At the first stage of the development of medicine, people struggled with bacteriological infections. However, the time has come when humanity has dealt with these diseases. Only nature allowed to relax, as it immediately set a new task: viral diseases. Viruses attack the body every day. In summer, intestinal disorders caused by viruses, and in winter - ARI and ODS. Most people during this period have weakened immunity, which contributes to the frequent occurrence of complications after viral diseases. However, there is a solution to these problems - Cycloferon, the reception scheme of which will be presented below. The drug shows good results in the treatment of viral diseases.
Composition and form of release
The Polisan company produces Cycloferon in several versions:
- Tablets for oral administration. Drink plenty of water.
- Ointments for external use. It is recommended to use in combination with other Cycloferon agents.
- Solutions for intramuscular administration. Not recommended for patients under 18 years of age.
The tablets are brown in color with a readily soluble coating, taste sweet. Packed in two ways:
- In jars made of glass, 50 pieces each.
- In blisters, packed in paper boxes, 10 pieces.
The tablets contain additional substances, such as calcium stearate, methyl cellulose.
The ointment is yellow. The product is in a tube made of aluminum, packaged in 5 and 30 ml. The composition of the drug includes active ingredients: 50 mg of acridonoacetic acid and 38 mg of methylglucamine. Also, the ointment includes additional substances - propylene glycol 1.2%, benzalkonium chloride 0.1%.
The most complex treatment regimen for Cycloferon involves the use of an injection solution, since it is very important to correctly calculate the dose of the drug administered during therapy. The product has a clear yellow tint, the clearance is very transparent, is dispensed in 2 ml ampoules, packed in a paper box of 5 pieces. The concentration of the solution is 12.5% of the active substance (acridonoacetic acid and meglumine).
pharmachologic effect
A drug containing acridonoacetic acid has a broad pharmacodynamic effect. It not only strengthens the immune system, but also has an antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antitumor effect.
The liniment "Cycloferon" (ointment), when applied topically, increases the human immunity and has an anti-inflammatory effect. The drug effectively copes with viruses that cause ARI. On the first day of taking the drug, the reproductive ability of viruses is suppressed, which leads to the appearance of defective viral particles. As a result, the body recovers. Also, the drug increases the body's resistance to viral diseases. The drug showed good results as an immunotherapy for bactericidal diseases in humans. For example, chlamydia, diseases of the genitourinary system caused by fungi.
Effective reception "Cycloferon" with herpes. The scheme is signed by a doctor. The drug has a high anti-inflammatory activity due to the increased activity of neutrophils.
Pharmacokinetics
After taking a single dose of the drug, the maximum concentration of the active substance in the blood is noted after three hours. After eight hours from the time of administration, the concentration decreases.
After 24 hours, only traces of the active substance remain in the human body. Half-life occurs after five hours. The use of the drug in authorized doses does not contribute to the cumulation of the drug in the body.
How to take the drug?
Different diseases require a different approach to treatment. For one therapy, a Cycloferon regimen may be prescribed in the form of an ointment, for another a solution, and for the third it will be necessary to take pills at all.
Herpes Treatment
With ordinary herpes, the ointment is applied over 5 days in a thin layer to the desired area (daily rate - 2 times). With genital herpes, instillation is done intravaginally at 5 ml per day for about 15 days. Ointment can be combined with other antiherpetic substances.
Urinary tract diseases
For the treatment of non-standard (candidal) urethritis, it is necessary to use 10 ml of the installation. The volume may fluctuate depending on the level of the affected part of the urethra.
Male trouble is an upper urethral disease. Treatment for men is not a problem. The drug is administered using a syringe (without a needle). Experts recommend urinating for half an hour after this procedure.
Problems of the urethral mucosa. Therapeutic procedures are carried out for about two weeks. Due to the inaccessibility to the seminal tract, instillations are performed using a catheter. About 10 ml of the drug is administered once in two days.
Is Cycloferon treatment for urethritis possible? The treatment regimen involves the joint use of the drug with other drugs, and intraurethral installations are carried out according to the standard.
Balanoplasty
Processing are the head of the penis and foreskin. "Cycloferon" is applied once a day for 10-14 days. In one session, half the bottle is consumed, which is equivalent to 5 ml.
Candidiasis vaginitis, endocervicitis, bacterial vaginosis
The drug is prescribed both individually and when using other means of medical practice. Instillations are carried out in volumes up to 10 ml for 15 days a couple of times a day. There are times when not only the urethra, but also the vaginal mucosa is damaged. In this case, intraurethral instillations with introvaginal instillations are combined. They are carried out in 5 ml of solution for two weeks of daily use.
The organisms of all people are different, as are the diseases. Therefore, it is important to understand how to use Cycloferon. The treatment regimen involves the combination of suppositories and tablets.
How to use the drug intravaginally? Consider a therapy regimen:
- Carefully open the tube, the membrane is punched with a five-cube syringe.
- After filling the syringe, the needle is thrown out.
- We take the prone position and insert the syringe into the vagina (without a needle).
- We squeeze out all the contents.
Often the packaging of the drug has a vaginal applicator. Before use, it must be filled. To do this, a hole is made in the membrane of the drug, into which it is supposed to screw the applicator.
Using light pressure on the medication tube, fill the mechanism with liniment. Carefully disassemble the applicator, then insert it into the vagina and squeeze out the contents.
