The preparation 'Vilprafen': instruction

The drug "Vilprafen" is an antibiotic from the group of macrolides. These are tablets, which are covered with a shell of almost white color. They are biconvex, oblong, on both sides have risks. Now the preparation "Vilprafen" is actively used. Instruction for use informs that its active substance is josamycin, and in one tablet it contains 50 milligrams. It is issued in cardboard packs. And the tablets are in blisters, ten in each. If the preparation "Vilprafen" is considered in detail, its composition includes auxiliary substances. This should be taken into account when appointing him.

What is the pharmacological action of the "Vilprafen"? The instruction brings to our notice that it is an antibiotic, which means it can have a bacteriostatic effect. It also happens that in the focus of inflammation, high concentrations of the drug are created. In this case, it can have a bactericidal effect. In addition, the agent is highly active against gram-positive, gram-negative and anaerobic bacteria, as well as intracellular microorganisms. It is insignificantly capable of influencing enterobacteria. Due to this, under the influence of the preparation "Vilprafen", the natural bacterial flora of the digestive tract changes little.

Now about what concerns pharmacokinetics. After ingestion, the active substance of this drug is quickly and completely absorbed from the digestive tract. At the same time, taking any food does not affect bioavailability at all. The maximum concentration of it in the body comes in a couple of hours. The drug accumulates in the bone tissue, it is also characterized by the ability to penetrate the placental barrier and discharge with breast milk. The remedy "Vilprafen" (the instruction on application informs about it) is deduced more with bile.

Any drug requires an attentive attitude in terms of dosage. Not an exception and the tool "Vilprafen." How to take it? Instructions for use include clear recommendations. Adolescents (that is, those who are over 14 years of age) and adults should consume no more than 1-2 grams per day, and it needs to be done in two or three sessions. With spherical and common acne, usually prescribed during the first month of 500 milligrams in two divided doses. And then you can use the same dose, but only once in 24 hours. Tablets are recommended to be swallowed immediately, you can not chew them, you can drink it with water, but with a small amount. The duration of treatment should be determined by the doctor. If there is streptococcal infection, then, according to WHO recommendations, the course should be no less than ten days.

If only one dose of the preparation "Vilprafen" is missed, the instruction for use advises to immediately use the necessary dose. But if you just about need to drink another pill according to the schedule, then you should continue in the usual treatment.

At the present time, no case of drug overdose has been described. But we can assume that the result will be an increase in various side effects from the digestive system.

The drug "Vilprafen" and pregnancy are quite compatible. Its use is allowed according to the indications. Usually, this drug is prescribed for the treatment of urogenital chlamydial infection in women in the position.

When receiving the drug "Vilprafen", the instruction for use calls such side effects: lack of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, heartburn, nausea, dysbacteriosis, jaundice, transient dose-dependent hearing disorders, urticaria, candidiasis.

Indications for use of this drug are: diphtheria, sinusitis, otitis media, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, angina, psittacosis, whooping cough, furunculosis, erysipelas, anthrax, scarlet fever, acute bronchitis, pneumonia, pyoderma, venereal lymphogranuloma, syphilis, gonorrhea, urethritis, mycoplasma, Chlamydial and mixed infections.

Contraindications are, first of all, increased sensitivity to antibiotics of this group and the presence of severe violations of the liver.

The drug "Vilprafen" can be bought only with a prescription.