treats papillomas on the body and intimate places in children and adults. Of course, you can find a more expensive drug that not only fights the virus, but also boosts the human immune system. However, “Acyclovir” copes with its main task perfectly. This is evidenced by the huge number of online reviews, as well as the fact that the drug is recommended by most medical professionals. However, do not forget that the best treatment is prevention. Follow the basic rules described in the article, and then warts will never bother you. Well, if this happens, just use Acyclovir by reading the instructions in advance and consulting with an experienced specialist.