In order for the product not to spill out immediately, a sterile swab must be inserted into the vagina (such that it lasts a little more than a couple of hours).
Chronic periodontitis
Do not start treatment immediately after acquiring the drug. Experts recommend flushing periodontal pockets with an antiseptic, and then apply liniment with a cotton swab. The third part of the tube is applied to the surface of the gums (not rubbed). Repeat the procedure once every twelve hours (a couple of times a day) for two weeks.
Indications for treatment with pills
What ailments are prescribed Cycloferon tablets? The dosage regimen in tablets is determined by the attending physician. Experts recommend taking the drug for patients over 3 years old together with other medicines in the following painful conditions:
- acute intestinal infections caused by viruses;
- herpetic diseases;
- repeated AB stage of HIV infection;
- flu, sore throat, or acute respiratory viral infection;
- chronic viral hepatitis B and C.
Adult patients can also use the drug for infectious ailments of the nervous system. Most often, tablets are taken 3-4 pieces once a day for half an hour before meals. The course of treatment depends on the disease and is determined by the doctor.
The use of ampoules
How are cycloferon injections used? The scheme of administration of the drug individually is determined by the doctor. Medicines in ampoules for internal administration into veins and muscles are recommended for patients older than 3 years from the following ailments:
- repeated AB stage of HIV infection;
- chronic viral hepatitis C, B, A, D;
- herpes of any kind.
The use of "Cycloferon" in ampoules is possible only for adults:
- with neuroinfection - tick-borne Borrelliosis;
- with cytomegalovirus disease;
- with repeated immunodeficiency, which is accompanied by chronic diseases;
- with deforming osteoarthrosis;
- with lupus erythematosus;
- with rheumatoid arthritis;
- with a disease caused by chlamydia.
By injection, the drug is administered once or twice a day. A more detailed reception schedule is determined by a specialist.
Use of ointment
According to the instructions for use, the Cycloferon regimen for the treatment of viral ailments involves the use of a medication in combination with other drugs for the following diseases:
- herpes infections;
- bacterial vaginosis,
- non-specific vaginitis;
- balanoposthitis and urethritis of chlamydial, gonorrhea, trichomonas, candidiasis nature;
- chronic periodontitis in patients with a deficiency of the immune system.
The use of the Cycloferon base regimen in the form of an ointment is possible only in the treatment of adult patients.
Contraindications
The drug is forbidden to take with the following diseases and conditions of the body:
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- children under 3 years old;
- with kidney disease;
- with cirrhosis and other liver diseases.
What other information is contained in the instructions for Cycloferon? The treatment regimen with a drug is carefully signed by the doctor if the following conditions are present in the patient’s history:
- Gastrointestinal problems. The presence of diseases such as ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis.
- The likelihood of allergic phenomena and reactions to the components of the drug.
- Thyroid problems.
Treatment by any means can be prescribed only by a doctor. Since you can not even guess about the presence of conditions in which the drug is contraindicated. Therefore, before starting treatment with Cycloferon, you need to consult a specialist.
Treating children
The use of the drug by children should be monitored by the attending physician. This is because laboratory studies of the drug in small patients have not been conducted.
Interaction with other medicines
Cycloferon, together with a similar action by means (interferons, chemotherapeutic, symptomatic drugs, etc.) increases the effect of interferons and the general effects of the agents. This must be considered with complex therapy.
special instructions
If one dose of the drug is missed, it is necessary to extend the treatment cycle according to the prescribed plan.
If the dose of the drug has been exceeded, you should contact the hospital.
If after taking a positive result in treatment it was not possible to achieve or the patient's condition worsened, treatment with the drug should be suspended and immediately contact a medical institution.
The medication does not affect the mental activity of a person, does not reduce the concentration of attention. Therefore, it can be taken by drivers.
Drug overdose
Information on the excess of the permissible dose of Cycloferon is not available. At the same time, experts do not recommend abusing the dose. Since an excessive dose of the components that make up the drug can have a detrimental effect on the work of the digestive tract.
Terms of sale and cost
The release of this medication is carried out in pharmacies without a doctor’s prescription.
In all regions of Russia, the price of the product is almost the same. Below is a table of the average cost of the drug in the Russian Federation, depending on the form of release.
Release form | Amount of drug | average cost |
Ampoules 12.5% in 2 ml | 5 items | 346 rubles |
150 mg tablets | 10 pieces | 170 rubles |
150 mg tablets | 50 pieces | 745 rubles |
Liniment | 5 ml | 137 rubles |
Liniment | 30 ml | 398 rubles |
Storage conditions and shelf life
Pills and ointment "Cycloferon" is recommended to be stored at a temperature of 15-25 degrees, in a dark room with low humidity away from children. The shelf life of tablets and ointments is 2 years from the date of manufacture.
It is recommended to store solutions for the Cycloferon injection scheme at a temperature of 0-25 degrees in the package, away from daylight and small children. Shelf life 3 years.
Finally
Viruses and infections are seriously annoying, and only choosing the right medication can help a person in this situation. One of the most effective drugs in our time is Cycloferon. This tool not only has increased biological activity, but also stimulates the immune system. The medicine is effective against various viruses and pathogens of certain diseases of the reproductive system. It gently kills the infection and promotes quick recovery.