The drug 'Genferon'. Instructions for use

The medicine "Genferon" is issued in the form of suppositories of vaginal or rectal. One candle contains human interferon, anesthesin and taurine as active ingredients. Additional components: purified water, sodium citrate, citric acid, emulsifier T2, tween 80, polyethylene oxide 1500, dextran 60000, fat solid.

The drug "Genferon" instruction for use refers to the category of integrated means. Its mechanism of influence is based on the properties of the constituent components. It has systemic and local activity.

Interferon has immunomodulatory, antibacterial, antiviral action. Under the influence of this component, the activity of natural killer cells, phagocytes, and T-helpers is activated, the intensity in the differentiation of B-lymphocytes is intensified. An increase in the activity of leukocytes, which are in all layers of the mucosa, contributes to their active participation in the elimination of primary foci of pathology and provides restoration of the production of immunoglobulin A.

Interferon, in addition, is able to inhibit transcription and replication of chlamydia.

The taurine contained in the medicine has a reparative, regenerative, hepatoprotective effect. This component also has an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant property. In addition, taurine also has membrane-protective activity.

Anestezin acts as a local anesthetic. This component reduces the permeability of the cell membrane to sodium ions. Anestesin promotes the excretion of calcium ions from the receptors located on the inside of the membranes. The component also blocks the arrival of nerve impulses.

When administered rectally or vaginally, the drug is absorbed through the mucosa. Active components penetrate the lymphatic system surrounding the tissues. Thus, a systemic effect is provided. Partial fixation of active substances on the mucosa promotes the development of local action.

The drug "Genferon" instruction for use recommends in combination therapy for diseases of infectious and inflammatory nature in the urogenital area. Such pathologies include mycoplasmosis, ureaplasmosis, chlamydia, genital herpes. Suppositories "Genferon" instructions for use recommend for papillomovirus infection, trichomoniasis, gardnerellez, recurrent vaginal candidiasis. Indications include balanoposthitis, balanitis, urethritis, prostatitis, adnexitis, bartholinitis, vulvovaginitis. The agent is also prescribed for cervicitis, uterine neck erosion, bacterial vaginosis.

The drug "Genferon" instructions for use does not allow for the appointment with individual hypersensitivity.

With diseases of the urogenital area of infectious and inflammatory nature, women are prescribed twice a day one suppository vaginally. The drug is administered daily for ten days. With protracted diseases, the remedy is applied three times per week to the suppository for one to three months.

In pathologies of the infectious-inflammatory nature, it is recommended that men are administered rectally one suppository twice a day. Therapy continues for ten days.

Depending on the severity of the symptoms, the doctor can prescribe suppositories for 250,000 or 500,000 IU to women or 500,000 or 1 million IU for men.

Pregnant women are allowed to use the drug in the second half of the term. In this case, the agent is prescribed strictly according to the indications. The condition of the patient should be monitored by the doctor.

Has the drug "geneferon" side effects. Among the undesirable manifestations in the use of the remedy should be noted allergic reactions, in particular, itching and rashes. As practice shows, when the dose is reduced or the drug is canceled after three days, these effects are eliminated.

In some cases, fever, chills, appetite disorder, headaches, muscle or joint pain may occur. However, these reactions occur with the use of increased doses of the agent.

Before using the drug "Genferon" you need to consult a doctor.