The drug "Genferon". Instructions for use

The medicine "Genferon 500", whose price is about 370 rubles, is a combined remedy. The mechanism of its activity is determined by the properties of the constituent components. The drug has a systemic and local effect. Interferon alfa-2 shows immunomodulatory, antibacterial and antiviral effects. This component directly inhibits transcription and replication of chlamydia and viruses. Taurine - the second active substance of the drug - has a hepatoprotective and membrane-stabilizing, reparative and regenerative effect. The component has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. As an anesthetic in the medicine "Genferon" (the instruction indicates this) anestezine was used. This component lowers the permeability of cell membranes for sodium ions, displaces calcium ions from receptors located on the inner membrane surface. Anestezine is also able to block impulse transmission. The component prevents the development of soreness in the nerve endings and the subsequent carrying it along the fibers. With local use, absorption is through the mucosa. The drug penetrates into the lymphatic system, tissues. This ensures the systemic effect of the drug.

Appointment

Candles "Genferon" (500 000 IU) are recommended in combination with other medicines for inflammatory infectious pathologies that have arisen in the urogenital tract. In particular, chlamydia, herpes (genital), ureaplasmosis, vaginal candidiasis (recurrent type), mycoplasmosis should be included in the indications. Assign the drug for bacterial vaginosis, papillomavirus infection, trichomoniasis, gardnellosis, urethritis, prostatitis, vulvovaginitis. The tool "Genferon" (the instruction contains such data) is effective in adnexitis, erosion in the uterine neck, balanoposthitis, bartholinitis, cervicitis, balanitis.

Contraindications

The medicine is not assigned if components are intolerant. During pregnancy or lactation, the use of the drug is allowed in the presence of vital indications and after assessing the relationship between the intended benefit and the likely risk of developing adverse reactions after treatment.

Dosing regimen

The drug "Genferon" instruction recommends the use of topical (rectally or intravaginally). When lesions of the urogenital tract in women are prescribed by the suppository twice a day. Duration of use is ten days. In severe cases (with prolonged forms) is recommended for the suppository three times a week. The duration of the course is from one to three months. To treat infectious and inflammatory pathologies in men, suppositories are administered rectally. Recommended for one suppository twice a day. Duration of treatment - ten days.

Side effect

The medicine "Genferon" (the instruction about it warns) can provoke an allergy. In particular, the skin may develop a rash, itching, irritation. As a rule, after 72 hours from the end of treatment or when adjusting the dose and the intervals between uses, these symptoms pass.