Medication "Lavomax" (its analogues will be presented below) is an immunomodulatory and antiviral drug. It should be noted that this tool is quite expensive. After all, for 10 tablets you will have to pay about 760 Russian rubles. So what to do if you were prescribed an expensive Lavomax medication for treatment? Cheaper analogues can be found in pharmacies. But before finding out their names, I would like to tell you more about the drug itself.
Pharmacological action of the drug
Immunomodulatory and antiviral drug Lavomax, analogues of which can be much cheaper, promotes the formation of γ-, β-, α-interferons in the body. After taking this medication, they are produced by intestinal epithelial cells, neutrophils, T-lymphocytes and hepatocytes. The maximum production of interferons (protective protein) takes place in the following sequence: intestines, liver and blood (after 7-24 hours).
Depending on the dose, Lavomax stimulates the formation of bone marrow stem cells, reducesthe degree of immunosuppression, enhances antibody formation, and also restores the following ratio: T-helpers / T-suppressors.
This drug is quite effective against viral infections, including influenza, herpes, hepatitis, cytomegaloviruses, acute respiratory infections and neurotropic viruses.
Indications for the use of a medicinal product
Means "Lavomax", analogues of the drug should be used only by persons from 7 years of age as part of the complex therapy of such diseases:
- viral hepatitis B, A and C;
- cytomegalovirus infection;
- herpetic infection;
- respiratory and urogenital chlamydia;
- viral and infectious-allergic encephalomyelitis;
- pulmonary tuberculosis;
- flu (for prevention and treatment);
- SARS (for prevention and treatment);
- non-gonococcal urethritis.
Drug "Lavomax": instructions for use
Analogues of this medication have the same principle of action. But due to additional excipients, they may be less effective.
It should be especially noted that depending on the purpose, the method of application and dosage of Lavomax can vary significantly. But in any case, this drug should be used only after meals.
- For the treatment of respiratory infections, influenza, as well as cytomegalovirus and herpetic infections - in the first 2 days of the disease - 125milligram, and then - in a day in the same amount for 2 weeks.
- For the prevention of respiratory infections and flu - 125 milligrams once every 7 days for 6 weeks.
- With non-gonococcal urethritis, respiratory and urogenital chlamydia - the first 2 days, 125 milligrams, and then - a day later in the same amount for 3 weeks.
- For the complex therapy of pulmonary tuberculosis - the first 2 days, 250 milligrams, and then a day later in the same amount for 7 weeks.
For the treatment of hepatitis B, C and A, as well as for the complex therapy of neuroviral infections, the dosage and duration are set individually by the doctor.
Drug "Amiksin"
What is better to buy: the drug "Lavomax" or "Amixin"? Before answering the question, you should find out what are the negative and positive aspects of such a drug as Lavomax.
Pros:
- high bioavailability compared to cheaper alternatives;
- immediate effect after taking and long-term effect on the human body.
Cons:
- only one form of release, namely tablets of 125 milligrams;
- high cost compared to other analogues;
- inconvenient release form (blister tablets).
It should be especially noted that the pharmacological action, method of administration and dosage of the drug "Amixin" are completely identical to the drug "Lavomax". Exactlytherefore, in order to understand which of the presented drugs is better, it is necessary to consider all the advantages and disadvantages of the analogue.
Advantages of the drug "Amixin":
- several forms of release (in tablets of 60 and 125 mg, as well as a substance in the form of a powder);
- low cost compared to other similar drugs;
- quick onset and long lasting therapeutic effect;
- convenient packaging of tablets and powder (in jars).
Disadvantages of the Amixin tool:
bioavailability of the drug is slightly lower than that of Lavomax
Analogues of the presented medication are produced by different pharmaceutical companies. In this regard, their price and performance can also vary significantly.
Tiloron drug
Antiviral "Lavomax" has many analogues. One of them is the drug "Tiloron". Its benefits are as follows:
- bioavailability of the drug is very high;
- therapeutic effect on the human body is fast and long;
- available in several forms: capsules, powder and tablets of 125 and 60 mg;
- packaging in jars.
As for the disadvantages, the Tiloron drug is quite expensive. So, you will have to pay about 700 Russian rubles for a package of the drug.
Indications for use
What to do if you couldn't get Lavomax prescribed by your doctor? Analogues are cheaper in pharmaciesnetworks are also not always available. In this regard, we suggest that you turn your attention to the Tiloron drug. After all, the presented medication is also used to treat the following diseases:
- viral hepatitis C, B and A;
- respiratory and urogenital chlamydia;
- infections caused by Herpes simplex types 1 and 2, as well as cytomegaloviruses and Varicella zoster;
- viral and infectious-allergic encephalomyelitis (leukoencephalitis, uveoencephalitis and multiple sclerosis);
- flu;
- ARVI.
Medication "Tilaxin"
What can replace the drug "Lavomax"? A cheap analogue of the named remedy is no less effective. After all, quite often the price of a particular medication is formed not only due to bioavailability and duration of exposure to the human body, but also due to the brand of the manufacturer.
Tilaxin has the following benefits:
- comparatively low cost;
- drug bioavailability is high;
- effect comes on quickly and lasts quite a while;
- convenient packaging (in a jar).
Disadvantages of the drug "Tilaxin":
- only one formulation (125mg tablets).
Contraindications for Lavomax and its analogues
This medication and its analogues are not recommended for:
- hypersensitivity;
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- children's age (up to 7years).
Other analogues of the drug "Lavomax"
It should be especially noted that in addition to the above-described drugs, the Lavomax medication can be replaced by other drugs that are quite similar in their mechanism of action and belong to the same pharmacological subgroup.
- Amizon tablets;
- Alpizarin tablets;
- Arbidol capsules;
- Viracept powder and tablets;
- Hyporamine inhalation solution;
- Groprinosin tablets;
- Ingavirin capsules;
- Isoprinosine tablets;
- tablets "Jodantipirin";
- tablets "Kagocel";
- Nikavir pills;
- Oxolin nasal ointment;
- gel for external and local use "Panavir";
- intravenous solution and rectal suppositories "Panavir";
- solution for intramuscular injection "Ferrovir";
- solution for subcutaneous injection "Fuseon";
- Ergoferon lozenges and others
Drug "Lavomax": reviews of doctors and patients
The presented drug and its analogues are often prescribed to patients. After all, their bioavailability is approximately 70% (for some drugs and about 89%), and the time to reach maximum concentration is from 9 to 15 hours. Moreover, this medication is compatible with antibiotics, as well as with other drugs intended for the traditional treatment of bacterial and viral diseases.
Can't be left withoutattention and the fact that Lavomax and its analogues, for all their effectiveness, have practically no side effects. The maximum that can happen after an incorrect intake of the drug or an overdose is a short-term chill, as well as allergic reactions on the skin (in rare cases, dyspeptic symptoms).
In connection with all of the above, it should be noted that Lavomax and other presented analogues effectively and quickly cope with their direct task. That is why these medicines receive only positive feedback from doctors and patients. But in order to avoid a possible depletion of (short-term) immunocompetent cells, it is highly undesirable to take these drugs above the recommended dose and without the supervision of the attending physician.
