"Wobenzym" belongs to the category of systemic enzyme therapy drugs, which are gaining popularity in recent years. The peculiarity of the drug lies in its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects in the treatment of many diseases. "Wobenzym" also reduces the negative effect of antibiotics and hormonal agents as part of complex therapy. But in order to understand the principle of the drug, in what cases to use it and how to use it correctly, it is worth studying the instructions. And also to figure out what analogues exist.
"Wobenzym": release form and composition
The drug is available in the form of tablets. They have a biconvex shape with a smooth surface of bright red or orange color. The medicine is packaged in transparent blisters of 20 pcs. Packagedcontains from 2 to 20 plates. On sale you can also find the packaging of medicines in plastic bottles of 800 pcs. in everyone. The release form of "Wobenzym" implies oral medication. The manufacturer of the drug is the German company "Mukos Emulsionsgesellschaft mbH".
The active ingredients of the drug are enzymes (exymes) of plant and animal origin. That is why the manufacturer claims that the drug is effective in the treatment of many diseases.
Eximes are protein molecules that activate biological processes in the body. Their function includes: wound healing, protection against the introduction of pathogens into the body, cell renewal, neutralization of microbes and much more.
Enzymes included in the preparation:
- pancreatin;
- rutoside;
- papain;
- trimsin;
- lipase;
- bromelain;
- chymotrypsin;
- amylase.
As auxiliary components are: stearic acid, silicon dioxide, sucrose, talc, methacrylic acid, titanium dioxide, vanillin, wax, yellow-orange and crimson dye.
Properties
According to reviews and instructions, "Wobenzym" has a complex effect on the body.
Its effectiveness is based on the action of enzymes and affects the following processes.
- Inflammation. The drug regulates the development of the inflammatory process by limiting the production of excessive anti-inflammatorycytokinins, as well as the breakdown of inflammatory mediators, which reduces tissue swelling. The drug prevents the transition of an acute form of pathology into a chronic one, and also reduces the frequency of relapses and their duration.
- Rheology. "Wobenzym" promotes blood thinning, prevents platelets from sticking together, which reduces the likelihood of developing a heart attack and thrombosis.
- Immunity. It activates the internal defenses of the body, and also increases the production of interferons, which helps to raise local and general immunity.
- Metabolism. Reduces the level of bad cholesterol and atherogenic lipids, activates cellular metabolism, which prevents the development of atherosclerosis.
The drug also has an additional effect:
- increases the bioavailability of antibiotics and stabilizes the intestinal microflora throughout the course of treatment;
- has antioxidant properties;
- improves oxygen access to cells;
- relieves pain;
- reduces the likelihood of side effects when taking hormonal drugs;
- promotes rapid recovery from stress;
- reduces the recovery period after surgery;
- prevents the formation of adhesive processes.
According to reviews and instructions for use, "Wobenzym" is not addictive, does not inhibit the production of the body's own enzymes, and is also well tolerated if long-term use is required, regardless of the age category of the patient.
Pharmacokinetics
A tablet of the drug "Wobenzym", when it enters the body, transits through the upper parts of the digestive tract due to the protective shell. Absorption of the drug occurs in the small intestine, after which the enzymes enter the bloodstream and move to the area of inflammation.
The maximum concentration of active substances is fixed 2 hours after swallowing the tablet. This indicator persists for 4 hours, and decreases over the next two hours. The half-life is 8 hours. 10% of the substances are excreted in the urine, and 45% in the feces.
General readings
"Wobenzym" is used as part of complex therapy in the treatment of a wide range of diseases.
The main ones are:
- thrombophlebitis;
- atherosclerosis;
- obliterating endarteritis;
- diabetic angiopathy, retinopathy;
- pyelonephritis;
- autoimmune thyroiditis;
- atopic dermatitis;
- acne;
- Ankylosing spondylitis;
- subacute stage of myocardial infarction;
- bronchitis;
- pneumonia;
- sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia, ureaplasma, mycoplasma);
- sinusitis;
- reactive arthritis;
- recurrent phlebitis;
- injuries, fractures, bruises;
- pancreatitis.
This is not the whole list of pathologies for the treatment of which Wobenzym is used. A special place is given to the drug in the treatment of gynecological diseases.
The use of "Wobenzym" in gynecology helps to eliminate the following he alth problems:
- adnexitis or inflammation in the uterus and appendages;
- endometritis;
- colpitis;
- atropic vaginitis;
- cervical dysplasia;
- chronic cervicitis;
- infertility against the background of a recurrent form of inflammation of the ovaries, fallopian tubes;
- disturbances in vascular function during menopause;
- recovery period after abortion, curettage;
- mastopathy;
- promenstrual syndrome.
The use of "Wobenzym" in gynecology helps to prevent the development of adhesions and the formation of keloid scars, which makes it difficult to fertilize the egg. It also minimizes the chances of developing an ectopic pregnancy and general reproductive disorders.
Can it be used in diabetes?
The use of "Wobenzym" in diabetic retinopathy can reduce swelling and restore microcirculation in the eyeball, and the drug helps to resolve hemorrhages in the fundus. This feature has a positive effect on the function of the organs of vision and improves color perception.
