Immunomodulatory drugs are very popular in the modern market. And one of the most popular drugs of this group is, of course, Erbisol. This medicine is often used by doctors of different specialties. In this article, we will consider what Erbisol is. Instructions for use, reviews, description - all this will be offered to your attention below.
Release form and composition
This medicine is supplied to the market in the form of a solution in ampoules. It is intended primarily for use by the parenteral (bypassing the gastrointestinal tract) method. Sometimes it is administered to patients and intramuscularly. In some cases, intravenous infusions of this agent are also used. One package usually contains 10 ampoules of the drug.
Based on various substances, modern preparations can be made to enhance immunity. Adults and children can be prescribed both quite expensive and cheap medicines from this group. Erbisol is a complex of low molecular weight non-protein compounds of a non-hormonal nature. Substances that make up this drug are obtained from the embryonic tissue of animals. The components of this medication are:
peptides;
glycopeptides;
nucleotides;
amino acids.
Thus, the composition of the medicine is quite complicated - Erbisol. Ampoules of this medication may contain 1 or 2 ml of the active substance. This medicine is valued primarily because it is able to activate the control mechanisms already inherent in nature that are responsible for the elimination of pathogenic processes. It is quite expensive.
Sometimes patients in pharmacies look for another form of Erbisol - tablets. In this form, this medicine, unfortunately, is not available.
pharmachologic effect
Once in the patient’s body, the medicine begins to stimulate his immune system to speed up the processes of “repair” of damaged and destruction of abnormal cells. Among other things, Erbisol is able to stimulate the development of liver regeneration. Also, this drug has anti-inflammatory properties.
An immunomodulating effect begins to develop 5-7 days after the first dose of the medication. At the same time, he reaches maximum values on 20-21 days. The beneficial effect caused by this medicine remains after the end of its intake for about 8-10 days.
Varieties of the drug
Currently, the following types of this medicine are delivered to pharmacies:
The usual solution.
Erbisol Extra.
Erbisol Ultra.
Medicine, according to patients, is quite effective - “Erbisol”. The manufacturer of his about - the firm "Erbis" (Kiev) - values its reputation. The company's specialists carefully monitor the exact observance of the manufacturing technology of modern medicine.
When can be appointed
Doctors usually use this drug for such diseases:
Also, the Erbisol medicine can be used to eliminate the effects of radiation and an environmentally unfavorable environment.
Contraindications
Erby with ol belongs to the group of relatively safe drugs . However, he still has contraindications. These may include, for example:
Pregnant women can take this medication only under the supervision of a physician. The same applies to adolescents from 10 to 18 years old.
Side effects
In some cases, the drug "Erbisol" may have a negative effect on patients. Side effects, he sometimes causes such:
When using this drug, designed to eliminate inflammation, in the first stages, the severity of the latter may increase.
What can happen with an overdose
Of course, this medicine should be taken only as recommended by the attending physician. In case of an overdose of Erby with Ol, patients may experience increased irritability. Specific treatment in this case is not required. With the patient, only procedures aimed at eliminating the symptoms are performed.
Instructions for use
Intramuscularly, the drug "Erbisol" is introduced into the buttocks. It can also be injected intraarterially and intravenously. In all cases, the medicine is used most often once or twice a day. In this case, 2-4 ml of the drug is administered to the patient. The course of treatment with this drug usually lasts 20 days.
Most often, doctors use the following methods:
- For wounds, periodontal disease and periodontitis, the drug in the first two weeks is prescribed in the amount of 4 ml per day. In the next 14 days, it is injected at a dosage of 2 ml.
- For lung diseases, the drug is prescribed in a dosage of 2 ml in the first three days once a day. The next five days, the drug is injected in an amount of 2 ml twice a day. Then 7 days, the product is used again in an amount of 3 ml once a day.
- In most other cases, the medicine is used in the first three days in an amount of 2 ml once a day. The next 10 days, the drug is used in a dosage of 2 ml twice in 24 hours. Then inject 2 ml once a week.
