According to statistics, about 90% of the world's population are carriers of herpes infection. After entering the body, the virus can stay in it for a long time and not manifest itself in any way. The disease begins to develop only with a strong decrease in immunity. That is why immunomodulators for herpes are used so often.
Indications
It should be said that not every person suffering from herpes needs immunomodulatory drugs. If the decrease in protective forces was temporary (for example, due to hypothermia or SARS), then the body itself will cope with the infection. For these patients, it is enough to lubricate the rashes with antiviral ointments and gels.
However, there are patients who simply need a correction of the immune system. Their bodies are overly depressed and cannot fight off the virus on their own.
The most common patients with this condition are:
- take "heavy" drugs for a long time;
- suffer from severe chronicpathologies of internal organs;
- often under stress, do not have proper rest;
- have bad habits;
- follow strict diets, unbalanced and monotonous eating.
In this case, herpes often recurs, has violent symptoms and does not go away for a long time. And every time the situation is getting worse and worse. It is in these cases that it is necessary to take immunomodulators for herpes.
This measure may also be required for women who are planning a pregnancy and at the same time are carriers of a herpes infection. The fact is that in the process of carrying a baby, the patient's body will become weaker, which can lead to the activation of the virus. And this, in turn, will negatively affect the development of the embryo (especially true if genital herpes).
Terms of Use
Immunomodulators for herpes are recommended to start using together with antiviral drugs, starting from the first day of illness. It is very important that throughout the course of therapy the patient donate blood for analysis to assess its immunological characteristics. In this way, serious complications can be avoided.
You should not hope that drugs (immunomodulators) will eliminate herpes once and for all. This cannot be achieved even if the newest and most expensive drugs are used. Having settled in the nerve ganglia of a person once, the virus remains there forever. With the help of drugs, it can only be introduced into an inactive, "sleeping" state, but notbanish.
All immunomodulators can be divided into vegetable and synthetic.
The first to include "Immunal" and "Epigen intim".
If we talk about synthetic immunomodulators for herpes, their list will be as follows:
- "Amixin";
- "Isoprinosine";
- "Grippferon";
- "Genferon";
- "Neovir".
Immunal
This is an immunomodulator of plant origin, the main active ingredient of which is the juice of Echinacea purpurea, collected during its flowering period.
This plant contains alkamides, polysaccharides and caffeic acid derivatives. It is they that stimulate nonspecific immunity and thereby enhance the body's defenses.
After taking the drug in the body, the number of macrophages and granulocytes increases sharply, cytokines are released, and the activity of many immune cells increases. More recently, scientists have also discovered that echinacea not only improves the functioning of the immune system, but also has an antiviral effect in relation to influenza and herpes.
Medication does not depend on the time of eating. You need to drink it with plenty of water. To find out the correct dosage of the medicine and how to use it, it is recommended to consult a qualified doctor.
Immunal is contraindicated in children under 6 years of age. The complete analogue is"Echinacea VILAR".
Amixin
Amixin is one of the strongest interferon inducers that exist at the moment. Endogenous interferon has a good antiviral effect. The medicine is used not only in the treatment of herpes, but also in hepatitis, SARS.
The active substance is tilorone. The drug is available in the form of tablets. In this case, there are two forms of medicine: for adults and for children. Their difference lies only in the dosage.
Tangible effect after taking the medicine can be seen already after 4-24 hours. The organs of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and blood are involved in the processing of "Amiksin".
Immunomodulator for herpes on the lips and body is contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as children under 7 years of age. "Amixin" is compatible with antiviral drugs. Side effects include chills, minor indigestion and allergies.
Isoprinosine
"Isoprinosine" is an effective immunomodulator against herpes and, in combination, an adaptogen, an antiviral drug. Its main active ingredient is inosine parabex.
The medicine is not recommended during pregnancy planning, during gestation and breastfeeding women. Isoprinosine is incompatible with alcohol, as it is metabolized in the liver. Failure to follow this rule may result in the organ not being able to withstand such a strong toxic effect on it.
Morea cheap analogue of Isoprinosine is Russian-made Groprinosine.
Grippferon
This is a drug that has an anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effect on the body. In addition, it has a pronounced antiviral effect.
The main active ingredient of the drug is interferon alfa-2b. It contains about 10,000 IU in 1 ml. Nasal drops or spray are used to treat herpes.
Contraindication to the drug is individual intolerance to additional components of the drug. "Grippferon" is the best immunomodulator for herpes in pregnant and lactating women, as well as children (including infants).
So that the medicine does not lose its medicinal properties too quickly, it must be stored at a temperature of +2 to +8 °C. Shelf life 2 years.
Genferon
This is a drug that has antibacterial, antiviral, as well as local and systemic immunostimulatory effects. Includes:
- alpha-2 interferon - activates the cellular parts of the immune system, normalizes the level of IgA;
- anesthesin - eliminates discomfort in the form of pain, burning, itching;
- taurine - removes toxic substances, stimulates the regeneration of damaged tissues.
Contraindication to the drug is individual intolerance to any of the components, the presence of allergic reactions or autoimmune diseases in the phaseexacerbations.
Before the 12th week of pregnancy, the possibility of using the drug is determined by an assessment of the potential risk to the he alth of the child and the pregnant woman. To enhance the effect of "Genferon", patients are advised to take vitamins E and C.
The drug is available in the form of vaginal suppositories, so it is considered an ideal tool for the treatment of genital herpes. Side effects include chills, fever, anorexia, migraine and itching.
To completely eliminate the disease, a woman should take 1 suppository 2 times a day (morning and evening after hygiene measures). The course of treatment of herpes with an immunomodulator (on average) is 10 days.
Neovir
This is a drug that has an immunomodulatory and antiviral effect at the same time.
It is available in two forms: in tablets for oral use and as a solution for intramuscular injection. In the latter case, patients often complain of discomfort when using the medication. Therefore, "Neovir" is recommended to be diluted with "Novocaine".
The product is contraindicated in people with individual intolerance to the components of the drug, patients with severe renal failure and autoimmune diseases.
In elderly patients, treatment with "Neovir" should be carried out very carefully, constantly monitor the body's response to the drug. Pregnant and lactating women, as well as children, the remedy is strictlycontraindicated.
Side effects include fever and allergies. The course of treatment, as a rule, lasts 3-7 days, however, only the attending physician can name the exact terms after a thorough examination of the patient.
Epigen intimate
This is an immunomodulatory and antiviral herbal medicine. The main active ingredient is licorice root extract. The tool is available in the form of a spray and gel, which must be used externally.
In addition to the basic properties, "Epigen intim" is able to eliminate itching and pain, as well as relieve inflammation.
Despite the fact that the medicine should not be taken orally, it is still not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women to self-medicate with it. Before using the drug in this case, it is very important to consult a doctor.
"Epigen" increases immunity and improves the microflora of the genital organs. Thus, the remedy is an excellent prevention of recurrence of the disease in the future. For herpes, the immunomodulator should be applied to the genitals 5-6 times a day for 6-10 days.
The best immunomodulator
In conclusion, it is worth saying that there is no one universal immunomodulator to eliminate herpes. For each patient there is an ideal drug. To pick it up, you need to perform an immunogram and take into account the individual characteristics of the patient's body.
It is very important that this is done by a qualifiedspecialist. He knows exactly what immunomodulators are on the market. A list of drugs for herpes that are ideal for the patient, he will issue after a consultation. If you do not follow this advice and engage in amateur activities, then a person may experience a serious failure in the immune system.
