"Vilprafen 500": patient reviews, instructions for use and analogues

The article will review reviews on Wilprafen 500 mg.

This is an antimicrobial drug that fights gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as infections caused by intracellular microorganisms. Doctors often prescribe "Vilprafen 500" in the treatment of chlamydial infections. It was opened long ago, but did not lose its relevance in the antibiotic market due to its composition, long-term therapeutic effect and the possibility of use in pregnant women, as well as children from an early age, but weighing at least 10 kilograms.

Composition and form of release

The active substance of this drug is josamycin.

An antibiotic is produced in the following form:

• Elongated white tablets in a shell containing 500 mg of josamycin.
• Instant granules with strawberry flavor.
• Suspension in dark vials containing 300 mg of active substance.
  

When is Wilprafen 500 prescribed?

An antibiotic is prescribed in case of:

• tonsillitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, otitis media, bronchitis, pneumonia, laryngitis,
• diphtheria;
• scarlet fever (with a negative reaction to penicillin);
• acute bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, pneumonia, whooping cough, psittacosis;
• inflammation in the oral cavity (gingivitis, periodontitis);
• burn infections;
• dacryocystitis, blepharitis;
• urethritis, prostatitis, gonorrhea;
• pyoderma, boils, anthrax, erysipelas, acne, lymphangitis, lymphadenitis;
• chlamydial, mycoplasma, ureaplasma infections;
• inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract caused by Helicobacter pylori. According to reviews, "Wilprafen Solutab 500" is very effective.

The diagnosis and purpose of this drug should be made only by your doctor after passing the necessary tests. At his discretion and according to the results of the examination, a therapy plan is outlined. Reception "Vilprafen 500" per day is divided into two, washed down with water, it is better to do this between meals. On average, the course lasts from three to five weeks. The reviews on Wilprafen 500 are mostly positive.

Contraindications

The drug should not be used:

• if there is an increased sensitivity to josamycin or any other component that is part of the composition;
• there were allergic reactions to antibiotics of the macrolide group;
• there is a liver disease;
• premature babies.

This must be considered before the appointment.

Side effects

According to the instructions for use and reviews of "Vilprafen 500" for adults and children, the drug can provoke the following adverse reactions:

• discomfort in the stomach, nausea, vomiting;
• decreased appetite, diarrhea;
• stomatitis is not excluded;
• constipation, in addition to pseudomembranous colitis, hepatic dysfunction;
• urticaria, bullous dermatitis, anaphylactoid reaction;
• purpura, as well as transient hearing impairment.

If this symptom is noted, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Dosage for adults

This drug is prescribed only by a doctor, while the dosage should be consistent with the diagnosis.

For adults, 1-2 g is recommended. This amount is distributed throughout the day (500 mg each). Treatment lasts from 5 to 21 days, it all depends on the inflammatory process.

In the treatment of mycoplasmosis, 0.5 g per day is recommended for two weeks.

In the treatment of skin diseases, 0.5 g should be taken 2 times a day for 2-4 weeks, and then 0.5 g 1 time per day for eight weeks to consolidate the result.

For the treatment of streptococcal infections, therapy lasts at least 10 days.

In the case of treatment with Helicobacter pylori, 1 to 2 g of antibiotic per day should be taken for one to two weeks in combination with other drugs.

Pyoderma - 500 mg, 10 days course, 2 tablets per day.

Chronic periodontitis - 500 mg 2 times a day, course - 12-14 days.

Reviews of Wilprafen 500 for children should be reviewed in advance.

For children

Doctors often recommend the drug to children in the form of a suspension or dissolution of the tablet in water is allowed. Contraindications are the same as for adults. It is forbidden to use premature babies.

At the age of three months, taking into account the body weight of at least 10 kilograms, "Vilprafen 500" is prescribed 40-50 mg per 1 kilogram of the child's weight. And only after daily weighing. The daily dose should be divided throughout the day.

If the baby's weight is from 10 to 20 kg, an antibiotic is given 2 times a day, 250-500 mg each.

With a weight of 20 to 40 kg, they drink the drug twice a day for 500-1000 mg.

