The drug belongs to the group of immunostimulants and is recommended for use by patients as a complex therapy and for prophylactic purposes in immunodeficiency states. In the article you can find reviews, prices and instructions for the "Timogen".
The drug "Timogen" is of several types, for example:
- nasal spray;
- solution for injections;
- cream for external use.
Thymogen injection liquid is produced in ampoules of one milliliter volume; five pieces are produced in plastic cells. In one milliliter of the solution there is 100 ฮผg of the main trace element - glutamine-tryptophan.
According to the instructions for use, the spray "Timogen" nasal is available in bottles of three, five and ten milliliters, which are equipped with a metering device. The main active component of Timogen is glutamine-tryptophan. Benzalkonium hydrochloride acts as an additional trace element, from which the spray has a specific aroma.
The cream with a 0.05% active substance for external use is produced in 20 g aluminum tubes and 30 g glass jars. The cream is a uniform, dense mass of white with a light yellow tint and a specific aroma. 100 g of cream contain 50 mg of the active ingredient in the form of sodium salt. In addition, the structure of the drug includes a number of additional substances.
Indications
According to the instructions, "Timogen" in the form of injections and nasal spray is recommended for patients as part of complex treatment and for prophylactic purposes in immunodeficiency, for example:
- during the recovery period after operations, as well as the course of treatment with antibacterial drugs, after chemotherapy;
- for the prevention of viral infections during influenza epidemics;
- for the prevention of suppression of blood formation;
- with infectious and inflammatory diseases of a chronic nature to prevent their exacerbations;
- with chronic rhinitis (a chronic inflammatory process that occurs in the nasal mucosa);
- with nasopharyngitis (catarrhal inflammation of the mucous membranes, accompanied by their redness, swelling, swelling of the nasopharynx).
The cream is recommended for patients as part of a comprehensive treatment of eczema, streptoderma, as well as to accelerate the restoration of the skin after injuries, major scratches, operations.
Contraindications
According to the instructions, "Timogen" has certain prohibitions on use. Before buying a product, you need to get a doctorโs permission to use the drug. Before treatment, be sure to carefully read the instructions for use. "Timogen" can not be used for:
- increased sensitivity or intolerance to the medication;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- bronchial asthma.
How to use the drug?
Dosage and duration of use directly depend on the age, weight and characteristics of the body. According to the instructions for Timogen, the injection is prescribed for adult patients and children older than one year once a day.
For adults, the dosage of "Timogen" is 100 ฮผg (one milliliter of solution), for children - from 10 to 30 ฮผg. The duration of the course of therapy, as a rule, is from three to seven days, but if necessary, treatment can be extended to ten days.
According to the instructions for use, the Timogen spray is prescribed for children from six years of age and adult patients, it is necessary to do one injection in each nostril once a day for 7-10 days.
The cream is applied to the damaged surface of the skin with a thin layer once a day before bedtime. The duration of treatment can reach fourteen days, but if there are no improvements, then a person needs to contact a medical specialist to clarify the diagnosis.
Is it possible to use Timogen during pregnancy?
The drug in any form is prohibited for pregnant women. This is due to a lack of information on the use of the drug and its safety for the future baby.
According to the instructions for use and reviews of Timogen, if it is necessary to use the medication during lactation, a woman should temporarily stop breastfeeding, since the active components of the drug are excreted in breast milk.
Adverse reactions
As a rule, "Timogen" is well tolerated by patients, but in people with increased individual sensitivity, the following negative effects may develop:
- irritation in the nasal cavity;
- sneezing
- increased discharge from the nasal cavity;
- exacerbation of signs of a chronic disease;
- hematoma, soreness;
- rashes on the surface of the skin, peeling and dryness.
Overdose
Even with a significant increase in the dosage recommended in the instructions, no symptoms of drug poisoning were observed, but in order to avoid exacerbation of chronic inflammatory processes, the dose of Timogen prescribed by the doctor cannot be specifically increased.
Interaction with other medicines
The drug "Timogen" enhances the pharmacological effect of antibacterial agents and medicines for radiation therapy, which may require adjusting the dosage of the latter. There is no evidence of any other drug interaction with other drugs.
Features
Timogen is highly effective as an immunostimulating drug in the combined treatment of viral hepatitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, sepsis, influenza and acute respiratory viral infections.
According to clinical studies, it was noted that the use of Timogen as part of a comprehensive treatment for the acute period of typhoid fever, diphtheria and hemorrhagic fever led to an improvement in the general condition of the patient and instant stabilization of the test parameters. Against the background of taking the medication, the frequency of occurrence of the recurrence of the disease in chronic forms of the disease decreases.
The use of a nasal spray for pulmonary diseases of infectious and allergic etiology helps to reduce the duration of the disease and reduce the likelihood of complications.
The cream is used as part of combination therapy for neurodermatitis in remission and complicated by an infection of atopic dermatitis, which helps to significantly alleviate itching of the skin, as well as reduce peeling.
Against the background of the use of "Timogen" in the form of injections or a nasal spray, an exacerbation of the clinical symptoms of chronic infection may occur in the first day after the start of treatment. This phenomenon is normal and does not require discontinuation of therapy.
The drug has no effect on the functioning of the central nervous system and the speed of psychomotor reactions, therefore it can be used to treat patients whose work is associated with the management of complex mechanisms that require increased attention.
Timogen: analogues
Substitute drugs are:
- "Immunal."
- "Nazoferon."
- Avonex
- Interferon
- "Imudon."
- Laferobion.
- Derinat.
- Viferon.
- Lavomax.
- "Polyoxidonium".
All these medicines have different composition, dosage and certain restrictions, therefore, they can not replace the medicine prescribed by the doctor without consultation.
Storage conditions
"Timogen" can be purchased at any pharmacy prescription. Store the drug in a dry place, away from children. Shelf life for the solution is twenty-four months, for spray in the nose and cream - thirty-six months (according to the instructions for use). The price of "Timogen" varies from 200 to 350 rubles.
Opinions
Reviews for "Timogen", mainly only positive. In them, patients talk about the successful use of the drug in the form of a cream in the elimination of signs of chronic dermatosis in children. The medication successfully suppresses the inflammatory process in the focus of the disease, reduces swelling and irritation of the skin, restoring its integrity and protective functions.