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Suppositories and ointment viferon during pregnancy: application in 1, 2, 3 trimester for colds and herpes

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Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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In pregnancy, as in any other period of life, a woman is susceptible to various diseases and infections. This is due to the fact that there is a weakening of the immune system. First, the immune system perceives the fetus as an alien formation, and all the forces are directed at fighting it. But gradually there is an addiction and the struggle is weakened. There is a decrease in the activity of the immune system. But a similar effect of such a reaction is a decrease in the protective properties of the organism, its resistance to infections. As a result - diseases, colds, attachment of bacterial and viral infection. The problem is that the treatment can not be carried out, since it can negatively affect the fetal condition. But today this problem can be successfully solved using a suppository of viferon during pregnancy. It is a remedy that helps to effectively support the mother's body, protect it from infections. Promotes activation of the immune system, neutralization of infection.

Can a suppository of viferon be given during pregnancy?

Intended for therapy during pregnancy, are safe. Their main action is protective. In the composition - interferon, which is usually produced by the human body to protect against viral and bacterial flora.

Despite safety, the drug should only be used according to the indications, and after consulting with the doctor, since with incorrect application, many side effects can occur. In particular, it is possible to overload the immune system, resulting in an autoimmune disease. The essence of this pathology is that the immune system starts to work too hard, produces an excessive amount of interferon and other active substances. Their action can be aimed at attacking and destroying their own cells.

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Indications of the suppositories of viferon during pregnancy

The drug is used as part of complex therapy for the treatment of various infectious and inflammatory diseases, as well as artificial introduction of interferon into the body. It is used for the treatment of colds, herpes, urogenital infection, even with mycoinfection. It is also used to treat many diseases that are provoked by bacterial microflora. It is recommended for the treatment of chlamydial and rickettsial infection, for the treatment of pneumonia, bronchitis, meningitis and even sepsis. The difference between the drug is that it can be used to treat pregnant women, as well as newborns and premature babies.

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Application of suppositories of viferon during pregnancy:

  • With colds

Thanks to a powerful immune-stimulating effect, the drug effectively helps to fight against viral infections, colds.

  • From temperature

The drug does not have a direct antipyretic effect, however, due to the fact that it affects the cause of the disease - microflora, and increases immunity, inflammation is removed, the infectious process is eliminated. As a consequence, the temperature decreases.

  • With ARVI

This drug is used to treat ARVI, since its main effect is aimed at stimulating the immune system, as well as destroying viruses. This contributes to treatment not only from ARVI, but also from other viral diseases. Sometimes it may take 2 courses for a complete recovery.

  • From herpes

The effect of the drug is directed to the fight against herpes too. Has found wide application in herpetic damage to the skin, mucous membranes. Has a positive effect, both with light forms of defeat, and with heavy.

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Release form

The drug is released in the form of ointments, gel and suppositories (suppositories). Suppositories produce a different mass and dosage. One package contains 10 suppositories and instructions for use.

  • Suppositories wiferon 150000

These are candles that contain 150,000 IU (international units) of the active substance. That is, the dosage of one suppository is 150,000 IU. This is the minimum dosage that is prescribed for mild forms of the disease, as well as for the treatment of many colds, for the prevention and maintenance of immunity.

  • Suppositories of viferon 500,000

The indicated number is indicated by the dosage of the drug. It should be understood that 1 suppository contains 500,000 IU of active ingredient. This is an average dosage that can be prescribed with moderately expressed infectious and inflammatory processes, to maintain the body during the recovery period after the infectious and viral diseases.

  • Suppositories viferon 1000000

One suppository contains 1 000 000 IU of the active ingredient. This is a strong enough dosage, which can be used to treat severe forms of cold and viral diseases, with urogenital and chlamydial infection, with long-term infectious diseases, as well as in the treatment of hepatitis.

  • Suppositories of viferon 3000000

The composition of the drug includes 3,000,000 active substances. This is the maximum dosage that can be prescribed for severe forms of the disease, fetal infection, sepsis, severe viral and bacterial diseases, which for a long time can not be treated. It is recommended for severe pneumonia, bronchitis, cystitis.

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Pharmacodynamics

The drug is based on the active substance - human interferon recombinant alpha-2. This substance, which is produced by cells of the body's immune system and provides reliable protection against infection. The preparation contains interferon, artificially synthesized in the laboratory. It, like natural interferon, has an antiviral effect, as well as stimulates the activity of the immune system.