Children whose weight is more than 40 kg are given 1000 mg twice a day.

According to reviews, Vilprafen 500 is well tolerated and safe during pregnancy.

During pregnancy and lactation

The use of an antibiotic during pregnancy is permissible. It is advisable to stop breastfeeding for the period of treatment, since the antibiotic penetrates into the milk. To treat chlamydial infection, pregnant women are prescribed a medication only at an estimated risk to the mother and child. Reviews of pregnant women about "Vilprafen 500" are quite common and they are all positive.

Alcohol interaction

When taking an antibiotic, alcohol consumption should be excluded, since digestive system (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), liver, and the development of pseudomembranous colitis are possible.

During the treatment with the drug, it is possible to drive vehicles.

Existing analogues

Due to the fact that Vilprafen 500 may not be suitable for all patients, analogues of this antibiotic are selected.

The above antibiotics have their advantages and disadvantages. But only a doctor should prescribe drugs for treatment.

Interaction with other drugs

Pay attention to the following points:

1. It should be noted that while taking Vilprafen 500 and bactericidal antibiotics, their effectiveness decreases.
2. When taking Lincomycin, the therapeutic effect of both drugs decreases.
3. Taking antihistamines together with an antibiotic leads to arrhythmia.
4. With caution, an antibiotic with cyclosporins should be used, since this leads to an increase in the blood of the latter and negatively affects the kidneys. It should, as often as possible, control cyclosporins in the blood.
5. The effect of taking birth control pills is reduced, so during treatment it is better to use other non-hormonal methods of protection against unwanted pregnancy.

According to reviews, "Vilprafen 500" is very effective, but it should be taken with great care.

Ureaplasma treatment

The constant presence of ureaplasma in the body is not typical for a healthy person. These are bacteria without a cell membrane and DNA, which are slightly larger than viruses. Habitat - human urogenital mucosa. Under certain circumstances, inflammation of the mucosa occurs. This infection is transmitted sexually, and if a woman was sick before pregnancy, then there is a great chance to infect a newborn during childbirth. Therefore, doctors recommend treatment to be carried out simultaneously by both sexual partners and better before planning a pregnancy.

According to reviews, "Vilprafen 500" with ureaplasma quickly helps. He is the best in the fight against the microbe Ureaplasma urealyticum. Women are additionally prescribed drugs to restore the flora of the intimate zone. The course of treatment is not less than 10 days, it consists in the following:

1. Reception "Vilprafen 500" should begin with 0.5 g three times a day or 1 g twice a day. To maintain therapeutic concentration, an antibiotic is used after 8-12 hours. If you missed taking the medicine, the dose does not increase.
2. In addition to antibiotic therapy, women include the Hexicon vaginal suppositories before bedtime, and men are recommended to flush the urethra with the Hexicon solution. Additionally, women can use Vaginorm C or Ginolact suppositories to restore the vaginal microflora.
3. On the 1st and 5th day, women are recommended antifungal suppositories (Polygynax).
4. To reduce the effect of the drug on the liver, use "Karsil" one capsule 3 times a day. "Vilprafen 500" does not have a strong effect on the digestive tract. But gastroenterologists recommend that, together with antibiotics, a probiotic course be taken, for example, Linex or Bifilax. This will only benefit.

Also, do not forget about taking multivitamin complexes and immunomodulators.

During treatment, it is better to completely stop smoking, alcohol, spices, salty and spicy. It is recommended to avoid sexual contact.

After 2 weeks after the course of treatment, it is necessary to pass an analysis for the presence of the pathogen. Moreover, both partners are examined.

Reviews on Wilprafen 500

On the Internet there are a lot of reviews about this antibiotic. Many patients note the rapid therapeutic effect of the drug in the first hours of administration. Most of all, patients like a quick positive effect with purulent tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis, cystitis. In this case, there are practically no side effects.

There are complaints of a disorder of stool and nausea, but these symptoms disappear within a few days.

In reviews of "Vilprafen 500" from doctors, the possibility of therapy during pregnancy is noted.