Ribomunil is an immunomodulatory agent that has a bacterial origin. The drug is produced in two forms - these are tablets and granules intended for the preparation of a drinking solution.
pharmachologic effect
Ribomunil is a ribosomal proteoglycan complex of microorganisms that most often cause infectious diseases affecting the ENT organs. "Ribomunil", analogues of the remedy - proofreaders of immunity (specific, non-specific). The composition contains ribosomes with antigens that are identical to the surface antigens of bacteria. Penetrating into the human body, they participate in the formation of specific antibodies to infectious agents, that is, they act as a vaccine.
Membrane proteoglycans have an effect on nonspecific immunity, as a result of which the phagocytic activity of macrophages and polynuclear leukocytes increases, and nonspecific resistance increases.
The action of the Ribomunil preparation is due to the stimulation of the function of B and T lymphocytes, production of serum and secretory immunoglobulins such as gamma and alpha interferon, interleukin-1, IgA.
"Ribomunil", analogues of the drug during complex therapy reduce the duration and enhance the effectiveness of treatment. As a result, the need for taking bronchodilators and antibiotics decreases, the period of remission increases.
Indications for use
For patients older than 6 months, the drug is prescribed for treatment and for the prevention of infections in which relapses occur:
- diseases of ENT organs (tonsillitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, rhinitis, otitis media);
- diseases in which the respiratory tract is affected (infectious-dependent bronchial asthma, pneumonia, tracheitis, chronic bronchitis).
Ribomunil, analogues of the drug are prescribed to patients from risk groups (children older than 6 months, elderly patients) for the prevention of recurrent diseases of an infectious nature (bronchial asthma, bronchitis and diseases of the ENT organs in chronic form). Prevention "Ribomunil" is necessary for those who are often sick for a long time, live in regions with poor ecology. For prophylaxis, an immunostimulant is also used before the start of the autumn-winter season.
Use during pregnancy, lactation
When carrying a child and breastfeeding, Ribomunil is taken with extreme caution. Its purpose is carried out taking into account harm to the fetus and the expected benefits to the mother's body (it is known that many drugs, acting on the embryo, can disrupt the development of the child).
Contraindications to taking Ribomunyl
Contraindications include autoimmune diseases and hypersensitivity to the components of Ribomunil. Instructions for use, reviews show that the drug is not suitable for patients under 6 months of age, and it is undesirable, as we already mentioned, to use during pregnancy and lactation.
The use of funds, dosage
The drug is taken in the morning, before the first meal. A single dose is 0.75 mg (3 tablets of 0.25 mg, 1 tablet of 0.75 mg or 1 sachet of granules diluted in warm water).
For three weeks, medication should be taken only in the first four days of the week, then for 2-5 months in the first four days of the month.
Pellets are mainly given to children, since it is easier for them to take exactly this form of Ribomunil. Customer reviews and doctors reflect the effectiveness of regular preventive courses lasting 3 months. For prevention purposes, it is recommended to conduct annual semi-annual courses or two preventive courses per year.
Side effects of Ribomunyl
Both the bacterial immunostimulant itself and the Ribomunyl analogues rarely cause side effects. In some cases, there are allergic reactions (angioedema, urticaria), fever, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, passing hypersalivation (at the beginning of the drug). Drug withdrawal requires only allergic reactions.
Side effects can have almost all the means. Usually they occur due to the maximum dose, prolonged use of the drug, its use in conjunction with other medicines.
Interaction of Ribomunyl with other drugs
Ribomunil, analogues of the drug can be combined with other drugs (anti-inflammatory drugs, bronchodilators, antibiotics). However, in this case, it is worthwhile to consult a doctor, since when several drugs are used together, there may be an increase (an overdose is possible) or a weakening (there will be no desired effect) of their action.
special instructions
An immunostimulant is prescribed with caution to HIV-infected patients and patients with periarteritis nodosa.
When using the product, you need to know that on the second or third day, body temperature may increase. Such an organism reaction usually does not require cessation of treatment.
In addition to an increase in body temperature, minor symptoms of diseases of the ENT organs of an infectious etiology can be observed.
Price, analogues, reviews
When choosing Ribomunil analogues, price is information that is important to know. The approximate cost of Ribomunil in 0.75 mg tablets (4 pcs.) Is 284-389 rubles. in Russia and 96-137 UAH in Ukraine.
Ribomunyl tablets of 0.25 mg (12 pcs.) Can be purchased for 354-498 rubles. in Russia and for 148-203 UAH in Ukraine. The cost of Ribomunyl in granules (4 packs of 0.75 mg each) is 304-380 rubles. and 101-134 UAH.
You can use other drugs instead of the drug Ribomunil. Analogues and substitutes for the drug in Ukraine are of interest to many people, because they are much cheaper.
Currently, synonyms for the drug are not produced, but you can purchase an analogue containing another active substance. These funds have a similar effect.
Analogs of the drug include Immunal, Immunovit, Tamiflu, Vitamin C Acerola, Echinacea Immuno, Gorlospas (for children), Chistonos, Chistonos (for children), Apifarm (drops), Naturkoksinum, Agri (drug for children), Aqualor Baby, Aqualor Soft, Respibron, Aqualor Norm, Aqualor Forte, Aqualor Extra Forte, Aqualor Throat ”,“ Griposan ”,“ Nazaval Plus ”,“ Immunoflazid ”,“ Likopid ”,“ Immustat ”,“ Agri ”. Ribomunil substitutes should be purchased only after consulting a doctor.
"Resibron" in terms of the effect that it exerts is more similar to the described drug than all other Ribomunil analogues. The composition of this agent contains the following ribosomes:
- diplococcus causing pneumonia;
- neysseries;
- hemophilic bacillus ;
- Klebsiella ozena;
- Klebsiella pneumonia ;
- streptococcus A;
- streptococcus viridans;
- Staphylococcus aureus.
After the appointment of the Ribomunil drug, the analogues, price, instructions for use are carefully studied, if necessary, after consulting with your doctor, you can choose another remedy.
Parents who gave Ribomunil to their children are mostly satisfied with the result, as their children are less likely to get sick. The drug facilitates the course of infection, reduces the incidence rate. There are also negative reviews that contain information that the effect was preserved only during the period of taking the drug and disappeared after its withdrawal.
Some doctors consider the drug to be harmful and useless, while others report its safety and effectiveness. Often, reviews of specialists are based on a subjective attitude towards immunomodulators, and not on experience and observations. Doctors who leave negative reviews do not have modern knowledge about the functioning of the immune system and therefore do not understand how immunomodulating agents work in the human body.
The drug "Ribomunil", like other drugs, cannot act equally on the body of different people, so it is not always effective.