Additionally it has antiproliferative properties, which protects the body from cancer, and also prevents further reproduction and spread of viruses. The composition includes a variety of auxiliary substances, for example, vitamins, antioxidants, which provide the removal of toxins, cleaning the body, increasing the body's resistance.

The principle of action is that it enhances the activity of cells that are responsible for the destruction of viruses, and also stimulate additional production of natural interferon. This enhances immunomodelling properties, normalizes the level of other biologically active substances that provide protection to the body. Antioxidants also stabilize cell membranes, have reducing properties. Side effects do not arise, since the composition includes a substance that is natural for the human body.

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Pharmacokinetics

The main substance conversion is in the blood serum. The half-life is 12 hours, after which the repeated administration of the drug is required.

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Dosing and administration

Suppositories are applied rectally. Dosage is selected by the doctor individually. Depends on many factors, including the patient's condition, severity of the disease, form, localization of the infection process. Often the dosage is determined by the results of the tests. For example, for the treatment of hepatitis, a dosage of 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 IU may be prescribed, while 150,000 IU will be sufficient to treat colds. For prevention, there is usually enough 150000 IU. For treatment, it may take 1-2 courses, with sepsis and severe forms of the generalized process, it may take 3-4 courses.

How to put suppository of suppository viferon during pregnancy?

Suppositories are administered rectally (in the rectum) according to the doctor's prescription. Self-medication can not be done in any case, because it can have serious consequences for the immune system.

  • Suppositories of viferon in the early stages of pregnancy

It does not have a negative effect on the fetus, so it can be used starting at week 14.

  • Suppositories of viferon during pregnancy in the first trimester

They are used in the treatment of infectious and viral diseases, the maintenance of the immune system of women and fetuses. Allowed for use during pregnancy at any time, because the active substance is interferon, which is a natural protective protein of the body.

  • Suppositories of viferon during pregnancy in the second trimester

They are used in any trimester, because the drug is absolutely safe for the woman and harmless to the fetus. It is recommended to use for colds, inflammatory, infectious diseases.

  • Suppositories of viferon during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester

You can apply at any time, because the drug provides protection from infection, prevents the development of diseases, infections. Promotes a speedy recovery. There are no side effects.

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Use of the suppositories of viferon during pregnancy during pregnancy

One of the few drugs allowed for use by pregnant women. Can be applied at all times. Mostly candles are used in this period. It replenishes the deficit in immunity and causes the body to develop its own protective substances. Recovery comes much faster. Also included in the composition are vitamins that enhance the effect of the drug, increase the speed and intensity of the immune response, promote rapid wound healing and the removal of the inflammatory process. Thanks to taking the drug, inflammation is localized, the probability of spreading the infection throughout the body decreases.

A great advantage of the drug is that it affects even intracellular parasites, such as chlamydia, rickettsia, mycoplasmas. This infection is especially dangerous for the baby, because in the early stages can lead to miscarriage or artificial abortion, on later - to intrauterine infection and premature birth. Conventional drugs are not able to act on these microorganisms. In addition, intracellular parasites have reliable protection against exposure, and interferon is able to destroy and overcome this defense.

Contraindications

The drug has no contraindications, because its composition includes substances that are natural to the body. The drug is contraindicated only in case of individual intolerance to the components that make up the composition.

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Side effects of the suppositories of viferon during pregnancy

Sometimes there may be an allergy or rash. Usually these symptoms after a while pass independently. If they do not pass, the reception is better to stop, then the manifestations will stop worrying after 72 hours.

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Overdose

Cases of overdose are unknown.

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Interactions with other drugs

Viferon can be used in combination with all medicines, even with chemotherapy drugs, hormonal drugs.

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Storage conditions

Stored in the original packaging, at a temperature of 2 to 8 degrees. The place should not be accessible to children.

Shelf life

The drug can be used for 2 years.

Doctor's comments

Difficulties in treating pregnant women are due to the fact that many drugs are contraindicated. It is especially difficult to cure diseases of viral and bacterial etiology, since traditional antibacterial and antiviral therapy can adversely affect fetal status. But the suppository of viferon during pregnancy became a completely new page in the history of infection therapy. It can be used by pregnant, nursing mothers and even newborns. The drug acts quickly, effectively, and most importantly - safely. Over the years of practice, candles have proved to be the best. Although the drug is also available in the form of a gel and ointment.

Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Suppositories and ointment viferon during pregnancy: application in 1, 2, 3 trimester for colds and herpes" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.

Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.

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