With radiation sickness and cancer, the drug Erbisol can also be used. Injections in this case are usually prescribed in a dosage of 2 ml twice daily intravenously. The course of treatment for such diseases lasts 20 days.
Analogues of the drug
This is such an instruction for use for the Erbisol preparation . Reviews about this medicine are just excellent. But if there are any contraindications, other medicines with similar pharmacological effects may be prescribed to patients instead of this drug.
What are good drugs on the market today to increase immunity? Adults (and in some cases children) can be taken instead of Erbisol, for example, such analogues:
Derinat. This medicine is marketed, like Erbisol, in the form of a solution. Its main active ingredient is sodium deoxyribonucleate. This drug also belongs to the group of immunomodulators. Like Erbisol, this medicine can be used, for example, for radiation injuries and lung diseases. In addition, it is used for burn diseases, arthritis, sepsis, diseases of the vessels of the legs, etc.
Echinacea. This immunomodulator is supplied to pharmacies in the form of lozenges. Its active substance is echinacea herb extract. This medicine is most often used to prevent flu and colds. It can also be prescribed for various infections of the respiratory and urinary tract. This medicine has more contraindications than Erbisol. Therefore, it should be taken only after consulting a doctor.
" Immunal." This medicine is available in the form of tablets and drops. It is also made on the basis of an echinacea plant. It is used for the prevention of influenza and for infectious diseases accompanied by a decrease in immunity.
There are other good substitutes for the drug we are considering. You can take, for example, instead of Erbisol, analogues of Anaferon or Cycloferon. These medications also earned good consumer reviews.
Interaction with other medicines
Thus, a rather complicated instruction for use is provided for Erbisol medication. Reviews about this drug are good, primarily because of its effectiveness. However, when taking this medication, among other things, the peculiarities of its interaction with other medicines should be taken into account.
It is believed that the drug "Erbisol" is able to potentiate the effect of interferons and antibacterial drugs. In addition, in order for the medicine to work effectively, it is highly recommended not to be used simultaneously with:
Patients' opinion about the drug
Reviews about the drug "Erbisol" are mostly just excellent. Many people consider it a real "salvation." As some patients say, only thanks to him they can still live and even work. Those people who take Erbisol for prophylaxis have not had the flu and sore throat for many years. In some people, postoperative scars of many years ago resolve. Also, many patients taking this medicine have lethargy and drowsiness.
The opinion about this drug in patients was good. Almost the only drawback of the Erbisol medication is the price. The cost of treatment with this drug is expensive for patients. In addition, this medication should be taken with caution. Unfortunately, Erbisol does not help some, but on the contrary, it causes exacerbations. For example, a patient may have an intestinal ulcer.
What do doctors think about Erbisol
Thus, there are many praise from patients about this drug. However, unfortunately, many doctors are not 100% sure of its effectiveness. The excellent reviews of this medicine available on the Internet, some experts advise to be critical. According to doctors, Erbisol can really help patients. But only in combination with other medicines. With independent treatment, this remedy, according to doctors, may not even help, but harm. Moreover, in some cases, even very strong.
Cost of medicine
The drug Erbisol was developed by Ukrainian pharmacists in Soviet times. In its manufacture mainly cattle embryos purchased by Erby at meat processing plants are used. The main drawback, therefore, judging by the reviews, the drug "Erbisol" is the price. The drug is worth, as already mentioned, quite expensive. For a package of 10 ampoules of 2 ml each, pharmacies ask for about 1200-1800 UAH. in Ukraine and 3-6 thousand in Russia.
Instead of a conclusion
Thus, the Erbisol preparation can be considered a very effective remedy. It helps in most cases, even with serious illnesses. In 1997, he entered the top ten best inventions of Ukraine. But, of course, the instructions for use should be strictly observed by patients during treatment with Erbisol. This drug has earned good reviews, of course, primarily from those people who used it correctly. Despite the effectiveness and relative safety of this medication in terms of contraindications and side effects, it is, of course, worth taking it only after consulting with your doctor.