Candles "Panavir" is a highly effective drug that is used in the treatment of viral diseases. This tool is a mixture of polysaccharides, which not only affect the viral particles, but also improve the immune system, increasing the body's resistance to infection.
Candles "Panavir": composition and properties of the drug
"Panavir" is a polysaccharide that contains rhamnose, glucose, uronic acids, galactose, xylose and mannose. This drug is considered an effective antiviral drug, as well as an immunomodulating agent.
Candles "Panavir" are rapidly absorbed in the intestines, then spreading through the body along with the flow of blood and lymph. It is also believed that the active substance of the drug reduces inflammation and relieves pain caused by it.
Candles "Panavir": indications for use
This tool is used in the treatment of various kinds of viral diseases:
- "Panavir" is effective for herpes of different localization. For example, it is prescribed to patients with genital herpes. The drug is indicated for shingles, secondary relapses of herpetic diseases, as well as for damage to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
- secondary immune deficiency, especially against the background of the development of an infectious disease;
- papillomavirus infection (including the presence of papillomas on the genitals) ;
- cytomegalovirus, especially in women before pregnancy;
- tick-borne encephalitis (here the drug is used in combination with other drugs);
- in some cases, Panavir may be prescribed for influenza and other acute respiratory infections;
You can see that the spectrum of use of this drug is quite wide. Separately, it is worth mentioning the use of the drug during pregnancy. In fact, the active substance is able to penetrate the placental barrier. However, in some cases, the benefits of it far exceed the harm. For example, in the second trimester, Panavir prevents infection of the fetus with cytomegalovirus, and in the third trimester it protects the body of the unborn child from the papilloma virus.
"Panavir" candles: instructions for use
Dosage and administration directly depends on the patient's condition and the severity of his illness. Using the drug without permission, without the advice of a doctor, is strictly prohibited.
In the anus, you need to enter one suppository of the drug, and then lie down at least for a while. It is recommended to use the drug before bedtime. In most cases, the interval between doses is approximately 48 hours. The only exceptions are colds, for the treatment of which two candles are used with an interval of twelve hours.
Candles "Panavir": contraindications
There are patients for whom taking this drug is strictly contraindicated. This includes children who have not yet reached the age of 12 years. The use of suppositories is prohibited during pregnancy (exceptions have been described above), as well as during lactation. If taking the drug cannot be avoided, then at this time it is necessary to refuse breast-feeding.
This tool should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to any component. Reception is not recommended in the presence of severe kidney or spleen diseases.
As for the side effects, such cases are recorded quite rarely and mainly manifest in the form of allergies. Cases of overdose have not yet been identified and diagnosed.
"Panavir" does not affect the ability to drive vehicles. Store the product in a dark place. If the suppositories are cloudy, then they can be considered unsuitable for use.
Candles "Panavir": reviews
Reviews about this drug are positive - both doctors and patients. Statistics show that 80% of patients who used this medicine got rid of diseases. Of course, for the full effect, it must be used in combination with other antiviral drugs. The only negative is the rather high cost.