When diabetic angiopathy is diagnosed, the drug improves the sensitivity of the limbs, normalizes blood microcirculation in them, and also reduces the level of bad cholesterol in the body. Due to this, the feeling of weakness and burning sensation in the legs disappears, cramps appear less and less, and swelling decreases. Distance painlesswalking distance is doubled.
Contraindications
The drug cannot be used in case of individual hypersensitivity to one of the components that make up its composition.
The peculiarity of "Wobenzym" to prevent platelets from sticking together makes it impossible for patients suffering from pathologies characterized by an increased likelihood of bleeding (thrombocytopenia, hemophilia).
The drug is also contraindicated in patients with impaired renal function requiring hemodialysis.
The age limit for admission is the age of up to 5 years.
Instructions for use
The tableted form of the release of "Wobenzym" is used in combination with other drugs that have a directed effect on the main cause of the pathology. The dosage and regimen is prescribed by the attending physician, depending on the established diagnosis and the form of the disease.
Drink the medicine as a whole, without violating the integrity of the upper protective shell. Reception to be carried out in 30 minutes. before the main meal or 2 hours after that. It is recommended to drink the drug with clean water of at least 250 ml.
Standard dosage of the tablet form of release Wobenzym:
- For adults. Therapy should begin with taking 3 tablets 3 times a day. Stick to this regime for the first 3 days. Then, according to the results of the analyzes, the daily norm of the drug is 5-10 tablets three times a day for 1 month. In the next 4-8 weeks, the drug should betake at the rate of 3 tablets three times a day.
- Children. The drug is taken at the rate of 1 tablet per 6 kg of the child's weight. The daily rate is taken for 3-4 times at equal time intervals. At the beginning of the course, it is recommended to drink "Wobenzym" in small portions, but more often. The duration of therapy is indicated by the doctor, depending on the identified pathology and the individual characteristics of the child.
For the treatment of female diseases, the course and dosage of the medicine are slightly different from the standard scheme.
Instructions for the use of "Wobenzym" in gynecology for better perception, we decided to present in the form of a table.
| Diseases | Daily Value | Course duration |
| Acute inflammation | 5-8 pcs. 3 times a day | 2 weeks |
| Inflammatory process of chronic form | 5 pcs. 3 times a day | 2-3 months |
| Endometriosis | 5 pcs. 3 times a day | 2 months |
| Thromboembolic complications |
|
at the discretion of the attending physician |
According to the instructions, "Wobenzym" in gynecology, when combined with antibiotics, to enhance the action of the latter, 5 tablets are prescribed three times a day. This regimen is observed throughout the use of antibiotics. Thereafter, therapy"Wobenzym" continues 3 tablets three times a day for 2 weeks. This avoids dysbacteriosis and contributes to the restoration of normal intestinal microflora.
Special Instructions
At the beginning of therapy, an exacerbation of unpleasant symptoms is possible. This is not a reason to cancel Wobenzym. It is recommended in this case to reduce the single dosage, but it is impossible to stop therapy.
The components of the drug do not affect psychomotor functions, therefore, during the period of therapy, it is not forbidden to drive a car, as well as perform work that requires a high concentration of attention.
Side effects
The drug is well tolerated by patients of all ages. Even with long-term use of the drug, no cases of side effects have been identified.
But the manufacturer in the annotation to the remedy indicates that the drug can cause:
- nausea;
- urticaria;
- feeling of heaviness in the stomach;
- changing the smell of feces;
- itchy skin;
- rash.
All the unpleasant symptoms caused by taking "Wobenzym" disappear on their own after the end of therapy.
If the side effects are persistent and negatively affect the person's quality of life, you should consult your doctor about stopping the medication.
Interaction with other drugs
Cases of incompatibility of the drug with other types of drugs have not been identified, as the manufacturer insists.
When combined with antibiotics, it enhances their effect, and when interacting with hormonal agents, it reduces the severity of side effects.
Analogues
The only analogue of Wobenzym is Phlogenzym. The active ingredients of the drug are enzymes - rutin, trypsin, bromelain. According to the instructions, an analogue of "Wobenzym" is prescribed as part of complex therapy for prolonged chronic inflammation during periods of exacerbation. Its action is also used to treat diseases of the upper respiratory tract, genital organs, rheumatism, coronary disease, multiple sclerosis.
Instructions for using the Wobenzym analogue:
- standard dosage - 3 tablets twice a day;
- maximum dosage - 3 tablets 4 times a day.
The medicine should be washed down with plain water at least 200 ml per 1 dose. Duration of admission - 2 weeks, unless otherwise instructed by the doctor.
Reviews
Reviews about the analogue of "Wobenzym" and the drug itself are very contradictory. Negative ones are mainly based on the lack of a full-fledged evidence base for the effectiveness of the drug. In addition, as a drug "Wobenzym" is registered only in Russia, and in the United States and European countries it belongs to the category of dietary supplements.
But judging by the reviews of doctors, universalitythe use of the drug allows it to be used to treat many diseases, and the unique composition helps to speed up recovery and reduces the likelihood and duration of relapses to a minimum. Therefore, positive reviews about the use of Wobenzym are much more common. But how effective the drug and its analogue are, in each case, only an experienced specialist can determine, depending on the individual characteristics of the patient and the severity of the pathology.
