Treatment of Imudon: reviews, instructions for use and analogies

Immunostimulating agents are very popular among those who are prone to frequent diseases, including seasonal ones (colds, flu, ARVI, etc.). Such drugs positively influence the human body, preventing the development of the disease, and also contributing to its speedy recovery.

Today, there are a huge number of medicines that significantly improve the functioning of the immune system. The most popular of them is the drug "Imudon". The price and form of this medication will be presented below. Also from this article you will learn about the diseases in which the medicament is used, what its composition is, whether it can be prescribed to pregnant women and small children, what contraindications and side effects should be known to patients.

Composition, description, form of production and packaging of the preparation

The drug "Imudon", the composition of which will be presented right now, goes on sale in the form of tablets for resorption. They have a white or almost white color, as well as a flat-cylindrical shape with bevelled edges, a smooth shiny surface and a pleasant mint flavor. Also, slight marbling of the medication is allowed.

As a main component in the composition of this remedy is a mixture of bacterial lysates. The preparation also contains auxiliary ingredients in the form of glycine, magnesium stearate, sodium deoxycholate, povidone, mint flavor, thiomersal, citric acid anhydrous, lactose monohydrate, sodium bicarbonate, mannitol, sodium saccharinate.

You can buy the medicine "Imudon" in packs of thick cardboard, where the cell contour packs with 8 absorbable tablets are placed. In one box there can be three or five blisters.

Pharmacodynamics of the drug

What is the drug "Imudon"? Tablets for topical use are actively used in dental and otorhinolaryngological practice.

According to experienced specialists, this is an immunostimulating drug that is of bacterial origin. It is an antigenic multivalent complex consisting of a mixture of bacterial lysates.

The drug "Imudon", whose composition corresponds to the pathogens that most often cause inflammation in the pharynx and oral cavity, is able to activate phagocytosis, increase the number of immunocompetent cells, increase the production of interferon and lysozyme, as well as immunoglobulin A in saliva.

Indications for taking absorbable tablets

At what conditions are patients prescribed treatment with Imudon? Experts say that the drug is actively used in therapy, as well as the prevention of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the pharynx and oral cavity.

Thus, this drug can be safely taken if you are diagnosed with:

• chronic tonsillitis;
• pharyngitis;
• Deep and superficial periodonts, glossitis, periodontitis and stomatitis (including aphthous);
• Ulcerative and erythematous gingivitis;
• Infectious processes that arise after implantation of artificial tooth roots or tooth extraction;
• Dysbacteriosis of the oral cavity;
• Ulceration, which arose in the process of wearing dentures.

It should also be noted that the treatment with Imudon (reviews on the effectiveness of resorption tablets will be presented below) can be prescribed for preoperative preparation or post-operative period after the implementation of tonsillectomy.

Contraindications to taking medication

Is a "Imudon" medication prescribed for children? According to the attached instructions, the drug in question should not be given to a child under 3 years of age. Also this medicine is contraindicated when:

• The presence of autoimmune diseases;
• Increased individual sensitivity to the drug or its components.

How is the process of treatment "Imudon"?

Reviews about this tool are mostly positive. How should it be given to adults and young children? We will tell about this right now.

People over the age of 14 years with inflammatory diseases of the pharynx and oral cavity of an acute nature, as well as with exacerbation of chronic diseases, the medication recommended is taken in a dosage of 8 tablets per day.

According to the instruction, this medicine is forbidden to chew. The tablets completely dissolve in the oral cavity. They are taken at intervals of 60-120 minutes. The duration of the course of therapy is 10 days.

Preventive actions

Now you know how to treat Imudon. If the drug in question was prescribed for prophylactic purposes (with exacerbation of inflammatory diseases of the pharynx and oral cavity of a chronic nature), then it is recommended to take in a dosage of 6 tablets per day. They also slowly dissolve in the mouth at intervals of 120 minutes. The duration of this course of therapy is 20 days.

Prevention of ENT diseases is desirable four times a year.

Medicinal preparation "Imudon" for children from three years old

As mentioned above, this remedy can be given to babies only at the age of three years.

In the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the pharynx and oral cavity of an acute nature, as well as exacerbation of chronic diseases, this drug is prescribed to children in a dosage of 6 tablets per day. They dissolve with an interval of 1-2 hours.

The duration of such therapy for acute diseases is 10 days. If the medication was prescribed to prevent exacerbations, then the treatment period should last at least 20 days.

