"Vilprafen 500": description, application and indications

"Vilprafen 500" is a pharmacological preparation that is used to treat a bacterial infection. It is quite effective, because it contains an antibiotic of a wide range of effects. Quite often it is prescribed to those people who are allergic to the antibiotics of the penicillin series.

"Vilprafen 500": brief description and properties

As already mentioned, the drug contains an antibiotic called josamycin, which can affect both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Chlamydia and some mycoplasmas are also sensitive to it.

The active substance of the drug quickly gets into the bloodstream - its maximum concentration is reached after an hour of admission. The antibiotic is able to accumulate in the soft tissues of the human body, as well as in the skin and lymphatic system. The substance is spread out by the liver. Outwardly is excreted mainly along with bile, and only a part of it gets into the urine.

"Vilprafen" (500 mg): indications for use

The drug is widely used in the treatment of diseases, the causative agents of which are bacterial pathogens. It is prescribed for diseases of the skin, for example, furunculosis, erysipelas, piederma.

He is taken with diseases of the respiratory system - bronchitis, laryngitis, scarlet fever, diphtheria, pertussis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, pneumonia (including atypical). In addition, they are treated with dental infections, for example, gingivitis or periodontal disease.

"Vilprafen 500" is effective for anthrax, diseases of lymph nodes, sinusitis, otitis, psittacosis, anthrax, venereal diseases, infections of the sexual and urinary system, prostatitis, gonorrhea. The drug is used by medics and as an auxiliary in the treatment of syphilis. It is simply indispensable for those patients who develop individual sensitivity to penicillin.

Wilprafen 500 : instructions for use

As a rule, doctors prescribe 1 to 2 grams of the drug. The frequency of use is approximately two or three times a day. But you can not use the medicine yourself, because it's still an antibiotic. It can be taken only by the appointment of a specialist, who will indicate the dosage and mode of admission. The duration of treatment can fluctuate and is determined only by the doctor.

If you forget to take the drug at a certain time of the day, then do not use a double dose of the drug at the next admission - go back to a normal treatment regimen.

"Vilprafen 500" : contraindications and possible side effects

Admission of the drug is not possible for those patients who have individual increased sensitivity to this antibiotic or severe liver disease. Very cautiously and only at constant supervision of the doctor the preparation can be used to people with a renal failure.

As for the side effects, they appear quite rarely. For example, a person can complain of nausea, severe heartburn, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting. Symptoms of dysbiosis may appear, therefore, before taking the medicine, it is worth asking the doctor to prescribe medications to protect the body from the harmful effects of the antibiotic.

In some cases, with the drug "Vilprafen" may be outflow of bile, resulting in jaundice.

Very rare are cases of the emergence of thrush, hives and hearing impairment after taking an antibiotic.

Pregnant women and nursing mothers are allowed to take this medication only with the appropriate appointment of a doctor. "Vilprafen 500" interacts differently with other drugs, so if you are taking any other medications, then it is worth informing the treating specialist.