Diseases of bacterial etiology are most often treated with antibacterial drugs that have a wide spectrum of action. For the selective destruction of pathogens, bacteriophages are recommended. Such drugs have many advantages compared to other medicines. Bacteriophage complex is a drug, which contains several types of bacteriophages at once. Let us consider in more detail the mechanism of action and the scope of this medication.
What are bacteriophages?
Each ailment needs a specific treatment. To choose the right method of therapy, it is important to determine the type of pathogen. To combat bacterial pathologies, which are characterized by a severe course and consequences, doctors often prescribe bacteriophages. These drugs are viruses that are beneficial to the human body, which use harmful bacteria to multiply and continue their life. Moreover, they have a negative effect only on pathogenic microorganisms and do not affect the functioning of organs and systems.
Unlike antibiotics, bacteriophages do not destroy the beneficial microflora and do not cause the development of dysbiosis. Drugs can be taken on a long-term basis and not be afraid of the emergence of resistance of pathogenic microorganisms to active components.
In pediatric practice, a multivalent bacteriophage is often used. Reviews (for children, the medicine is prescribed after the diagnosis is established) specialists confirm the effectiveness of the drug, provided that the type of pathogen is accurately determined. For this, before starting therapy, it is necessary to undergo laboratory diagnostics. Bacteriophages are considered as powerful as antibiotics.
Polyvalent bacteriophage: instructions for use
The reviews of patients and doctors confirm the high therapeutic efficacy of this medication. Unlike others, it contains several types of useful viruses in the composition, which allows the drug to fight several pathological pathogens at once. The drug is manufactured by the Russian pharmaceutical company Microgen.
Pyobacteriophage is available in the form of a solution packaged in ampoules (5 and 10 ml) and bottles (20 ml). The method of applying the fluid depends on the localization of the focus of the inflammatory process. The composition of the medicine contains a mixture of bacteriophages obtained in the process of lysis of cells of various bacteria: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella, streptococci, coli Escherichia, protea, staphylococci. The complex bacteriophage further comprises a sterile enterococcal phagolysate. Depending on the etiology of the disease, the drug can be used for oral and external use.
Indications for appointment
For various purulent and inflammatory pathologies, it is recommended to use polyvalent bacteriophage for treatment. Reviews, medication instructions warn patients that they are taking it only as directed by a specialist. Indications for use are the following pathological conditions:
- diseases of the ENT organs (tracheitis, bronchitis, otitis media, tonsillitis, laryngitis);
- inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system (pyelonephritis, cystitis, colpitis, adnexitis, urethritis);
- skin diseases complicated by a secondary bacterial infection;
- digestive tract infections (dysbiosis, cholecystitis);
- abscesses, burns, boils, carbuncles, phlegmon;
- ophthalmic pathologies (conjunctivitis, purulent infections).
A similar compositional preparation, the bacteriophage complex, has the same indications for use. The instruction permits its use also for the prevention of infections after surgery. During the treatment period, the need for additional use of probiotics is absent. Pyobacteriophages are suitable for the treatment of sluggish bacterial infections.
How to use?
The dosage required in a particular case is determined only by the attending physician. It will depend on the diagnosis and the age of the patient. The method of administration of the drug also depends on the type of pathological process. With purulent-inflammatory ailments, the solution is indicated for oral administration. Local use of the drug is possible in the form of irrigation, lotions and tampons. More effective is the complex use of polyvalent bacteriophage.
For the treatment of pathologies of ENT organs, the agent is used to rinse, instill the nasal and ear cavity. A positive result is the use of turundum moistened with a solution. They are inserted into the auditory canals with special care so as not to violate the integrity of the eardrum. The procedure is repeated at least three times a day. With tonsillitis, the medication is used to rinse the oral cavity.
In the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, a complex bacteriophage is taken internally. Previously, the patient is shown to pass an analysis of feces, which will help determine the sensitivity of the pathogen to the active components. For the treatment of inflammatory processes of the urinary system, the medicinal fluid is injected into the bladder using a catheter. To enhance the therapeutic effect, doctors can additionally prescribe the administration of bacteriophages in the form of tablets.
Application in gynecology
Most female diseases occur against the background of infection by pathogens. It is possible to cope with an illness and suppress the vital activity of bacteria not only with the help of antibiotics, which also have a negative effect on the body. Inflammations respond well to therapy with less hazardous medicines. One of these drugs is a complex bacteriophage.
Instructions for use reports that the solution is used for insertion into the cavity of the vagina or uterus. The tool helps to cope with vaginal dysbiosis. Positive dynamics is observed when the drug treats wounds and sores on the mucous surface. This prevents harmful bacteria from multiplying and reduces the inflammatory process.
Application features
In order for the drug to really help, before the start of therapy, it is important to undergo an examination and determine the type of bacteria that provoked the development of the disease. A bacteriophage, consisting of several varieties of viruses, is often prescribed when several types of microbes are detected.
Can I give the drug to children?
One of the safest drugs for treating various diseases in babies is a complex bacteriophage. It can even be used to treat severe pathologies of bacterial etiology in newborns. Up to 6 months, it is indicated to give 5 ml of the solution three times a day. With regurgitation, it is better to inject the medicine into the body with the help of an enema. In this case, the dose is increased to 10 ml.
Children from 6 to 12 months with oral administration of a bacteriophage should be given no more than 10 ml of solution. Parents of babies note that at the beginning of therapy, side effects in the form of diarrhea and regurgitation are often manifested. If such phenomena are not observed, the medicine can be mixed with breast milk, a milk mixture.
For children over 8 years of age and adults, the drug is prescribed to take 30 ml three times a day. When treating wounds, the skin must be pre-treated with an antiseptic solution.
In the treatment of premature babies, the method of high enemas using special catheters is used. The duration of treatment with bacteriophages will depend on the diagnosis made to the child and the severity of his condition. Positive dynamics are usually observed already 7-14 days after the start of therapy.
Are there any contraindications?
This is one of the few drugs that does not have any contraindications. To prevent the development of side effects, you should first consult with a specialist regarding the treatment regimen, dosage of pyobacteriophage.
If storage rules are not followed, it is forbidden to use the medicine for treatment. The therapeutic properties of bacteriophages are preserved only if, after opening the bottle, it will be stored at certain temperatures in the refrigerator. If a small amount of fluid is needed for treatment, use a sterile syringe.
Bacteriophage polyvalent: reviews of doctors
Medicines based on beneficial viruses have long been used in various fields of medicine, although they have not gained such popularity as antibiotics. Experts strongly recommend using them only after laboratory diagnostics. This will help to choose the necessary type of bacteriophage or their mixture for the treatment of a specific disease.
The polyvalent bacteriophage, the photo of which is presented above, is actively used to treat infants and pregnant women. In case of infection with enterococci, a complex bacteriophage should be purchased to undergo a course of therapy.
None of the existing bacteriophages has structural analogues. If necessary, the doctor can choose a drug with a similar therapeutic effect as a substitute.