How often should Imudon be prevented? Experts say that it is preferable to take such a preparation for babies from three years not more than three times a year.

Adverse reactions after taking medication

Despite the high efficiency and safety, the preparation "Imudon" can still contribute to the appearance of undesirable reactions. Let's consider the most frequently manifested from them right now:

• Allergies: skin rash, hives, angioedema edema.
• Respiratory organs: cough and exacerbation of bronchial asthma.
• The digestive tract: nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting.
• Hemopoietic systems: trobocytopenia and hemorrhagic vasculitis.
• Dermatological reactions: erythema nodosum.
• Others: fever.

Compatibility with other medicines and cases of overdose

Is it possible to combine medication "Imudon" with other drugs? Tablets can be combined with other medicines. This opinion is shared by most experienced specialists. However, before beginning complex treatment, patients should always consult with the treating doctor.

The cases of an overdose of the drug "Imudon" in the attached instructions are not described. However, this does not mean that the medication in question can be taken in any dosage.

When treating this drug should always follow the doctor's recommendations, as well as carefully study the annotation.

Pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding

Is it possible to prescribe Imudon during pregnancy? There is no information about the use of this medication during fetal bearing. Moreover, there are no relevant epidemiological studies and experiments conducted on animals.

In connection with all of the above, we can safely conclude that the tablets for resorption of "Imudon" during pregnancy, as well as during breast-feeding is not recommended. If medication is necessary, the patient should be under regular supervision of his or her own doctor.

Special recommendations for taking medication (resorption tablets)

The medicinal preparation "Imudon", the price of which is presented at the very end of the article, should be given to babies aged 3-6 years only under the obligatory supervision of a pediatrician or adults. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the child does not chew the tablet, but slowly it sucks in the mouth.

It is strictly forbidden to take water or food, and rinse the mouth cavity for 60 minutes after using the medication. Otherwise, the therapeutic efficacy of the drug may be significantly reduced.

When appointing absorbable tablets to people who observe a low-salt or salt-free diet, as well as with increased pressure, it should be borne in mind that this product contains a large amount of sodium.

Patients with a diagnosis of bronchial asthma, who use drugs containing bacterial lysates, exacerbate the disease (attacks of bronchial asthma), the appointment of "Imudon" is not recommended.

If the signs of the disease do not decrease within eight days after the start of treatment, you should immediately consult a doctor with the purpose of determining a different treatment tactic.

Children who have not reached the age of 3 do not take medication. This is due to the fact that these babies can not verify the correctness of the drug.

Cost and drug analogues (cheaper)

How much is the drug we are considering? Its price depends not only on the markup of the pharmacy chain, the manufacturer and the sales region, but also on the number of resorptive tablets in the package.

You can buy a drug in the amount of 24 tablets for 400-420 rubles, and 40 tablets - for 550-560 rubles.

If this medication is contraindicated to you, then it can be replaced by such means as Angilex, Metrodent, Metrogil Denta, Neo-Angin, Strepsils, Ingalipt, Grammidine, Faringon, Teraflu-LAR "and others.

The analogue of "Imudon" is cheaper (in the range of 150-280 rubles) has the same therapeutic effectiveness. However, it should be noted that all the listed products can be produced not only in the form of absorbable tablets or troches, but also, for example, in the form of an aerosol, a spray, lozenges and even a gel. Moreover, their dosage and methods of use can significantly differ from the dosages and methods of application of Imudon. Therefore, use them is recommended only after consulting a specialist.

Reviews about the drug

Now you know the properties of the medication we are considering. The analogue of "Imudon" is cheaper, the features of its use, side effects and contraindications have been described in the materials of this article.

What do patients say about this medicine? According to them, this tool is very effective. Most often, patients use it to treat a sore throat and sores in the oral cavity (stomatitis). After several medications the pains go away, and the wounds heal.

It should also be noted that "Imudon" is actively used in dental practice. The most effective it manifests itself in the therapy of gingivitis and periodontitis.

As for negative reviews, most often they are left by those patients who did not help this drug in any way. Doctors explain the absence of the effect of an incorrect medication or misdiagnosed diagnosis. For specification of the last experts recommend to address to more skilled or experienced doctor.

Also, some people complain about the high cost of medication and adverse reactions that occur against the background of its administration (allergic and dermatological manifestations, reactions from the gastrointestinal tract and others).