"Ribomunil": analogues, price, instruction, description

"Ribomunil" is an immunomodulating agent having a bacterial origin. The drug is produced in two forms: tablets and granules intended for the preparation of a drinking solution.

pharmachologic effect

"Ribomunil" is a ribosomal-proteoglycan complex of microorganisms, which most often cause infectious diseases affecting ENT organs. "Ribomunil", analogues means - correctors of immunity (specific, nonspecific). The composition contains ribosomes with antigens, which are identical to the surface antigens of bacteria. Penetrating into the human body, they participate in the formation of specific antibodies to infectious agents, that is, they act as a vaccine.

Membrane proteoglycans affect nonspecific immunity, as a result of which the phagocytic activity of macrophages and polynucleated leukocytes is enhanced, non-specific resistance is increased.

The action of the drug "Ribomunil" is due to the stimulation of the function of B- and T-lymphocytes, the production of serum and secretory immunoglobulins such as gamma and alpha interferon, interleukin-1, IgA.

"Ribomunil", analogues of the drug in complex therapy shorten the duration and enhance the effectiveness of treatment. As a result, the need to take bronchodilators and antibiotics is reduced, the period of remission increases.

Indications for use

In patients older than 6 months, the drug is prescribed for treatment and for the prevention of infections in which relapses occur:

• ENT diseases (angina, laryngitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, rhinitis, otitis);
• Diseases in which the respiratory tract is affected (infectious-dependent bronchial asthma, pneumonia, tracheitis, chronic bronchitis).

"Ribomunil", analogues of the drug are assigned to patients from risk groups (children over 6 months old, elderly patients) for the prevention of recurrent diseases of infectious nature (bronchial asthma, bronchitis and ENT diseases in chronic form). Prophylaxis of "Ribomunil" is necessary for those who often and long ill, lives in regions with poor ecology. For the purpose of prevention, the immunostimulant is also used before the beginning of the autumn-winter season.

Application during pregnancy, lactation

When the child is nursing and breastfeeding, the drug "Ribomunil" is taken with extreme caution. Its purpose is carried out taking into account the harm to the fetus and the intended benefit to the mother's body (it is known that many drugs, affecting the embryo, can disrupt the development of the child).

Contraindications to the admission "Ribomunila"

Contraindications include autoimmune diseases and increased sensitivity to the components of the Ribomunil. Instructions for use, reviews show that the drug is not suitable for patients under 6 months of age, and it is undesirable, as we have already mentioned, to use during pregnancy and lactation.

Application of the agent, dosing regimen

The drug is taken in the morning, before the first meal. A single dose of 0.75 mg (3 tablets of 0.25 mg, 1 tablet of 0.75 mg or 1 packet of granules, diluted in warm water).

Within three weeks, the medication should be administered only on the first four days of the week, then for 2-5 months in the first four days of the month.

Children are mainly assigned granules, because it is easier for them to take this form of the Ribomunil. The reviews of buyers and doctors show the effectiveness of regular preventive courses lasting 3 months. For the purposes of prevention, it is recommended that annual half-year courses or two preventive courses be conducted annually.

Side Effects of Ribomunila

Both the bacterial immunostimulant and Ribomunil analogues rarely cause the development of side effects. In some cases, allergic reactions (angioedema, urticaria), fever, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, transient hypersalivation (at the beginning of application of the remedy) are noted. Cancellation of the drug requires only allergic reactions.

Side-effects are capable to render practically all means. Usually they are manifested by taking the maximum dose, prolonged use of the drug, its use together with other medicines.

Interaction of Ribomunil with other drugs

"Ribomunil", analogues of the drug can be combined with other drugs (anti-inflammatory drugs, bronchodilators, antibiotics). However, in this case it is worth consulting with a doctor, because with the joint application of several drugs, there may be an increase (possible overdose) or weakening (there will be no effect) of their action.

special instructions

Immunostimulant with caution prescribed to HIV-infected patients and patients with nodular periarteritis.

When using the product, it is necessary to know that the temperature of the body can rise on the second or third day. Such an organism reaction usually does not require the cessation of treatment.

In addition to raising body temperature, there may be minor symptoms of ENT diseases of infectious etiology.

Price, analogues, reviews

When choosing the "Ribomunil" tool, analogues, price is information that is important to know. The approximate cost of "Ribomunil" in tablets of 0.75 mg (4 pcs.) Is 284-389 rubles. In Russia and 96-137 UAH in Ukraine.

Tablets "Ribomunila" for 0.25 mg (12 pcs.) Can be purchased for 354-498 rubles. In Russia and for 148-203 UAH in Ukraine. The cost of "Ribomunil" in granules (4 packs at 0.75 mg) is 304-380 rubles. And 101-134 UAH.

You can use other drugs instead of the drug "Ribomunil". Analogues and substitutes of the drug in Ukraine are of interest to many people, because they are much cheaper.

Currently, synonyms for medicament are not produced, but it is possible to purchase an analog containing another active substance. These funds have a similar effect.

The analogues of the drug include Immunal, Immunovit, Tamiflu, Vitamin C Acerola, Echinacea Immuno, Gorlospas (for children), Chistonos, Chistonos (for children), Apifarm (Drops), Naturkoksinum, Agri (a drug for children), Aqualor Baby, Akvalor Soft, Respibron, Aqualor Norm, Aqualor Forte, Aqualor Extra Forte, Aqualor Throat "," Griposan "," Nazaval Plus "," Immunoflazid "," Likopid "," Immustat "," Agri ". Substitutes "Ribomunila" should be purchased only after receiving a doctor's consultation.

"Respibron" according to the action that it has, is similar to the described drug more than all other analogues of "Ribomunila". This composition contains the following ribosomes:

• Diplococcus, causing pneumonia;
• Neisseria;
• Hemophilus rods ;
• Klebsiella ozena;
• Klebsiella pneumonia ;
• Streptococcus A;
• Streptococcus viridans;
• Staphylococcus aureus.

After the appointment of the drug "Ribomunil" analogues, price, instructions for use are carefully studied, if necessary, after consulting a doctor, you can choose another means.

Parents who gave their children "Ribomunil" are mostly satisfied with the result, because their children are sick less often. The drug facilitates the course of infection, reduces the incidence rate. There are also negative reviews, which contain information that the effect was preserved only during the period of taking the drug and disappeared after its withdrawal.

Some doctors consider the drug harmful and useless, others report its safety and effectiveness. Often reviews of experts are based on a subjective attitude towards immunomodulators, and not on experience and observations. Doctors who leave negative reviews do not have modern knowledge about the work of the immune system and therefore do not understand how immunomodulating agents work in the human body.

The drug "Ribomunil", like other drugs, can not act equally on the body of different people, so it is not always effective.